Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Thought I would share what my grandson Jason and I made today!




My grandson Jason and I were creative today!

It was the perfect day too, the snow was perfect and the temperature was perfect, we were warm enough so we did not freeze but yet it was cold enough so the snow did not melt. Actually the snow was still coming down!

Jason was very proud of our snowman!

A funny for today! 25 REASONS I OWE MY MOTHER

Had to share something my hubby emailed to me!

25 REASONS I OWE MY MOTHER

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished
cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION .
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL ;.
"If you don't straighten up,
I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC .
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the
store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT .
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry
about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth an d eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM .
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10.. My mother taught me about STAMINA .
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER .
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY .
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE .
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY .
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have
wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION .
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE .
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP .
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"


20. My mother taught me HUMOR .
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS .
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24.
My mother taught me WISDOM .
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Winter advisory for tonight!

Hoping this is the last of the year! Freezing rain then snow! Local schools started closing for the afternoon by 10 am and it has not even started! It is suppose to continue off and on through tomorrow until noon or 2pm tomorrow, snow, sleet and freezing rain! YUCK!

On a sweeter note I was invited by Tabitha to a new scrapsite, 2 Sassy Scrappers! I know another one! But hey I love scrapbooking!

Here is a link to the blog 2 Sassy Scrappers

Go see what you think!

Monday, February 11, 2008

Hey Scrapbookers and Stampers want to see what is happening at CHA?

I found the most awesome blog! It is called CRAFT CRITIQUE
They have lots of pictures straight from the floor of CHA for you to see and not only that but if you go back further in the posts there is a post with lots of links straight to loads of manufactures sites for sneak peaks! TRUST ME it is worth checking out!!!! Just in case you don't have time to go right now here is the address http://www.craftcritique.com/ . Have fun!

Fight and KISS


Jason and Noah like to play together but they do what all brothers do, they get into fights! Hey, give me that back, then Noah laughs and Jason chases him and tackles him, the whole time Noah is laughing until Jason hits him and by the time you get there to stop the argument it is to late, one or both are crying!
Then the next thing you know they are kissing and making up because they want to play together again! It is so silly! But I have a feeling they will end up best friends some day! Well this weekend I caught one of the makeups on camera!!! And of course I had to scrap it!

Saturday, February 09, 2008

Candid Closeups!





I decided to do some candid close-ups of the boys, not as easy as you might think! I sure did delete alot and only ended up with a few good ones! I think I am going to try later to get a few more. But for now these are a few of my favorites. Why? well I guess I have my reasons, just some of the facial expressions I am either use to or else they mean something.

Thursday, February 07, 2008

Jason and his smile touches my heart!

I love this photo! It was actually taken as an after photo for his new haircut, but I love the photo so much I have now scrapped it twice! The photo was only taken on Jan. 28th! I also have plans for scrapping it one more time!

I think one of the reasons I love it so much is because it shows the smile I love so much! He smiles and it justs makes me want to hug him so tight! He is my boy!

I think we all need to remember that saying "Smile and the whole world smiles with you!" because it is so true and if you want to affect the people around you then put a smile on your face! Try having fun in life!

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

THINKING TODAY !

I started thinking today and went looking for something to show how I feel for Valentines day but decided not to wait! Now this talks about children and I feel the same about them but my children are grown and now it is my grandchildren I hold and play with!
My Darling husband this is also for you!
I thank the Lord for all He does for me, I have my problems, health wise but I know how many have it worse and I am so blessed to be able to enjoy my grandchildren, my family and my home and my friends!

Monday, February 04, 2008

Today is my son KEVIN's 32nd Birthday

I can still remember Feb. 4th 1976 like it was yesterday!!

I wish so much that I could be with my son today and share his birthday! I miss that so much! I miss being able to bake him a birthday cake but more then that I miss being able to wrap my arms around him and hug him and say "Happy Birthday Son, I love you!"

I am hoping that maybe if he comes to my blog and sees this layout he will feel the love I put into it and how much I thought of him and how much I prayed for him as I worked on it today! I wish for him more happiness and love then he could ever know!

Happy Birthday SON!!

10 THINGS

I was Tagged by SHERINE so in return I am tagging ANYONE WHO reads this Post!!!

