Baba's Special Babies

My Mom's Birthday... 90 Years Young...

2011-12-22T08:53:00.000-05:00

WISHING MY MOM A "HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY" TODAY...ENJOY EVERYDAY WITH FAMILY..

MY MOM AT THANKSGIVING WITH MY DAUGHTER JULIE...

MOM WITH ME AT MY 70TH BIRTHDAY, TWO WEEKS AGO AND MY THREE DAUGHTERS.MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE FAMILY AROUND TO SHARE GREAT MEMORIES DURING YOUR LIFETIME... LOVE YOU, BARB

SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY..SPECIAL FOR CHRISTMAS..

2011-12-16T00:00:00.003-05:00

EVEN A LOST DOG KNOWS WHERE TO FIND A PLACE TO SLEEP , IN A MANGER WITH "BABY JESUS"'.. REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON...Visit Cindy to join in with us..

SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY..MY DOLL CHRISTMAS TREE..

2011-12-09T00:00:00.013-05:00

THIS YEAR FOR CHRISTMAS, I WANTED TO DECORATE MY TREE WITH SOME OF MY DOLLS FROM MY COLLECTION..IT MAKES ME SMILE TO SEE THEIR CUTE FACES EVERYDAY..I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY THEM TOO...

VISIT CINDY romantichome.blogspot.comTO JOIN IN WITH US..

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY.. BEAUTIFUL SUNSET..

2011-12-08T18:12:00.000-05:00

I GOT A GREAT SUNSET SHOT LAST NIGHT , FROM THE NURSERY WINDOW..

VISIT SUSAN TO JOIN IN WITH US..

OUTDOOR WEDNESWDAY... MORE FLOWERS ...

2011-11-16T00:00:00.003-05:00

FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY, I AM SHARING PICTURES OF MY NURSE FRIENDS EATING LUNCH AT " SWEET POTATOES"..A VERY SOUTHERN HOME COOKED FOOD PLACE.

BERTHA

CONNI

DIANE


MYSELF/ BABA

AFTER LUNCH, WE TOOK A TOUR OF THE ROSE GARDEN BLOOMING BEHIND THE HOSPICE HOUSE . FLOWERS STILL IN BLOOM IN NOVEMBER... AMAZING.....

VISIT "SUSAN" TO JOIN IN AND SHARE YOUR OUTDOOR SHOTS WITH US...

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... FLOWER'S BLOOMING

2011-11-09T00:00:00.000-05:00

FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY, I AM SHOWING A FEW BLOOMS AROUND MY HOUSE THAT THINK IT IS SPRING. THE WARM TEMPS IN THE MIDDLE 70'S IS CONFUSING THEM..

I TRIMMED BACK THE CREPE MYRTLE TREES AND THEY HAVE NEW GROWN ON THEM..I WANT TO DECORATE MY THREE TREES WITH LIGHTS FOR CHRISTMAS..

THE CAMELLIA BUSH IS BLOOMING LIKE IT SHOULD THIS TIME OF YEAR.. THE BOTTOM PICTURE IS AN AZALEA FLOWER IN BLOOM... THIS WEEK-END THEY WILL STOP BLOOMING WHEN THE TEMP DROPS DOWN INTO THE 30.S...

VISIT SUSAN TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR OUTDOOR PICTURES...

BLUE MONDAY... BEAUTY TREATMENTS...

2011-10-03T11:02:00.002-04:00

Never too young for a manicure .... Granddaughter Olivia age 3.. so serious...

Now... comes a smile..

My toes must look good too...Olivia enjoying her pedicure...

Granddaughter Emma having her manicure... age 8 ..

Visit Smiling Sally to share your "Blue Monday" photos with us.... click on pictures to view their precious faces...

TYBEE ISLAND FUN

2011-08-01T13:00:00.000-04:00

HERE ARE SOME "BLUE" COLORS OF MY GRANDDAUGHTERS ENJOYING THE BEACH ON TYBEE ISLAND THIS PAST WEEK-END.. MY DAUGHTER JULIE AND I PACKED A LUNCH AND LOVED EATING THE COLD WATERMELON.IT HIT THE SPOT ON A HOT DAY..

VISIT "SMILING SALLY' TO JOIN IN WITH US ...

