Go Lily Go!

She just loves to climb!!!! Her daddy is keeping a close watch....but, then I am right behind him.

Dinner 2041

Max told me the other day that all houses have a smell....and then he added that mine smelled good! His mom told me that he has commented after getting home from visiting me that he is glad his clothes still smell like Meme's house....

My baby son....I will always think of him that way, but, he would cringe to hear it I am sure...anyway, as I was saying, Kevin and Amy celebrated their upcoming 10th anniversary in New Orleans. I had the pleasure of keeping the children. I love that I love this. I now invite Max too, because I want them to have memories of times spent at Meme's. I smile to think of them sitting around the dinner table with their families in 2042 and laughing about the time that such and such happened at Meme's. They will laugh and recall how Meme thought she was so on top of things, but, actually they were laughing and carrying on for hours after she fell asleep. Forrest will chime in and mention the time that Meme lost him in the zoo. I really did not lose him, he lost me!!!! We happened upon one of his friends from school and we were looking at how the grizzles had grown, when I looked up in a panic....LeLe's mom noticed and said, he's ok, he is right here??? WHAT? NO, HE'S NOT! LeLe's dad takes off, I look across the grizzles exhibit and saw a little white head of hair zipping down the bridge! I take in a deep breathe in order to shout to the top of my lungs, "Forrest H----- D----! STOP! He immediately froze! LeLe's dad was upon him along with me close behind! You see, the funny thing about this is that Forrest takes after his Uncle Brian, who as a youngster, would NOT walk fast. Forrest was thinking that we were in front of him and was running to catch up with us! Likely Story! Hey, I might even be at that dinner in 2042 because I plan to live until 100, and the dinner will be my Birthday dinner! The chef will be my 72 year of son, or my 68 year old son, who just went to New Orleans for his 10th wedding anniversary.....did I tell you about keeping the kids???

July 4th

Forrest is so happy with his glowing flag his mom brought for our 4th of July celebration!




Lily of course is on the climbing wall! She loves to climb! Heck, she just loves to move, and talk!




The glowing flags!




My son!



Boom, Pow!

A Day at the Park on a Hot 94 Degree Day!

Lily high on the monkey bars....






Lily always climbing....Forrest always thinking....

They say a watched pot never boils....the same could be said about bird watching....NO, not boilin' birds, watching them.
I stared at this birdhouse FOR EVER! I was wanting to get a photo of mama or daddy flying in or out to feed babies. My brother said we could climb up on a stool and look inside. I did not want to do that and possibly upset mom or pop. So, here is my picture documenting this...

Trip Home

I took a little road trip to my hometown, Paris, TN the other day. It is only a few hours away, but, it seems pretty long at times. I used to drive up there all the time. I think my car knew the way and I did not have much to do but give it the gas. On the way home I sometimes feel like a horse running for the barn. I find myself going faster and faster. I think to myself, just get in from of this truck, then this truck....soon I catch up with the next group of trucks. Well you know. I was on one stretch of road where it curved to the right. I could see all the cars and trucks in front of me and I thought to myself, I in a convoy!!!

The trip home did wonders for my soul, my heart. My brother would bug me as only a brother can. Sis, why don't you try fruit tea? I don't like it, bro....oh, just try it...my sis-in-law would interject, SHE DOESN'T WANT IT, SHE WANTS PLAIN TEA! He would smile and say, oh....it is good! I DON'T CARE, I WANT PLAIN TEA!!!! you get my drift here, don't you? I actually love it....love the bro/sis dialogue. Makes me feel special!

We rode to Kentucky lake to see my neice's condo....A storm sneaked up on us just as we got to the condo. It was vicious looking, though not so bad as storms go.....




My cousin came over for dinner. We then all sat in the den and talked, talked and talked. I really needed that....just to reconnect in a way you cannot do with email.

I got to enjoy my brothers flowers and advice on how they bloom so nicely....



All in all, it warmed my heart.....

Old Iron and Uncle Tommy's Painting

As I read Beverly's post from Lacoochee about OLD irons she had seen at her cleaners/laundry, I was reminded of an old iron that was more than likely my grandmother's, Mama Gooch. I spotted it years ago in her basement and asked, rather, pleaded for her to let me keep it. She agreed and it has been by my washer and dryer for some time now.




This picture is also by my washer and dryer. It used to hang in our laundry room when I was growing up. I have found out that it is probably a little painting by my Uncle Tommy. These two oldies but goodies help make the chore of laundry day a little less painful....They make me start daydreaming of my wash days from my youth....I never thought I would look fondly back on those days, but, I do....




Thanks Beverly....

Summer Solstice

Happy Summer Solstice...I know these impatiens are pitiful looking, but, the flower pot is what I was looking at when I took this picture. It was my mother's, and I keep thinking that with her pots, my flowers will bloom and thrive like hers did. But, alas, that is not the case. Bloom flowers bloom!

Another thought to share...last night as I got home from two 12 hour shifts with the babes, I looked up at the sky and saw the half moon. Knowing my vacation is soon, I smiled to myself when I realized I might not be working during the Full Moon. Yes, we really have more babies during a full moon!

The Happy Couple

Patty and Barry got married....it wasn't a hasty decision. You see, they had been dating 20 years!

Happy 8th Birthday Lily!

Lily, today you turn eight years old! I waited a long time for a little girl. You have not let me down. You are everything and more that I thought you would be. You can be the girlie-est girl, or a tomboy! We have had tea parties, played with dolls, and climbed trees!

Today you, Mom and Forrest met Max and I for a snow cone. It was so hot, but, a nice breeze was blowing, as we snuck across the street to a little park as we enjoyed the icy treats. As I watched you hanging from the monkey bars in your pretty dress, it made me think back to when you were a toddler and I had to stand and hold you while you tried to get across the monkey bars. Today you flew across by yourself! You don't need your MeMe to help you anymore! It made me nostalgic for those days, but, I know you and I have many more adventures to experience, and I cannot wait for them.

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!