ODE to a Memory

I have mixed feelings today as the house across the street comes down. I spent many hours sitting on that porch visiting with Gladys. Those are treasured memories to me. My younger children spent many hours playing there while the older ones were in school. After Gladys left, Jo moved in with her family. Again I have treasured memories of a wonderful friendship. Our children became friends and we spent many hours visiting. I loved the time I spent over there and the friendships that I had. If I was the drinking kind, I would raise a glass to you, Gladys, and to you Jo, and to the memories I have.

ODE to a Memory

BABY

Baby Jayden was born early this morning. I am headed up there in a while and will post a picture when I get back. We are sooooo excited! Look at Our Family blog to see pictures!

FREEDOM SALUTE

Sunday morning there was a special program honoring Michaels unit. It was wonderful to see all of these hero's receiving recognition for their service! The governer was there, and if I knew better how to work my camara I would have a wonderful picture of Michael shaking his hand. LOL. It was a great to see our soldiers honored by the State that sent them.

Michaels Unit Welcome Home Celebration

4th of July. All of our grandchildren-for one more month anyway!!!!

New to Me Van

I am so excited. We were car shopping with Michael last week, when I spotted a van that just had my name written on it. Since Feb. when Sage was born, if we all wanted to go somewhere we had to take 2 cars. Getting the girls in and out of Grandpas 2-door car was not fun, especially when we went to church and I was in a dress. So when this van called out my name I could not resist! It is a 97, but that is ok with me. It has passenger sliding doors on both sides! Getting the kids in and out is a breeze! I am naming it the "Grandmamobile"! I love to drive it, to bad gas prices are so high! Picture will be coming soon. Needless to say, with my van, Forrests car, Lyssa's car and now Michael's car, to say nothing of the Crown Victoria in the driveway-our house looks like a car lot!