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.... WORD FOR TODAY IS "BACKWARDS"...

2011-07-16T10:33:00.009-04:00

MY GRANDDAUGHTER OLIVIA WAS LOOKING BACKWARDS AT HER MOM { click on photo}
IN THIS PICTURE TAKEN FROM EASTER 2011.....

VISIT TNCHICKS TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR PHOTO...

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... MY CREPE MYRTLE TREES

2011-07-13T00:00:00.004-04:00

I LOVE WHEN MY THREE CREPE MYRTLE TREES BLOOM EVERY SUMMER. THESE TREES HAVE SUCH ABUNDANT AND COLORFUL SUMMER FLOWERS.THE CLUSTERS REMIND ME OF AN ICE CREAM CONE.. I CAN LOOK OUT OF MY KITCHEN WINDOWS AS I DRINK MY MORNING COFFEE AND ENJOY THIS WONDERFUL VIEW.....

VISIT "SUSAN " AND JOIN US WITH YOUR OUTDOORS...

Granddaughter's Graduation from High School 2011

2011-06-01T13:59:00.000-04:00

OUR GRANDDAUGHTER HALLIE WITH HER GRANDPARENTS.... BABA AND PAPA FRED

HALLIE WITH HER GREAT GRANDMOTHER , GRANDFATHER, NIECE, AUNT AND MYSELF

HALLIE WITH HER MOM BONNIE AND AUNT JULIE.... MY TWO DAUGHTERS.

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MY DAUGHTER "JULIE"

2011-05-25T00:00:00.003-04:00

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"Happy Birthday" Julie...... have a great day..I will see you on Friday. all our love, Mom and Dad

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT... WORD FOR TODAY IS "MISSING/ MISSED..

2011-05-14T20:08:00.000-04:00

I AM MISSING MY TWO DAUGHTERS AND MY FAMILY IN ATLANTA....I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE ALL OF YOU IN MAY.... HUGS AND LOVE, BABA

VISIT TNCHICK TO JOIN IN WITH US ..

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MY SISTER

2011-05-09T00:00:00.011-04:00

WISHING MY SISTER MICHELE A "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TODAY..
HERE IS MY SISTER MICHELE, BROTHER TOM AND MYSELF...my sister is five years younger than me..I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY AND THAT WE SHARE MANY TOGETHER..
LOVE FROM YOUR BIG SIS,

A sister is a little piece of childhood that can't ever be lost.

WISHING A "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL...

2011-05-08T00:00:00.004-04:00

WISHING MY MOM A "HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY " HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY MOM IDA AT AGE 5 WITH HER BROTHER JEROME AGE 3...

MOM HOLDING BE AS A BABY WITH HER DAD JEROME

MOM HOLDING ME ON HER LAP..HER HIGH HEELS ARE IN STYLE TODAY.

MOM WITH HER THREE CHILDREN.. MY SISTER MICHELE ON HER LAP, MY BROTHER TOMMY AND MYSELF BEHIND MY SISTER..MOM HAD ME GET A PERM WHICH I HATED...

AN EASTER PICTURE

BEACH PICTURE.... WE ALWAYS HAD THE BEST TIMES AT THE BEACH AND ENJOYED MOM'S FRIED CHICKEN AND BLONDIE SQUARES...

MY MOM AND DAD WITH MY SISTER

HERE IS A PHOTO OF MY SWEET MOM AND MYSELF TODAY..THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN TWO YEARS AGO FOR OUR CHURCH DIRECTORY... NEW PICTURES WILL BE TAKEN FOR OUR CHURCH NEXT WEEK...
I HOPE ALL OF YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT MOTHER'S DAY WITH FAMILY. MY SISTER AND BROTHER WERE HOME TO CELEBRATE MOM'S DAY...HUGS,

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MY DAUGHTER BONNIE

2011-05-05T14:32:00.000-04:00

MY DAUGHTER BONNIE AND HER HUSBAND BEN.... CELEBRATE AND ENJOY YOUR BIRTHDAY TODAY. WISH I WAS THERE TO GIVE YOU A BIG HUG.. HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.. LOVE YOU, MOM AND DAD.

