Oh the fun!

Yesterday we had a visit from our grand-girls and their parents. And oh the fun we had!

Poppi and his little girls

K is starting to sit just like her Uncle Jamie did when he was little!

Daddy had time for some reading, and mommy went for a run!

Nana and K worked on a "turkey" project!

Sisters

This little girl loves all the action in the exersaucer

Daddy and daughter both have the tongue action!

Thanks for the fun visit kids!

A Touch of Fall

 Even though we do not have the fall season here that I love and am used to, I have been blessed this year with a "changing of the leaves" at the new building that I work in. Planted all around our parking ramp are these trees that certainly look like a Maple tree that has been adapted to our climate here. Every day that I come to work, I admire the beauty of the changing colors and vow to take the time to snap a picture.

 Today was the day for the photo shoot!

 Each year, it is a tradition at our work place to decorate a pumpkin and then have a contest to see which pumpkin wins the most votes from the patients who wait in the lobby for their appointments. Since I now work in a new department, there were fewer displays, but such cute ones this year...like Mr M&M...

 ...and Nemo

 ...and our entry: Ms Scarecrow

And my favorite: the breast cancer survivor! It's been a fun week! We'll see who wins tomorrow...

visits from little girls

This sweet little one LOVES mangos! She might be a picky eater in other areas, but not mango!

I love this picture because not only does it show the delight of Poppi and his grand-daughter, but also the delight of dad!

Developing her computer skills....

A great threesome!

Every little person loves the African hat.

K loves butterflies, and on a recent visit we found a real one in the grass. I love the awe of little ones!

"tea party" of one

It's so fun to see this little girl so active and mobile...

...and she is so ticklish!

We love those sweet little girls!

Happy Birthday Dad

Today my father turned 89 years old.

It is incredible to think of all the changes that Dad has been through in his lifetime. I am so thankful that he has been able to see most of his grandchildren get married and now to meet most of his great grandchildren. It blesses my heart to see him hold those little ones in his strong hands.

Today I celebrate your life, Dad. I celebrate the strong faith that you have in the Lord Jesus, a faith that has sustained you through the good times and the bad. A faith that still stands firm, even though the body is aging. A faith that will carry you through to the joys of heaven.

I celebrate my father's character--of a life that has been lived as an expression of God's grace and mercy, of a life that seeks justice and righteousness and yet is molded by a heart that is tender. A life that is directed by a love for and an obedience to God's Word.
Today I celebrate my father and his motto: one day at a time.
This morning as I prayed for Dad, I was reminded of a song that he so often sings. Then when I called this afternoon to wish him "Happy Birthday" he spontaneously sang it to me,
"One day at a time, Sweet Jesus, that's all I'm asking from You.
Just give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do.
Yesterday's gone, Sweet Jesus, and tomorrow may never be mine.
Lord, help me today, show me the way,
One day at a time."
Happy 89th Birthday, Dad. We love you!

Happy Birthday Bud

 We are so proud of your artistic abilities, and creativeness in so many different areas of work.

 We appreciate your determination and hard work, you are not afraid to tackle huge projects and you continue until you succeed! We are very proud of you.

 You are reflective and sympathetic, a wonderful listener and very patient with those around you. You are a faithful and trustworthy friend.

 Our hearts swell with love and pride knowing that you are now a husband to the one you love.

Happy Birthday to a wonderful son, the happiest ending we could ever imagine in our family!

Family Times

 Finally, after a month of trying to figure out what is wrong with my blog, I am able to upload photos again. Some of these are older, but the message is still the same...We love being together with our kids and grandkids! They are the best!