Friday, April 26, 2013

A very special day

April 26th is a very  special day in my life. Thirty six years ago, April 26th 1977... I gave birth to my first child, my son Michael, and thus motherhood began. Two years later, my beautiful daughter, Kathryn Leigh was born. Motherhood just doubled in goodness!!!

 
This year, April 26th 2013, I was fortunate to spend some of the day with Michael. Kathy of course is miles away, but I'm grateful for being to at least face time with her....love and miss her so!!!! Michael, Keah and the girlies were in town for some appointments so we had lunch together. I'm always grateful for time with family. let's post some birthday photos.

Best birthday cake ever!!

the amazing cook

all smiles

Puzzle time always makes us smile

I want to help blow up balloons

I can do it!!!!

Trying to catch a photo...all giggles and songs

note the purple balloon

They just want to sing

and sing!!!!

such cuteness!!!

purple balloon.....

maybe Aunt Kathy will blow it up


photos through the years

One of my favorite photos

Dad and his girls...with a little sister watching

Loves those darling daughters



time for candles

time to help daddy blow out the candles

Deep breath....I just typed a whole bunch then promptly lost it. So here's the test....what did I write???
Who knows....so I'll start again
This has been another week of blessings. I was asked to speak in church last week, and spoke about 'Extending the Hand of Fellowship'. I then got to teach a lesson on the Law of Consecration.
I was out visit teaching which is always a blessing
I fit in some card making.

Next week the birthdays continue....Laura on May 2nd and Karen on the 6th. This is a big one for Karen....30...oh to be thirty again!!! no thanks.
Laura and Jeremy will be coming home on May 1st and that's so exciting. Laura has been organizing a party for the big 30...and it sounds great!!!!
There will be lots more with Laura and Jeremy's visit.....I'm so excited.

All for now....hope that you're making happy memories!!
Just a few more thoughts....love my quotes



 
 I am having an extraordinary life.
 




Thursday, April 18, 2013

Another week to remember


Hooray it came today!!!

What a week it has been. I think that I can say that almost every week. I won't add any inflection because truly my weeks are fairly balanced....both good and bad...generally it just depends on how you look at it.

So this week my second blog book arrived. I am over all pleased with it...it was white instead of black, and some of the photos had some issues. It is a treasure to me
 This week saw the bombing in Boston, at the finish line. So very tragic.
 I've had face  times with my fab five ( thanks Jess !!!), visits with Olivia, Karen, Mike Keah and their girls.
I've developed an eye infection, and gone for some great walks.
I have made lots more cards, and have enjoyed sending some near and far.
I've been to the playground twice, done several puzzles, read lots of books and watched a few movies..especially Little Mermaid.
My brother in law had a blood clot in his leg/lung...but is doing better.
Margaret Thatcher was buried, Rita MacNeil died.
I had some great chats with Laura and I continue to love reading her blog
.Here are some favorite photos from this week

    Love any photos from my Fab five!!!



 






Goofy and Mickey

she chooses to read!!!



A funny moment during Finding Nemo





The upstairs Movie theater

Love this head view

Finley enjoying puzzle time



My little artist

Card making with Keah

Loving some Aunt Lynn time

love the smile on Nanny's face

more cards

pure cuteness






loving Bruno



pure cheese

not feeling toooo good...poor Finley



read set go

Hi Ho Cherry-O
Brings back memories

so focused

book time with Momma

First walk through the Gardens


I just realized that some of these photos were posted last week....guess my days are running together too much....enjoy them again!!!