Official sign of summer

This is the best time of the year when the roses bloom, they are called "River Roses" anyway that is what I have been told, they don't last too long but are gorgous while they are here.

Tails up

You have heard of the old saying "heads up" well for some without a quickness, you get "tails up" and "heads down" they were so huge and fast and were used to preforming for an audience, very beautiful.
Another sight

Vancouver Aquarium

This is just one of the tanks of fish and "things" to see, it was wonderful.
Just one of many many sights to see.

HOME AGAIN

I am back from my wonderful vacation, got home on Sunday but it has taken this long to get rested up. Kurt had a wonderful agenda planned for us and we got to do it all. We toured Seattle Center and rode monorail to the Space Needle and went thru all shops, that was the first day, next day got up early and headed for Vancouver, Canada, the weather did not cooperate that day, it rained all day but he took us to the HUGE aquarium and it was a sight to behold, did the rain garden, I was a bit nervous there for fear my first sight would be a snake but lucked out and if there was one in the tree's or bushes I didn't see it (thank goodness)had a really great time, got a few pictures will try to post some later.

Saturday we just stayed in Edmonds and toured the perfect little town, with wooden sidewalks and shops of all kinds, so much talent there, very crafty people, oh and we ate everywhere, one place was the California Pizza Place, where I had one of the best salads I have ever eaten, can't remember the name but out of this world good. That night he took us ot a live play called Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward, 3 hours long but it was so good, even tho by then we were all out of gas, very tired at the time. Then next day off to the airport to fly home, good flights both ways so am getting to be quite the old flyer, doing much better at it, but as wonderful as it all was I was so happy to see my home, my cat was very angry with me for 2 days and mad because I left her, but she is getting over it, so all in all it was TERRIFIC, can't wait to go again. Oh and I did fly easy. Later......good to be home.

TOMORROW

Well it is finally here the big day, all packed and ready to FLY to Seattle tomorrow, I am anxious to see Kurt and he has a lot planned for us to do, got my pass port so will going to Canada this time, lots to see and do I am sure.

So everybody stay busy and I will fly easy...later

Nice Thought

I don't know who wrote this, but it sure gave me food for thought today....enjoy

YESTERDAY IS HISTORY

TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY

AND TODAY IS A GIFT

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE

Easter morning and guess what the "Easter Bunny" never showed up at my house, course the day is young so there is still a chance he might come by and bring an egg or two. It is a beautiful day here, so all the people who go to parks with their kids should have a very good time, oh how I remember taking my kids or at least making it special for them if we couldn't go to town, we lived out on ranches for most of the growing up years, but we managed to make it fun and it was a great life.

Well just wanted to say Happy happy bunny day and give thanks for all my joys and pleasures and most of all for all my kids, they are still the center of my life.

So have a great day.

Happy Birthday Dale

03-25-56------05-25-58

Gone a long time

In honor of my mother

i did this quilt in honor of my mother, pansie's were her favorite flower, she said they looked like little faces, This was printed material, I added the purple backing and batting , everthing you see on this has tiny little stitches, it took a very long time to complete and it turned out gorgous, it is called lap quilting with a frame that is 11x17 inches, very enjoyable. 

Barbie Doll dress my daugher in law crocheted for her granddaughter and my great granddaughter...Kaydie Brooke, I am so proud of her work, she did say if was very hard to do, but she did a great job, I don't think I would even tackle it, just wanted to share with all of you. 

Might as well dance

This was written by a 83 year old woman.

I'm reading more and dusting less, I'm sitting in the yard and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden, I'm spending more time with my family and friends and less time working. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I'm trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them.

I'm not "saving" anything: we use our good china and crystal for every special event, such as losing a pound, getting the sink unstopped, or the first Amaryllis blossom. I wear my good blazer to the market, my theory is if I look prosperous, I can shell out $28.49 for one small bag of groceries.

I'm not saving my good perfume for special parties, but wearing it for the clerks in the hardware store and tellers at the bank. "someday" and "one of these days" are losing their grip on my vocabulary "if it's worth seeing or hearing or doing" I want to see and hear and do it now.

I'm not sure what others would've done had they known they wouldn't be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and a few close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. I like to think they would have gone out for a Chinese dinner or for whatever their favorite food was. I'm guessing: I'll never know.

it's those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited, angry because I hadn't written certain letters that I intended to write one of these days. Angry and sorry that I didn't tell my husband and parents often enough how much I truly love them, I'm trying very hard not to put off, hold back, or save anything that would add laughter and luster to our lives.

And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that it is special. Every day, every minute, every breath truly is a gift from God. People say true friends must always hold hands, but true friends don't need to hold hands because they know the other hand will always be there. I don't believe in miracles, I rely on them. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.

I would like to know the lady that wrote this, I feel we could have become very good friends but it had no name by the time it came to me. Enjoy.

The Computer swallowed Grandma

The computer swallowed Grandma,
Yes honestly it's true.
She pressed "control" and "enter"
And disappeared from view.

It devoured her completely,
The thought just makes me squirm.
She must have caught a virus
Or been eaten by a worm.

I've searched through the recycle bin
And files of every kind"
I've even used the internet,
But nothing did I find.

In desperation I asked Yahoo
My searches to refine.
The reply from him was negative,
Not a thing was found "online".

So, if inside your "inbox"
My Grandma you should see,
Please "copy," 'scan' and 'paste' her
And send her back to me.


Author Unknown

Saturday morning was sitting here working on computer and a car stopped out front and this lady started up the sidewalk with this beautiful vase of flowers, so went to the door to ask her who she was looking for ( sure couldn't be me) well she said "Mrs. Reno" I said yes and she handed them to me, at the time I was talking to Kurt on the phone, told him what was going on and he says "oh really, does that happen very often" well they were from him and the card said:

Just because I love you ...... Kurt

What a thrill to recieve flowers Just Because...very nice

Just because 

The Minute

Just a tiny little minute,
Only sixty seconds in it.

Forced upon me,
Can't refuse it,

Didn't seek it,
Didn't choose it.

But it's up to me to use it,
Give account if I abuse it.

Just a tiny little minute
But eternity is in it.

Quilt for next Great Grandchild

These start out as panel's then you add batting and backing and it don't show too good here but every line, animal, block or whatever on this is hand quilted so when project if finished it looks quilted and fluffy, I am not sure I am doing a good job yet on taking the pictures, will keep trying.
Baby Quilt for next Great Grandchild

Queen of the House

Finally learning how to take the pictures off the camera and get one back on the blog, anyway this is the famous "Jezzie "or also known as "Hey Cat" she is 13 years old and spoiled rotten, and she is the boss but that is o.k. we get along great.
Queen of the House

We is Friends

When you cry, I cry
When you hurt, I hurt
When you jump off bridge
I gonna miss you.


WE IS FRIENDS

This is my new camera my son is teaching me to use, I will be taking some interesting pictures later for all to see.

This looks like my kitty when she was little. My son is guiding me thru the process of uploading pictures, so fun.