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT... WORD FOR TODAY IS "SQUARE"

2011-04-30T00:00:00.003-04:00

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW
FOR TODAY'S WORD OF "SQUARE", I AM SHARING MY CUTE CERAMIC TEA POT . IT IS SHAPED LIKE A SQUARE AND THE DETAIL PAINTING IS ADORABLE.. THIS IS ONE OF MY TEA POTS IN MY COLLECTION..

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OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY.... EASTER AND FAMILY

2011-04-27T13:18:00.002-04:00

MY MOM AND GRANDDAUGHTER HALLIE

MY DAUGHTER BONNIE WITH MY SON-IN-LAW BEN AND TWO GRANDS, ZACH AND HALLIE

MY SON-IN-LAW TONY WITH MY THREE GRANDS, EMMA, LILY AND OLIVIA

MY THREE GRANDS WITH THEIR COUSINS , TOMMY, ROBBY AND CAROLINE

MY DAUGHTER JULIE WITH HUSBAND TONY

MY DAUGHTER JULIE WITH HER THREE GIRLS AND MYSELF..

VISIT SUSAN TO JOIN US FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY..

CLICK ON PICTURE FOR A BETTER VIEW

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY AND ANNIVERSARY WISHES..

2011-04-20T00:00:00.002-04:00

Our daughter Julie with her proud parents... Barbara and Fred on her wedding day...April 20, 1996
My adorable Grand-kids ... Hallie and Zach as Ring bearer and Flower girl in their Aunt Julie's wedding...

..Julie's wedding dress was out standing and she was so beautiful... I love this shot outside of the church taken before the evening ceremony... the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in the background..

Julie and Tony lighting the Unity candle during the Wedding ceremony..

WISHING BOTH OF YOU A "HAPPY 15TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY" TODAY...
LOVE YOU, MOM AND DAD

VISIT "SUSAN" AND JOIN IN WITH US FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY..

BLUE MONDAY AND ANNIVERSARY

2011-04-04T10:17:00.001-04:00

Twenty four years ago my daughter Bonnie was married to our great Son-in -law Ben..In this picture is Bonnie with her sister Julie and Mom and Dad. Julie is wearing a beautiful "blue dress" and I have on a dress with a blue print..

Wishing a "Happy 24th Anniversary" to Bonnie and Ben.... Love you both, Mom and Dad

Visit Smiling Sally for more friends to visit ..have a good day..

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT... WORD FOR TODAY IS "CLOSED"..

2011-04-02T00:34:00.000-04:00

BEING "CLOSED" IN ON EACH SIDE BY MY TWO SPECIAL FRIENDS ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY WAS FUN. MY FRIEND CATHERINE IN THE GREEN JACKET ALWAYS HAS A PARTY AT HER HOUSE ON ST. PADDY'S DAY. WE ALL BRING FOOD AND SHARE A GOOD TIME TOGETHER MAKING MEMORIES. MY OTHER FRIEND IS LORETTO AND SHE IS CATHERINE'S SISTER. OUR GIRLS HAVE GONE TO SCHOOL FOR TWELVE YEARS TOGETHER AND THEY ARE LIKE FAMILY TO ME.. OUR FRIENDSHIP IS A BLESSED ONE ...

VISIT TNCHICK AND JOIN US FOR SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT..

BLUE MONDAY... GRANDDAUGHTER'S PROM

2011-03-28T16:55:00.000-04:00

HERE ARE PICTURES OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER HALLIE WITH HER GORGEOUS BLUE GOWN FROM HER SENIOR PROM THIS PAST SATURDAY NIGHT.. IN THIS SHOT SHE IS STANDING IN BETWEEN MY TWO DAUGHTERS... HER MOM BONNIE ON HER LEFT AND AUNT JULIE ON HER RIGHT SIDE ...

HALLIE'S DATE WAS JOE.. THEY LOOK SO CUTE AND READY FOR THE NIGHT..

HALLIE WITH A FEW OF HER FRIENDS... PLENTY OF BLUE PROM DRESSES HERE..

HALLIE AND JOE IN BOTH OF THESE PICTURES..

HALLIE WITH HER MOM.... MY DAUGHTER BONNIE...

HALLIE HAD A PERFECT PROM NIGHT WITH MANY MEMORIES...

VISIT SALLY AND SHARE YOUR BLUE COLORS WITH US...

