Thursday, October 4, 2012

76 Years to Celebrate!


It's my Dad's birthday today!  He is 76!  
I love YOU, Dad!  We love YOU, Grandpa!!
These pics were taken a few years ago.  The pics we take of him now, he has a blank stare, showing his disoriented look.  So I prefer to remember and think of Dad as remembering us..
Dad is not really knowing us these days.
I called him at the Nursing Home to wish him a Happy Birthday and he didn't know it was his birthday.  But when I told him, he said, "I am getting to be an old buck!  Voy Gogh Gee Ah...In Finnish, that means something like, WOW!
I love my Dad and will cherish the time I have with him.  Even if he doesn't know me, he knows that someone loves him and hugs him and spends time with him.  I am focusing on the memories and reminding him of them, even if he only knows about the past for the moment I tell him.
Be sure to call your Dad, your Mom...your loved ones today...Enjoy them while you have them!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Find Your REST!!!


Remember...your soul is your mind, will and emotions...
Sometimes you have to speak to your soul and tell it to REST in Him!
Don't be ruled by your emotions....Let your spirit lead as you are led by Him!
He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree,
Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy.
When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory,
And I realize just how beautiful You are,
And how great Your affections are for me.

And oh, how He loves us so
Oh how He loves us,
How He loves us so

He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.

We are His portion and He is our prize
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes
If grace is an ocean, we're all sinking
So Heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest
I don't have time to maintain these regrets
When I think about the way

And oh, how He loves us
Oh how He loves us,
How He loves us so


Yeah, He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves us,
Oh how He loves.

Sunday, September 2, 2012

Elliott's Busy Day!


We saw a dog on on our walk!
Returning home from grocery shopping, Elliott climbed into the back of the van while I hauled groceries in.
He didn't want the watermelon to be left alone!
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The monthly trip to Home Depot..
Football season is beginning, so Elliott made the football game project!
Elliott went to the county fair with his brothers and sister!  He had soo much fun!
He enjoyed himself!  He even rode a pony!  Didn't get a pic of that!
Getting instructions for take-off!
This is fun!  Up, Up and Away!!!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Our Awesome Busy Life!

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Enjoying every minute!!
With Elliott going to Camp Daniel and his 10th birthday and working in the Garden...
Phew!  Times flies when you are having FUN!
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The first weekend of every month Elliott and Mommy make the trek to Home Depot...
It has been sooo busy, I forgot to post August's project!
FUN TIME BEGINS AT HOME DEPOT!
Welcoming Hugggggggggggggs!
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His favorite lady...
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What are we making today?
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Let's pound it, Baby!
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JOY shared is JOY multiplied!
 It is always FUN!
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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Someone's in the Garden With Mommy!


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Mr. Elliott is on his way to the garden...
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...To harvest some GREENS!!!
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Mr. Elliott is One Green Smoothie Machine!  
He is powered by Green Smoothies!
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He loves to pick greens with me in the garden!
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Elliott spies some KALE!
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We are picking Kale, Swiss Chard and Collards today!
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Every day is a GREAT day 'cause we eat GREENS!!!
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We filled up 2 bowls of GREENS in just a few minutes!
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Just a few more...Please!
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GREENS are full of energy and LIFE!
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Elliott's a Green Smoothie, Gardening Man!
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Did YOU see that chipmunk run by?
He wants some of my GREENS!
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Now we are going inside to make some GREEN SMOOTHIES!

Grins...Chuckles to Get Your Day Started Out On the Right Foot!!!


Channel your inner superhero today!
Believe that you can handle anything and anyone that comes your way!
Stay away from your own personal kryptonite!
Whether it's certain foods, habits, or people...
Stay away from anything that takes you further from your goals or takes away your positive energy.

YOU CAN LEAP TALL BUILDINGS TODAY, BUT YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT YOU CAN!  
(from Facebook)

Are YOU wearing YOUR Super Hero suit today? Click here to get one!
Let YOUR Super Hero out NOW! : )
Your Super Hero Cape was on backorder...it just arrived!
Wear it and fly high! High above all the stresses of life! Enjoy!
Yesterday I began my daily walking again since the weather is now cooler.
From January to Mid May, I walked just over 700 miles...
My goal is to complete 1000 miles....so I am back at it again...
Join me!

Sunday, August 12, 2012

The Birthday Boy is BACK in Town!


Elliott turned the BIG 10 today!
He loves balloons as you can see!

Here are a few pics from Camp Daniel!
Elliott really had a great time!

Judy took gooooooooood care of Elliott!

Saw some old friends and made many new ones!

Elliott experienced many new things!
He is excited to attend every year!
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Elliott has a new fan club!
He loves being  a Chick Magnet!!
Click here for Elliott's Camp Daniel album!!