Thursday, October 14, 2010
31 Followers!
In checking out my blog tonight, I see I now have 31 followers!!
This is quite exciting to me. I am constantly trying to think of ways to increase the number of people that drop by and are followers. I am also inquisitive how some of you came to find me?
I am going to ask any of you who wish to be enrolled in a giveaway to post a comment and tell me how you found this blog, tell a friend to drop by and post a comment also and they will be entered to recieve a photograph of their choice which I will post along the way.
The deadline for this giveaway is November 14.
Let the fun begin!
This is quite exciting to me. I am constantly trying to think of ways to increase the number of people that drop by and are followers. I am also inquisitive how some of you came to find me?
I am going to ask any of you who wish to be enrolled in a giveaway to post a comment and tell me how you found this blog, tell a friend to drop by and post a comment also and they will be entered to recieve a photograph of their choice which I will post along the way.
The deadline for this giveaway is November 14.
Let the fun begin!
Friday, October 08, 2010
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Is it Already October? Time to Start Decking The Halls!!
WOW!
Summer came and went in a whoosh!
I must say that it was a wonderful Summer. For the first time in 9 years I had all my children together. We had a fantastic time, we went to the beach together and made sand castles, burried Ethan up to his chest in sand, jumped in the waves and enjoyed life.
The weather here this summer was quite unusually overcast and cold, but that didn't stop us from enjoying each day.
The garden we put in was bountiful and we ate the most delicious tomatoes,zucchini beets, carrots, radish and onions. Steve even played Mr. Mc Gregor and brought me a baby bunny that he found hiding under a tomato plant. It must have been frightened to death and had a story to tell when his mom came to collect him! Steve put him back under the plant where he had found him. We still can't figure how he got there, The rabbits never ate or destroyed any of the produce.
I gathered peaches and made three batches of jam also.
I am back into the babysitting routine now that mom is back to work and brother is in Kindergarten. My designated day is Friday. Big sister accompanies baby Paige.
Last week we had Fairy dress up day and boy were the Fairy Princesses darling!
I think that I had the most fun!
My PC has been in the shop for 6 1/2 weeks!! This being the reason for the delay in my posts.
I'm happy to be back!
I would love to know that you have stopped by for a visit.
Please leave a comment to let me know you stopped by!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
There is Nothing Better Than family~
This Summer we had a family reunion here at Beverly Cottage.
July, our son and his lovely wife joined the California branch for a two week summer fest.
They have been re-located in the Knoxville,Tenn. area for a little over 5 years now. We try to get back there and they have managed to come West a few times over the years, it sure feels great when all the chicks are in the nest.
My firstborn surprised us and joined in the fun mid weeks. It is always so special when he comes for a visit,and I am indeed blessed everytime we are together.
I had given him up for adoption 42 years ago. We have been reunited 17 years now. He is the age now, that I was when we were reunited. This is deep, I know, but it is also so profound that we are where we are. I am finally completely happy with our relationship, and secure in our love for each other.
It had been 9 years since all the children had been together with us, so this past month has been a complete blessing to have been given my heart's desire.
We were able to beachcomb,dine,BBQ,visit and play together. There is now total satisfaction in my heart having had them all here.
Our latest member of the family, baby Paige, is growing and interacting. She is smiling and cooing... I think that she recognizes her Grammie. I sang "I'm a Little Tea Pot" to her the other day and she told me that was her favorite song. We shall have tea at Beverly cottage as soon as she can sit.<3
I will add photos soon!xxx
July, our son and his lovely wife joined the California branch for a two week summer fest.
They have been re-located in the Knoxville,Tenn. area for a little over 5 years now. We try to get back there and they have managed to come West a few times over the years, it sure feels great when all the chicks are in the nest.
My firstborn surprised us and joined in the fun mid weeks. It is always so special when he comes for a visit,and I am indeed blessed everytime we are together.
I had given him up for adoption 42 years ago. We have been reunited 17 years now. He is the age now, that I was when we were reunited. This is deep, I know, but it is also so profound that we are where we are. I am finally completely happy with our relationship, and secure in our love for each other.
It had been 9 years since all the children had been together with us, so this past month has been a complete blessing to have been given my heart's desire.
We were able to beachcomb,dine,BBQ,visit and play together. There is now total satisfaction in my heart having had them all here.
Our latest member of the family, baby Paige, is growing and interacting. She is smiling and cooing... I think that she recognizes her Grammie. I sang "I'm a Little Tea Pot" to her the other day and she told me that was her favorite song. We shall have tea at Beverly cottage as soon as she can sit.<3
I will add photos soon!xxx
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
What do the letters say?
What do the letters say?
Originally uploaded by Shane Bonham
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Miss Paige Emmaline Requests The honour Of Your Presence....
June 23 has always been my day of celebration.
This year I celebrated a monumental birthday, with a little help from my friends and the gift of a very special Grand daughter, it has been the most wonderful day I have ever experienced!!
Because of her expected arrival near the end of the month, plans for celebrating had to be re-arranged. Social events basically were put on hold, or moved to earlier in the month so that I could be available for my sweet daughter and the grand kids, and in case the baby came early.
There was talk of the possibility of her being induced on my birthday, however, my daughter really wanted to wait for the baby to come on her own.
We received the telephone call early Wednesday morning at 4:30a.m. alerting us that today, my birthday, was the day this sweet child would be born.
We arrived at the hospital shortly after 6:00 and Paige Emmaline arrived at 8:33.
