Slowly But Surely . . .

Decorating our house for Christmas has been a challenge!

I get pretty tuckered out after working an hour on

decking the halls, and have to rest a while before starting again.

My recovery is going well. The Dr. has reduced my insulin

and blood pressure medication significantly.

Woo-hoo!

My hubby, son, and daughter~in~law have helped a lot.

Thanks guys for being such great helpers!

Come back soon to see a little mini tour of the Christmas bling!

Thanks for dropping by for a visit!

Weekly Words To Live By #28 . . .

I will sing to the Lord,

because he has dealt

bountifully with me.

Psalm 13:6 NRSV

How long has it been since you've been

Christmas caroling?

Weekly Words To Live By #27 . . .

These days should be remembered

and kept throughout every generation

in every family.

Esther 9:28 NRSV

As we begin preparing for the Christmas season

let's treasure the time with our loved ones.

Happy Thanksgiving . . .

I'm sure everyone is busy getting ready

for Thursday, so I wanted to

go ahead and wish you all a

wonderful Thanksgiving.

For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food,

For love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness send.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

Weekly Words To Live By # 26 . . .

The question is not

what you look at,

but what you see.

~Henry David Thoreau~

Do You Q ? ? ?

I made my first purchase for Christmas gift giving this morning.

I LOVE shopping online with QVC!

It is truly a great way to shop with

Quality~Value~Convenience.

It's much easier than traditional shopping at stores.

I am not a 'Black Friday' shopper!

Have you ever shopped with QVC?

From My Front Door . . .

We're enjoying this beautiful sight this morning.

This tree is a survivor.
Ice storms, heavy snows, hail storms, and tornado winds
have not fazed this beauty.


Enjoy your day!

Weekly Words To Live By #25. . .

Memories . . .

Memory . . .

is the diary that we all

carry about with us.

~ Oscar Wilde

Things To Do On A Cool Cloudy Day . . .

This is one of those days.

Since I'm still pretty much home bound

this is what I'll be doing today.

Enjoying a cozy fire . . .

Watching football . . .

Go Cowboys . . .

Beat Texas . . .

Tickled Pink . . .

Bobby & Kari found out this afternoon that they're

having a girl!

I can't wait to start buying pink outfits & hair bows!

Thankful For Veterans . . .

America has been blessed for generations by Veterans.

Without them we wouldn't be the nation we are today.

Freedom isn't free!

Thank you Veterans for fighting for our freedoms.

Also, thanks to all those serving our country today.

Another Blessing . . .

Our family is expecting another bundle of joy in mid April!

They'll soon be a family of four!

The cute baby bump!



Ethan will have to share the spotlight.
Wonder how that will be?
Should be fun & interesting!

Weekly Words To Live By . . .

I'm so thankful to the Lord that I'm alive

to enjoy the beauty of the Fall foliage.

Delicious autumn!
My very soul is wedded to it

and if I were a bird

I would fly about the earth

seeking the successive autumns

George Eliot

Four Weeks Ago . . .

On Wednesday, October 6th, I was rushed to the hospital in septic shock.

I had surgery for an infection, found out I was a diabetic, and had a light

heart attack. The good news is I am almost healed from the surgery and I'm managing the diabetes. Also after having a heart cath. I found out my heart is very healthy, no blockages. In fact the doctor told the nurse I have the heart of a twenty year old.

He thinks the heart attack was caused by the stress of the infection. No damage.

I'm grateful to God that He watched over me and spared my life.

My wonderful family has been so loving and caring.

Without them I wouldn't be this far along in my recovery.

I'll be back soon doing more posts.

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.

Weekly Words To Live By #24 . . .

"The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money."

~Thomas Jefferson~

Busy Getting Ready . . .

Our subdivision is having its biannual garage sale this Saturday.

I started filling boxes in July with things I no longer need.

Now I need to dig out more stuff from the attic, it was just too

hot to go in there until now.

Friday night at 7:00 is preview night where residents can
shop early. I'm hoping to find some treasures for Ethan like
books, toys, & clothes.

We should have great weather on Saturday.
I'm lovin' this Autumn weather.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a great day!

Hey, Handsome . . .

Isn't he good looking?

Ethan was so cute dressed up in his

little suit for the wedding.

Here he is with Mommy & Daddy.
Such a sweet family!

Weekly Words To Live By #23 . . .

Wise people act in keeping with

the knowledge they have.

Proverbs 13:16 nirv

Wisdom is knowledge rightly applied.

~ Author Unknown ~

Visit Tracey for more words of wisdom . . .

Best Wishes . . .

Congratulations to Kari's brother, Drew, and his fiance, Shannon!

It's Official . . .

It's official,

Autumn arrived here in Oklahoma

at 10:09 PM last night.

Today is the first full day of Fall.

Even though the temperatures are warm

and the trees won't be showing their

brilliant colors for several more weeks,

it's autumn, my favorite season of the year!

