• Family

    Me and My Baby

    Well………she is not so much a baby any longer.  I spent the day yesterday with Cailin.  We went to lunch and then shopping…..we didn’t buy much, but we did manage to get a photo of us together. 

  • Family,  Life In General

    Her Big Day

    Up at a much earlier hour than usual on a Saturday…… a shower…..dressed…… where’s the cap ~ where’s the gown….. out the door…..hop into the car with friends…… off they drove to their future. My oldest daughter graduated this past Saturday…… I am so proud of you Alanna!! Congratulations to the entire Class of 2009.

  • Family,  Outside My Window

    Outside My Window ~ 4.26.09

    Outside My Window…is a warm morning already.  It is around 8:30 and we are already at 71 degrees outside.  We have brilliant blue skies and a very slight breeze.  Our high is forecasted for 91 degrees today.  If the water temps at the beach weren’t still in the 50’s or 60’s, I might consider the beach!   🙂 I am thinking…about how glad I am I finally finished the corner of the flower bed yesterday.  It was a chore to say the least.  Now all that remains are the front beds, which fortunately are not that bad! I am thankful for…being able to spend some time with Papa and Nina this…

  • Family

    Learning to Drive

    The day has finally come……..my oldest daughter received her Learner’s Permit on Monday and is ready to drive anywhere.  I thought I had experienced real fear before ~ I realized Monday morning leaving the DMV that I had not!  Not that she did that bad mind you, she actually did pretty good.  My fear comes from within the depths of myself….something I’m sure all parents with a new teenaged driver experiences.  You want them to learn…. they need to learn…. so you find yourself sitting on your hands to keep from grabbing the wheel most of the time.  And who knew your car could take a turn that fast.  Your…