Friday, July 10, 2009

Friday at a funeral…

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EJ died Tuesday at the ripe old age of 91. He was the older brother of Dick’s brother-in-law Don, and a sweet, old, country soul. We’ll go pay our respects and support Don and Carolyn in their time of grief. That is what families do, especially here in the south. It is tradition. We’ll go because we love Don and Carolyn. The funeral is this afternoon in a little Baptist Church just over the line in North Carolina. EJ, may you rest in peace. You were a kind soul and were loved by many folks…and will be missed. May we all be so blessed as to leave this kind of legacy.

Life is short—make each day special. And count your blessings, people! Have a great weekend.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Thursday things...

Take a look at a BEAUTIFUL bouquet of flowers, but don't miss the card sitting next to it...

My sweet BSP secret sister sent this bouquet to me in celebration of our anniversary, and I love it! It is huge and very 'springy' colorful...and not one of those fussy, symmetrical arrangements that are so frequently purchased. My SS must know me very well. Yep, she must, whoever she is. I won't find out until our Christmas party in December, but I will thank her at our meeting next week. This is a great group of ladies. Have I mentioned that before?

And that card is the one Haley made for us. She is one talented 'scrapper' and a great teacher. Have I mentioned that before?

So today is Thursday and I have stuff to do. Doodlebug is here helping me...so he won't *help* his mommie clean out their vehicle:-) You know how much help a 2 1/2 y/o can be! Am I lucky or what?!

Enjoy your day. Life is short...make fun of it!

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Happy anniversary to these two!

Haley and Logan celebrate #14 today! Congratulations to you both...
We wish much love and happiness to you and your terrific daughters. You all have enriched our lives. Forever and always.
Much love,
Mom and Dad

So now I am off shopping today with friend Joan, and I'll catch up with everyone later. Enjoy your Wednesday...and stay outta trouble!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Tuesday stuff...

Look what my sweet hubby brought me yesterday. I love simple arrangements, not those fussy ones from a florist. And a single red rose has special meaning to us. When we were seriously dating long distance between Atlanta (me) and Miami (Dick), Dick called a florist and asked them to send a single red rose to the bank where I worked. Because he missed me.

The guy said, "Buddy, it's gonna cost you just as much to send ONE rose as it would to send a whole dozen so why don't you do that?" Dick replied that no, he only wanted to send one because I would get the message. I did. It worked. We were married a few months later...and he is still The One.

And look at some of our most special blessings...
We did good, honey. And he did another 'good'--he set up a massage for me, so that is where I'm going right now.
Enjoy your Tuesday. Ahhh...life is good!

Monday, July 6, 2009

Happy #41!

Happy anniversary, honey! We've covered a lot of miles in 41 years...and it has all been quite an adventure and certainly never dull. Boy is that is an understatement! Amy says this now qualifies me for sainthood. I'll settle for many more years of togetherness, filled with love, laughter, good health, and endurance for the next great adventure! We are mighty blessed.

We are celebrating the occasion at the resort today with all the kids for a lazy lunch. How divine! Let #42 begin!!!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Sunday wrap up...

The cook out was fun yesterday at Amy and Jason's new house (our old one--next door!) There were even some Brits there, and they aren't holding a grudge that we became independent of them. Honest.



The guys were busy in the morning building a horseshow pit, as well as a fire pit. Someone brought a corn hole game. Now what is that you ask? Didn't you? It consists of two slanted wood boards that have a hole on the upper side of it, where four players take turns tossing bean bags across the space to hopefully land in the hole. It was played long ago, using corn (hence the name). Players shucked the corn, folding the husks back to create a 'handle'. The husks were held in their hands; the corn aimed at the hole. The colored bean bags are a nice change from all the mess those ears of corn undoubtedly made, but those old timey people sure knew how to use what they had and make fun of it.
Now why didn't I take any pictures? Shucks...I was too busy and didn't even think about taking photos. I need some of Bee's fish oil!
Some of us watched fireworks from our deck after dinner. Our neighbor down the cove puts on a great show every year, and we get the view without all the loud noise. And no traffic.
Some of our big kids and friends are out enjoying the boat, doing a little skiing and wake boarding. That used to be the two of us doing that, and here we are inside, Dick napping and me on the computer. Something is seriously wrong with that picture, folks. I think it is called old age and expensive knees!
That's OK...we are blessed. Life is (still) good!

Friday, July 3, 2009

Happy July 4th!


From sea to shining sea...let freedom ring all across the land! Happy Birthday, America!!! Please take a little time this day during all the fun, the food and fireworks to remember those who gave us our independence, and those who fought to give us our freedom. It is never free.

God bless our troops...and God Bless America! Give thanks, y'all! Life is good!!!