tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50138333125369862452024-03-19T00:45:33.996-04:00Friendship CottagespringSherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-71410283070290818012012-03-26T19:46:00.002-04:002012-03-26T19:55:07.551-04:00kitchen remodel<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppTJvPk79YigAZPMrqNe_YaJexll1GvVKSVB7EQb93gV0AVbSY3tuLG_ZkIg-gnJ_hWtcCo5a1AkVLWpZ-6NTmqKoeUulfrBEMsfYigLeQ-scFnSZADBPvnkyzwDy5XyGeED0WUWclM9Y/s1600/IMG_3254.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724357309249667346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppTJvPk79YigAZPMrqNe_YaJexll1GvVKSVB7EQb93gV0AVbSY3tuLG_ZkIg-gnJ_hWtcCo5a1AkVLWpZ-6NTmqKoeUulfrBEMsfYigLeQ-scFnSZADBPvnkyzwDy5XyGeED0WUWclM9Y/s400/IMG_3254.JPG" border="0" /></a> It's been quite some time since I posted....fb is just so easy!</div><br /><div align="center">Had my kitchen remodeled....looks much the same, but</div><br /><div align="center">new cabinets mean no more sawdust in my baking dishes.</div><br /><div align="center">The old 1950's cabinets, tho okay, had drawers that were</div><br /><div align="center">wood on wood.....<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX53IMTje6m38RBcfM5hHQN5APFFzSLi-EOAEvaD3AnJXf6u5vZYhMNKUzXQVzYi9nzueltrBqdH8I-A-zciOd8dKJa45Smy-xU_g_jQ4OfejEmapLHVo1kmhOLxcm5Klep9xKRyPWFdX6/s1600/IMG_3227.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724357305652017282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX53IMTje6m38RBcfM5hHQN5APFFzSLi-EOAEvaD3AnJXf6u5vZYhMNKUzXQVzYi9nzueltrBqdH8I-A-zciOd8dKJa45Smy-xU_g_jQ4OfejEmapLHVo1kmhOLxcm5Klep9xKRyPWFdX6/s400/IMG_3227.JPG" border="0" /></a>The passthrough began like this....<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsXpzEJd7dA67gZ6vGWVcmwbM7C1xzTKhMghG1G0KBt3AFvhz_jfIOBeM2Wzw3ra0oR3TDFVu2rkDJkkDlcVZB1INmWmdsPwDucHceOAeBGyD-3rqJocdmc_7uiwOfNGJOg3KydroOL4p/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_3255.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724357301284028562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsXpzEJd7dA67gZ6vGWVcmwbM7C1xzTKhMghG1G0KBt3AFvhz_jfIOBeM2Wzw3ra0oR3TDFVu2rkDJkkDlcVZB1INmWmdsPwDucHceOAeBGyD-3rqJocdmc_7uiwOfNGJOg3KydroOL4p/s400/Copy+of+IMG_3255.JPG" border="0" /></a>....and this was created. Eventually I'll have a bartop<br />here, but I just burned out on making decisions!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0S_aavwXji9QPeDDovN9rb4RN3ekcMvetzcRfvTaQa5LdPHSwyjpCpKtzjtg4YFghyphenhyphenaygQG6kxqVeaW9BIDmb0A3gjPnGQbzVM98FKoK2d1opwBPJYni08QJDcNUay6BKapfJhZeeTBv/s1600/IMG_3233.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724357291374440898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0S_aavwXji9QPeDDovN9rb4RN3ekcMvetzcRfvTaQa5LdPHSwyjpCpKtzjtg4YFghyphenhyphenaygQG6kxqVeaW9BIDmb0A3gjPnGQbzVM98FKoK2d1opwBPJYni08QJDcNUay6BKapfJhZeeTBv/s400/IMG_3233.JPG" border="0" /></a>....during construction the passthough looked like this</div><br /><div>from the kitchen side.....this remained for about 3 weeks!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxvxRVkACkTxDcqmfAdGXzYfuOd0wnqUbe3wuj1_uUYsT764dUVoXWYd-4FFY76SEkWSLST1xWLVdMTA4MKDBJqhN6hyphenhyphenH6SszedqQMvpX0nEgXky2lRxuOiiV8q5imhoAW4yvNx3VEt2N/s1600/IMG_3221.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5724357285951412034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaxvxRVkACkTxDcqmfAdGXzYfuOd0wnqUbe3wuj1_uUYsT764dUVoXWYd-4FFY76SEkWSLST1xWLVdMTA4MKDBJqhN6hyphenhyphenH6SszedqQMvpX0nEgXky2lRxuOiiV8q5imhoAW4yvNx3VEt2N/s400/IMG_3221.JPG" border="0" /></a> ...and this is what went bye bye. Cute, but love the openness of it now!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-80425183954300840442011-08-08T10:25:00.002-04:002011-08-08T10:40:17.297-04:00Summer Fun<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQar1Yd7fQlACFk-1tcD4_rFdz4285Y5gaUHJlbGgh1g3pkhCsgtLPNK8VQEJphfjj9JSE50a0Xvmm2vc37GTg7fY4HXslVBBfsPhYHC7tH9xJNp4YEIsw9UJZwNycMcMm3dGfKDVVCrc2/s1600/IMG_3134.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638492882987719170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQar1Yd7fQlACFk-1tcD4_rFdz4285Y5gaUHJlbGgh1g3pkhCsgtLPNK8VQEJphfjj9JSE50a0Xvmm2vc37GTg7fY4HXslVBBfsPhYHC7tH9xJNp4YEIsw9UJZwNycMcMm3dGfKDVVCrc2/s400/IMG_3134.JPG" border="0" /></a> Just returned from our annual cousins reunion...</div>
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<br />Something new this year - Morning Glories growing up a
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He was only</div><br /><div align="center">3 days old...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEr8RAEWVHFcMF3IgKqJVHgVMLr0dQMOt016G2dQdG5uzLjYzEK_gRO593wQiK38EdTgssV3LNjaowGnO5Xh7czYKZQwYVts1dUYDnsbBjUVUz4tnBnt8iDeJFO5vk_lhbCTNUJvmTNGpB/s1600/IMAG0084.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611746083666722130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEr8RAEWVHFcMF3IgKqJVHgVMLr0dQMOt016G2dQdG5uzLjYzEK_gRO593wQiK38EdTgssV3LNjaowGnO5Xh7czYKZQwYVts1dUYDnsbBjUVUz4tnBnt8iDeJFO5vk_lhbCTNUJvmTNGpB/s400/IMAG0084.jpg" border="0" /></a>....this was Lincolns first foray into the outside world.</div><br /><div align="center">Tentative at first, he soon was running round the</div><br /><div align="center">paddock, under the watchful eye of mother Regina.</div><br /><div align="center">What a treat is was to watch him!!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Hopefully it won't be so long between updates, but</div><br /><div align="center">only time will tell.......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-71663905771728668752011-01-17T06:38:00.002-05:002011-01-17T07:01:38.568-05:00December Fun<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_uvi_fMTTtXWGj7Fe8frw4v_YE3FEAvaQnw-Xd-iKi7-g-qVaPiCPrCELAjSbjNVDDBo9nZelXjeUugsdkjyFd1jJoaGmf3k_JllvUS8_t8A0a7D_ZFcZN04IbfFwCWkVRazF_Knec3G/s1600/christmas+10.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563118815647964626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_uvi_fMTTtXWGj7Fe8frw4v_YE3FEAvaQnw-Xd-iKi7-g-qVaPiCPrCELAjSbjNVDDBo9nZelXjeUugsdkjyFd1jJoaGmf3k_JllvUS8_t8A0a7D_ZFcZN04IbfFwCWkVRazF_Knec3G/s400/christmas+10.bmp" border="0" /></a> Been awhile since I last posted....I blame facebook</div><div align="center">which makes sharing so easy!</div><div align="center">December brought many occassions to spend time with</div><div align="center">family and friends. Above are my "girls" celebrating</div><div align="center">at our Christmas party. Wish all could have been there!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8-lcbWqRnp_x_rOAA9RGbbdkSlG9CYqH6k5TAww-rDVjKA5xcrte6g3vqbaw3npn__-iKZkHbKrtU5PS463nPUzMxVqvVBtY6_m8Quxr0sfC24YxKan3BJPqFhbG7N_tuNw_7FlMGlL_/s1600/IMG_2841.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563118811170628130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8-lcbWqRnp_x_rOAA9RGbbdkSlG9CYqH6k5TAww-rDVjKA5xcrte6g3vqbaw3npn__-iKZkHbKrtU5PS463nPUzMxVqvVBtY6_m8Quxr0sfC24YxKan3BJPqFhbG7N_tuNw_7FlMGlL_/s400/IMG_2841.JPG" border="0" /></a> Of course there was Christmas Day...</div><div align="center">Fancy Nancy came dressed in all her finery</div><div align="center">(notice her mama's high heels)</div><div align="center">Santa brought her jewels and grandpa chose the dress!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GHW9H009dVR449xfRKVbGnvjLzvYSnPPz5CjeM5Hc70qpMtzst0tJjjlAmWiE0tMs9jsJNi8s522gYodJly6-wWWYRIsCvATTPLh0QM8wRoYDnB9o-4ZExI8j70yqCN2STN5Sh48WHFm/s1600/IMG_2840.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563118802992264642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GHW9H009dVR449xfRKVbGnvjLzvYSnPPz5CjeM5Hc70qpMtzst0tJjjlAmWiE0tMs9jsJNi8s522gYodJly6-wWWYRIsCvATTPLh0QM8wRoYDnB9o-4ZExI8j70yqCN2STN5Sh48WHFm/s400/IMG_2840.JPG" border="0" /></a>The best gift for all of us was Meg being able to join us from</div><div align="center">Savannah! Emma was sooo surprised - ran and jumped into</div><div align="center">her arms... Oh how she loves her "Megatron"!<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfc-rsJf1HY92P3YW-SSEBjs984T-SGzc2EGoADcTQvzQ4x8NTsW9xnOdZYWJfnWhoelnPWAhB_QJwlZo0rTuBtO_YFhX4cI4VP3zwhnqa7wW1Tndhc5adaeLuS1xj4FG-HlX6h3Zf2y3/s1600/IMG_2826.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563118784632287298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfc-rsJf1HY92P3YW-SSEBjs984T-SGzc2EGoADcTQvzQ4x8NTsW9xnOdZYWJfnWhoelnPWAhB_QJwlZo0rTuBtO_YFhX4cI4VP3zwhnqa7wW1Tndhc5adaeLuS1xj4FG-HlX6h3Zf2y3/s400/IMG_2826.JPG" border="0" /></a>Earlier in the month we celebrated Aunt Norma's 98th birthday.</div><div align="center">She is an amazing woman! Still spry - hard to keep up with her when</div><div align="center">she starts walking! A fun afternoon with my brothers and cousins.</div><div align="center">What more will this month bring....today no school so I'll have</div><div align="center">Miss Emma for the day.....surely there'll be stories to tell!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-50454367754331354252010-09-22T19:20:00.003-04:002010-09-22T19:43:22.605-04:00Fall Beginnings<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMa6qrAQgSVN69b20oJFHk7hxxPfAkQ0EdS2IBAxMrwaHDlaGCf4zLeAKefySGdNE_JMaWZOGO368lEzXyvGEfqZEVQQzaPcii5qRuq_2wPLZ8gvtMzUy2qiRExkvBvLFL7Suk5ogZp37/s1600/IMG_2688.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519885159936517682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeMa6qrAQgSVN69b20oJFHk7hxxPfAkQ0EdS2IBAxMrwaHDlaGCf4zLeAKefySGdNE_JMaWZOGO368lEzXyvGEfqZEVQQzaPcii5qRuq_2wPLZ8gvtMzUy2qiRExkvBvLFL7Suk5ogZp37/s400/IMG_2688.JPG" border="0" /></a> The beginning to a beautiful day in Frankfort on the shores</div><div align="center">of Lake Michigan.....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPhP_24BM_c5F6g5g9_6Yrpt-86q9LVpRPXAACHct7-X1fUw3hMKEKh5lQ6YmLZ5ZwQM4paqzgrdVM6PYRnDP1CK5zKkOo6XqDHzZ5mFFCJcA_X6njxW68H_Wgk4CwlR22OnSBKwZ-Db1/s1600/IMG_2689.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519885147344243186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHPhP_24BM_c5F6g5g9_6Yrpt-86q9LVpRPXAACHct7-X1fUw3hMKEKh5lQ6YmLZ5ZwQM4paqzgrdVM6PYRnDP1CK5zKkOo6XqDHzZ5mFFCJcA_X6njxW68H_Wgk4CwlR22OnSBKwZ-Db1/s400/IMG_2689.JPG" border="0" /></a>...was a little chilly out, but the sun made up for it!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtO2iJF2r94DiQOlzYfJjuUMtNalA1OcGpGcMpXL3l9AKJ13P9_-sEJXLRBqyznbWeMYJNuGGTqxgHF73JB2ilGin06Vf_qMgvP8kXE3ba_wWSYOtxkyWTZkQ9acVscoL8nropg6J3JukJ/s1600/IMG_2692.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519885131812571794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtO2iJF2r94DiQOlzYfJjuUMtNalA1OcGpGcMpXL3l9AKJ13P9_-sEJXLRBqyznbWeMYJNuGGTqxgHF73JB2ilGin06Vf_qMgvP8kXE3ba_wWSYOtxkyWTZkQ9acVscoL8nropg6J3JukJ/s400/IMG_2692.JPG" border="0" /></a>Across the street was Betsy Lake....I'd forgotten how charming</div><div>this little town is....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMR0AXKKLtb3zIAMivhb0-ihI586Bjy0PZmgLSfUfuFD_g6XqSjy-01QW-89-aylRdvK_lgXHDCExlwoAD8OCBd3H5qIL8JXoq6bHeMF6TiJVEYyDUvJGwSV1ei_UbNyztyghRPWh0x8v/s1600/IMG_2682.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882485906471858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVMR0AXKKLtb3zIAMivhb0-ihI586Bjy0PZmgLSfUfuFD_g6XqSjy-01QW-89-aylRdvK_lgXHDCExlwoAD8OCBd3H5qIL8JXoq6bHeMF6TiJVEYyDUvJGwSV1ei_UbNyztyghRPWh0x8v/s400/IMG_2682.JPG" border="0" /></a>Many of my cousins gathered for the wedding</div><div>of Becca - cousin Susie's & husband Leo's daughter.</div><div>Here are the 3 Call "boys" (Susie's brothers) and</div><div>DJ Dan, who spun the tunes for the event.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoYXjKG6rsSkOREHKqWCUzHj7QqPb_ejLAFOu61UPSAdV1Ypgr2vcICASpzAj_aBprZb2Swhk52B9REySa4mEGlLhMFhc8auquM2k2mHXUrp6NJU2JKr9itr79_A_qVC9CeelneCWNakb/s1600/IMG_2681.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882481847761682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoYXjKG6rsSkOREHKqWCUzHj7QqPb_ejLAFOu61UPSAdV1Ypgr2vcICASpzAj_aBprZb2Swhk52B9REySa4mEGlLhMFhc8auquM2k2mHXUrp6NJU2JKr9itr79_A_qVC9CeelneCWNakb/s400/IMG_2681.JPG" border="0" /></a>Michael, Dan and Rick bonding???<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE67LVoItjA_OnTB1fd48tuFw6wu7M-LfM9Euqg3DY8kPqRuLrlI0UsUqD63t1eG6LndKQvq7ZqptLO8uKYUX4AH7RoqD6vjXrTHEzliqS8_SLdfZOl03Jt4VzTfQp11qlkhbmDEHY12-p/s1600/IMG_2680.