I'm now ready to do a little decorating.

Come back soon to see!

Weekly Words To Live By #22 . . .

I'm anxiously awaiting my favorite season.

Every leaf speaks bliss to me,

fluttering from the autumn tree.

~ Emily Bronte ~

Join Tracey for more words of wisdom . . .

Two Years . . .

Two years ago today I started blogging.

When I retired from teaching in June of 2008

I wanted to start blogging, but didn't get the

courage until September.

I'm so glad I finally took the plunge!

I have read so many blogs that have inspired me during these 2 years.

I have met some amazing friends.

I've only met 2 blog friends in person.

This past March, I met Valerie & Sherry.

How delightful!

Wished I lived closer so we could meet for lunch often.

Some blogging friends I may never meet in person, but I feel like I know them so well!

I love reading your comments!

If you're stopping by today, hope you'll

leave a comment and become a follower.

Have a wonderful Thursday!

Remembering Nine Years Ago . . .

Today we remember a day that changed America.

We should never forget the shock,sadness,fear and disbelief

we experienced that day and the days that followed.

We found comfort in praying and gathering
near our family and friends.

We're showing our strength today by flying Old Glory.

God Bless America!

Bad Blogger . . .

I haven't made any new posts since Sunday,

which means I'm a bad blogger!

Nothing is wrong, just busy.

Thank you for stopping by!

Take care & I'll see you soon!

Weekly Words To Live By #21 . . .

Matthew 5:14-16

(New International Version)

14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.

15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.

Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

16In the same way, let your light shine before men,

that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

Visit Tracey for more words of wisdom. . .

Enjoy The Long Weekend . . .

Our weekend plans include family, food & football.

We were offered tickets to the OSU game, but decided it

would be more relaxing to watch on TV.

Hope you'll have a great time doing what you enjoy!

Introducing A New Blog . . .

Two friends have joined forces to create

a new blog.

Dirt, Bugs & Mommyhood

The two mommies live miles apart.

One in Oklahoma, my daughter~in~law, Kari, and her friend, Alicia, who lives in California.

Even though they have never met in person they became fast

friends through reading each other's blog, texting, & Face Book.

Please go by & give them a warm welcome.

Goodbye August . . .

Here's a little bit of fun trivia for you.

This August had

5 Sundays

5 Mondays

5 Tuesdays

all in one month.
It happens once in 823 years.

Enjoy the last day of August 2010!

Now it's time to start thinking about Fall!

Only 23 more days!

Weekly Words To Live By #20 . . .

Life is 10% what happens to you and

90% what you do with what happens to you.

James 1:2-4

(New International Version)
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

Lush & Lovely . . .

Our little 'victory garden' didn't fare too well in the extreme

temperatures of 100 plus days, even with daily watering.

However, some of our plants survived.

The Boston ferns we bought for $5 at Lowe's tripled in size.

They get morning sun, daily watering, and fertilizer every other week.

Even in the shade the Impatiens suffered a little,
but they should bounce back.


The Lantanas and Begonias did well in the full sun.


I'm lovin' this cooler weather.
Happy Friday to you all!

Ethan Meets Levi . . .

Sharing a picture of the cousins meeting for the first time.

How sweet!

Hope your Wednesday is wonderful!!

Ethan's New Cousin . . .

Ethan is now a cousin!

Yesterday, Kari's sister, Kim, and her husband Matt

had their first baby.

Welcome to the world Levi Aaron!

He's a big boy!

9 lbs. 11 oz.

21 inches

I'll post a picture as soon I can.

Congratulations Kim & Matt!

Weekly Words To Live By #19

I'm joining Tracey for

Weekly Words To Live By.

Sundays Of My Childhood

* Sunday School & Church *

* Aroma of roast cooking in the oven *

* Washing dishes in the sink *

* Everyone napping *

* Truly a day of rest *

* Comfort & security of home *

You've Got To Be Kidding . . .

Excuse me while I rant & rave a little.

A few days ago I saw a story on a local TV channel that made me so mad!

A large school district outside Oklahoma City is charging teachers a fee for using the following items.

lamps $15.00

fans $30.00

I can understand a school system trying to save money, but this is outrageous.

As a retired teacher I can't imagine charging teachers for using a fan or lamp in their classroom. I had a desk lamp & several others around the room to add a little coziness.

I had to have a fan, especially during the hot months. Not to mention that the thermostats were controlled by a computer. The AC & heater would shut off about 15 minutes before school was dismissed. I can't imagine working after school with no fan! I could handle the lack of no heat because I could put on a jacket or sweater.

Okay, bear with me, I'm almost finished.

Teacher's spend so much of their own money to buy things for their classroom, I know I did.

I can't understand why they're charging teachers who are trying to make their classroom a comfortable place for learning.

I'm finished now.

What's your opinion?