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.

Ending on a Happy Note

June arrived and left in a hurry. Wow, 2025 is on a fast schedule!

Being around little ones is a joyful occasion. They are on the go, and it's hard to get a photo. Getting one of them together can be a challenge.

Most of the time they are willing to share. 

Tallulah and Etta enjoyed Evie's company. She patiently showed them some finger placements on the piano.

Today is the 36th anniversary for Corkey and me. Although our courthouse marriage was on June 8th, we had a church wedding ceremony with the kids at the altar alongside us on June 30th.

Reception picture in the church basement

Boy, have we changed!

But we are blessed to have each other.

We pray for more time.

To Us

 Happy Anniversary to us!

June Jitters

 Just thinking about how fast 2022 is moving along gives me the jitters. My goodness, June is already here. 

The state of the world and our own USA also gives me the jitters. 

To take my mind off such things I spend time in the studio space

or go outside.

 Happy Anniversary to us!

We celebrated 33 years on June 8, 2022.

Friday Facts

 We were supposed to be at tonight's football game at Munford High School, but a call to get help with a locked AOL account took a very long time. Talk about exhausting. Thank goodness, the technical support person was very patient throughout the whole process. 

I love technology but hate it at the same time.

Five years ago today I was at a wedding. Lauren and Justin married in Austin, Texas, on a very warm September evening. The programs were on hand fans to help keep us cool.

Yesterday's browsing turned up two new pumpkins - one for the inside and one to  use outside. 

 While I was in the living room snapping these two fall decor photos, I decided to take a picture of my husband's collection.  I have more collections than Corkey, but he has a few. This one is very impressive.

This senior citizen is about to call it a night.

Happy Weekend!

Happy Decorating!

Happy Fall!

June Moments

Sometimes I desire to write and share, but other times I want to keep quiet. June is a special month for several reasons. First, it means our anniversary date rolls around. We have had thirty-two amazing years with both happy and sad times. Blending our families was a huge step for us because we had experienced the pain of divorce and didn't want to experience another failure. We are feeling very blessed on this anniversary.    

 Then there have been the fragile weeks of watching our newest granddaughter grow and develop through live video photos. We are looking forward to meeting and holding her in August. 

Also our oldest grandson turned twenty-one on June nineteenth. It is mind blowing how fast a child grows up! I told him to cherish being 21, for it's a wonderful time in life and will not come again.

Then recently there was Father's Day with phone calls, messages, notes, and visits. Even though we couldn't all be together it was still a precious day.

There's no doubt that time is moving forward. Though I want more time and years I'm well aware there's no guarantee. So the goal is to greet each new day with gratitude and live it as fully as possible. 

Pleasures

Painting is one of the most relaxing things I do. It keeps my mind occupied as I fill a blank canvas with color.

Garden blooms are also nice.

Familiar objects inside make me happy, too.

Corkey and I noted our 30th anniversary on June 8th. We enjoyed a quiet celebration, dining out at a local restaurant. So thankful to be together.

The Week That Was

This past week has been a mix of emotions. On Tuesday afternoon I had an emergency situation concerning my husband. But thankfully there was a happy ending. Our anniversary was on Thursday, and appreciation for our 28 years couldn't have been greater. Then Saturday night we were together for his 55th class reunion.

Corkey had told me "no cards" this anniversary. So I happened upon something else. 

Small wooden plaque for his desk and one for mine

A Special Date

 June 30, 1989

 We have been blessed for twenty-seven years. 

Our prayer is that we will have more years together.

In the month of June

June is a special month for us. My husband and I get to celebrate our anniversary on two different dates. Twenty-five years ago we were married by Ms. Clara McMillin in a simple but meaningful ceremony at the Covington Courthouse on June 8th. Later on June 30th we had another ceremony at Quito United Methodist Church with our children standing up front with us as we said our vows before family and a few friends.

June has been a busy month so far with frequent checks on Mother's care and also caring for grandkids.

Selfies...ugh!

 

Blank pages and a blank canvas are waiting on me.

I did change the cover of my simple journaling book...from that black cover with etc to what you see below. 

  

   
With all the rain we've been having our garden has some new blooms.

enjoying one day at a time...