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882473008873778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE67LVoItjA_OnTB1fd48tuFw6wu7M-LfM9Euqg3DY8kPqRuLrlI0UsUqD63t1eG6LndKQvq7ZqptLO8uKYUX4AH7RoqD6vjXrTHEzliqS8_SLdfZOl03Jt4VzTfQp11qlkhbmDEHY12-p/s400/IMG_2680.JPG" border="0" /></a>Dear Aunt Mary and Michael's wife Nancy. Notice the rows of seats</div><div>in the background......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJPmurwYV5l2bazTmnn9Y9VyPe8N-vTxEyGqVNbnS2cDUdiVQaTBsPqdtWSlUKe9U5Plwye2sqizE-tzEXBdTWfaWA-eVS75AV8MlqKh1ql2ViwzYRarYSYLgVH481HSMGzHp8ZjlxrIo/s1600/IMG_2673.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882470104024594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLJPmurwYV5l2bazTmnn9Y9VyPe8N-vTxEyGqVNbnS2cDUdiVQaTBsPqdtWSlUKe9U5Plwye2sqizE-tzEXBdTWfaWA-eVS75AV8MlqKh1ql2ViwzYRarYSYLgVH481HSMGzHp8ZjlxrIo/s400/IMG_2673.JPG" border="0" /></a>.....the nuptials and reception were held at an old</div><div>movie theatre! Very charming and unique!!</div><div>The bride and groom browsing the concessions.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitvGkE_rvO4FwZx6aeYR9gnoBHClNBZjqMh3Ie-tvUWF-8ENf_ql2zAZIbVUcGkpwps-wj1OIQ3Ojx9mtvaeYLBuPRk6MyPS6cRHMfJwPDlp7eHKY-aa7LfxaUXbPdl7A9mG4o4U8udgfT/s1600/becca+%26+kris.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519882466976401778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitvGkE_rvO4FwZx6aeYR9gnoBHClNBZjqMh3Ie-tvUWF-8ENf_ql2zAZIbVUcGkpwps-wj1OIQ3Ojx9mtvaeYLBuPRk6MyPS6cRHMfJwPDlp7eHKY-aa7LfxaUXbPdl7A9mG4o4U8udgfT/s400/becca+%26+kris.jpg" border="0" /></a>.....Becca & Kris, Mr & Mrs Smith.</div><div>A wonderful wedding and good time</div><div>celebrating with family!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-23679318015812594622010-08-14T10:45:00.002-04:002010-08-14T10:57:09.781-04:00More Summer Fun<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fNl-023rYymi0Lyh55y_-iYIFxOeVqY2kvVmwhAug5yNlvAkzQksQFQ1WM_VP5nk4NMipCU3cXU9G-AZ8jDmdQMsra2Jqrjz6o79dfjBVXlLmXtBsYZ0EGrtU6V_RbNELTaTtrkEydSD/s1600/IMG_2638.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505277925857058802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fNl-023rYymi0Lyh55y_-iYIFxOeVqY2kvVmwhAug5yNlvAkzQksQFQ1WM_VP5nk4NMipCU3cXU9G-AZ8jDmdQMsra2Jqrjz6o79dfjBVXlLmXtBsYZ0EGrtU6V_RbNELTaTtrkEydSD/s400/IMG_2638.JPG" border="0" /></a> Last week-end we had our 31st Sinclair cousins party</div><div align="center">in Benzonia. Lot's of dancing!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkBfzgcCnG5M_i6ly1VVWhR-QupKEWBSOKLYiTJLfZmNpB1GOoFgfyd-Jz8FgoTCDblyqY2sKwp_5C269U7D19gptcdu3QGimuanvvqqEp1iNOTKjX4SgGjJkpynieNHnw1eas2IEkUii/s1600/IMG_2478.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505277920556202370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkBfzgcCnG5M_i6ly1VVWhR-QupKEWBSOKLYiTJLfZmNpB1GOoFgfyd-Jz8FgoTCDblyqY2sKwp_5C269U7D19gptcdu3QGimuanvvqqEp1iNOTKjX4SgGjJkpynieNHnw1eas2IEkUii/s400/IMG_2478.JPG" border="0" /></a>Fun times on the Crystal Lake beach - Emma's 1st time<br />being buried in the sand....ok if Aunt Meg did it too!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtghRKTvPGvUkFogDoullp2F_HyvAmqIuATy8innAGrYpCWE-wYCxkU4_JoQD2F29TbGe_UDe7V4QiK8U2jr9KBZKVEPEQMb2VzKhSBOS9AnVUItzeRPNPl-5M5XUt52CbnZi2tgn6lN4q/s1600/Copy+(2)+of+IMG_2506.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505277917149032050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtghRKTvPGvUkFogDoullp2F_HyvAmqIuATy8innAGrYpCWE-wYCxkU4_JoQD2F29TbGe_UDe7V4QiK8U2jr9KBZKVEPEQMb2VzKhSBOS9AnVUItzeRPNPl-5M5XUt52CbnZi2tgn6lN4q/s400/Copy+(2)+of+IMG_2506.JPG" border="0" /></a>3 of our younger crowd exploring the woods....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXbkTeBV0a7itjyKn8AekKxY1YLATgxZemp4b7xYUrXnC08OQ4CZXYGG4afDMG9H9j5RACaxOAR52n5ujkFH2NMafWNbepxvAxUirBapj9SQAg6MRqVlo7-XxxeoYIr2j6B9gGYNOyGo-/s1600/IMG_2442.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505277908305682322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXbkTeBV0a7itjyKn8AekKxY1YLATgxZemp4b7xYUrXnC08OQ4CZXYGG4afDMG9H9j5RACaxOAR52n5ujkFH2NMafWNbepxvAxUirBapj9SQAg6MRqVlo7-XxxeoYIr2j6B9gGYNOyGo-/s400/IMG_2442.JPG" border="0" /></a>....the week before was brother Brian's 60th birthday!</div><div>Celebrated with a surprise party thanks to Samantha!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uaCpVRLrrPhj90zWly4ZZh3mliYmgXIwlsFRJ_-3qxUCm9a-QMzBRdGxjwR-lpaSZdtclma2ubFMiZTUAbkhJ8ksvPw8T7cxyRf1zgO8cbticqNoOG9s1J3SEEwENAs85rkFUEEUCbFJ/s1600/IMG_2431.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505277903319755346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2uaCpVRLrrPhj90zWly4ZZh3mliYmgXIwlsFRJ_-3qxUCm9a-QMzBRdGxjwR-lpaSZdtclma2ubFMiZTUAbkhJ8ksvPw8T7cxyRf1zgO8cbticqNoOG9s1J3SEEwENAs85rkFUEEUCbFJ/s400/IMG_2431.JPG" border="0" /></a>...and of course time with my sweetpea. She selected the glass</div><div>(it's applejuice btw), but frighteningly the pose is her own.</div><div>I swear she's never seen me drink out of one of these glasses...</div><div>A fun summer, but I must say something I never thought I'd say,</div><div>I'm ready for cooler temps!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-9149145167678902032010-07-10T09:00:00.002-04:002010-07-10T09:14:20.301-04:00Summer Happenings<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqUJxB3yZDXJ2cUK-eD6bRtBcUOlPKqKaNI6Z24V3r1eUtUDdwa5UmQtNvS9UgNfUW5roXtin_Dhv3W9YWkhXnBpOZvVZ6rOlUSIUMhrS13AV-a5y-NYRJZWPKmsvSPxQ3ZLbxoTaF4vo/s1600/IMG_2266.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492262716843677378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqUJxB3yZDXJ2cUK-eD6bRtBcUOlPKqKaNI6Z24V3r1eUtUDdwa5UmQtNvS9UgNfUW5roXtin_Dhv3W9YWkhXnBpOZvVZ6rOlUSIUMhrS13AV-a5y-NYRJZWPKmsvSPxQ3ZLbxoTaF4vo/s400/IMG_2266.JPG" border="0" /></a> Been awhile since I've posted....very frustrated trying to</div><div align="center">figure out the new configurations...like my title foto which</div><div align="center">is cropped to 1/4 of the foto....</div><div align="center">Anyway it's been a fun summer with lot's of time with</div><div align="center">Emma. We spend an hour together every morning before</div><div align="center">she goes to PEAK...although quite often she convinces me</div><div align="center">to let her spend the whole day with me!<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV4FVHxZDywENUJQ8bobgjfA0IMMkxsYKdY5TP3qRl6K4n61d1L6Lv66Qm2IDM-YpiL2w6bAVC5uvAdh__KgRG-0cjpkPVulrW7Yp2C6HE83rBpsTby9_oUBszUtWt-lsoRM0y7EGxLUv/s1600/IMG_2267.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492262697107770754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV4FVHxZDywENUJQ8bobgjfA0IMMkxsYKdY5TP3qRl6K4n61d1L6Lv66Qm2IDM-YpiL2w6bAVC5uvAdh__KgRG-0cjpkPVulrW7Yp2C6HE83rBpsTby9_oUBszUtWt-lsoRM0y7EGxLUv/s400/IMG_2267.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Did some shopping at TJ Max one afternoon and guess</p><p align="center">who got the new clothes - she loves her new dresses!</p><p align="center"><br /> </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5oh11aesAJrf58iBdOy2bYMy9qiwjWrH_Xpyju7vv7n62ezEYDoz791ruHLTPmS2DDQ36zj_J9NnoAEDuHbPYcfeC6lspisNnII3et01hQmXIVwvKaK7RWI2e-um0x0eioVSDgXt2w70/s1600/IMG_2232.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492262676356203986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg5oh11aesAJrf58iBdOy2bYMy9qiwjWrH_Xpyju7vv7n62ezEYDoz791ruHLTPmS2DDQ36zj_J9NnoAEDuHbPYcfeC6lspisNnII3et01hQmXIVwvKaK7RWI2e-um0x0eioVSDgXt2w70/s400/IMG_2232.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Cousin Libby came down for a week-end and we went to visit 97 years young Aunt Norma in Lansing - she is simply amazing!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzI7AiyBPFaE-KQeE_RiYlB2LOEBhywrqNMpEfcFEZpSIkh436anAnOmFmM028hLqsMx_dYsIDEJNJiSbvWjgnAt6FE2kjfZAGyafD_pYcbyS9an5itwCBW9u7cNWidj68_EbUDzBPpp4/s1600/IMG_2260.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492262658283548338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzI7AiyBPFaE-KQeE_RiYlB2LOEBhywrqNMpEfcFEZpSIkh436anAnOmFmM028hLqsMx_dYsIDEJNJiSbvWjgnAt6FE2kjfZAGyafD_pYcbyS9an5itwCBW9u7cNWidj68_EbUDzBPpp4/s400/IMG_2260.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Another week-end was my 40th class reunion in Caseville. How can it be 40 years??? It was such a good time and wonderful to reconnect with so many friends.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmI09tDRLKPtH_Adl3z_mKSsUMxhNop98MpG3M6jijegtNZwcOeQKqLkuhHPn5fE6GQG1bmSUDmb3xZNRtgLm_a2ogB4_NEcmRIR8ksXPgTzydDPigk4SLP-4CSZLmyxv_swPiim09vlm/s1600/IMG_2275.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492262641198208546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrmI09tDRLKPtH_Adl3z_mKSsUMxhNop98MpG3M6jijegtNZwcOeQKqLkuhHPn5fE6GQG1bmSUDmb3xZNRtgLm_a2ogB4_NEcmRIR8ksXPgTzydDPigk4SLP-4CSZLmyxv_swPiim09vlm/s400/IMG_2275.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a> Over the 4th I spent a couple days with Jim & Cheryl at their cottage on Wixom Lake. They were very much in the spirit of the day! All in all a great summer so far and more to come!</p>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-3462445121444296282010-05-24T07:21:00.004-04:002010-05-24T07:37:48.654-04:00The Wedding<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17_PGhf1gMlDMSld0Zo6BHu2As-P9a2LUAU6q9O9wQ-No1szfJVNQHJiSjBqLtvcdVBOASvzQAbqRChBUOo0UlTFCtjd4JUq4aj69Z2eiXHydRl5izO99yBPRSfgzZJnYDcLrL_Zx-wlL/s1600/sam+and+emma+two.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474797030982518066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 236px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17_PGhf1gMlDMSld0Zo6BHu2As-P9a2LUAU6q9O9wQ-No1szfJVNQHJiSjBqLtvcdVBOASvzQAbqRChBUOo0UlTFCtjd4JUq4aj69Z2eiXHydRl5izO99yBPRSfgzZJnYDcLrL_Zx-wlL/s400/sam+and+emma+two.jpg" border="0" /></a> Brandon and Samantha were married over the week-end!</div><div align="center">Mama Samantha and flower girl Emma pre-wedding....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3XgKAojE8KKgNz99ivdL7CtU29Zqr7btxylvG293vGXwXw6F4CUSDxWaevvrKnSU_F2Gfhby9G5DiTwuiI_B9eJ530wOMZjOWAMxdHQYJwMrB7zyVaW_EVImoHf8vmYHkJdtUAXlaQBb/s1600/brian+and+sam.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474797017809821010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 233px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh3XgKAojE8KKgNz99ivdL7CtU29Zqr7btxylvG293vGXwXw6F4CUSDxWaevvrKnSU_F2Gfhby9G5DiTwuiI_B9eJ530wOMZjOWAMxdHQYJwMrB7zyVaW_EVImoHf8vmYHkJdtUAXlaQBb/s400/brian+and+sam.jpg" border="0" /></a>daddy Brian and the Bride on their way down the "aisle"...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fh-bQE9YG9Ljwi6R2Ca1N5gYu10QDIUavNaYnwOOiLVKWDY1HnKKC20I2OMvLN5gcycnCNZspkKbbwe80RUv6irA_Mrb82gSnybw-Ajiu5YT4NH-0ePAkori2TP5Ww-EamhwovKoL7CF/s1600/before+and+after.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474797013904625506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6fh-bQE9YG9Ljwi6R2Ca1N5gYu10QDIUavNaYnwOOiLVKWDY1HnKKC20I2OMvLN5gcycnCNZspkKbbwe80RUv6irA_Mrb82gSnybw-Ajiu5YT4NH-0ePAkori2TP5Ww-EamhwovKoL7CF/s400/before+and+after.jpg" border="0" /></a>...a merged photo of the bridal party before and after...</div><div>what a difference a day makes!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474797027791124146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 201px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0umb0KPhoI3wmO9gqWMUDB20gQS11YatY0j_aWYnwnB1L-r1_rbEsfCDl_atwzQf075FlPmJpnFnEfA9EBhdd9rqjFw3YbbcIyY0Ng2Lem8UpmJkOt3bHcD26nnQp8A8_jfB2upC1FDW-/s400/mr+and+mrs+wheeler.jpg" border="0" />Mr and Mrs Wheeler just after saying "I do" !<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnTwn4dmHTsTfpvRKoRMNNMoropQaJe-qKeLkl9DMjvIIVNT2dcWMYPo0XhGrdxnx-aNQ2UV9-Yizb6Z-4GxZnzmOzaBbgIuXe4X0Cr6o3UVskN9TUHByHsHRtnqymu6CLCg9p_NVzLmM/s1600/double+cake.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474797007322690002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 225px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnTwn4dmHTsTfpvRKoRMNNMoropQaJe-qKeLkl9DMjvIIVNT2dcWMYPo0XhGrdxnx-aNQ2UV9-Yizb6Z-4GxZnzmOzaBbgIuXe4X0Cr6o3UVskN9TUHByHsHRtnqymu6CLCg9p_NVzLmM/s400/double+cake.jpg" border="0" /></a>.....the cake sharing....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCu2MJnTe-OJeg0DIimrBGJodjEqnNtGLWsi3spRRmj-phJJelzOPFOiZigS5TMO0MXZrgFsSlYCQluVyTf8J7xmjqIEqKAI0seK7nijfxIMT-jvhqnLFBDz2tK14RROja6XjcJLU_nFp/s1600/m+and+s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5474795964952876434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjCu2MJnTe-OJeg0DIimrBGJodjEqnNtGLWsi3spRRmj-phJJelzOPFOiZigS5TMO0MXZrgFsSlYCQluVyTf8J7xmjqIEqKAI0seK7nijfxIMT-jvhqnLFBDz2tK14RROja6XjcJLU_nFp/s400/m+and+s.