Easter Blessings, Sweet Memories

There are days that will stand out in your memories. Yesterday was one of those for me. It was a beautiful Easter Sunday.

Lauren strapped Etta to the highchair with the red tray so she could sit at the table.  It was her first time to join the family at the big table. That same highchair was used by Ryan and Lauren when they were small.

Lauren hid eggs with surprises inside for Tallulah. 

It was such fun watching her find them. 

See why this post is about Easter blessings and sweet memories.This time will not come again.

Uncertain Times

Due to the recent disturbing events in Memphis I thought I'd mention some lighter moments in this post. 

Corkey had a birthday on September 1st. Here he was tearing up meat for Labor Day that was a scaled down version with a gathering of Clowes and Tolley families.  Lauren also had a birthday on the ninth of September.(P. S. I don't think Corkey and Lauren were very thrilled about their advancing ages.) 

 This past week I've been nursing a cold, but before that I was puttering and changing things around once again. I'm ready for fall pumpkins to come out of storage.

I have been sharing my zinnias on Facebook and Instagram so why not here, too. I'm in love with these sweet flowers.

 This new week is supposed to bring lots of sunshine with low humidity. 

Let's enjoy!!!

Memories, Old and New

 Stored away for years... returning them to Lauren and Ryan...sweet memories of precious years

When I attended Tallulah's birthday party, I noticed the tall white bookcase in what will be her future bedroom. Already the shelves are filling up with books and toys.

I have been reading and painting to fill up some of my time.

It makes me happy when others like my paintings. 

One recent Sunday I had a coughing spell in church. My sweet husband went downstairs to the basement and brought back water in this cup. I have been using it ever since 'cause it keeps my coffee at just the right temperature. Plus I like the green design.

The two green pottery pieces were gifts from Lester and Chloe. They made them at a pottery class.

They had a wonderful spring break trip to Hawaii. The girls are growing up so fast!

Love this quote I keep on my desk.

Also have a new picture on my desk, but it is from 2016.

Hard to believe Lauren and Justin were married in that year, and I'm just now getting their picture framed.

And this precious little one is growing, too.

A New Memory

 We had an extra Christmas celebration in February. Lester arrived on Saturday with his family, and on Sunday we had a large family gathering for lunch. The photo below doesn't show everyone that was present, but the oldest and youngest were side by side at the dining table.

 Kiera and Chloe were eager to paint upon their arrival. First, it was rocks and then small canvas panels.

Meet Java. She loved all the attention.

And she is definitely soft as a teddy bear. 

She is adored by her Texas family...child #3.

Wish there had been more time to be together, but we squeezed in happy moments to remember.

Kiera and Chloe are growing up so fast. They are intelligent, creative, sweet, and funny. 

They gave Tallulah lots of attention and love. They gave her a box of toys they played with when they were small. The girls themselves got lots of gifts from their aunts and uncles. One gift set had wooden birdhouses to paint and decorate. Well, they painted those and presented them to me for my spring garden. 

 

Changing Decor

All the pumpkins have gone back into storage.  

This Thanksgiving was extra special since we missed it last year.

Tallulah's First Thanksgiving

Ryan took this picture just before Lauren and Justin were getting ready to head home. Tallulah had a tiring day as she was greeted and held by many. She was a good sport being part of our noisy bunch.

Jo and Jeri stayed to help bring tree boxes down from the attic and string the lights. Thanks to Jo's electrical know-how he's able to make the motion/light 

ornaments work on the strands of lights.

I'm excited to have two trees this year. In the living room is the older and bigger tree. In the den there's the prelit tree we purchased last year. My idea for its placement worked after we moved one piece of furniture.

I spent Friday and Saturday decorating them with wonderful ornaments that hold so many memories. I'm sure I'll be sharing more photos of the trees later.

I am starting to pull out other Christmas items. It's not easy trying to decide where they should go.

And little Tallulah has her photo ornament on the tree.