Checking In

I don't post as much as I used to. One reason may be because I don't hear from anyone these days. I miss those occasional comments from others who stopped by the blog. Even my kids and grandkids are not aware of the posts I share. But I keep writing thoughts and sharing pictures to have a record of days that are soon gone. 

On Sunday Tallulah and Etta brought their new umbrellas and had to demonstrate them for Grandad and Grams.

I borrowed Lauren's photos for first day of school.

Tallulah has been looking forward to this day.

Tallulah was excited about starting kindergarten at her new school. She looked adorable in the school uniform.

Etta is happy to remain at St. Luke's and begins preschool.

There's no doubt that Tallulah and Etta make me HAPPY! 

Saturday Gathering

I wrote inside my brother's birthday card what a blessing we have had being brother and sister for all these years. Ronald Barnes Crum had his 80th birthday on July 22, 2026. His friend Leslie made sure this birthday was extra special. She invited a chosen group to her place to enjoy decorations, finger foods, drinks, cake and ice cream as we celebrated Ronny's milestone birthday on Saturday.

The Guest of Honor

Lauren with Tallulah and Etta

Ron's stepdaughter Leah with her son Hadley

Ron with his little sister Sandy who always looked up to him

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Ron and Leslie

Ron with Corkey

Leslie with her daughter Melissa

Tallulah and Etta

Oh, the memories we have shared! This was one from a 1970 apartment party.

We are hoping to make more memories. Yesterday's celebration became our newest one.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RONNY!

 

Two Special Blessings

 Those would be granddaughters Tallulah and Etta. Being around them is good medicine for the body and soul.

A Special Day

 Proud of our country's celebration today...250 years of amazing history. So many brave stories were retold, and beautiful landmarks and places across America were shown. 

Then and Now

June of 1989

We married at the Covington Courthouse on June 8th, but had a church service on June 30th so our children, relatives, and friends could share our joy.

December of 2025

(only recent pic we have)

This June marked our 37th anniversary. Joys and trials have come our way.

We are facing some health issues and are hoping for more time together.

Corkey is an amazing guy and my wonderful husband.

Come Along

This week I joined two friends at an antique mall. All three of us found a few "treasures" to bring home.  I was so busy looking from booth to booth that I forgot to snap pictures. But here are a few I managed to take.

I wanted to bring the dog home for the front porch but chose instead the beaded trinket box and

this Austin sculpture of two girls...probably sisters...one older, one younger. And of course, I chose it because the figures were reading. My collection of reading figures is one of my favorites. 

Plus the girls reminded me of Tallulah and Etta.

June Snapshots

 When June arrives the daylilies make me feel like a master gardener. Their blooms are so big and beautiful.

My secretary desk is one of my favorite pieces of furniture.

I like to open the glass door and add a new memento or display an old one.

The weekly trips are helping to heal Cork's leg wounds. We have met some dedicated professionals at the Threlkeld office.

Thanks to a sweet friend I have these beautiful blooms in the concrete planters near the door. She gave me lots of petunia seeds and told me they would do well. She was so right!

The flower pots from Tallulah and Etta will stay inside because squirrels caused damage to one of them. 

I chose to use them as pencil holders over in the art space.