Thursday, October 30, 2008

The Beauty of Fall...

Today... was a day with fall colors all around home. Our fountain of water was iced over this morning...the flag waving with the colder winds...and the leaves still turning more colors daily and falling on the lawn like a beautiful autumn carpet.

With a grateful heart...my Mom is now home with us... healing and feeling much better
and THANK YOU all...for praying for Mom.

Friday... October 31...Halloween...TRICK OR TREAT...have a safe and fun time with
your sweet...precious children...Our grand babies...Alivia is Hannah Montana...
Caroline is Dorthy...Jameson is The Loin...and Andrew...hmmm not sure yet.
Remember...not too long ago...we were the little kids...all dressed up having fun
bringing home a pillow case...filled with the best candy ever...Oh... to be a kid again...make it fun for the kids that surround you and love you! Be sweet.





Wednesday, October 22, 2008

The Walls...

Photo...
1. Bathroom with double doors off Bedroom
2. Walk In Closet off Bedroom
3. Bedroom
4. Kitchen
5. Pantry





Saturday...Our Family busy at work

We are family....today we began to build Mom's apartment. Bob & I are ready for the project to begin.. things have been happening around here. Bob & Amie went over the blueprints often with others and make changes as needed. Dennis & Jodie and Bob cleared all the area and prepared it ready to work in. Bob has been talking to Roy & Jimmy...then going to LOWES to order the supplies needed to start. On Friday we had the delivery truck from Lowes arrive. Then Roy & Bev came in from Chicago...their car filled with tools...lots of power and great help. Jimmy, our great electrician was ready to go...our Wise Guy ... of the clan. Patty & her boys...Jim & John both working and if we had anything wrong...Johnny, made it right. Patty, kept us on track. Dennis, Amie, Jered & Aaron all working on the kitchen area and...hauling the supplies, measuring, sawing, hammering, whatever they could help with they did.
Bob... along with a few... made several trips back to Lowes/Home Depot also. The day was full of hard work and much love. Bev & I went and got Mom and she was with all of us. Jodie, helped me with feeding the work crew and Alivia was nice & cozy with Bella. It is amazing what can happen when you get a family of {mostly} SCOTS who are so willing, capable, smart, loud, funny and yes ... good looking and tackle a project together ... for our own...Mom~Mother In-Law~Grama~Grama Betty~Cousin.
We are so grateful for all of you that have made this possible...and what you are doing...without each one of you we could not have done this alone. Our hearts are
full of appreciation and love for you all.
Oh...looking to see you all soon...next work day ! HA! Have a great day!








Thursday, October 16, 2008

Fall changes around home...





Beautiful Fall Colors...at home

This week the trees have changed so much...daily you can see more color and the maples are just gorgeous! Our home is surrounded by these wonderful trees. From spring the budding begins...small leaves start to grow...then summer days and nights you can hear the full grown branches of leaves sway and blow from the wind and breezes.
Now with fall they begin to turn the most wonderful colors...then the leaves begin to fall...with the rain
helping them to fall more to the ground. The cooler nights make the color change more rapid...and soon the branches will be bare...tall thin trees will stand through
the storms of winter...and rest. Come spring...it begins all over again. Every morning it is a pleasure to open the drapes and blinds and enjoy all these beautiful colors...to walk out on the deck and hear the crisp sound of them at my feet and to look at the changing of the trees right at home. I love the fall...this season is so
refreshing and my heart is thankful to enjoy this simple pleasure of life.






Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Last Pages of... 7 Gypsies Carousel

These are the last pages of this Carousel I made for Corey & Heather. There are a total of 65 pages ... front & back ... so 130 complete pages...amazing how this all
fits on the carousel...I love it ! Love to hear some feed back on this project...






Monday, October 13, 2008

And the 7 Gypsies Carousel...goes on

Abundance is . . .

Thinking of my Dad on his birthday...and still missing him.

Going on week ends to my Dad's...Dad sleeping in the middle
of the bed with Kirk on one side and me on the other.

His home cooking...ring bologna, beans, Awreys English Muffins,
Chocolate Milk & Chocolate Eclairs...my Dad really made a meal.

Going to see Grampa & Grama...and spending time with our Aunts &
Uncles...our cousins too.

Thanking God for my Dad and his love for me...unconditional love.











My Dad ... in the United States Army during W.W. II ... He was stationed in Italy.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

My care package...arrived

Abundance is . . .

a care package packed with love on my front porch.

a cup of tea and a moment of quite.

the best ever family homemade cookies.

a good movie and a cozy comforter.

knowing your family is praying for you.


This week my brother mailed me a box of goodies...look at the wonderful goodies Kirk & Jan sent me....ummm I'm really feeling Scottish for sure...The English Tea, and
HOMEMADE...by Kirk...Scottish Shortbread...I can smell the butter! And Jan's famous
Oatmeal & Raisin Cookies....you still have my vote for the walnuts...Then to go along with all that... the movies...The Queen...and The First Wives Club...all I need now is a tea cup! Thanks for all my goodies...Kirk & Jan...and the prayers too.




Saturday, October 11, 2008