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />...and a before and after of the sisters</div><div>Meg and Samantha. The day was beautiful, we are</div><div>so happy that Brandon is now officially part of our family!</div><div>It was also special to have our Meg home for the week-end.</div><div>I am so blessed to have these girls in my life!!!</div><div>More photos to come at another time....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-63410571441167648122010-05-13T08:56:00.002-04:002010-05-13T09:10:00.267-04:00May Happenings<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7BScm3haRKNoo2Rkj9PtrwRFEsMJFsR5Lm0x3W5fJseFP4LnroxuhmQipETvEj56UqS_yoE68bLw1kSDP8TzScO8wrzQSt36d6A8jSsKmV4aI-AEhnVgO4B6Qj3QoueIRTSr4KAofXFC/s1600/IMG_2035.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470738867139838450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik7BScm3haRKNoo2Rkj9PtrwRFEsMJFsR5Lm0x3W5fJseFP4LnroxuhmQipETvEj56UqS_yoE68bLw1kSDP8TzScO8wrzQSt36d6A8jSsKmV4aI-AEhnVgO4B6Qj3QoueIRTSr4KAofXFC/s400/IMG_2035.JPG" border="0" /></a> May has been a busy social month. It began with</div><div align="center">a Kentucky Derby Party hosted at the beautiful home</div><div align="center">of Doc & Jayne. "Chic Dress & Derby Hats required", read</div><div align="center">the invite and everyone looked the part! Our hosts are shown </div><div align="center">above...<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVtelXoYsiaG0JJGCh56iNm3veCYK3AA-ys6YwfKTXSf-EJNZKwX7G2PwwWwVkkNOvwfPfvLlc6mC8S9Yw0NP58jir8gCg5l88ow4o-b8Dezaz3HXQ4YB7YhtPGtF8-9SZzanVSViybhJ/s1600/IMG_2051.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470738863652594818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAVtelXoYsiaG0JJGCh56iNm3veCYK3AA-ys6YwfKTXSf-EJNZKwX7G2PwwWwVkkNOvwfPfvLlc6mC8S9Yw0NP58jir8gCg5l88ow4o-b8Dezaz3HXQ4YB7YhtPGtF8-9SZzanVSViybhJ/s400/IMG_2051.JPG" border="0" /></a> Next came a bridal shower for neice Samantha given by her future</div><div align="center">mother-in-law! Shown here Peggy (mother-in-law holding one of her</div><div align="center">grandkids), 3 of the bridesmaids and one of their kids. Meg is the Maid</div><div align="center">of Honor, but living in Savannah, she couldn't make it.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvrREoQJ8MAvS8GBbj4UXblfsFaO1j6wyqqL3p2SJCMQ8qwSh3CyYZZjA3Hkfl6Hj3qg73L55AjQbzGj2deo0ReX_KJOU2bufaMkb0SjjuJvahvhc7vcskze4h6kvWFBfHVFViYCfhGpM/s1600/IMG_2052.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470738854057784034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYvrREoQJ8MAvS8GBbj4UXblfsFaO1j6wyqqL3p2SJCMQ8qwSh3CyYZZjA3Hkfl6Hj3qg73L55AjQbzGj2deo0ReX_KJOU2bufaMkb0SjjuJvahvhc7vcskze4h6kvWFBfHVFViYCfhGpM/s400/IMG_2052.JPG" border="0" /></a> Bride to be Samantha and (of course) Emma, who decided</div><div align="center">they needed flowers in their hair.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmihf_Nx-tSv3WNEUNTO7owJVH8jeJW-WxkuFDYuadgjTM5k5fc-Qna4h-9gl26UDWnBfCXuahQl1QsnAKO6aCgeesFDW8HGtUmrVjrEMtgX-fHTwWGhp3gB-rLy2MDsY8_6LQgBZSwBP/s1600/IMG_2040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470738850277843138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmihf_Nx-tSv3WNEUNTO7owJVH8jeJW-WxkuFDYuadgjTM5k5fc-Qna4h-9gl26UDWnBfCXuahQl1QsnAKO6aCgeesFDW8HGtUmrVjrEMtgX-fHTwWGhp3gB-rLy2MDsY8_6LQgBZSwBP/s400/IMG_2040.JPG" border="0" /></a> A beautiful cake and sherbet punch topped off the afternoon.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfUANeW_HYKPiaH1p1ie67u8_YFIoLKQcip094It3pYLzgWJ362_8n7lr0gMqrYulVzxrg_0eshv3uXo_p5A0s3aQ9tGiOP2w7rEgJyd4bGcaQmOMbQ2_h9l_eVcZhT-E7CTKucm5XiX1/s1600/IMG_2061.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470738846196274674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibfUANeW_HYKPiaH1p1ie67u8_YFIoLKQcip094It3pYLzgWJ362_8n7lr0gMqrYulVzxrg_0eshv3uXo_p5A0s3aQ9tGiOP2w7rEgJyd4bGcaQmOMbQ2_h9l_eVcZhT-E7CTKucm5XiX1/s400/IMG_2061.JPG" border="0" /></a>....and today....Guri has found a comfy spot to laze in the</div><div>rainy weather....thunder is booming in the distance, so</div><div>guess I'd better shut this down....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-11250960823392448092010-04-22T13:52:00.003-04:002010-04-22T14:04:40.323-04:00Treasures<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKtDoL5UUl_iFKLQt0S_pc2lkL9db7saL8T6JI8dvsZr44u2knmPPrca2YJciAcJllBYhSGgVFGoopzRcuqHjlZ3v3Yfw6LRQBJcuf3RQoZa1hBNCfWsqnaJPQggDcfE2rTkUv9Mh_zxf/s1600/IMG_2001.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463021936528416402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKtDoL5UUl_iFKLQt0S_pc2lkL9db7saL8T6JI8dvsZr44u2knmPPrca2YJciAcJllBYhSGgVFGoopzRcuqHjlZ3v3Yfw6LRQBJcuf3RQoZa1hBNCfWsqnaJPQggDcfE2rTkUv9Mh_zxf/s400/IMG_2001.JPG" /></a> The past week I have worked at one estate sale, shopped at another one</div><div align="center">(today) and visited our church's Treasure Sale with the Yaya's.</div><div align="center">These 3 pieces I picked up at the church sale - I just couldn't resist them!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeuwzlx2Xdw-T174TEUBrG_K3fUkQWK5gqIE3_eusN0GHmmJ8WqjYaPxntlY21cnLVBVFgN80gKg_HVhjo4JKB3__CTlm2I_mNgnpqUNSbrkpgWAxsB9evE_8YTYHgSBaTcsfsk-hENG2/s1600/IMG_1999.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463021930396481410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeuwzlx2Xdw-T174TEUBrG_K3fUkQWK5gqIE3_eusN0GHmmJ8WqjYaPxntlY21cnLVBVFgN80gKg_HVhjo4JKB3__CTlm2I_mNgnpqUNSbrkpgWAxsB9evE_8YTYHgSBaTcsfsk-hENG2/s400/IMG_1999.JPG" /></a>The water color on the bottom shelf I purchased at the</div><div align="center">estate sale last week for $12.50! It is perfect for my newly</div><div align="center">redecorated office (which is where all these treasures are</div><div align="center">sitting at the moment)</div><div align="center">The table, lamp, message board and adorable bunny candleholder</div><div align="center">I picked up at todays sale.</div><div align="center">Now for those of you who know how much "stuff" I already have - rest</div><div align="center">assured I donated 6 boxes of it to the church sale! Of course then</div><div align="center">Libby ended up buying 2 of our aunts things I'd donated..... ah well,</div><div align="center">all for a good cause!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-4579180240103771392010-04-03T07:42:00.003-04:002010-04-03T08:02:46.934-04:00Spring Happenings<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02_dprF8ZwEQSXYHXtqu_yQvfcxdAqOIMmvh3MZWvqIwLeEllk6j1FsaW2FPsIuPEE1vlG1eb_0omIauIkvIEDDHZdpO2ogwzPNJ0FP2sZBd8BET48Z43C9EUhdV5UYjP-FFp9w92OlnX/s1600/No+Fear.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455877027294955778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj02_dprF8ZwEQSXYHXtqu_yQvfcxdAqOIMmvh3MZWvqIwLeEllk6j1FsaW2FPsIuPEE1vlG1eb_0omIauIkvIEDDHZdpO2ogwzPNJ0FP2sZBd8BET48Z43C9EUhdV5UYjP-FFp9w92OlnX/s400/No+Fear.JPG" /></a> With Emma on spring break, we got to spend the day together</div><div align="center">on Tuesday. Miss "no fear" turned the cat tree into her own personal</div><div align="center">mountain and about gave Nana a heart attack!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3cPrpQ5EtB1Jyddz9WjnM2ValjJe2l2PcNLvVhh3-AtyuvgMEzyPFdDBNms_yG_SrIS1PM5TF7eqmSMOfDDbH4zwoyLgiyjjzEjw2pnpd-D-rG3DZqqKRmlwraHBcgZ1dXg0VH_gRG1G/s1600/IMG_1931.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455876339806937074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI3cPrpQ5EtB1Jyddz9WjnM2ValjJe2l2PcNLvVhh3-AtyuvgMEzyPFdDBNms_yG_SrIS1PM5TF7eqmSMOfDDbH4zwoyLgiyjjzEjw2pnpd-D-rG3DZqqKRmlwraHBcgZ1dXg0VH_gRG1G/s400/IMG_1931.JPG" /></a><br />My neighbors Henry and Polly came to play too...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7yHRSoLespYVVdryUDRw4wqnyGjpKfYDfRcnwAIMRJFs-eQq_nbzH2u1cJnXW6dUWHHfPvqre_X-LMmOJ0mL513_XLkWswnc7tnKBD6PonIgdqu9_7-eVvwcoKPD1OD6ShyphenhyphenfXGTpd4eAs/s1600/IMG_1915.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455876331187286242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7yHRSoLespYVVdryUDRw4wqnyGjpKfYDfRcnwAIMRJFs-eQq_nbzH2u1cJnXW6dUWHHfPvqre_X-LMmOJ0mL513_XLkWswnc7tnKBD6PonIgdqu9_7-eVvwcoKPD1OD6ShyphenhyphenfXGTpd4eAs/s400/IMG_1915.JPG" /></a>...Henry and Emma making their first attempts to climb, with<br />Henry's dad Jason ready to help....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7E-t9pB1IhebLmJAYWwAG1MxZG53ASdGQqYGFUsz6t8LwZ4Xmjqxs_k5iZMQPiD90yWXlcX-hYV53P281SsICjsemI0QfhWGmcYGb4L_qkmAvHCEz_rwvpQ512FMiiL8966GllKDfNB5B/s1600/IMG_1937.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455876319381016610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7E-t9pB1IhebLmJAYWwAG1MxZG53ASdGQqYGFUsz6t8LwZ4Xmjqxs_k5iZMQPiD90yWXlcX-hYV53P281SsICjsemI0QfhWGmcYGb4L_qkmAvHCEz_rwvpQ512FMiiL8966GllKDfNB5B/s400/IMG_1937.JPG" /></a>Sarah and I adorned the altar at our church yesterday - all ready for Easter Sunday</div><div>services......<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggKgh7IpAkjmI8Cj69D2JCzPLb5XwXaKaxMDDywGu7kpE4FqZwG631ClITXRfO4XTIh_L_C8LJ4FnHeAElYN3jDD7bTbBac5NFzTH6Gv6vRBp3uUbWv8rmKPnvL-fQ9gigg8kvq6-UYPC/s1600/IMG_1954.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455876313129385842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggKgh7IpAkjmI8Cj69D2JCzPLb5XwXaKaxMDDywGu7kpE4FqZwG631ClITXRfO4XTIh_L_C8LJ4FnHeAElYN3jDD7bTbBac5NFzTH6Gv6vRBp3uUbWv8rmKPnvL-fQ9gigg8kvq6-UYPC/s400/IMG_1954.JPG" /></a><br /><br />...and last night we celebrated friend Sue's birthday. A few</div><div>of the women (and Nolan) watching Sue open her gifts.</div><div>The amazing aspect of this is that we were outside at</div><div>7:00pm on April 2nd in Michigan, and as you can</div><div>tell by the attire, it was warm outside!<br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdDZu2j5TRPrIy-NXPRTc3SVqM7rvqeNK8Z4aCBRz6nFuTMzskAcQjlqYtFlNhH8AQu6_MznLpt9lGdoRDmjzkv-Aep6_WPYzBd3TNsVV4hhTUs89rMl7ThmkPFIYfGGSu8LMUdJ-SyG4/s1600/IMG_1963.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455876305614460482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZdDZu2j5TRPrIy-NXPRTc3SVqM7rvqeNK8Z4aCBRz6nFuTMzskAcQjlqYtFlNhH8AQu6_MznLpt9lGdoRDmjzkv-Aep6_WPYzBd3TNsVV4hhTUs89rMl7ThmkPFIYfGGSu8LMUdJ-SyG4/s400/IMG_1963.JPG" /></a><br />The yummy birthday cake...</div><div>and because Sue and I have an agreement with each</div><div>other to post only the most flattering photos of each other</div><div>and my inability last night to capture the perfect photo....</div><div>you'll just have to trust me that she was in fact at her own party!<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-35350117998249214952010-03-22T12:47:00.002-04:002010-03-22T13:04:35.430-04:00Signs of spring...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvHQk-rUnHXrAU5j3Nw4EVCtNeIU0hYscsVLbIEkjT9OZqdEI9izBUACtb3KQIGOCX46L3wnK_hkZm6GZvFBZfvIidAL75gt_iNQpQqorJ5_Cb8E1Ehu4d7ZDZhpFRtj_d2wOuMkSNmulF/s1600-h/IMG_1913.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451501316097651266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvHQk-rUnHXrAU5j3Nw4EVCtNeIU0hYscsVLbIEkjT9OZqdEI9izBUACtb3KQIGOCX46L3wnK_hkZm6GZvFBZfvIidAL75gt_iNQpQqorJ5_Cb8E1Ehu4d7ZDZhpFRtj_d2wOuMkSNmulF/s400/IMG_1913.JPG" /></a> Mom would have celebrated her 92nd birthday this week...</div><div align="center">I miss her so much. She loved her family and being outdoors, so</div><div align="center">this photo captures a bit of that....</div><div align="center">mom, Samantha, Meg, Brian and Emma.</div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eAGkHfm8WrS09qPQx15lE2jwytJnI1e29n7hKEX1jomgZvZuobxabRWXiFyQS7XPYlxxL9PNoNaW2zMVC8bnxq6_XrWNOGPW2cy3Lwn4gYJYvL6mP-ahVTXLsdilAPXQI2UVmre89JHx/s1600-h/IMG_1911.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451501309803531234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eAGkHfm8WrS09qPQx15lE2jwytJnI1e29n7hKEX1jomgZvZuobxabRWXiFyQS7XPYlxxL9PNoNaW2zMVC8bnxq6_XrWNOGPW2cy3Lwn4gYJYvL6mP-ahVTXLsdilAPXQI2UVmre89JHx/s400/IMG_1911.JPG" /></a><br />...and with the signs of spring - crocus in bloom, the sighting of<br />my first robin yesterday and warm weather begging for a walk....