She is our third Grandchild. Each one of them very dear to my heart. The sweetest is that we will always share this day and it will always be a special bond between us.
As I held her in my arms tonight I marveled at the handiwork of our Almighty God and thank Him for sending her to us to care for and teach. There will be wonderful times ahead that we will experience and share, and I am so excited to see this little girl explore and discover life!
And I will be there alongside her all the way!!<3
This year I celebrated a monumental birthday, with a little help from my friends and the gift of a very special Grand daughter, it has been the most wonderful day I have ever experienced!!
Because of her expected arrival near the end of the month, plans for celebrating had to be re-arranged. Social events basically were put on hold, or moved to earlier in the month so that I could be available for my sweet daughter and the grand kids, and in case the baby came early.
There was talk of the possibility of her being induced on my birthday, however, my daughter really wanted to wait for the baby to come on her own.
We received the telephone call early Wednesday morning at 4:30a.m. alerting us that today, my birthday, was the day this sweet child would be born.
We arrived at the hospital shortly after 6:00 and Paige Emmaline arrived at 8:33.
She is our third Grandchild. Each one of them very dear to my heart. The sweetest is that we will always share this day and it will always be a special bond between us.
As I held her in my arms tonight I marveled at the handiwork of our Almighty God and thank Him for sending her to us to care for and teach. There will be wonderful times ahead that we will experience and share, and I am so excited to see this little girl explore and discover life!
And I will be there alongside her all the way!!<3
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
~ Carey Get Out Your Cane ~
37 years ago today, my Honey and I made a vow to Love, Honor and Cherish each other.
Looking back upon these years that have managed to shuffle by like cards in a deck, I see the events of our lives being systematically stacked together, one upon another.
We have enjoyed each other,given,taken and loved. Our secret? Honoring who we are and liking and respecting one another.We have learned this through the leading and our walk with the Lord.
Today, after meeting with others at Prayer Point and Coffee at McDonalds, we took our brisk walk along the sea wall.
I brought along my bathing suit and tan lotion and we headed down to the beach to get some sand between our toes.
The salt air carries promises of a great summer here, if I will commit to visiting.
We are basically alone here this morning. There are some early vacationers that stroll along the water break. CAUTION!!! SUNSCREEN REQUIRED!!! Cover your freshly buzzed head!
I long to linger and be sun drenched, walk into town barefooted,sporting that bohemian skirt, for a fish taco and some salsa.
Carey, get out your cane and I'll put on my finest silver~
Reminiscent of Joni Mitchell. Where is that album anyway? I must search for it on Amazon!
My birthday fast approaching, the world at my command, my beach combing honey at my side, I must gather my belongings and climb up the bank to "Walter" my ever faithful '67 V.W.! Ban the Bars!!!
Looking back upon these years that have managed to shuffle by like cards in a deck, I see the events of our lives being systematically stacked together, one upon another.
We have enjoyed each other,given,taken and loved. Our secret? Honoring who we are and liking and respecting one another.We have learned this through the leading and our walk with the Lord.
Today, after meeting with others at Prayer Point and Coffee at McDonalds, we took our brisk walk along the sea wall.
I brought along my bathing suit and tan lotion and we headed down to the beach to get some sand between our toes.
The salt air carries promises of a great summer here, if I will commit to visiting.
We are basically alone here this morning. There are some early vacationers that stroll along the water break. CAUTION!!! SUNSCREEN REQUIRED!!! Cover your freshly buzzed head!
I long to linger and be sun drenched, walk into town barefooted,sporting that bohemian skirt, for a fish taco and some salsa.
Carey, get out your cane and I'll put on my finest silver~
Reminiscent of Joni Mitchell. Where is that album anyway? I must search for it on Amazon!
My birthday fast approaching, the world at my command, my beach combing honey at my side, I must gather my belongings and climb up the bank to "Walter" my ever faithful '67 V.W.! Ban the Bars!!!
Friday, May 28, 2010
~ SUMMER IS SOON TO ARRIVE AND NEW BEGINNINGS TO COME~
In a few days, the month of June will be opening the door to beautiful Summer weather and new beginnings for me.
~You see~ June is MY month~ I was born in the month of June and the day my Darling and I wed is in this month.
This year I am celebrating a monumental Birthday with much excitement, as I am to share My month with a new little gift from Heaven. God is delivering the sweetest of gifts to us, a new Grandaughter.
It is with much anticipation and excitement we await the arrival. What bettter gift could a Grandmere' ask for than another darling "Princess" to dote upon!
This does help me to ease into another decade, but truth be told I still feel about 40!
These Blessings of Grandchildren are a laurel about my neck, a gift from the Most High God.
I Praise Him and thank Him for the opportunity to share my wisdom, joy, and humor with these little people who will one day be Grandparents themselves!
~You see~ June is MY month~ I was born in the month of June and the day my Darling and I wed is in this month.
This year I am celebrating a monumental Birthday with much excitement, as I am to share My month with a new little gift from Heaven. God is delivering the sweetest of gifts to us, a new Grandaughter.
It is with much anticipation and excitement we await the arrival. What bettter gift could a Grandmere' ask for than another darling "Princess" to dote upon!
This does help me to ease into another decade, but truth be told I still feel about 40!
These Blessings of Grandchildren are a laurel about my neck, a gift from the Most High God.
I Praise Him and thank Him for the opportunity to share my wisdom, joy, and humor with these little people who will one day be Grandparents themselves!
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