5 year old Jedi Carson...

 

Carson blowing out the candles on his 5 year old birthday cake.  He's 5, the cake isn't 5 years old.

 

Lauren, Elizabeth, Carson and Chris.

 

Cousin Chloe, her daddy Rick and Lauren. 

 

Chris, Elizabeth, Nicolas and Carson.

 

Opening the presents.  His special present is a trip with his Dad to see the "Blue Angels".

 

I told you he was a Jedi warrior.

 

Look at all the Star Wars stuff.  His other Grandma "Gigi" got him lots of Sar Wars clothes.

 

Chloe thinks Lauren is her baby.  I caught her trying to feed Lauren cake and ice cream.

 

Even Star Wars coloring paper.

Well, the party was a hit.  Papa and I were the first to leave.  I just seem to get more tired every day and I'm behind on my blogging and replying.  I get back to everyone soon.

Thanks for reading,

Gretchen

5 year old Jedi Carson...

 

Carson blowing out the candles on his 5 year old birthday cake.  He's 5, the cake isn't 5 years old.

 

Lauren, Elizabeth, Carson and Chris.

 

Cousin Chloe, her daddy Rick and Lauren. 

 

Chris, Elizabeth, Nicolas and Carson.

 

Opening the presents.  His special present is a trip with his Dad to see the "Blue Angels".

 

I told you he was a Jedi warrior.

 

Look at all the Star Wars stuff.  His other Grandma "Gigi" got him lots of Sar Wars clothes.

 

Chloe thinks Lauren is her baby.  I caught her trying to feed Lauren cake and ice cream.

 

Even Star Wars coloring paper.

Well, the party was a hit.  Papa and I were the first to leave.  I just seem to get more tired every day and I'm behind on my blogging and replying.  I get back to everyone soon.

Thanks for reading,

Gretchen

A sunny day...

 

After several gray days, we are finally having sunshine.  I filled all the feeders and within 20 minutes there were birds everywhere.

 

Do you see that little tiny bird on the feeder?  

 

He's getting ready to take off.

 

This bird looks like he's saying "you filled up my feeder, now get out of my way.

 

These pansies just look beautiful.

I even think the leaves look great this time of year.

Now for my news.  I went to the orthopedic surgeon yesterday and he'll be transplanting my right knee on Monday, March 30.  I've got lots of yard work to complete before that happens.  Tonight I'll start a list.

Thanks for reading,

Gretchen

 

Changes in the Library/T.V. Room...

   

I've framed some additional prints and rearranged these items on the library wall.

 

This is from Susie Harris.  Isn't it cute and it's the perfect addition to my other 2 letter G's?

 

It's so much fun to have bright colors in any room on these gray winter days.  The sunflowers make me smile.

 

Usually, when I buy cheese plates in 2nd hand shops, I throw away the wooden bottom but the last two times I've kept them.  I painted the bottoms black and my cloche's fit perfectly on them.

Thanks for reading,

Gretchen

Happy 39th Birthday Rick...

 

We stopped by Rick and Noelle's house today to drop off homemade chocolate chip cookies for Rick's birthday. 

That's right, 39 years ago today (on a Sunday) Rick was born.  I went to the hospital that day, spent about an hour there and he was born.  He's moved at the speed of light ever since then. 

 

Chloe may be the hunter in the family and Nicholas the basketball player.

"Sunday's Child is Full of Grace".

Happy Birthday Rick!  I love you. 

Thanks for reading,

Gretchen