Goodbye to August

Another month has slipped away, and I am left wondering how can that be. Most of the time I was here at home avoiding the hot summer days. Thankfully there has been a recent change in the weather. Five female friends and I took a day trip to Sikeston, Missouri, to have lunch at Lambert's. Those hot rolls alone were worth the trip. This popular restaurant was bustling with a large crowd.

I watched Colleen crochet as we were on the road. Amazing how fast she was able to stitch a hot plate pad.

The pads are thick and beautifully done.

She gives them away as fast as she makes them.

I decided to give the mantel a different look. 

I tried a painting in the kitchen window, but it didn't stay. It blocked too much of the outdoor view.

So I changed the window decor to this.

 Yes, I'm ready for fall.

HAPPY LAST WEEKEND for August 2025!

In The Middle

 It's already the middle of August, and I'm just now posting in this new month. 

 I'll let these random pictures speak for me today.

Lauren took this picture of the girls on their first day back at daycare. 

We enjoyed a supper meal just yesterday at Erwin's with friends. Right when I walked in I saw my dad's tiffany lamp still hanging in the restaurant.

The strangers in the photos probably wondered why I was taking pictures of the light fixture.

That's Bruce, Erika, and Corkey walking up front to pay for our delicious fish meals. The fish, french fries, hush puppies, white beans, and slaw were soooo good!

This photo shows the lamp in Mom and Dad's kitchen. He made it from a kit that was a Christmas gift in 1977.

I have many memories of Mom and me sitting, eating, and talking in her kitchen under that lamp. 

How I would love to buy back that lamp! At the time of the house sale I didn't think about it and sure wish I had.

Quick Hello

Jumping on my blog before July ends...

With all the extreme heat I have been inside more than out. I saw this message on a car in the Walmart parking lot on a day I needed that reminder.

Very thankful for a home with air conditioning

Of course, I love seeing Tallulah and Etta. Lauren's little ones are certainly growing. 

My brother Ron made the rocking horse for Ryan in 1980. Ryan is now 46, and Lauren is 43. These pictures remind me how fast my own children grew up.

Sweet Memories

Sharing Joy and Sorrow

 The start of this new month has delivered joy and sorrow. Americans celebrated the Fourth of July, honoring our country's past and believing in its future. Americans prayed for families in central Texas following the terrible flooding event. I don't have the words to express what is so unimaginable and tragic.

Lauren sent me this photo of the girls at their neighborhood annual Fourth of July parade.

Last year's picture shows how much Tallulah and Etta have grown. 

Feeling blessed for these young lives, my granddaughters.

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.

Saturday Summary

I have been busy, but not accomplishing a whole lot. Lauren and the girls are coming out tomorrow so I thought I better do a little bit of cleaning.

Took some interior photos to post in my House album. Interesting to compare  several years ago to now. I removed many books from this bookcase but still need to part with more.

I added more farm country scenes to this guest bedroom wall.

This guest bedroom houses much memorabilia. Inside the dresser drawers and under the bed are lots of stuff that I need to reduce.

Journals and photos are among my dearest possessions.

The pages of Mary's journal gift are filled out and describe books that have influenced my life. 

These three journals are quite different but very, very special.

They are filled with thoughts, clippings, photos, art, and all sorts of odds and ends.

 

The little bear was once Ryan's. The Friend bear was a gift from my friend Carla. Tallulah and Etta play with them when they come. 

Our master bedroom 

This Hope chest at the foot of the bed belonged to Corkey's Aunt Geneva and is full of his memorabilia...photographs, yearbooks, newspaper keepsakes, etc.

I rarely sit in the fragile rocker that was my grandmother's. However, I do enjoy my recliner and never tire of looking at the moving picture frame with family photos.

A friend came by this afternoon with homemade pimento cheese. Some folks do the nicest things.

Since the little girls are coming I baked some cookies to fill this tin.

And a final note to this Saturday would be a very special and emotional phone call from Marg. We fought back tears and expressed our feelings for one another. We knew that this might be our last time to talk. Tears came anyway.

Thanks for coming by

and

reading my ramblings.

What's On My Mind

It has been a very long time since a comment has been posted. I miss the connections I once enjoyed with other bloggers. I guess persons have moved on to other things. Sentimental me still likes written messages.

One of my dearest friends is very sick with cancer. Since our years in high school we have stayed in touch. I am in prayer for her every day. Just today she sent a video to friends expressing how much our thoughts and prayers meant to her. She is resting at her daughter's home, aware that her earthly time may be short. 

I decided to paint another angel. This one is saying "Come. I'll guide you home."

 The news about the US strikes on three Iran nuclear sites is certainly on people's minds tonight. The big question is whether this action will bring peace or create terrible consequences. Praying for America and Israel and our world.

Summer heat is upon us. Hopefully bodies will stay cool as well as minds.