10 Things I have done, that you probably haven't.

1. I went on a missions trip to Albania

2. I used a Turkish toilet! (not an easy thing for a woman!)

3. Went on a Missions trip to St. Kitts

4. Helped 8 people pass out over 500 bibles in less then 20 minutes

5. Had a accordion player at my wedding

6. Have trigeminal and Occipital Neuralgia

7. Broke my foot walking on it while it was asleep

8. Was Married 3 weeks before I turned 17 and am still married to the same wonderful man!!!!!

9. Had my first two children 1 year and 2 weeks apart

10. Gave birth to a son that was 23 1/2 inches LONG (you thought I was gonna say 23 1/2 pounds at first didn't you. LOL!!!!)

Okay your turn!

WOW a Blast from the Past!!!



The Can Can layout is Jason Sr. my youngest son when he was young and The "I've been GOOD" layout is My brother and me when we were little!

I decided to try to do some of my older photos! So what I am doing, is every month I will do at least 2 or 3 older photo layouts. I have been surprised at how well some of the older photos are scanning! They are actually coming out better then the originals!

Friday, February 01, 2008

A special place in my heart!


Lately I worry a lot about losing a special friend! My darling hubby has predicted she won't be with us another year. It is our dog Beauty! Beauty will be 14 in May! She is one of the best dogs I have ever known! She is blind in one eye and the other is not so good either and she is pretty deaf now too. BUT she sure does love us and protect us still! Beauty has my heart!

Oh by the way Beauty is not allowed on the couch! Can you tell!!!

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

The Things Kids Say!!!


Meet Britton! My grandson in S.C. well today my son in S.C. Kevin (Britton's Dad) calls me and while we are chatting he tells me something that just happen and what Britton who just turned 4 in DEC. said.

Britton's Mother Maria had spoke to him about something and Britton said " Mom, I am Just a kid you know"

I could not help but laugh and almost cry too because Britton has mild autism and I love to hear him talk but to say comments like this just thrill me!

BUT it also makes me think about the fact that how many times as Parents do people forget that children are just kids! Today we want them to grow up and "BEHAVE" so fast! I agree they need to learn discipline but they need to be able to PLAY to!

So just remember that little boy or girl is " JUST A KID YOU KNOW"

Monday, January 28, 2008

Easter 2006 and Daisy Bucket Pattern Papers!!


Okay yes I am behind! But if you think these photos are behind then you have not seen anything yet! I have oodles of photos of my children to do, this is my grandson Noah!

He was afraid of the Easter Bunny and would not sit on his lap, so the Easter Bunny hid behind the fence so that he got in the photo at least!!!

The papers I used for this layout are Daisy Bucket Pattern Papers and I am in Love!!! they are such a neat texture! Great to work with! I cannot wait to see what the new line is when it is released at Cha!!!

Friday, January 25, 2008

OH Deer! OH DEAR!


One of the things we like best about our house when we found it back last sept. was that it has a long driveway off the main road and we have 2.3 acres with a lot of fields and woods around us! We see turkeys and DEER! Lots of Deer that will wander right into our yard.

The other day I took some pictures and did a layout.

But OH DEAR! we are being told that they are going to build a development around us! We know the woods area will stay, but the fields will go! So we will lose some of the deer at the very least! Such a disappointment!!

Thursday, January 17, 2008

My favorite layout from 2007!


I was challenged to share my favorite layout from 2007!

Well my favorite layout is one of my grandson Noah! It is a picture I managed to catch of him at CHristmas 2006 and it was him starring at a toy his older brother got from us. He really liked the gift and it was obvious that he wanted the gift and the look on his face showed it! It was definetly one of those once in a lifetime photos!

2008's word for the year!

I have choosen my word for the year! POSITIVE! My goal is too try to be more POSITIVE and too look for the POSITIVE side of even the bad things that happen!

I do not often talk about my reason for being disabled so I am getting it done and over with now and only because I am asking for prayer for the 25th that the new procedure works!

On the 25th they are going to try something different instead of my normal nerve blocks. I will be having a procedure done where they will the occipital nerve, this procedure, GOD willing if it works for me will last 3-6 months. If this procedure does not work then I will have to go to the implant procedure. I am including a video on Occipital neuralgia and the implant procedure.



Now the other problem I have which was also mention on the other video is called TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA I just found out about the procedure on this video recently. Fortunetly right now my meds are working although some of the side effects to stink! But Trigeminal Neuralgia can come back worse and meds can stop working so I am glad I found the treatment. BUT THE VIDEO will help you understand my disease.

Now remember my word for this year is POSITIVE! AND I am positive it is going to be a great year and my health is going to be good! SO Please no sorrys as I am doing well right now, and am so thankful for how far I have come! Many days I hate my meds and their side effects but GOLLY I love the difference they made in my life, SO THAT IS THE POSITIVE part of my meds!!!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Playing with photos! Need your help!!



