They Grow so Fast

How do they Grow up so Fast?



When My friends moved to AZ there boy was, well Little.
Very Cute pudgy cheeks, cute little voice. You know the chipmunk kind that you just cant get enough of.


In November we had the pleasure of visiting them in AZ. I was surprised one Morning pretty early by said boy. He walked into the kitchen, said Good Morning and proceeded to make us both toast. I was kind of blown away by his Grown-up-ness. We sat and ate our toast while he told me about life in AZ.

Fast forward another a 6 or so months. Its their turn to visit us.

The next day after they visited, I found this picture on my camera (boys using Moms Camera, UGH..)

I am not sure what the context of the conversation was during this photo shoot. But wow, its such a grown up pose.

I miss this kid alot (and his family).

I just wonder what the next visit will bring?

Wow, How fast they grow up.

What do you do with your afternoon?

So what do you do with an afternoon?

Well, the other day. I went and got my hair cut.

I know "Boring".

Ya, I know. I am getting to it.

I went and got my hair cut so I could do something special. Something that I had been thinking about for a Long time. Something Just for me, Something with deep meaning.

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Brad is Taking the Pictures here.. He thinks he is really Cute.. He wants to show you a bunch of different angles. I am telling him to stop. He keeps telling me, "This is how I feel, when your taking alot of pictures of me" Sorry Honey....

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Ok, Ok...

Here it is....
The Back side of the Do...
I went and got my hair cut so I could get this.

I have wanted another tattoo for a long time.

But, I havent been able to pick something with meaning.

Or that I would want on my body forever.

Well I finally figured it out.

Ok, to answer the questions that you all have asked.. Some of you allready have seen it..

No its not as simple as look, I got baptized...Kinda but deeper.

Here are a few insights.

1. The meaning starts in the bible.

Turn your good book to John 4:10 and read along.

10....11...12...13...

14...But Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life............

Then Contine on untill Verse 18.

1..This is the only way to get through life for me.

2..I got this to remind me that its a one way street, no U turns, I have to keep going and not look back. The living water has washed that all away.

I got this to remind me of that, So I dont have to look back.

It started with a friend telling me.

"Your ship sank, stop diving down to see if you can pull it back up"

Wow.. That was profound....

And thats how it all came about...

THE END...

You gotta Love Camping

Ok, So we go Camping alot.

Many nights spent around the campfire, sleeping on the ground, having dirt under your fingernails, hair hidding under a hat.

No Big Deal, RIGHT?

Well The last 3 years or so we have been spoiled.

We have a motorhome, Bathroom, Kitchen with Fridge/Freezer, two queen size beds, Air conditioning, get out of the rain and play cards kind of Motorhome.

But, with gas prices as they are. We decided to go back to camping the old fashion way.

With a tent, a cooler and wild animals at your door. Or in th cooler in our case. Pesky raccoons.

It was great, I am glad we did it.

It made me appreciate what I have so much.

We went to the Ocean at our usual spot. We drove up the coast and did some exploring.

We saw lots of wild life this time, Deer, Bear, Beaver, Otter and tons of other creatures at the beach.

This little guy came running through our camp and got snagged up in our mosquito hut. Thank goodness we had a little sewing kit with us, to fix the hole in it.

Brad and I on the Beach.

There was a big chain saw carving /sand castle building carnival going on in Ocean shores. The boys loved it. Anything with tools and getting dirty makes them smile.

This was the topper of the weekend. We always play cards with Brads parents. The Game? May I. I never win, not even close. This time I not only Won. I went out and got all of them with all their cards in thier hands.. VICTORY...

So!! GO!! Get outside.. Get Dirty.. HAVE FUN...

Victory Gardens

During World War I and World War II, the United States government asked its citizens to plant gardens in order to support the war effort. Millions of people planted gardens.

Ok, So its not WWII. And the Government is not asking us to have a victory garden.

But, WHY NOT DO IT ANYWAY.

Planting a Victory Garden to fight global warming would reduce the amount of pollution your food contributes to global warming. Instead of traveling many miles from farm to table, your food would travel from your own garden to your table.

Just a little bit in a small container can make a difference.

One 5 gallon bucket can house a tomato plant.

Last month my 80 year old Neighbor asked me if I could help in his garden. He said I could use the green house for my use, and have half of the produce from his garden. Just as long as I did all the weeding. With prices of food so high, how could I say NO?

So here is the first of the Victory Garden....

We had Salad.

The best tasting salad ever.

Was it the best Lettuce? Who Knows.
I can say, that It made me so happy to know that I created it (helped it along) .

It was the best ever.. I am so happy that I am doing this for me and my family.

My husband is so happy,

he is drawing up plans for our own Greenhouse.

The tomatoes are next......

The Greatest Dads

FATHERS DAY WAS GREAT...

We sat around in the Sun, Talking and Visiting and Had a Bar-B-Que.

Let me tell you a little about The Two most wonderful Dads..

First is my Dear Father. I love him more than any other Dad in the World.

He has been the best provider, Friend and Protector that you could ever ask for.

He worked his fingers to the bone, so us kids could have all the good things in life.

I LOVE YOU DADDY....

The Second Greatest Dad.

But the Greatest to My Children is my Dear Hubby.

He is the Best in So many ways.

My dear Hubby makes my Coffee in the Morning.

Takes our 15 year old Daughter to her job on the weekends.

Helps with the Dishes, Laundry And Fixes the Car.

He was teaching our Son to Cut down Trees.

And Teaching him how to drive the truck.

Did I mention He is 9.

I love my Dads They are the greatest..

Rain Rain Go Away

So, As you all know.

It has been raining for weeks here.


Maybe its been months. I really can't tell anymore.


Its sad, Our neighbor was gone for two weeks in Wisconsin. (at my dream farm. Future post)
When he came home last night; I told him "It stopped raining for a couple of hours on Sunday Night"..Woo Hoo...

I dont want to sound to deppressed, but its really hard not too.

• I ve been trying to work on my crafty stuff..Blah..

• Blog, No. They all sounded more deppressing than this.. But I figured I better keep going. (thansks Amber)
  
• I ve tried exercising...See Line 2.
  
• Ebay, You can have no more of my Money this Month. Oh, But wait till you see what I got :)
  

So I do believe I will go tanning today. Right after I get out of my P-jammies (its 10:00am)

I dont like the Cancer Causing affects, BUT I may lay down and die if I dont get some LIGHT.

So please, Send me good thoughts and Prayers before I wash down the drain....

The Shoe...

Sometimes you just have to Wait..

Sometimes it takes Months, Even 6 months.

Sometimes it makes you wonder "When will it happen" ?.

Well I must say, this is the true test of patience.

The story is long, the journey is far. It all started with a hike and some friends, Some Giant Leaps and Some baby steps.

Some long pauses, Even some Ice.

But I must say, Here is a kiss for my friend.

I am sure she was wondering, where it would be.

When will it would happen.

Now she knows..

And now I will sit and wonder!!

When will it happen again?

Love Ya