<br />I can't help but think of mom. I am grateful for the appreciation<br />she created within me for nature and especially spring<br /><br /><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-15859116755356988052010-03-13T10:57:00.003-05:002010-03-13T11:31:54.843-05:00March Musings...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAn9duPbQQCqEEiGxfBRwtwFv7RV4qxG5EMtGNvW8KjUn6cz7s3zPYYyy66XkliGkPyt63Fv0NAEeXb84crXtA2kusa8wTCp6F-D5Ggb4kRwucI8NYkWFrEYFQFe6jGZ5Smy5i0I27eSN/s1600-h/IMG_1549.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448150941468684818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAn9duPbQQCqEEiGxfBRwtwFv7RV4qxG5EMtGNvW8KjUn6cz7s3zPYYyy66XkliGkPyt63Fv0NAEeXb84crXtA2kusa8wTCp6F-D5Ggb4kRwucI8NYkWFrEYFQFe6jGZ5Smy5i0I27eSN/s400/IMG_1549.JPG" /></a> Not sure where Feb went.....and the first half of March!</div><div align="center">I've spent many hours at the hospital gift shop</div><div align="center">playing (and filling in shifts for the snowbirds)</div><div align="center">I really enjoy the people I work with, the customers</div><div align="center">and decorating the shop with all the fun things</div><div align="center">we get in.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj291enMI9FGnQwhIW-A-ajyU9zrl_9DwEM4VtunGSp0FWs_csXPPDSy4iygrYfF7fS88jY5cXlycrCyA-Cc493Q0s2jpDTal6wiOfhmTeGgaiiFV8At_tfdShmwTKvrpY4K7hKjifyWHVo/s1600-h/blonde+no+more.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448150934309340258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj291enMI9FGnQwhIW-A-ajyU9zrl_9DwEM4VtunGSp0FWs_csXPPDSy4iygrYfF7fS88jY5cXlycrCyA-Cc493Q0s2jpDTal6wiOfhmTeGgaiiFV8At_tfdShmwTKvrpY4K7hKjifyWHVo/s400/blonde+no+more.JPG" /></a> ...sometime in Feb I decided to get rid of the stark blond</div><div align="center">I'd been wearing for 8 years or so.... took a few days, but</div><div align="center">now I like the change!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDLAEggOzRUuwKpTiYddylej4eR4juPx-mK-cgCNcUeyVSNBtWs-8gFWdntk2whqDlhnnhhRqFOKoQp2E0gxFV9y-LytBLZzOYwoEVl2BqIfz5Mp8r7NQJ5hyxtNSPksvvvU-4y6LrxSv/s1600-h/IMG_1836.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448149429678428738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDLAEggOzRUuwKpTiYddylej4eR4juPx-mK-cgCNcUeyVSNBtWs-8gFWdntk2whqDlhnnhhRqFOKoQp2E0gxFV9y-LytBLZzOYwoEVl2BqIfz5Mp8r7NQJ5hyxtNSPksvvvU-4y6LrxSv/s400/IMG_1836.JPG" /></a><br />Went one evening to watch Emma perform her gymnastics..</div><div align="center">a joy to watch the little kids have so much fun.</div><div align="center">Emma had quite an entourage following her around as</div><div align="center">her Mama, Daddy, Papa, Grandma, Grandpa and of</div><div align="center">course Nana all showed up. Let's say she knows she's loved!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8zctFhKB7d5OTWWiLo-fNOiOSKeyLbCi52ZAHFEdiDqEnpD_XFRH3fW1jasGr5S3RrQDF1RRn6fBio0FQlVE0_Lfn3UILhtxafzLXJcs_eDn_eLFHqS22KeVrDtQZLmge2Qk7KsesiJb/s1600-h/IMG_1899.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448149424027008690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8zctFhKB7d5OTWWiLo-fNOiOSKeyLbCi52ZAHFEdiDqEnpD_XFRH3fW1jasGr5S3RrQDF1RRn6fBio0FQlVE0_Lfn3UILhtxafzLXJcs_eDn_eLFHqS22KeVrDtQZLmge2Qk7KsesiJb/s400/IMG_1899.JPG" /></a><br />...another day of cooking in my kitchen. She's wearing</div><div align="center">an apron from her 97 year old great-great Aunt Norma's</div><div align="center">collection. Her comment, "wow, she's almost 100" - guess</div><div align="center">she's learning in kindergarten!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeK6AncKBNDs5BLxoAIC09lrIuXXoA4b_cJ88CHiQmoomDDr8WrAKBpNzJ3geaOnVlGLJ72m2yrnajiZ-mspx4zAt5ad8ABJjf07rR5Lhyhp9eT7mfEygP21rZHUxwo5gn38JU52_MpPmU/s1600-h/IMG_1902.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448149418182106978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeK6AncKBNDs5BLxoAIC09lrIuXXoA4b_cJ88CHiQmoomDDr8WrAKBpNzJ3geaOnVlGLJ72m2yrnajiZ-mspx4zAt5ad8ABJjf07rR5Lhyhp9eT7mfEygP21rZHUxwo5gn38JU52_MpPmU/s400/IMG_1902.JPG" /></a> Yesterday my neighbors came over - this is Jason and 5yr</div><div align="center">old Henry, who was pretending to be a cat, since neither</div><div align="center">of mine would come out to play....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXw5Za08zHDR7sD_fIpNOEcIpmD7tIS6TANlvJnkGGUjLdqlDgjut2ThfC-p-Msgjq4yoRb7X17uU3p4wsPve9e5kWL_VIdTZkTvyKSE7wRdQZWT-QcNNcGMjA5QLlAAQqOBesZ_sa3r3/s1600-h/IMG_1900.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448149407833914258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXw5Za08zHDR7sD_fIpNOEcIpmD7tIS6TANlvJnkGGUjLdqlDgjut2ThfC-p-Msgjq4yoRb7X17uU3p4wsPve9e5kWL_VIdTZkTvyKSE7wRdQZWT-QcNNcGMjA5QLlAAQqOBesZ_sa3r3/s400/IMG_1900.JPG" /></a><br /><br />...and this is 11mth old Polly (sitting on mom Julie's lap)</div><div align="center">She has a smile that lights up the room.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjqbyc_2Z1ooDxCDEJWMCC47pPr0VWfZJsvLWob4lMUkPYXm_U_hsl8CdMCOkstL4C-C8C1T_LfYr_MxIBnjxIhy56vi_tKH5CZazoGh4wxdxVKMDx_e7dgUmW2WXoSQpCcko3fduIYbb/s1600-h/IMG_1904.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5448149390343232162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjqbyc_2Z1ooDxCDEJWMCC47pPr0VWfZJsvLWob4lMUkPYXm_U_hsl8CdMCOkstL4C-C8C1T_LfYr_MxIBnjxIhy56vi_tKH5CZazoGh4wxdxVKMDx_e7dgUmW2WXoSQpCcko3fduIYbb/s400/IMG_1904.JPG" /></a>They brought me these pots of flowers as a thank-you for watching<br />their home while they were gone on Jason's sabbatical the past<br />couple months. Wonderful neighbors - glad their back!. Wish<br />you could smell the flowers!<br />So that sums up the past month. Now spring is arriving which will bring<br />time in the gardens, finishing projects around the house (I'm in the middle<br />of a couple...more on that another time....) and well, who knows what else!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-21512595331944176022010-02-06T15:46:00.002-05:002010-02-06T16:00:15.572-05:00Valentine Memories<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRh1pjelBg1iuYxy0snwYP9giMzZ5dO_9qogZn-TIGCKPeeCR9I56zn4YRC0BPeWct28ykVfz6LmYcU9blANke7mLnEcyTxzjD7xwRR-DoeiXAsbekDr9kXPb59MRTRZnmVsKmbvX8OJDm/s1600-h/wall+of+valentines.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435235719296393954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRh1pjelBg1iuYxy0snwYP9giMzZ5dO_9qogZn-TIGCKPeeCR9I56zn4YRC0BPeWct28ykVfz6LmYcU9blANke7mLnEcyTxzjD7xwRR-DoeiXAsbekDr9kXPb59MRTRZnmVsKmbvX8OJDm/s400/wall+of+valentines.JPG" /></a>As many of you know my mother was a "keeper"</div><div align="center">of treasured things. This collection of Valentines</div><div align="center">was hers and now I have the honor of being</div><div align="center">the keeper of them in my home.</div><div align="center">Most have gathered on some shelves in the</div><div align="center">kitchen.....</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3paS2ecY39mQ5sf127zd5Um0N_z4ZS7HnTfGpAqYxgmVZF-Y70AmustUi7HC7TK_367ib8V3NOW-DRn98s2RzelORY7R3LWqFtpr4LnyxipyjNtW2lIDVhKjOMCUOL4sxJH3tC4xQMM_/s1600-h/IMG_1816.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435235707830570354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy3paS2ecY39mQ5sf127zd5Um0N_z4ZS7HnTfGpAqYxgmVZF-Y70AmustUi7HC7TK_367ib8V3NOW-DRn98s2RzelORY7R3LWqFtpr4LnyxipyjNtW2lIDVhKjOMCUOL4sxJH3tC4xQMM_/s400/IMG_1816.JPG" /></a>Some date back to the 1920's - perhaps one is from as</div><div align="center">late as the 1960's .<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjn2y5jVjmB1KaiiYwH0vpvQ_AaXrHoXqw6B_-yweLuyHRIKs50aDkdhOYkMkFBNtm0_tKudKx9VfMSs95XVP9MDSoVzFZ4Ui5YwBmwEOcu0MIyy2NO_ZxvaM2ywdxUBL9MqCr_xEEe37/s1600-h/IMG_1817.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435235702766161762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidjn2y5jVjmB1KaiiYwH0vpvQ_AaXrHoXqw6B_-yweLuyHRIKs50aDkdhOYkMkFBNtm0_tKudKx9VfMSs95XVP9MDSoVzFZ4Ui5YwBmwEOcu0MIyy2NO_ZxvaM2ywdxUBL9MqCr_xEEe37/s400/IMG_1817.JPG" /></a> All of them make me smile (there are more, but these are<br />my favorites)<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HLq4NqauWYK8R864Z4JMltmcGZih6jfVoW_O1V_jz1agBQj-3zM7e9-X2ObtfddZ2EN0-fFC1KqkfBQiV2-Z99WIQjZdrB_9wZvHiyeAfgH94YtXanGJf06eQ-7TgYUcTkl2oX4mIwju/s1600-h/IMG_1818.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435235214061074882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HLq4NqauWYK8R864Z4JMltmcGZih6jfVoW_O1V_jz1agBQj-3zM7e9-X2ObtfddZ2EN0-fFC1KqkfBQiV2-Z99WIQjZdrB_9wZvHiyeAfgH94YtXanGJf06eQ-7TgYUcTkl2oX4mIwju/s400/IMG_1818.JPG" /></a><br />Many have moving parts....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsh7ouOqNOvJUucPEIhLW1pZpKcRCmYgdWIv1tbGP9JDtGRWD4Tl66edNMLtrEUCqkQI21GjUkH_hB61WdmdFJq9lls41IEIKhyxnI_tYcYySCDtj64Czdg4-fGCQGHKau88aaeNmlTEW/s1600-h/IMG_1819.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435235208245234466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOsh7ouOqNOvJUucPEIhLW1pZpKcRCmYgdWIv1tbGP9JDtGRWD4Tl66edNMLtrEUCqkQI21GjUkH_hB61WdmdFJq9lls41IEIKhyxnI_tYcYySCDtj64Czdg4-fGCQGHKau88aaeNmlTEW/s400/IMG_1819.JPG" /></a>These 2 walk with their rotating feet...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLxKFbBeLEYB1UkOB8TyWKnYrK_5GuUaNFBKsBhXEeuyvOzMHqauKytC5BNAopJ1NeS_cii_hJJpy0AK-X6rYICTrufogSIl4xSuTprSoFD3Mv03iHYPqBh6ZgwWE5f8ZrJ9HJWOYnh_3/s1600-h/IMG_1820.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435235198181244114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLxKFbBeLEYB1UkOB8TyWKnYrK_5GuUaNFBKsBhXEeuyvOzMHqauKytC5BNAopJ1NeS_cii_hJJpy0AK-X6rYICTrufogSIl4xSuTprSoFD3Mv03iHYPqBh6ZgwWE5f8ZrJ9HJWOYnh_3/s400/IMG_1820.JPG" /></a>...these girls all have moving arms....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHLN6NMTC3fzH9z4dt13UM3mQwgVrIYyxFeY367cFgH9yX4jr0vkDco3PBOgToOyJKhQGb6aNeBybkfRexfTL33U5MYjLPVX_PdZ58jfwSbfDidHMHq1nLCGY7CJkBIdW7_G38FyeTRx3/s1600-h/IMG_1822.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435235189866293922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHLN6NMTC3fzH9z4dt13UM3mQwgVrIYyxFeY367cFgH9yX4jr0vkDco3PBOgToOyJKhQGb6aNeBybkfRexfTL33U5MYjLPVX_PdZ58jfwSbfDidHMHq1nLCGY7CJkBIdW7_G38FyeTRx3/s400/IMG_1822.JPG" /></a><br />...this sweetie has eyes that disappear...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jRrWwb1JOKOZ44ePhIKFhRIsvPGbnvge3-KLovx7DDfbAAIqV8qXISxq5TM9SOgBD30c87AoqkXrJfmzRTH1fIWb8twUGcQylcRCvMPUl1XzK-r_H10TBkeUj_eu2085izl39_niv0fJ/s1600-h/IMG_1821.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435235177253245634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8jRrWwb1JOKOZ44ePhIKFhRIsvPGbnvge3-KLovx7DDfbAAIqV8qXISxq5TM9SOgBD30c87AoqkXrJfmzRTH1fIWb8twUGcQylcRCvMPUl1XzK-r_H10TBkeUj_eu2085izl39_niv0fJ/s400/IMG_1821.JPG" /></a>....as does this soldier, who also salutes.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed seeing them as much as I</div><div>do!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-77033956737858322722010-01-31T17:57:00.003-05:002010-01-31T18:34:16.241-05:00January Wrap-Up<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAU8vvcPHZueBj7pRukqvb3cc7WqEPwW1X9OByH0a1Hi7exoqgKOoisG_8CI5-GGI-w0nYMmZpqDpQybzS7agEfQPI0JsXq_JUFBkJqNhCgybMPrsDs4bHN0sGClw_SDD2KheEKIOJI_IA/s1600-h/IMG_1779.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 404px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433044468284090530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAU8vvcPHZueBj7pRukqvb3cc7WqEPwW1X9OByH0a1Hi7exoqgKOoisG_8CI5-GGI-w0nYMmZpqDpQybzS7agEfQPI0JsXq_JUFBkJqNhCgybMPrsDs4bHN0sGClw_SDD2KheEKIOJI_IA/s400/IMG_1779.JPG" /></a>Hurray - the last day of January! It seems I've missed a month of</div><div align="center">posting - where did the time go....</div><div align="center">Emma got her hair cut - 10" to Locks for Love...<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcGWU13oPvtIsJ_SDH1Z2BI4GqqQuXB8ttfL_Ch38oiBxe07N0dMb-nLbUrhhzqlFUE36pQAhHd7MNS3gOa2BeIn2iJ7-6YpTQuSdLibISYtIqwjOAAJJ8T3enu0qmUnv1GI1k17MtcZd/s1600-h/IMG_0287.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433044458940588194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcGWU13oPvtIsJ_SDH1Z2BI4GqqQuXB8ttfL_Ch38oiBxe07N0dMb-nLbUrhhzqlFUE36pQAhHd7MNS3gOa2BeIn2iJ7-6YpTQuSdLibISYtIqwjOAAJJ8T3enu0qmUnv1GI1k17MtcZd/s400/IMG_0287.JPG" /></a><br />...Stella developed a urinary tract infection, so the day I was</div><div align="center">to be in airports heading to Florida, instead was spent at the vets!</div><div align="center">Her final check-up is tomorrow and I hope we're through this<br />illness....