As you must be able to tell by now, there is nothing I like better then to take photos of my grandboys except playing with them!!! Well sunday my grandson Noah was enjoying some warmer then normal weather for here and no snow weather and playing on the swingset! TOTALLY unusual in Jan. in N.Y. and I hobbled out to take a couple shots!! Now the lighting was not the best and I had to play with this photo to even make it acceptable and then I played somemore and can't decide which is better to scrap! So tell me do you like the color, the sepia or the black and white better?

Saturday, January 12, 2008

The future Toby Keith


My grandson Jason sang and played for me today! We tryed to do a video for you but could not get it to work!

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Christmas lights


Took me forever to get hubby to put up the Christmas lights! this is my son and him up on the roof doing the lights!

NOW I am wondering when I will get them down! I am already bugging him to take care of the decorations on the front porch since I have a broken foot! Heck the tree is still up and no one is helping me do that! I think I am in trouble since the doctor says it will take 6 weeks to heal!!!

Tuesday, January 08, 2008

A blog Challenge!





what memory stands out in your mind as a great memory of 2007!

Well I have to admitt that there were not a lot of GREAT memories of 2007! We did get our new home but before that we lived in a camper for months and physically I was having a rough time because I have neuroligical problems called occipital and trigeminal neuralgia and the bed in the camper just was not helping me!

So our pastor and his wife offered for us to move in with them until we found a place to live!

I cannot tell you how much that meant to us! It showed how much they cared and also it was a wonderful month and a half! We will always have some great memories from that period of time! Pastor gave hubby permission to get rid of any red squirrels so hubby was in his glory! Pictures are Pastor, Tina (Pastor's wife) Hubby trying to get a red squirrel. Painting I did for Tina in the computer room.

Monday, January 07, 2008

Little man


Britton is growing up so fast!! I just am amazed when ever Maria or Kevin sends me a new photo! Look how big and sweet he looks! It is so hard to have grandchildren that live far away!

Saturday, January 05, 2008

I entered a contest!


I entered a scrapbooking contest on Scrapping with Grace! the first layout had to be about 2007! So I did mine about all that happen to us in 2007!

The move, the packing, trying to find a house, not being able to see our grandboys, etc.
My big concern is that it did not load good in the gallery there though. I did a contest there before and had that problem, must be the type of forum. Oh well. Maybe next week I can figure out how to load better if I load some on to the regular part of the gallery not in the contest part.

I have been trying out a few different scrapbooking sites lately, trying to find a couple busy sites. I need challenges to keep me going. I found a couple new ones I really like! One is called Scrapdiner and the other is the Scrapbook dreamer. So between the three I am keeping busy. I am also on a couple others too so yep, I am busy. But I am also painting! Oh am teaching painting! RIGHT DAWN!!!!

Wednesday, January 02, 2008

First Layout of the New Year!


I did my first layout for this year! I did a layout of Noah from the day we did Christmas with the boys! The photo was auctually taken with the camera that we got for Jay and he took it!!! Pretty good job for a 6 year old if I do say so myself!!! When he opened the camera, he turned and looked at me and said,"I love you so much Grandma!" BOY that boy is special!! So is the Noah the one in the layout! OH and so is Britton my grandboy in S.C.! Can you tell I am a proud Grandma!!!

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

Boy Oh Boy am I behind!!









Yep I got way behind! I did do some scraping and definetly took some photos for Christmas! Just life got a little crazy between trying to keep up physically with the shopping, stress, decorating and all. But I can say I am finally mostly done unpacking except for bits and pieces.

Stress well that won't end I guess, I will ask for prayer, as I have some concerns with my grandsons and I won't go into that stress but someone is a big cause of stress in their lives and mine and sometimes I have a hard time dealing with it and remembering that IN HIS TIME not my time! But I do know GOD IS in Control and will deal with it in HIS WAY AND TIME! IN the mean time please continue to pray!

Some of the work I did in the past few weeks! Not a lot but here it is! I also just finished a canvas but have not gotten a photo yet!

Also a few photos from Christmas! I have to say that one of the best parts of Christmas was a few days after when the grandboys opened gifts and as the oldest Jason (6) opened his gifts, as he saw what some of his gifts were he would automaticly reply "Grandma, I love you so much!!" my heart just swelled knowing I had made his day!

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

What Mom's say in a 24 hour period!

I just found this on another blog and I love it! This is a great Christian comedian Anita Renfroe! Enjoy it!

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

The Scrap room and Paint room!

Well I won't call it done, as it is not as neat as I wanted, but at least untill after Christmas when I will have more time to fool around with it and set up a few more shelves, it is done and I can now scrap and Paint!

