Boo

And then there is Brent - "Boo". Here he is trying on some silly green beer mug specs that Michelle gave Richard. Never a dull moment when Brent comes over.

With St. Patrick's Day and Easter falling within a week of each other - my desk at work ended up decorated for both holidays. Easter kisses in a shamrock mug.
How cute is this bunny. I guess I should have given him a shamrock. Tomorrow is St. Patrick's day. We are having friends over for corned beef and cabbage. One of my favorite meals - to make and to eat. I am on Spring Break this next week - so I won't have to rush home from work and cook. I can put on my Irish music, and enjoy the whole day.

"St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic." ~By Adrienne Cook

Luke J.

I love this picture of Luke! He has such a good spirit - this reminds me of that.

"We are not human beings on a spiritual journey. We are spiritual beings on a human journeys" ~ Stephen R. Covey

Play Ball!

Here are some pictures of Jake at his game last Saturday. This one was taken while they were warming up. This one was during the game. I had missed a few games due to work - so it was great to get out to see him play. Plus it was warm and sunny - It was a day made for baseball. And this is me at the ballgame - eating seeds.
"It is well to remember that a Martian observing his first baseball game would be quite correct in concluding that the last two words of the National Anthem are - PLAY BALL!
~ Herbert H. Paper, in Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 April, 1989

Boo

I didn't even know I had this picture of "Boo" - found it looking through photos on my computer today. Luke must have taken it. He is a part of our home and family - yet seems to at times keep himself a little distant and private. When he wants to be - he is truly lovable. His original name was Foster - but we now call him Boo.

"It is difficult to obtain the friendship of a cat. It is a philosophical animal . . . on that does not place its affections thoughtlessly." ~ Theophile Gautier

Jake - always texting.

This is how Jake looks most of the time - eyes on his phone - always texting.

"Cell phones are the latest invention in rudeness." ~D.H. Mondfleur

Another Halloween

Time to store away all my pumpkins and spooks until next year.

When witches go riding,and black cats are seen,the moon laughs and whispers,‘tis near Halloween.~Author Unknown

Sunflowers and Kisses

My first attempt at making some paper cones. I made these for the ladies that I work with and decided to make them at the last minute - so I was a little rushed, but I think they turned out sort of cute. I have a wonderful support group in the women that I work with. I don't know what i would do without them some days. Today is Friday!!! - It took a long time getting here this week.
"I get by with a little help from my friends." - John Lennon

October Mugs.

Halloween is probably my favorite holiday and I have a thing for coffee mugs - so I have collected quite a few mugs to use this time of year. When I say I have a thing for coffee mugs - I mean that I pick a mug to use each day that goes with what I am wearing. (yes - OCD I know - it does bother me if my mug looks bad with what I am wearing). I figure if I am going to use something everyday - then I should have fun with it. The people at work think this is a little weird - but then we all have our own little quirks.
"Coffee is the best thing to douse the sunrise with." ~ Drew Sirtors

Bag for Kasey

I had to stitch up a bag tonight for some "girl stuff" I bought for Kasey - (nail polish, brush, files and those toe things - all pink.) Her favorite color is pink - I love that! I love it when my sons have girlfriends - it gives me a reason to buy all the cute stuff I see. And I love making little gift bags.
This is not a very good pic - and not a great bag - but at least I got something made, no matter how small. Jake was waiting to leave and I wanted to send it with him - so I only had 5 seconds to snap a picture. So this is as good as it gets.
Think Pink

Dad and Jack

I love this picture - especially their hands. It is of my dad and my newest great nephew. Since I am nearly always a little homesick - it makes me miss my dad and wish I could hold my nephew.

"What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life - to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories." ~George Eliot

Osage - way back when

I found this photo online of my home town -back in whatever year it was. Some of these buildings are probably still there. I will have to notice next time I am back there.

I am having a nice relaxing weekend. We went to a cigar show yesterday and then have a birthday barbecue for a friend of my sons. It was a good day. It was a hot day!!! - but a good one.

Hogwarts

I am just now taking an interest in the Harry Potter books and movies. I've started reading the series and watching the movies as I finish each book. It is perfect reading for the last two weeks of my summer. Jacob has read them and wanted the new book when it came out - so when he came home with it and after listening to all the hype about it's release - I thought I should read the series. I read the first book then watched the movie - and am now reading the second book. They are just what I need for the end of my summer. I can be a part of the Harry Potter craze before I go back to work in a couple of weeks. I am enjoying them - and Jake will stay up and watch the movies with me. I found this picture of Hogwarts - I think my favorite part of the first movie is the castle/school. So I am off to read and finish book two so I can watch that movie. I can see myself becoming a Harry Potter fan.
Never trust anything that can think for itself if you can't see where it keeps its brain. ~J.K. Rowling, "Dobby's Reward," Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 1999, spoken by the character Arthur Weasley

Summer Colors

There is always some small thing that makes me happy and I try to enjoy all the small stuff. Life throws all sorts of things at a person - and the big events and happenings are obvious (both good and bad). But so much of life is made up of small, everyday things that are so often taken for granted. I figure if a person can find some joy and happiness in all of the small everyday stuff - they will spend a lot of time feeling a little happier and overall more positive - which can only help you deal with some of the not so pleasant things that happen.
So I have been taking time to do a pedicure every week and using some of these fun summer colors. Plus they look great sitting out together. My husband just shakes his head when I make him come and look at the nail polish on the shelf and how pretty it looks - but I tell you - finding joy in all the small stuff really works. I even get a smile out of him when I carry on about silly things like lime green toe nails.

"I feel like a tiny bird with a big song." ~ Jerry Van Amerongen
"Joy is not in things, it is in us." - Richard Wagner

Beautiful Sadie

Isn't she lovely? I can't get over how much I enjoy this dear dog. I love this picture of her!

"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself." ~ Josh Billings

108 degrees

When it is this hot - Baskin Robbins seems like a good idea. I went for the pralines and cream in a waffle cone. It is supposed to be well over 100 for the next few days - I believe I will be spending a lot of time in the pool.

"Summer has set in with its usual severity." ~Samuel Taylor Coleridge