</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmZWqftrtMHWQqrwWpNOWq5rXF0WFVoeKvVB9_NI4JQxx1aFwxQ6ZDh0W54vtU6medYI7LQs1aX11IqIBG4ge6NJxre7SKZgQlUdiR-3kmt6WUI5Lf0Gc1_hAxNSxJiMeZqzgBXqFOXnE/s1600-h/IMG_1791.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433043395551094610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmZWqftrtMHWQqrwWpNOWq5rXF0WFVoeKvVB9_NI4JQxx1aFwxQ6ZDh0W54vtU6medYI7LQs1aX11IqIBG4ge6NJxre7SKZgQlUdiR-3kmt6WUI5Lf0Gc1_hAxNSxJiMeZqzgBXqFOXnE/s400/IMG_1791.JPG" /></a>The Yaya's gathered in Benzonia at Susie's cottage -</div><div align="center">for once we all were there!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2nuv0faS1FJ27Qln4BRLSIyr_F1X3ud-ZYAi92Q7ZHDujouSs87JBwPTcwMdbyuvXx0sXuTsSE0C9yWg8_qHhml4SP2Sr5Vwdc91LxCdt9FSfyQZdO2jmbRZDo_dHDNTJUQOjv8RbYm5/s1600-h/IMG_1766.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433043388178214386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2nuv0faS1FJ27Qln4BRLSIyr_F1X3ud-ZYAi92Q7ZHDujouSs87JBwPTcwMdbyuvXx0sXuTsSE0C9yWg8_qHhml4SP2Sr5Vwdc91LxCdt9FSfyQZdO2jmbRZDo_dHDNTJUQOjv8RbYm5/s400/IMG_1766.JPG" /></a><br />Miss Emma paid me a visit and redecorated my bedroom....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9KLsjcEG4Jmw31thLE3FT6EXkLqOzOpQjLUB3a1y49Be8-bNCrNDfiIxY9f1A8oZQtZIzlNLhflLxILazeBGO7SptP4-xc4Qzz4ILn907m307U7AppbeJ9d7ILh_SOtUwQ21Xmoq27o_/s1600-h/IMG_1770.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433043375971558594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw9KLsjcEG4Jmw31thLE3FT6EXkLqOzOpQjLUB3a1y49Be8-bNCrNDfiIxY9f1A8oZQtZIzlNLhflLxILazeBGO7SptP4-xc4Qzz4ILn907m307U7AppbeJ9d7ILh_SOtUwQ21Xmoq27o_/s400/IMG_1770.JPG" /></a>...we played outside with my neighbors Jason & his son Henry....</div><div>the "hill" between our houses is just big enough for some sledding.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxh_i4ec5K15v_UIK1ODRNTTE6pdSrqcKdNL7FGb0qWUVRckZKfuhYOg125KdpR7255RugX1t5xgc9va-H2FcXv7e541GBkPC4aWDfiRw9KNzhcAgMrJDudT3le_V1GcqzdFfbZX915e1/s1600-h/IMG_1810.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433043372801108418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUxh_i4ec5K15v_UIK1ODRNTTE6pdSrqcKdNL7FGb0qWUVRckZKfuhYOg125KdpR7255RugX1t5xgc9va-H2FcXv7e541GBkPC4aWDfiRw9KNzhcAgMrJDudT3le_V1GcqzdFfbZX915e1/s400/IMG_1810.JPG" /></a> ...and the month ended with an overnight visit last night with Em.</div><div>I hadn't seen her in 3 weeks and was having serious withdrawal!</div><div>Of course we had to do some "cooking" - not sure what she was thinking of</div><div>doing with this jar of nuts.... We did make pancakes this morning with the</div><div>pancake mix and Pure New England Maple Syrup my friend Nancy gave</div><div>me for Christmas. She knows how much Em likes to cook! They were</div><div>delicious - Em added some Cinnamon to the batter (neither her mom, nor I</div><div>know how she knew to do that....)</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0IxIw_nFjllzPxuSbWa3CA856-vOvAwWpr7D1XprLk86WRbc4d_lOFDUzB-NZ41QsG-oC7Wzl3dIvcWXvNVhHk4oSaqADZpGvqm1FB59T_SxILXyEJf-dplvjEDxapmPBdosmTiNJXq8/s1600-h/IMG_1807.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433043365833197650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA0IxIw_nFjllzPxuSbWa3CA856-vOvAwWpr7D1XprLk86WRbc4d_lOFDUzB-NZ41QsG-oC7Wzl3dIvcWXvNVhHk4oSaqADZpGvqm1FB59T_SxILXyEJf-dplvjEDxapmPBdosmTiNJXq8/s400/IMG_1807.JPG" /></a><br />Picked up a few things at the Hospital Gift Shop the other day -</div><div>do you think I might be ready for Spring? Going to redecorate</div><div>my little office. The new things are resting on the chair in the office</div><div>(otherwise known as Marsha's bed...as it opens into a twin bed....)</div><div>and I think they'll be perfect. Yesterday I bought and installed a new</div><div>doorbell. I'd taken the old one down to clean it, it has 2 brass cylinders that</div><div>hang down - has to be 40yrs old - well it didn't clean up very well! To top it</div><div>off the rubber gaskets fell apart in my hands - afraid the whole thing bit</div><div>the dust! Never did like how it was off center on the wall anyways! So even tho</div><div>the new one works - an electrician is called for to move the whole thing to a better</div><div>location. I don't do wire moving!</div><div>Hoping Feb. flies by as fast as this month did - Spring is around the corner!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-60045724496883411482009-12-25T08:28:00.002-05:002009-12-25T08:37:16.111-05:00One more thing.....<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUnUbYqHtFtYzgaOSOMhQ7246mBU0MkV83URJ9qsSEMzoWlqedDwpHTLTxR9AvwoTTibNOW5qnLvG9MMGzwg4t8YqJANMVKwfrnT3cfcbYUa-fwR2GTRuccYSdt5z__WmcFXLICQTDSDP/s1600-h/IMG_1753.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419165480796909506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdUnUbYqHtFtYzgaOSOMhQ7246mBU0MkV83URJ9qsSEMzoWlqedDwpHTLTxR9AvwoTTibNOW5qnLvG9MMGzwg4t8YqJANMVKwfrnT3cfcbYUa-fwR2GTRuccYSdt5z__WmcFXLICQTDSDP/s400/IMG_1753.JPG" /></a> ....a heartfelt thank-you to all of you who sent cards this year.</div><div align="center">mine unfortunately are still in the box....</div><div align="center">and to Sue who gave me 2 of these fabulous pillows and this</div><div align="center">adorable vase! "Things" still have a way of making me smile!</div><div align="center">I'm even thrilled with the new steamer mop I received from</div><div align="center">my family (it was on my wish list - I know, a plug-in). Used</div><div align="center">it already and it does the trick!!!</div><div align="center">Thank-you one and all for your kindness and love this year!<br /></div><div align="center"></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-48960470486627488122009-12-25T07:45:00.003-05:002009-12-25T08:27:25.373-05:00Christmas - Memories...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzH0Z2ErACkB2ClUBJdumKvai-DzhhE5kXLtT8Su491_UWEYntMX8UrNsupeZOR_aD_NbuHkz53geSNbgXCx7sQlkmrU-ta8VMSFZLVN2LoLhwxPiFcwL5AIKzrwxP5LA4qnw39Ahhb3g5/s1600-h/IMG_1749.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156860950604690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzH0Z2ErACkB2ClUBJdumKvai-DzhhE5kXLtT8Su491_UWEYntMX8UrNsupeZOR_aD_NbuHkz53geSNbgXCx7sQlkmrU-ta8VMSFZLVN2LoLhwxPiFcwL5AIKzrwxP5LA4qnw39Ahhb3g5/s400/IMG_1749.JPG" /></a> We had an early Christmas celebration this year -</div><div align="center">one which our front toothless Emma filled with joy....<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4PegEXVKqvQ7E_kSvboOVfHFBDpeUbFnmZdakAFq8hDRjUPWSNj4h2op1RTidez1fPQpe7jh637vPnsZl67uuOkMEPAmJUmzgCQjJOSlIGhl0F4Ma_35YIRthDiLvyHVlxMPsvtf5sc5A/s1600-h/IMG_1739.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156852645396034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4PegEXVKqvQ7E_kSvboOVfHFBDpeUbFnmZdakAFq8hDRjUPWSNj4h2op1RTidez1fPQpe7jh637vPnsZl67uuOkMEPAmJUmzgCQjJOSlIGhl0F4Ma_35YIRthDiLvyHVlxMPsvtf5sc5A/s400/IMG_1739.JPG" /></a>Bill and Meg busily preparing dinner....<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamPX0Uu6EwmDH9Eq7TYQoXXLq-YqJRfI8EwsEaBhyfSrWTPgJV5eFfsmjU162Wh9ndj_NHy1y5R2uvBaxBlc_dHr_vea2bHWMXZumoOfpIay23weFTpHhP8aXterhv-h2YftvetULboU9/s1600-h/IMG_1741.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156850775591634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgamPX0Uu6EwmDH9Eq7TYQoXXLq-YqJRfI8EwsEaBhyfSrWTPgJV5eFfsmjU162Wh9ndj_NHy1y5R2uvBaxBlc_dHr_vea2bHWMXZumoOfpIay23weFTpHhP8aXterhv-h2YftvetULboU9/s400/IMG_1741.JPG" /></a>...and look who's old enough to help clear the table now!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cBJ-BeneUGybvtwejF1RC4mC5M_xBPDnlEv_wM9h1r0RmKs5igXs4Bz-s4EyFbSg2_L1SyVUjnFZGtJ2F-WS_VLDaHxbeVtsn8dS2KIIFSFCDmTcI1rpf1IUp4KKkDxP5GR1dKgQewIF/s1600-h/IMG_1740.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156841058340082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cBJ-BeneUGybvtwejF1RC4mC5M_xBPDnlEv_wM9h1r0RmKs5igXs4Bz-s4EyFbSg2_L1SyVUjnFZGtJ2F-WS_VLDaHxbeVtsn8dS2KIIFSFCDmTcI1rpf1IUp4KKkDxP5GR1dKgQewIF/s400/IMG_1740.JPG" /></a>....attempting to put a jigsaw puzzle together is always a must.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgF5kIyCSrjR6ka28031r0epIGXHOgfWQfOa1P88mPkA4V4ZuiIswkcT44irwjsMTaPenoZd1Te-sR7qcnqEpn6R8zVWIg0OMWPSJ3Q_LtBnDF8o3XYPJTJwUFcP5rFf77JIejpKHjqwsD/s1600-h/IMG_1743.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156831164909490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgF5kIyCSrjR6ka28031r0epIGXHOgfWQfOa1P88mPkA4V4ZuiIswkcT44irwjsMTaPenoZd1Te-sR7qcnqEpn6R8zVWIg0OMWPSJ3Q_LtBnDF8o3XYPJTJwUFcP5rFf77JIejpKHjqwsD/s400/IMG_1743.JPG" /></a><br />Brandon, Samantha and Emma begin the gift opening....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVglkDKovQ3durTN4cCUXYM0PD4ycxyFfJRWoN0l4sNWDUAsotWaLi2NeIoJDNtydg4JszHaSnmTaFZLkz2-ZVXIYUJjG3DsEs5aunwzX8a1HkG9tEKNZf6ScQ_HomKXzyzyQXyLyRFrxF/s1600-h/IMG_1745.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156059418438066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVglkDKovQ3durTN4cCUXYM0PD4ycxyFfJRWoN0l4sNWDUAsotWaLi2NeIoJDNtydg4JszHaSnmTaFZLkz2-ZVXIYUJjG3DsEs5aunwzX8a1HkG9tEKNZf6ScQ_HomKXzyzyQXyLyRFrxF/s400/IMG_1745.JPG" /></a><br /><br />...new shoes - "oh yeah"....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeGBY6kAOjN-7h-ngqM49kerNh4oiu1_DPfdvFz111lD3iGurLUUaEIrrdMsB9YG0HacCbhM46NFtZ3fSJshpSpYUqkUDdumPANk4OQR-aZPYFYzVKIyHBZSO2zhJeubwM1MjsOSDxZGw/s1600-h/IMG_1756.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156052158604082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHeGBY6kAOjN-7h-ngqM49kerNh4oiu1_DPfdvFz111lD3iGurLUUaEIrrdMsB9YG0HacCbhM46NFtZ3fSJshpSpYUqkUDdumPANk4OQR-aZPYFYzVKIyHBZSO2zhJeubwM1MjsOSDxZGw/s400/IMG_1756.JPG" /></a>....scenes around the house.</div><div>The tree and little presents are new this year</div><div>(love my job at the hospital gift shop...)</div><div>and was amazed at the beautiful cards I</div><div>received that matched! (Also the scrubber holder frog</div><div>my friend Cheryl gave me last year)...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnh6PaNPtBEAJEhpOldshBALAQ3EF393ii0ylDg3tCxlHFZWuhJIMgfpN69vpRsdBMWt-Ymd-Muz0UVBztz0t1pAFxmvt_Cn7Y7k2TCpwzHcSG4Mq_exRk_BlbgTp1xscVsnkPqQOAlAL/s1600-h/IMG_1754.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156041367993410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnh6PaNPtBEAJEhpOldshBALAQ3EF393ii0ylDg3tCxlHFZWuhJIMgfpN69vpRsdBMWt-Ymd-Muz0UVBztz0t1pAFxmvt_Cn7Y7k2TCpwzHcSG4Mq_exRk_BlbgTp1xscVsnkPqQOAlAL/s400/IMG_1754.JPG" /></a> ...the living room tree - no rhyme nor reason,</div><div>but similar colors....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ICJp-BHWBikVaitnUa2sBhZlW3DosGrcwGLkDu4pCF4CWH-HI5NDqZL_vfsQwX9v5mEXPFbjQEJRFiuxlLPOLGlY2wW254GZe-Ir12G7CpNsqOzwE4mJCm6rUmBUmGlnilNKn15eZvaj/s1600-h/IMG_1712.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156038841087010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ICJp-BHWBikVaitnUa2sBhZlW3DosGrcwGLkDu4pCF4CWH-HI5NDqZL_vfsQwX9v5mEXPFbjQEJRFiuxlLPOLGlY2wW254GZe-Ir12G7CpNsqOzwE4mJCm6rUmBUmGlnilNKn15eZvaj/s400/IMG_1712.JPG" /></a>....the fireplace in the family room.</div><div>My favorite season to decorate for!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIaze11w0YlnxgKWSBdvvWxwW69JDpmIjaFg6nRaxvzpiHiG8SiScAy5R0sc7IfqQGWLIXCYpp4cDu8qTZqS9n9_k98Vj2dN4xBpdjlulbBLNvVSN4CvsDNrqhDU-1udcpzS0hOsuqGgq/s1600-h/IMG_1218.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419156031503400322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIaze11w0YlnxgKWSBdvvWxwW69JDpmIjaFg6nRaxvzpiHiG8SiScAy5R0sc7IfqQGWLIXCYpp4cDu8qTZqS9n9_k98Vj2dN4xBpdjlulbBLNvVSN4CvsDNrqhDU-1udcpzS0hOsuqGgq/s400/IMG_1218.JPG" /></a>Sadly all was not joyous for us this year. The Saturday before</div><div>Christmas my awesome cousin Tom passed away unexpectedly.</div><div>He had been living with colon cancer for the last year and a half - had</div><div>just received news that the new protocol was shrinking the tumors-</div><div>but pneumonia crept in and he wasn't able to fight it too. </div><div>He leaves behind his beautiful wife and best friend Lynn, 2 daughters, a</div><div>son-in-law and his 2month old granddaughter Skyler. But as the crowd at his</div><div>memorial service, the words spoken about him and the tears shed showed - he</div><div>was loved by all who had the blessing of knowing him.