I am so excited to be able to go down and start! I hope to start my classes after Christmas, so I will need to get it neater right after Christmas but with all the company and pressure to decorate and the desire to do some auctual painting and scrapping, I got to the point where I was just saying well enough!

I still have some boxes in the barn to unpack yet also and I am missing some drawers to one of my stands, so stuff is just sitting on the shelf instead of in the drawers. THe tall Paint cabinet has some stuff piled on it that are projects I want to get done for Christmas. By the way that paint cabinet has well over 600 acrylic paints in just the bottom half of it.



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Saturday, November 24, 2007

4 days of having all 3 grandsons here!


It was truly great to have all 3 boys here! The house was full of laughter and running! Yes there was a little bit of fighting too and many many times of "STAY OFF THE STAIRS!" but it was great.


I can't believe it is over already! My son and his wife and Britton will leave early tomorrow morning for S.C.


I can't help feeling sad, it went so fast. Thankfully my dil took alot of photos as I was so busy that I did not get many! This is one that I auctually did take though!
This next week I am going to do a lot of scrapbooking!

Friday, November 16, 2007

HAVE SOME FUN AND PLAY ALONG!




I GOT TAGGED....
please copy and paste and write your answers in comments if you want to play along... I hope you will follow through as I would love to know you better!

Yourself: very sentimental

Your partner: Can fix almost anything, Stresses easy, Hard working

Your hair: Needs better coloring job

Your mother: I worry about her health, she cares more and more every year, and worries alot!

Your father: OH BOY! likes to work with wood but is a perfectionist, EXTREMELY forgetful. I will stop here!!!!

Your favorite item: My paint brushes &camera

Your dream last night: I had a sleep study last night and with all the gadgets hooked up to me, I don't believe I dreamed at all! If I did it was probaly about being in a prison or being kidnapped and tied up.

Your favorite drink: Fresca/rootbeer but I cannot drink either because a med I am on makes all carbonated beverages taste like someone dropped aspirin in them.

Your dream car: I truthfully don't have one, as long as it is in great running condition, body is good and mileage is good! Guess I am just practical. Course in the summer a convertable would be okay!

Dream home: A home I could design that looks old but has all the new stuff ( windows etc.) and is on a large amt. of acres, private area with pond, pool. gardens, deer and wildlife in view! Close hunting for hubby. But yet close to highway to town. (OH and close LSS and Painting supplies and Grocery store)

The room you are in: living room

Your fear: Not being able to see grandchildren....

Where you want to be in 10 years: Right where I am!

Who you hung out with last night: Hubby, daughter and son in law

You’re not: Patient

One of your wish list items: a hot tub

The last thing you did: Looked out the front door

You are wearing: khakis and a striped sweater

Your favorite weather: Autumn

Your favorite book: Let's Roll by Lisa Beamer

Last thing you ate: Chicken speidi Pizza

Your life: is my God, and my family and my friends

Your mood: a little down right now, worrying about the house in Mn. selling

Your best friend: My hubby

What are you thinking about right now: getting my home ready for thanksgiving

Your car: a van

What are you doing at the moment: On the computer instead of working!

Relationship status: married, 33 years to my best friend

What is on your t.v: nothing just peace and quiet

When is the last time you laughed: Wed. Night at our Church members meeting! Our Pastor is awesome at making jokes and making you laugh and making it easier to listen to speaches/sermons but also others gave reports and said some little remarks that had us all laughing! it is truly a great church with some great members!!!

I am tagging Nancy, Denean, Rachel! AND ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS TO PLAY ALONG! Please Remember to comment when you play along so I know you have joined in the fun!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Missing Jason and Noah





Jason and Noah came to visit overnight while I was gone! Since we rarely get to see them and not sure each time when we will get to see them again, the time in between is very tough! When the boys come to see us the talk alot about missing us and Jay Jay talks about how he wishes Mommy would let him visit more. It breaks my heart but I just hug him and tell him I love him! Someday he will understand. Noah is to young to understand much except wanting to be held the whole time he visits. We love them so much and pray that God will take care of the situation so that we have more visitation somehow. God is Good and we know that He will see things through.

I pray daily for the boys and yes even for their mother. So here are some of the photos my daughter took while I was away!

Sunday, November 04, 2007

Britton and Great Grandpa!


Britton had a grand old time playing with his great Grandpa! Or was it Great Grandpa had a grand old time playing with Britton! Even though Grandpa was feeling his oats a little bit after some major surgery! Never the less they both enjoyed each others company!