Team work

Bob and I are still a team. We load second hand washers into the van and unload it into the basement after taking out the broken down one. "Broken down" means Bob can't fix it. The trip to the dump will happen tomorrow.

birds and bugs

I hadn't walked "The Mile" in a long while. Today I remembered why not...the mosquitos and the blackbirds. We have a mutual hate relationship.

Maytag Mayday

The old Maytag washer that we got for free 3 years ago, finally died.

Paprika is busy

That blur of energy is my dog, not me:{

Do It Yourselfers

Some things never change. We will always fix our things.

summer spoiled

Meet Sage. She is going to carry a litter of puppies for me...as soon as she is ready.

With sunshine and rain come mosquitos.

chair breakdown

Goodbye to an old friend. This chair has sat with me thru a lot.

old people- young hearts

Claire

When I look at people who are over 60 years I feel a kinship with them and not a feeling that they are too old. The spirit can be youthful and they probably don't feel any different than they did 50 years ago. Yes the body may tire more easily but they are still people. My perspective changes as I get older.

baby pictures

Emmauelle

Does everybody have trouble when looking at baby pictures of grandchildren and wondering which baby it is? I know who my children are when I look at their baby pictures.

lemon squirt

I am now at the point where I have added lemon juice to the "Be Quiet" squirt water> What a character.

wisdom from a 4 year old.

I was disciplining Paprika because she was barking and jumping and being noisy.

Emmeline: "Nana you should do what my Daddy does. He pops us on the bum."

Hanging out chair

The Spice girl has found a place to hang out. Why does it have to be my favorite chair?

training methods

A staring match with Paprika this morning. Hope I won.

Paprika is a winner

MY little Paprika slept through the night. Beautiful girl.

Puppy life begins

An excited feeling today as I go to pick up my new puppy. What will she look like? Will she feel at home with us?

First family summer picnic

Simon

Hoagie buns and iced tea.

Culture shock

Our first warm sunny Saturday in years ?? We went garage saleing and out for breakfast.

I love studying cultures/ethnic groups. The Hutterites go garage saleing too. The huge van drops off 3 women and 1 man at each sale and then makes the rounds to pick them all up again. They must love an outing as well. They are so large they plug up the walkways. Obviously, they can cook. The little girls are so delighted to buy the pretty trinkets and lotions. Sweet.

busy Nana

Having 2 families of grandchildren to hold and love is keeping me busy. Can't believe I said that.

weather blues

So what kind of weather do I really prefer? I'm tired of winter, the wind, and don't like heat above +22.
Hmm warm days with rain and cool evenings sounds about right.

93 year old aunt

Today I've been thinking of my aunt Hulda who is still alive and alert. I wonder if there is anything in her life that she would have done differently. She lived as a captive during the Congo uprising and was rescued by the mercenaries.
Someday I might blog about what I would have done differently. I do know God has never failed me.

Puppy business

I officially ordered a puppy. I have begun my business.

70th birthday gift

Bob is once again an official pastor. This time in Cardston.

Pulling Daddy's strings

Simon and Emmauelle

Spent an hour holding Simon and soaked him in while he slept. Such a darling boy.

Bug Blanket

"Nana can I take my bug "blanky" home?" So, I got in a hurry and finished sewing it. Anything for that girl!

Grandchild #7

Bursting with pride over my new little grandson Simon Sebastian. He felt so like a boy in my arms. What a marvelous creation. Look at those fingers.

agonizing day

The agony of being a Grandmother is waiting for a new grandbaby to arrive. Was labor this long in the olden days? Maybe longer and more painful. Good thing we forget.