</div><div> </div><div>Death and it's sorrow have been too much a part of our lives</div><div>this year....Aunt Wilma, Uncle Royal, my dear Mother, their</div><div>cousin Dorothy and now our Tom....</div><div>...and yet there have been times of joy and gladness too.</div><div>I have been blessed to have had them all as family -</div><div>to have an extended that family that is so close and loving -</div><div>to have friends that are with me through good times and bad -</div><div>to have the Peace within me that only Christ can give.</div><div>May you all have love surround you on this Christmas Day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-7101753999488460432009-11-27T09:11:00.002-05:002009-11-27T09:23:41.936-05:00Thanksgiving<div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408786800644402754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhThVD59ad_9Qlf-ftszshrE5qDkxsCp-lbwSiU0lmmG__HfZBJHhvrDADiNaOj9GK6LIkkrviW7N7nEyKOl2FNC8lxHUVARqR879whr2w9YW-FDQcUCOOlUbEmpx28nD3lkgSkTD_Q-uHm/s400/IMG_1674.JPG" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOy_PGJRaj6Qa4wEB03s99FeoyjRHU3MKNjvMQI1lM-rcw2I7jnCUYoN8kgxL9mOmNNPWkQcxEWXMjJ5hmFgjVje3UJERrNIE8IM3SWQ_guXe2ZWJfhod0iI4oawZySl5oGI4_pJeTrOuo/s1600/IMG_1675.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408786805218824370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOy_PGJRaj6Qa4wEB03s99FeoyjRHU3MKNjvMQI1lM-rcw2I7jnCUYoN8kgxL9mOmNNPWkQcxEWXMjJ5hmFgjVje3UJERrNIE8IM3SWQ_guXe2ZWJfhod0iI4oawZySl5oGI4_pJeTrOuo/s400/IMG_1675.JPG" /></a><br />This year I celebrated Thanksgiving at the home of Samantha's<br />future in-laws, Gordy and Peg. They open their home to many family and<br />friends and the food was delicious and plentiful!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrcnp4JwR0eQhK_S2C2FujnvRNG2rPKM9n_lRrve-0ipwR7j4NxlvokC1XdhYd2lGH6-eqtVNkdITdI_dMwRuSYcpKOz20ySCQYzBBzK9ytjAC2-WAjzPTUAY30Gi2l11shZnZEIyT_fEx/s1600/IMG_1676.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408786794780776610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrcnp4JwR0eQhK_S2C2FujnvRNG2rPKM9n_lRrve-0ipwR7j4NxlvokC1XdhYd2lGH6-eqtVNkdITdI_dMwRuSYcpKOz20ySCQYzBBzK9ytjAC2-WAjzPTUAY30Gi2l11shZnZEIyT_fEx/s400/IMG_1676.JPG" /></a> - 2 little new ones join the party...<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OfasmU5JtmrKUPfSd5uH2TIEMjhi9r_Q9eLOR3exlux8hMfIrR0rzJEtyH831e4GwiBna97PyM3ixYA4Vsa3tCB95HbtE29QUGxo8MO4dVje3Ws6iCqpLP4gOnmzS09OqYJq3wT8j2tF/s1600/IMG_1678.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408786787599492770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5OfasmU5JtmrKUPfSd5uH2TIEMjhi9r_Q9eLOR3exlux8hMfIrR0rzJEtyH831e4GwiBna97PyM3ixYA4Vsa3tCB95HbtE29QUGxo8MO4dVje3Ws6iCqpLP4gOnmzS09OqYJq3wT8j2tF/s400/IMG_1678.JPG" /></a>...Samantha and her dad Brian "chill" after dinner<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4w1wScFXw_wrmGh615Auj5bMyKCODsgOVGzxsV9UqXf2r_pB2qdoFoXQ2N_Ni9zloAaAT10faRDpAUvNoCNRI6PDqcaHudMUJ0ixS1jgvxvvgtK8cGw9r42_QwAUb7bXDXD2TpHelfDk/s1600/IMG_1682.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408786778573328450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4w1wScFXw_wrmGh615Auj5bMyKCODsgOVGzxsV9UqXf2r_pB2qdoFoXQ2N_Ni9zloAaAT10faRDpAUvNoCNRI6PDqcaHudMUJ0ixS1jgvxvvgtK8cGw9r42_QwAUb7bXDXD2TpHelfDk/s400/IMG_1682.JPG" /></a><br /><br />...and poor Emma was just worn out. I am so grateful</div><div>for all the invitations I received for the day! I am blessed with</div><div>so many dear friends!!!<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-65394417574134066052009-11-20T05:52:00.005-05:002009-11-20T06:42:07.582-05:00Week-end of Fun<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIU7jLJK0gcijpSS2uYmkx9e2rN9ZiJUlGoUe5QWBQix_JrXaFBlSpegrLpmMBOF0f2iHiy-Ddszr93TqvhYmDF26zksNq4s52ZjD1jfdI1uke3THKZaJpVTiZ2tZWi1kcEB972-nEadE/s1600/IMG_1635.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406140350592588562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIU7jLJK0gcijpSS2uYmkx9e2rN9ZiJUlGoUe5QWBQix_JrXaFBlSpegrLpmMBOF0f2iHiy-Ddszr93TqvhYmDF26zksNq4s52ZjD1jfdI1uke3THKZaJpVTiZ2tZWi1kcEB972-nEadE/s400/IMG_1635.JPG" /></a> Sunday afternoon we decorated the hospital gift shop getting it ready for our big sale</div><div align="center">on Monday and Tuesday. Gretchen popped up in front of the fireplace scene...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyq7AYy9F6zCeZ1MUMoK-w_c9U1Gf_6bdllY7k8k2HEgYJgF6I0KQeYcT2xhdCxnCrKMP3M_3qmS46LJbjkSAoKqF08g9c7LBTguBGPSh-zIHmhHoP8Bq35J5JkAn4tV-FbTvALDu6hD7d/s1600/IMG_1633.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406140348327985138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyq7AYy9F6zCeZ1MUMoK-w_c9U1Gf_6bdllY7k8k2HEgYJgF6I0KQeYcT2xhdCxnCrKMP3M_3qmS46LJbjkSAoKqF08g9c7LBTguBGPSh-zIHmhHoP8Bq35J5JkAn4tV-FbTvALDu6hD7d/s400/IMG_1633.JPG" /></a>Sue (our volunteer coordinator), Debbie and Gayla amongst the<br />chaos. Somehow we found a home for everything. This meant setting up<br />6 tables in the hall - 3 of which were empty by noon of the first sale day!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKAQWFKh2SCKjPgZU0nljRdLXHaDQ9fwx_pY6ItqsISRcl8fxzm1dmdDQiJ7cqbjZGHUgVcnFEVB_KX7-AlaF6Q_o6LAmhOerSLNlUrkiCa2MEQXOZY5UgSflPFMbiaw6hg1FwEYUNV00/s1600/IMG_1616.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406140342278866866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKAQWFKh2SCKjPgZU0nljRdLXHaDQ9fwx_pY6ItqsISRcl8fxzm1dmdDQiJ7cqbjZGHUgVcnFEVB_KX7-AlaF6Q_o6LAmhOerSLNlUrkiCa2MEQXOZY5UgSflPFMbiaw6hg1FwEYUNV00/s400/IMG_1616.JPG" /></a> The yaya's were here for the week-end. We stepped outside the box, with fear and anticipation,<br />and actually burned 3 novelty candles! (they were in fact warped on the bottom<br />and could no longer stand alone)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglx69afwWcRdaz7zs3U64xKSk472umr4lxPUwYoUl-4sxHb_9tkDNpVSJiQ4D7HFa0z9n4Xx8Hkt1FdYY3sCFUf03XQUyMFHZ-1fE488RR8BQtpLMqes8AM9rFjisQF45Ji3ZjPXQ-JRPd/s1600/IMG_1610.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406140333938789730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglx69afwWcRdaz7zs3U64xKSk472umr4lxPUwYoUl-4sxHb_9tkDNpVSJiQ4D7HFa0z9n4Xx8Hkt1FdYY3sCFUf03XQUyMFHZ-1fE488RR8BQtpLMqes8AM9rFjisQF45Ji3ZjPXQ-JRPd/s400/IMG_1610.JPG" /></a>Brian, Samantha and Emma stopped by for a visit. Here<br />Samantha regaled Brian and Libby with Emma stories....<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDG25GEAlt4Iw_hjoNrZf9gLZybg2XvPqcgLDXT6_sZ3-DTtMxyd8wXN2R8u5kBk7GIAO2pfcRh1MBF8wL-oA1kCSuHvnRDLDp800GyvIomK1X9ZGUjsQzTlNoUPI9MQchrVl55bygXK7u/s1600/IMG_1621.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406137480448252626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDG25GEAlt4Iw_hjoNrZf9gLZybg2XvPqcgLDXT6_sZ3-DTtMxyd8wXN2R8u5kBk7GIAO2pfcRh1MBF8wL-oA1kCSuHvnRDLDp800GyvIomK1X9ZGUjsQzTlNoUPI9MQchrVl55bygXK7u/s400/IMG_1621.JPG" /></a><br />Birthday girl Jeanne, sisters Susie and Marsha (otherwise known as<br />the Call girls) prepare to eat the birthday cake. Angel food cake with whipped<br />cream and chocolate - Jeanne's choice - very good! Susie by the way came right from<br />her teaching job where the theme for the day was western....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7wok19EgSs9flbKg0GhD4CPkZsv8mvP2Gy4zk7dtU2pnEcrcEkW6h6ePKexVY3r5FaYUN0s1JCUGa4WqtIvDARio7RyBsJX63ZhW8xQRK-9ZyVK9i9iyZnivw1C21LevBE2fjkikCUaD/s1600/IMG_1606.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406137477338630770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7wok19EgSs9flbKg0GhD4CPkZsv8mvP2Gy4zk7dtU2pnEcrcEkW6h6ePKexVY3r5FaYUN0s1JCUGa4WqtIvDARio7RyBsJX63ZhW8xQRK-9ZyVK9i9iyZnivw1C21LevBE2fjkikCUaD/s400/IMG_1606.JPG" /></a> Marsha and Libby enjoying an apparently very funny b-day card!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3k_VsWu6rneg8kxBOZ4dVg637ISx48wPdUSdIo4BaX5mL164n0nH2RhtXIRt3NB56s25TBaQvXcYA3ztzC5blM8FyMRjKa24HfBAa7BYOPTl9xI1HUVxtJaIrkyWG3gASt3vzMjwoxCIb/s1600/IMG_1604.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406137472140028306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3k_VsWu6rneg8kxBOZ4dVg637ISx48wPdUSdIo4BaX5mL164n0nH2RhtXIRt3NB56s25TBaQvXcYA3ztzC5blM8FyMRjKa24HfBAa7BYOPTl9xI1HUVxtJaIrkyWG3gASt3vzMjwoxCIb/s400/IMG_1604.JPG" /></a>The beautiful gift cousin Linda made me...the doily's are from Aunt</div><div>Norma's collection, the buttons too and the flannel background</div><div>from our great aunts remnants of fabric. Wasn't til we saw the photo</div><div>that we realized the resemblance to a woman's anatomy....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThHDxS18IoXShG7vRhkM333Tl8Q5RnQaVmkTBD3yhWTRwYNhj8g9nQpUXqM1Oda7IFbFQGWk5Ia1OjH50aAaSQOx2rU3lenrSPGZW-VKiVcpOeUKRtpSKcFK7AUXTIIKCoubVzMSOcB51/s1600/IMG_1652.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406137463672134066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThHDxS18IoXShG7vRhkM333Tl8Q5RnQaVmkTBD3yhWTRwYNhj8g9nQpUXqM1Oda7IFbFQGWk5Ia1OjH50aAaSQOx2rU3lenrSPGZW-VKiVcpOeUKRtpSKcFK7AUXTIIKCoubVzMSOcB51/s400/IMG_1652.JPG" /></a>...and last night Samantha and Emma came by for dinner. Emma played</div><div>pbskids cames on the computer..</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg77TPFOiXCpHNFvB12esMaX-_eR9T5tISZH5P-3zb_iDAow7eCaVNszWE5KsAAAHBZHPyG3ntAjC_ELqYQq-AzfW0BmX6nMWhpNqyBM24ywdT-UW9PMCs14t_qAsPm_gmsPuC4H4QKLVY/s1600/IMG_1654.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406137455771709250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg77TPFOiXCpHNFvB12esMaX-_eR9T5tISZH5P-3zb_iDAow7eCaVNszWE5KsAAAHBZHPyG3ntAjC_ELqYQq-AzfW0BmX6nMWhpNqyBM24ywdT-UW9PMCs14t_qAsPm_gmsPuC4H4QKLVY/s400/IMG_1654.JPG" /></a><br />...and showed off her new toothless smile.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-33426432793978188052009-11-02T08:02:00.002-05:002009-11-02T08:16:10.631-05:00Halloween Fun<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIloBI-7yKgcq_HA1hemqVw0g3JC8vKBziVCnAOawWF5V8FkrvVNncZQ0PqQhO417Ud2phG5Y9GpHMlFzgZ-5YqE4J28tI5X2OeTx9AJQjCp5qiZZ_SikiZmEla0gHci-NUNMhvD65MTCk/s1600-h/calvins+pumpkin.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399492369073183602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIloBI-7yKgcq_HA1hemqVw0g3JC8vKBziVCnAOawWF5V8FkrvVNncZQ0PqQhO417Ud2phG5Y9GpHMlFzgZ-5YqE4J28tI5X2OeTx9AJQjCp5qiZZ_SikiZmEla0gHci-NUNMhvD65MTCk/s400/calvins+pumpkin.JPG" /></a> My cousin Libby's son Calvin and</div><div align="center">his H1N1 jack-o-lantern...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoi2LPkBPAzCSeoQnHkQp9fRu8PwONmnhyphenhyphenn36Il7766r0q1G_dRHLiZ_QaQshMF1QYRUvygRPtOYtk-9ZSRKC-5fFQsXOpYYkBuTH1xy_c_maBR87lHnQo5LMO_jFtIA5yHLy4VsB2hrg/s1600-h/IMG_1507.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399492003295101970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUoi2LPkBPAzCSeoQnHkQp9fRu8PwONmnhyphenhyphenn36Il7766r0q1G_dRHLiZ_QaQshMF1QYRUvygRPtOYtk-9ZSRKC-5fFQsXOpYYkBuTH1xy_c_maBR87lHnQo5LMO_jFtIA5yHLy4VsB2hrg/s400/IMG_1507.JPG" /></a>....a much more beautiful pumpkin...<br /><br /><div> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 367px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399491993320444418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho_Wh_Fhnl5Ohj5a9KoUFTHc75ZBSje33-kWXm6vkJ73XVbUAzCXFgzRpbcrGDX15BTbHWnGv1Y0LTiYItVgOGs9sWtlTNLUn4WPiy9YPAi7eAJLp_lWvtxoKjiFU9znFKPL-F7Xzd4bqI/s400/IMG_1588.JPG" /><br />....amateur photographer<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_DVP-cIC1344qFKGnCYDElBqkez-9O4DHKjT-QGpzaFeWSocGsT_lf09vQSKuKvuohrsC_9TAjcgvhUzDTVC-nnOEBEaHrTl0U2-JrT-Zq5wIaDL2tojHB5O9U9Tsxiv-iY1-1rJ0a9V9/s1600-h/IMG_1585.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399491991367872018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_DVP-cIC1344qFKGnCYDElBqkez-9O4DHKjT-QGpzaFeWSocGsT_lf09vQSKuKvuohrsC_9TAjcgvhUzDTVC-nnOEBEaHrTl0U2-JrT-Zq5wIaDL2tojHB5O9U9Tsxiv-iY1-1rJ0a9V9/s400/IMG_1585.JPG" /></a>...neighbors Henry (the firefly - he had a balloon w/a glowstick</div><div>on his back), baby Polly and dad.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH_0HmBCAUDREil0kRLcqrpmm8-BqijZE8e-lwDqjVGtK8xtqyYdoRA3-f3cH9e9osWa5mAwQalWDfLfp4fmx0dEYwdKL-iTCKQSTj0hdiKuEOwUMN1CZX_LycU2DeH7mjCoiepv5vE98/s1600-h/IMG_1584.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399491986529808210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwH_0HmBCAUDREil0kRLcqrpmm8-BqijZE8e-lwDqjVGtK8xtqyYdoRA3-f3cH9e9osWa5mAwQalWDfLfp4fmx0dEYwdKL-iTCKQSTj0hdiKuEOwUMN1CZX_LycU2DeH7mjCoiepv5vE98/s400/IMG_1584.JPG" /></a> Princess Emma and her friend Madison patiently waiting in</div><div>my front hall - "Let's go trick or treating!"