February Frenzy

 Well,well,well February you've done it again. You tease us with a warm day, the snow melts and we feel like Spring is just around the corner and then bam you dump 9 inches of snow on us. Schools and businesses close early, roads are icy and snow covered and it's another stay at home couple of days. I don't really mind being homebound I read and do some baking and dream of getting a Motorhome and heading South for the Winter. I know eventually the Snow will be gone,the weather will warm up and all thissnow will be a thing of the past. 

Christmas 2022

December is always a busy time of year.This year especially. Celebrating Julia's 21st birthday on the 18th then everyone coming up to the lake to do Christmas on the 19th and then Christmas Eve at Don and Sandy's and then Christmas Day. Even though it was busy I wouldn't have changed it. Spending time with family is so important. As December 2022 closes I can truly say it was wonderful. Now we start a new page in our book of life by welcoming 2023.

Celebration 2021

This past Friday we gathered at our house to celebrate Christmas with Jennifer and the 5 grand children. Since the Pandemic our celebrations have been few and far between. Last year we did a porch drop on Christmas Eve and then did a zoom session on Christmas. It's just not the same as physically being together. This year we were able to get together, and it was such a wonderful day. We played games, opened gifts and had a great feast with finger food, ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, rolls and cookies and cupcakes for dessert.

My Son

 I know a boy he calls me Mom, well he's not a boy anymore he's a man, but he'll always be my little boy. I think whats hard for me  is as my son grew up and moved on the time he spendt with me got less and less. My mom once told me a daughters a daughter all of her life and a son is a son til he takes him a wife. How true this is. I don't think I ask for much.I know he's busy but whats a 5 minute phone call while on his way to work. Or the hour and a half drive on a day off to see me. There will come a time when those opportunities won't matter because I won't be here anymore. I am so grateful of the time I had with my Mom.Oh sure there were days when I would have rather been doing something else besides going to visit her but I am so glad that I did. It made her day and in the end I know it meant so much to both of us. I never want my son to have regrets after I'm gone thats why I call and leave messages or text him a good morning now and then. I just pray that one day before its too late he will realize what he's missing. I know a boy he calls me mom and I am blessed to call him my son.

Love still strong

 The most wonderful thing I decided to do 49 years ago was to share my life and heart with this man. he is my best friend and the love of my life.

Pumpkins

 Pumpkins are usually orange, but lately I've been seeing them in different colors. White ,shades of light green and my favorite blue. Yes I said blue. They now have seeds that grow beautiful blue pumpkins, They are blue on the outside but that gorgeous orange on the inside. I am on a wait list for seeds and plan on growing some next year.

Lake Life

 When you live on the lake you accumulate a lot of stuff. Sand toys for the grand kids, Kayak's, Tubes, life jackets, outdoor games, paddle boards and much much more. At first you store some in the garage and some in the basement and some in the shed. The problem is when the grand kids come for their vacation you have to try and remember where you put the things they want. Solution order an 8X8 shed built by the Amish strictly for the lake toys. Everything in one place so when they come up you unlock the door and everything is right there.