<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjLE_a0OIV904N88R-grjLq71AO3DY4DO1Cr53_9-vnNrIW6ALeBGRruxG59AZAMrd32PGajcNdzu0GLsI7glMxfFSC4q9_YOC0oCMCChByjIpOzZ8yxb5W_fw_c9_CBm1RxLy6Flxu3U/s1600-h/IMG_1590.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399491980353007378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpjLE_a0OIV904N88R-grjLq71AO3DY4DO1Cr53_9-vnNrIW6ALeBGRruxG59AZAMrd32PGajcNdzu0GLsI7glMxfFSC4q9_YOC0oCMCChByjIpOzZ8yxb5W_fw_c9_CBm1RxLy6Flxu3U/s400/IMG_1590.JPG" /></a><br />...one of Emma's shots....</div><div>Happy Halloween!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-16818494998994306972009-10-19T07:31:00.002-04:002009-10-19T07:58:53.824-04:00Happy Birthday Emma<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Dl5WkBOTEJJs9emWlQJ265V2wSxQxNWG5Eu2sCpaXPNOmFCc5rr2CRwDGunN48YKCBYQ1dRWgvlHY1vLgIc-jJo0ABmLuQFEoVJu5qH14inH-YhAFb-BaylxQul-ULjlvBJ_vnScXz6s/s1600-h/Emma+and+her+presents.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394273105975530354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Dl5WkBOTEJJs9emWlQJ265V2wSxQxNWG5Eu2sCpaXPNOmFCc5rr2CRwDGunN48YKCBYQ1dRWgvlHY1vLgIc-jJo0ABmLuQFEoVJu5qH14inH-YhAFb-BaylxQul-ULjlvBJ_vnScXz6s/s400/Emma+and+her+presents.JPG" /></a> Emma turns 5 today! We celebrated a couple days earlier...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSsnLzEhFzjVFMNld5s_ZYz4Bj1jrk07KxBKjLYApIpvBssUExHt6iDrVKYy-krOedMD1fp6QNv1vlaMpv5o88xt87RUHlbct6XukhfPvGPeextBNky0sXrvR4ckQBDhjXI3t5nExXLds/s1600-h/don't+sing+to+me!.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394273097502522642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifSsnLzEhFzjVFMNld5s_ZYz4Bj1jrk07KxBKjLYApIpvBssUExHt6iDrVKYy-krOedMD1fp6QNv1vlaMpv5o88xt87RUHlbct6XukhfPvGPeextBNky0sXrvR4ckQBDhjXI3t5nExXLds/s400/don't+sing+to+me!.JPG" /></a> .....she's still shy when we sing to her<br />(or our singing is bad....)<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkoCAxO_sARA2cJ8eOGbh0JYNBnwZFIQ182R7BpDAUJMDG_1nz7uFrDZ61FwW327AUwWZITGUeEOKpyVSA6oiQHow8LLB20QejMNdseHbYTrknjTwbQHEPL0ebZxi66CPtI9SmUDskLvsV/s1600-h/Hello+Kitty!.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394273088131677890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkoCAxO_sARA2cJ8eOGbh0JYNBnwZFIQ182R7BpDAUJMDG_1nz7uFrDZ61FwW327AUwWZITGUeEOKpyVSA6oiQHow8LLB20QejMNdseHbYTrknjTwbQHEPL0ebZxi66CPtI9SmUDskLvsV/s400/Hello+Kitty!.JPG" /></a>When it's your birthday you can ask for and get</div><div>the center of the cake....and take a lick before</div><div>your fork arrives....<br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CTD3tz9SMLfOFUbYVY1xafBX-m657LnYdgVt3QRs35rjgxdrU9A-kx5vTVC6gvSfBYgn8EpDMm1GTnNSLmWLomWi9ahTizeBfyKHDEiwP3rluUJ4tpiyouF4wV6oBf9paM1r2sp3NWRf/s1600-h/The+Hello+Kitty+cake.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394273078148301602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-CTD3tz9SMLfOFUbYVY1xafBX-m657LnYdgVt3QRs35rjgxdrU9A-kx5vTVC6gvSfBYgn8EpDMm1GTnNSLmWLomWi9ahTizeBfyKHDEiwP3rluUJ4tpiyouF4wV6oBf9paM1r2sp3NWRf/s400/The+Hello+Kitty+cake.JPG" /></a><br />Hello Kitty - the theme of the day!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYQYJh0tIzx11MK1dZszKhbYPpEP64S8757Ys96ymVDL8DADhenmP850jzOn39JrpgNImkDkVlsMPg_rTvwPGFBAD5qK9uVnEYQmGB1yy3erRk2dapiTErZAMUb8zD6kAg7tIsRct_2t0/s1600-h/Yum+yum+move+me+closer+please..JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394273064948515602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdYQYJh0tIzx11MK1dZszKhbYPpEP64S8757Ys96ymVDL8DADhenmP850jzOn39JrpgNImkDkVlsMPg_rTvwPGFBAD5qK9uVnEYQmGB1yy3erRk2dapiTErZAMUb8zD6kAg7tIsRct_2t0/s400/Yum+yum+move+me+closer+please..JPG" /></a>Daddy moves her closer..... needless to say her eyes were</div><div>bigger than her tummy!</div><div>The years have flown by since Emma entered our lives</div><div>and changed us forever, as children always do - filling our lives</div><div>with love & joy. </div><div>Happy Birthday Emma!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-56032965959136855752009-10-15T19:11:00.002-04:002009-10-15T19:34:12.696-04:00October Happenings<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0I2LiJV1NO0Lw7TyNypmYdriP9zjUjTZbh_TC-K2Y49ubV4tveh1m2m4nE1G8ppOuEWv26AGqYbwFjrKORJHz9uwIXPbj_ekS6ufCErO6CCAdZYNXKPvoWbd837dkMVUqQURPo_Rke48/s1600-h/carter+and+me.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392969026953156930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP0I2LiJV1NO0Lw7TyNypmYdriP9zjUjTZbh_TC-K2Y49ubV4tveh1m2m4nE1G8ppOuEWv26AGqYbwFjrKORJHz9uwIXPbj_ekS6ufCErO6CCAdZYNXKPvoWbd837dkMVUqQURPo_Rke48/s400/carter+and+me.jpg" /></a> I'd like to introduce you to my new beau.....</div><div align="center">hey a girl can dream. Actually Carter was Grand Marshall</div><div align="center">at CMU's homecoming and I managed to accost him in the</div><div align="center">hallway outside the Presidents suite (bet he wished he'd stayed</div><div align="center">inside) He couldn't have been nicer, nor could anyone be</div><div align="center">more handsome!!!!<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFpEYtxfHFhhvro5xqSiAdS0D5eGjjkRFfsIMqBO0N_08DbuJald68heyRpkzjAyYN8RWmeqB6iHdO5y32RlQalXlacJpWJXnijTqVQvw8Q2_TLwwnciZMp7_MfvLqQUDuYtwcxbOKh4-/s1600-h/Fall+%2709+Homecoming+-me"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392969014681249346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFpEYtxfHFhhvro5xqSiAdS0D5eGjjkRFfsIMqBO0N_08DbuJald68heyRpkzjAyYN8RWmeqB6iHdO5y32RlQalXlacJpWJXnijTqVQvw8Q2_TLwwnciZMp7_MfvLqQUDuYtwcxbOKh4-/s400/Fall+%2709+Homecoming+-me" /></a><br />The day started with a gathering at Dave & Cindi's -</div><div align="center">wish I'd taken a photo of all the yummy food they had, but</div><div align="center">I forgot my camera! A hot cup of coffee and...<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiisBk0pTGj0_ldOoqBhdlsyQ2B1FIkcaD5IsDlmfpKh0zP-M7nzEoBwVAnQjnqWkc_OYTyJy4dIqwK7cQ7E3GMiwrIFhnpmVwSrIFwA7K2d705UK8Q0vqAQX_smOidHagyiw0kVA8H8q/s1600-h/Fall+%2709+Homecoming++emma+%26+whites"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392969000132945170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiisBk0pTGj0_ldOoqBhdlsyQ2B1FIkcaD5IsDlmfpKh0zP-M7nzEoBwVAnQjnqWkc_OYTyJy4dIqwK7cQ7E3GMiwrIFhnpmVwSrIFwA7K2d705UK8Q0vqAQX_smOidHagyiw0kVA8H8q/s400/Fall+%2709+Homecoming++emma+%26+whites" /></a><br />.....outdoors for the CMU Homecoming Parade, which conveniently</div><div align="center">goes ride by their house! Samantha & Emma had a sleep-over at</div><div align="center">my house the night before.....my awakening was at 6:15 (hence the coffee) with a sweet</div><div align="center">voice saying "Nana is it time to get up?" It wasn't but we did!</div><div align="center">Here they are with Aaron & Angie's adorable kids - Taylor, Riley and Aidan.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXbi3mJS9OXKVBOKmGMWl5A2W46w_-HgNT_Pg1iphEHiwIraR8JAw_ieCSbbu8KPgHR15q3YSc0HydMgKv0ImJIF8a_nrj1NBgoNbGZE3nDS0QlExzy6KqVfk8MaUGTTuJIgjD_roj-S6/s1600-h/emma+%26+jazzmin.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 147px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392968989705436370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXbi3mJS9OXKVBOKmGMWl5A2W46w_-HgNT_Pg1iphEHiwIraR8JAw_ieCSbbu8KPgHR15q3YSc0HydMgKv0ImJIF8a_nrj1NBgoNbGZE3nDS0QlExzy6KqVfk8MaUGTTuJIgjD_roj-S6/s400/emma+%26+jazzmin.jpg" /></a><br />Emma made fast friends with Princess Jazmin -</div><div align="center">Dave & Cindi's lovable doggie. A fun day! Unfortunately</div><div align="center">in my attempt at glamour, I wore 3" high boots from</div><div align="center">9am to 8 pm. Couldn't even put shoes on Sunday morning!</div><div align="center">(I'm SURE Carter appreciated the effort.....)<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YLt00RrArh_mRwenXJRuUCcF_-rmOGCIt64QsKzZIRmeO1xrcY3JXrOzx00phtOHs6iTdTKH3D51-0kKhf6iUlxxRvRM_WLK7O0u0GyHATpPdGsBNTH8ZLGbNIWRL3LFdaObDhtDUq-k/s1600-h/IMG_1488_2.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392968981700552178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6YLt00RrArh_mRwenXJRuUCcF_-rmOGCIt64QsKzZIRmeO1xrcY3JXrOzx00phtOHs6iTdTKH3D51-0kKhf6iUlxxRvRM_WLK7O0u0GyHATpPdGsBNTH8ZLGbNIWRL3LFdaObDhtDUq-k/s400/IMG_1488_2.JPG" /></a>Earlier in the month the infamous Yaya's gathered in</div><div align="center">Rockford at cousin Jeanne's new home. These are the 3</div><div align="center">Call girls - Jeanne, Marsha and Susie. As always, a great time</div><div align="center">together. Rockford is a fabulous town - lot's of shops to browse and</div><div align="center">spend money in! Wish we could get together every month!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-20933388521663198952009-09-21T07:41:00.004-04:002009-09-21T08:10:55.303-04:00New Beginnings<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvzyJmcITdlKCvVc_6elAXwUtZh-dRFWPpOrnRlANDXwPqnfMVMoEHGQdBNjSaM__KK6raM-4SPvMmgAXg_1MLzYRRWqqbXsss5c8kH1_2N67hRISNc8N89mWsAMw9c6ksDAwWlk8l-x8/s1600-h/IMG_1422.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383886913759490866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvzyJmcITdlKCvVc_6elAXwUtZh-dRFWPpOrnRlANDXwPqnfMVMoEHGQdBNjSaM__KK6raM-4SPvMmgAXg_1MLzYRRWqqbXsss5c8kH1_2N67hRISNc8N89mWsAMw9c6ksDAwWlk8l-x8/s400/IMG_1422.JPG" /></a> Fri night our family had a going away dinner for Meg who</div><div align="center">is moving back to Georgia. We will all miss her, but especially</div><div align="center">Emma who love her "Megatron".</div><div align="center">(and when did she get that piercing in her mouth.....)<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEE0OprE0aHFtKahR1QoD2P03inDqS8JT-Sc5eODXaNhtaNam2qs3G8frI9pb7UobmqMDxchpj6eLMSOyNRYKO6T0fzKbXeQP1hWZ-106DMd0PhHmBMztQaFixOB4XKGOgWD5Xpv3-CC3/s1600-h/IMG_1423.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383886903873316690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyEE0OprE0aHFtKahR1QoD2P03inDqS8JT-Sc5eODXaNhtaNam2qs3G8frI9pb7UobmqMDxchpj6eLMSOyNRYKO6T0fzKbXeQP1hWZ-106DMd0PhHmBMztQaFixOB4XKGOgWD5Xpv3-CC3/s400/IMG_1423.JPG" /></a> Emma and her daddy Brandon ....<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvHHXBnzj7JLI8VtWz-v4rJiwxj9MuJ55HqTL91iJLPZY75yneogQMRiLnsxKs3tqffa0Pttm_G2jjzKkk1LdSGKRV8zGhpMyVYjD7D6MGwZgqMX5_Oh2a_p-9v2OVwaj3OoBKjzLiYddC/s1600-h/IMG_1426.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383886633462870530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvHHXBnzj7JLI8VtWz-v4rJiwxj9MuJ55HqTL91iJLPZY75yneogQMRiLnsxKs3tqffa0Pttm_G2jjzKkk1LdSGKRV8zGhpMyVYjD7D6MGwZgqMX5_Oh2a_p-9v2OVwaj3OoBKjzLiYddC/s400/IMG_1426.JPG" /></a><br />....4 going on 16....<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVLYmjH-6B2VTZDse-MU-k69MBUtZ2CBto1eN6kgVLb8Z64Vig1bt1dC_uXqN8qyOWJVkoHw1HJSmjGzrD6-nBzHIDuapYWc3jSzGXMTID_Ed12qDVbv0tuM1BY6tk5YQ1u3MmxN6Qvua/s1600-h/IMG_1417.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383886625902622098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoVLYmjH-6B2VTZDse-MU-k69MBUtZ2CBto1eN6kgVLb8Z64Vig1bt1dC_uXqN8qyOWJVkoHw1HJSmjGzrD6-nBzHIDuapYWc3jSzGXMTID_Ed12qDVbv0tuM1BY6tk5YQ1u3MmxN6Qvua/s400/IMG_1417.JPG" /></a><br /><br />Good luck our sweet Meg!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVawIJmEg_HA8_QDbLnQdYNCAAHw6pQ2uUW8p6ka-D-hE2Q4KQIMC2egX6Va3cXZWP2fVqCo4nPntI_Z13VOoesWN6W_5NPPbBFsd2mmyqR5wKHXY2slY3QvdiB0wZNv0QtRH-UUocZO69/s1600-h/IMG_1453.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383885684352749090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVawIJmEg_HA8_QDbLnQdYNCAAHw6pQ2uUW8p6ka-D-hE2Q4KQIMC2egX6Va3cXZWP2fVqCo4nPntI_Z13VOoesWN6W_5NPPbBFsd2mmyqR5wKHXY2slY3QvdiB0wZNv0QtRH-UUocZO69/s400/IMG_1453.JPG" /></a>Saturday we went shopping for a wedding dress for Samantha.</div><div>She was beautiful in every dress, but I'm sworn to secrecy on the</div><div>dress she picked! This was one of many - notice who else had</div><div>to try on flower girl dresses....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5H0jEBFzgMNvvC55vHhIKhPp7o9tfGqz4jbel71TN2LHKC4jqmGJcpblPGh86mZfZwU3r2DfXPZPT1say7PYdLEiYpzY2EHH3HmZ6c-uMFwGv-CikYpa-urM9J2o6Xaz-wx1vHrQTNf-/s1600-h/IMG_1460.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383885675580129874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy5H0jEBFzgMNvvC55vHhIKhPp7o9tfGqz4jbel71TN2LHKC4jqmGJcpblPGh86mZfZwU3r2DfXPZPT1say7PYdLEiYpzY2EHH3HmZ6c-uMFwGv-CikYpa-urM9J2o6Xaz-wx1vHrQTNf-/s400/IMG_1460.JPG" /></a> ...a small skirmish over who is the bride here.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuJ2ChGimRCegJt-KfQKQadjNYxDtQA1Z61-eBFA2t2uX-Sr91PGvHeo7cU0JVOSuraBtLwWBbnm6DNKjOikWqmKoTQqTvIPw6S0c3S50Tk6PbxVVdLLFIh5E0DHQtopj1I_2-e_fS5WQ/s1600-h/IMG_1443.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383885669571742306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuJ2ChGimRCegJt-KfQKQadjNYxDtQA1Z61-eBFA2t2uX-Sr91PGvHeo7cU0JVOSuraBtLwWBbnm6DNKjOikWqmKoTQqTvIPw6S0c3S50Tk6PbxVVdLLFIh5E0DHQtopj1I_2-e_fS5WQ/s400/IMG_1443.JPG" /></a><br />...okay we know the real diva....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHcj50R_2ud4qU6jTYNYKxdUbMW4Px6O_slcaGlJ9RYilbcZRzgdFx71ji-P48k_NWSVKzkA-fpzNSffUKH1NDz-k-rfI-XNjlT9Qxun2swMjSLU-yASL3KP5JDt3nYaxqv1voMi9eIr0/s1600-h/IMG_1432.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383885661317067058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHcj50R_2ud4qU6jTYNYKxdUbMW4Px6O_slcaGlJ9RYilbcZRzgdFx71ji-P48k_NWSVKzkA-fpzNSffUKH1NDz-k-rfI-XNjlT9Qxun2swMjSLU-yASL3KP5JDt3nYaxqv1voMi9eIr0/s400/IMG_1432.JPG" /></a><br />ready for my close-up!</div><div>The wedding date is May 22, 2010....</div><div>a simple outdoor wedding is planned, but</div><div>the girls have to have their dresses!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFdv5j5D3hSImBRv555JrjSRdmFldpBoziVH1ZyGmhBzPk5dY3OcyOWJk1n3606yEvycvxwejJa8bn85FLxYVp7W-Ms3bsaKsFhsoS56cFiEqmlP3hrmD0JbvSoqKrFuhGo2b78cZAxwu/s1600-h/IMG_4956.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383885648731637282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFdv5j5D3hSImBRv555JrjSRdmFldpBoziVH1ZyGmhBzPk5dY3OcyOWJk1n3606yEvycvxwejJa8bn85FLxYVp7W-Ms3bsaKsFhsoS56cFiEqmlP3hrmD0JbvSoqKrFuhGo2b78cZAxwu/s400/IMG_4956.jpg" /></a>...and a new beginnning for cousin Alan and his new wife Joyce.</div><div>They said their "I do's" on Saturday at her home.</div><div>Congratulations and welcome to the family Joyce!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-61232886099018247042009-09-11T11:06:00.002-04:002009-09-11T11:25:49.260-04:00My Greatest Joy<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeU6p2lTQm5O4CUnFoVYdMkJ-8Y93AwPtmUIy_y1YiTJoG4OakzRGFbIIBclVLiNYgEXFU80Wdyif9tatgmW9HdOu4Sn-EYahfspoa2f8q-IH_ZJJ1E-ecXdiotoEwMaEsi-DDmJCRfY2/s1600-h/IMG_1404.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380227267340559346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQeU6p2lTQm5O4CUnFoVYdMkJ-8Y93AwPtmUIy_y1YiTJoG4OakzRGFbIIBclVLiNYgEXFU80Wdyif9tatgmW9HdOu4Sn-EYahfspoa2f8q-IH_ZJJ1E-ecXdiotoEwMaEsi-DDmJCRfY2/s320/IMG_1404.JPG" /></a> Emma spent her last day before starting kindergarten with me</div><div align="center">on Wed. After a walk collecting leaves and crab apples, she</div><div align="center">decided we needed to "cook" them. Obviously this was near</div><div align="center">the completion of her dish.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjneW1jSgz3tDtHEWZxsBE29sZcvcjpcC978mzvglWHm0njA4bfdlNtsz9criDkqKNeSlCjd_sNrFY9Peq5Dkcd9d29IBtJ5A-sgZFGi9iAAka6e27s9dtyIboDfTmDvwbNVYsigyhx2J/s1600-h/IMG_1401.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380227259014915474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDjneW1jSgz3tDtHEWZxsBE29sZcvcjpcC978mzvglWHm0njA4bfdlNtsz9criDkqKNeSlCjd_sNrFY9Peq5Dkcd9d29IBtJ5A-sgZFGi9iAAka6e27s9dtyIboDfTmDvwbNVYsigyhx2J/s320/IMG_1401.JPG" /></a> It turned out to be a good time to empty my cupboards of</div><div align="center">expired spices (there were many....) baking soda, powder, </div><div align="center">corn starch and some oil. (Evidently I don't bake or cook often </div><div align="center">enough) Oh the fun we had!!! Needless to say it wasn't something</div><div align="center">we even taste tested!<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR2YfBBj_2zvQ0ckTSLo32lLSi5PeD2G02vUtqcUeZsyF9ChMKeED009JFv3C5RalvwGE6F_IMimBp9U2tn6FciPpEbK5NKRe1Az8WDzSUX4_yNIX5bivp6DfGsWhDULwnb7Vt89g_DEk/s1600-h/IMG_1412.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380227250158828434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdR2YfBBj_2zvQ0ckTSLo32lLSi5PeD2G02vUtqcUeZsyF9ChMKeED009JFv3C5RalvwGE6F_IMimBp9U2tn6FciPpEbK5NKRe1Az8WDzSUX4_yNIX5bivp6DfGsWhDULwnb7Vt89g_DEk/s320/IMG_1412.JPG" /></a><br />A picnic at the park, some play time and<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6_4Gmtla6B8Opsa_-s0q08yI8yaWgoJXa1S3EwWTupUmXhPYSzoswbUuE6xdiAYgiTapVkWId3-Ocyw56ADwRu2l5VojCicFprp9JldpUlWpDDVnVKIwCsvgpdB2qoZdBfL0O-M7iusV/s1600-h/IMG_1408.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380227240689953010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6_4Gmtla6B8Opsa_-s0q08yI8yaWgoJXa1S3EwWTupUmXhPYSzoswbUuE6xdiAYgiTapVkWId3-Ocyw56ADwRu2l5VojCicFprp9JldpUlWpDDVnVKIwCsvgpdB2qoZdBfL0O-M7iusV/s320/IMG_1408.JPG" /></a><br />time to chase some squirrels. A perfect day<br />in every way.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspTvC7UrMrI6z1aDtxRs7P6AZAE2y387b8s9YFWCychTkpVva8GrGAyhXYlz00a5-kopVzKl_c911b_r67G5VWo7WnIH4dTrwnM_S0pG83dvo85f_lDp23vWwj1Y1qftd34gnm0lLV2Nf/s1600-h/IMG_1414.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380227232451533890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhspTvC7UrMrI6z1aDtxRs7P6AZAE2y387b8s9YFWCychTkpVva8GrGAyhXYlz00a5-kopVzKl_c911b_r67G5VWo7WnIH4dTrwnM_S0pG83dvo85f_lDp23vWwj1Y1qftd34gnm0lLV2Nf/s320/IMG_1414.JPG" /></a> The thrill of getting on the bus! Emma is sooo excited to</div><div>be able to ride a bus. This is today, the second day of school.</div><div>It was not easy for me to resist being there for her first day</div><div>of school, but I thought that was an experience she and her</div><div>mama should share. Fortunately for me, there was a 2</div><div>hour fog delay today....and I needed to run some thera flu</div><div>out to her mama - who unfortunately has the flu. Our little ones </div><div>grow up so fast, but I am grateful for all the time we've had to</div><div>spend together. Thank goodness there will still be vacation days</div><div>and before too long....snow days!</div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5013833312536986245.post-71256254938264154602009-08-16T11:02:00.003-04:002009-08-16T11:30:10.171-04:00Back to College Days...<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgCJeGWhEB3otKXlHMvpd8c0MqQNwDL_NYrjf6OjZA2THKUmJUCO1Mg5C3KnxEi33o3vQ_uQDTAeZsO4oSYmxj-Lbt3eJpPf-j7ygAEeKZYq4Ytap4oCGLcxCmPykJxVqjWitMkspiO4B/s1600-h/IMG_1355.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370578697100315314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgCJeGWhEB3otKXlHMvpd8c0MqQNwDL_NYrjf6OjZA2THKUmJUCO1Mg5C3KnxEi33o3vQ_uQDTAeZsO4oSYmxj-Lbt3eJpPf-j7ygAEeKZYq4Ytap4oCGLcxCmPykJxVqjWitMkspiO4B/s320/IMG_1355.JPG" /></a> Got to together yesterday with "old" college friends</div><div align="center">for a day of memories and laughter. Our host Jared</div><div align="center">modeling a b-ball shirt from the 70's.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMD8jNbMAO4drwyHJUYB1JO8KREWOGtM5LqaUbakEa6s93Z9cN50usG0YP7xoO37v3XPRWAQo4CFKYrAjHc3UgxWoalLpwjb2roDf-S9f3I8X0gdhEc50-CDlEbc_XtpoNifyYh4InaTFt/s1600-h/IMG_1366.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370578687714659506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMD8jNbMAO4drwyHJUYB1JO8KREWOGtM5LqaUbakEa6s93Z9cN50usG0YP7xoO37v3XPRWAQo4CFKYrAjHc3UgxWoalLpwjb2roDf-S9f3I8X0gdhEc50-CDlEbc_XtpoNifyYh4InaTFt/s320/IMG_1366.JPG" /></a>The guys...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSISdRcaM7pcCvntj-zgeeOblMM797DOzgSGIS7_dfHLULdLuIHldUH2flZWQal-mhRfaWIC3WQZiBsW1Hd0wBU3SLtdhfBJRwP5XJnwdxZD9C9pSVd-RlchsfNB2Uw5Ay7ZVe96NvnvtR/s1600-h/IMG_1386.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370578678709303490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSISdRcaM7pcCvntj-zgeeOblMM797DOzgSGIS7_dfHLULdLuIHldUH2flZWQal-mhRfaWIC3WQZiBsW1Hd0wBU3SLtdhfBJRwP5XJnwdxZD9C9pSVd-RlchsfNB2Uw5Ay7ZVe96NvnvtR/s320/IMG_1386.JPG" /></a>...more guys<br />enjoying a pontoon ride<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3dLmGXZvP6RTitaJFCYq2sVXiI1Q7R73v93sKJvfyTGuuAHZwmp94SKy8XJTu4kQMX8BD17Vsr_OjgnW7Mi6NpyLAUctc5URbBjE5umRD-8ujre3lYoWXjE-n8vz33k6h_QuShDmZWKWM/s1600-h/IMG_1362.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370578670108550450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3dLmGXZvP6RTitaJFCYq2sVXiI1Q7R73v93sKJvfyTGuuAHZwmp94SKy8XJTu4kQMX8BD17Vsr_OjgnW7Mi6NpyLAUctc5URbBjE5umRD-8ujre3lYoWXjE-n8vz33k6h_QuShDmZWKWM/s320/IMG_1362.JPG" /></a>...friend Sally - who has changed the least!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBt50BJyWsoyAjFOR7Xg3GCvDHq1Keb5xkt8kEBFsqUQTrigerXwnoZEQgASLXQ6jkJvA1Ma9Ry5KWit0B6nPd60qazvOrCwdN_eKwHgvNTEp9RWHirC5-kvPJqGNH0x_lTfwjOpZ6fT12/s1600-h/IMG_1352.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370578667441946802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBt50BJyWsoyAjFOR7Xg3GCvDHq1Keb5xkt8kEBFsqUQTrigerXwnoZEQgASLXQ6jkJvA1Ma9Ry5KWit0B6nPd60qazvOrCwdN_eKwHgvNTEp9RWHirC5-kvPJqGNH0x_lTfwjOpZ6fT12/s320/IMG_1352.JPG" /></a>Ruthanne, a high school classmate and</div><div>husband Dave a college friend....small world!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFb_OsXf0giukoYII4JG-vFevF5akUY7njzO4r_CcJZMtLu3mfysQMup5d7o9DjaMneZjdM9lqXWGH2XTMjTx1syOYEUwWdbP4fzj1mQ7nLn3lGks3wlR4VKRntwKHO5bHkUVPK00GHR3f/s1600-h/IMG_1368.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370577911106791442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFb_OsXf0giukoYII4JG-vFevF5akUY7njzO4r_CcJZMtLu3mfysQMup5d7o9DjaMneZjdM9lqXWGH2XTMjTx1syOYEUwWdbP4fzj1mQ7nLn3lGks3wlR4VKRntwKHO5bHkUVPK00GHR3f/s320/IMG_1368.JPG" /></a>Patty in the appropriate tie-dye,</div><div>Steve & Peaches sharing a photo<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o62qA4WjV-GpJBwyXpk0GwgixAQp2DCmGCoeUGNgNFyBUgygaUjZHrqMiKNkO-CtTEBbAQYrJkw25nTelORBQHGjU7XKvidG6d4ePSvsd70dWfcWXZVqhET6gtQNt7JKuz8kCkAAJ4UT/s1600-h/IMG_1375.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370577906033302770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9o62qA4WjV-GpJBwyXpk0GwgixAQp2DCmGCoeUGNgNFyBUgygaUjZHrqMiKNkO-CtTEBbAQYrJkw25nTelORBQHGjU7XKvidG6d4ePSvsd70dWfcWXZVqhET6gtQNt7JKuz8kCkAAJ4UT/s320/IMG_1375.JPG" /></a> Best buds Mike, Duane, Randy and Tom - wish I</div><div>had a photo of them together in the 70's when they</div><div>all had hair well below their sholders!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjRzQ2GT1ZP0iru4a_IL3sKpE0w4zrvZcqePcSmRWTvXYSUDHcVvQK6grKS5dXEZgHJpKpvUkRPeJIOv6ZyMKHS7uwkwNbDS6HbNkAUsv8dTRcmbd4W5enOqYhGtW_DMrR87SIm8fDzUd/s1600-h/IMG_1354.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370577898210304578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFjRzQ2GT1ZP0iru4a_IL3sKpE0w4zrvZcqePcSmRWTvXYSUDHcVvQK6grKS5dXEZgHJpKpvUkRPeJIOv6ZyMKHS7uwkwNbDS6HbNkAUsv8dTRcmbd4W5enOqYhGtW_DMrR87SIm8fDzUd/s320/IMG_1354.JPG" /></a> My first love Ron - I was 16, he was 19 - wow, 40 yrs later!!</div><div>Still good friends and will be for life...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5f8HI0XiTsasDnp3KSjYWkWqgvNdlIv7sKGcQryxgDlB67qCB2X_0SWxzQwl6u4Kjcv6XKZLHu1t8f3lVBpaR5_xFMHlCIl5n4LwOtkGXyabo4eh1jK5R4xh8CZKdSMKahuOlvGCK9_bf/s1600-h/IMG_1351.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370577887824781426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5f8HI0XiTsasDnp3KSjYWkWqgvNdlIv7sKGcQryxgDlB67qCB2X_0SWxzQwl6u4Kjcv6XKZLHu1t8f3lVBpaR5_xFMHlCIl5n4LwOtkGXyabo4eh1jK5R4xh8CZKdSMKahuOlvGCK9_bf/s320/IMG_1351.JPG" /></a> Peaches and Ron<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rn_SsaRreVyJLmT3TW_k3t8dyh7N0kHl732RdEAcA2sm-HkMm5UEdTqNxGbhhbSCmja1uOtqAZl43uyafNik0M8EzqSvDjYl31Cl7lJN2vw41Ilol_MG6TV0VjiL5MV3A3PXnaz6VQdV/s1600-h/IMG_1350.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370577881837739442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rn_SsaRreVyJLmT3TW_k3t8dyh7N0kHl732RdEAcA2sm-HkMm5UEdTqNxGbhhbSCmja1uOtqAZl43uyafNik0M8EzqSvDjYl31Cl7lJN2vw41Ilol_MG6TV0VjiL5MV3A3PXnaz6VQdV/s320/IMG_1350.JPG" /></a>Duane, Jared and Mike. I had a great day reconnecting</div><div>with everyone - we are the Woodstock generation!</div><div>Some things never change.....<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Sherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02813551078479039278noreply@blogger.com1