Friday Update... new member of the "YMCA"

2011-03-25T12:26:00.000-04:00

Today, I had my first workout with my trainer at the YMCA ... I am going to love the machines with the weights. The YMCA has many classes that sound like fun which I hope to join.. wish me luck as I try to get more active and healthy..my body is so out of shape. I am looking forward to a great year..

Enjoy your week-end.

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY...ST. PATRICK'S DAY EVENT IN SAVANNAH ...

2011-03-16T10:47:00.003-04:00

Visit Susan to join in with us.. hugs, Baba

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... SPRING TIME IN SAVANNAH

2011-03-02T14:37:00.003-05:00

THIS BEAUTIFUL PINK BLOOMING TREE IS MY MOM'S NEIGHBOR'S TREE.

THE DAFFODIL'S ARE COMING OUT OF THE GROUND AND BLOOMING AT MY HOUSE..

A BEAUTIFUL RED BLOOMING TREE IN MY MOM'S NEIGHBORHOOD...I DON'T KNOW THE NAMES OF THESE TREES.

A BRADFORD PEAR TREE BLOOMING IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE...

VISIT SUSAN TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHOW YOUR OUTDOORS.. click on pictures for a bigger view...

BLUE MONDAY.... OCEAN WAVES..BEACH FUN..

2011-02-28T10:38:00.003-05:00

My grands having fun running around the beach looking for sea shells..it was a beautiful day with warmer temps and little legs getting wet in the surf..

For "Blue Monday", I am sharing my three grands having fun on the beach last week while at my house for a visit..Olivia is in the blue print dress, Lily in the navy blue dress and Emma in her blue jeans... click on pictures to see their great smiles..

Visit "Smiling Sally" to join in with us...

SATURDAY'S PHOTO HUNT... WORD FOR TODAY IS " FASHION"..

2011-02-05T00:00:00.002-05:00

OUR FIVE YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER LILY ALWAYS MAKES A "FASHION" STATEMENT WITH HER CHOICES OF CLOTHES SHE WEARS...

VISIT TNCHICK TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR PICTURES PERTAINING TO THE WORD POSTED FOR SATURDAY ..

BABA

BIRTHDAY WISHES TO MY WONDERFUL BROTHER..

2011-01-21T09:16:00.002-05:00

MY BROTHER TOM HUGGING HIS TWO SISTERS.. MICHELE AND BABA
WISHING MY BROTHER A "SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY"... LOVE YOU, BABA

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY.... SNOW DAYS IN ATLANTA..

2011-01-12T10:42:00.001-05:00

FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY, I AM SHARING MY THREE GRANDDAUGHTERS ENJOYING A SLED RIDE DOWN THE LAWN AT THEIR HOUSE..THIS IS THE THIRD DAY BEING ICED IN FROM THE SNOW STORM..

VISIT SUSAN TO SEE OTHER BLOGS FOR TODAY..

BABA

A NEW CROWN FOR ME ....

2011-01-04T11:46:00.000-05:00

TODAY I GOT A NEW CROWN, NOT FOR MY HEAD; BUT FOR MY TOOTH. LAST WEEK I WAS EATING A PIECE OF CARAMEL CANDY , WHEN MY CROWN WAS PULLED OUT BY THE CANDY. I THOUGHT THAT I WAS CHEWING ON A PIECE OF GLASS, BUT FOUND MY CROWN PLUS A CHUCK OF TOOTH EMBEDDED IN THE CARAMEL. I SAVED IT FOR MY VISIT TO MY DENTIST.HE WAS ABLE TO FIX MY TOOTH WITHOUT A ROOT CANAL AND I AM NOW SPORTING A NEW CROWN. IT IS AMAZING WHAT CAN BE DONE NOWADAYS WITH TEETH..I CAN NOW ENJOY THE REST OF MY DAY... WHAT A WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR....

WISHING ALL OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS A "HAPPY NEW YEAR" FOR 2011

2010-12-31T04:12:00.000-05:00

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OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... CHRISTMAS WREATHS

2010-12-22T00:00:00.003-05:00

THE TOP PICTURE SHOWS MY WREATH HANGING ON MY FRONT DOOR AT NIGHT..
CLICK ON PICTURES FOR A BETTER VIEW..

THE BOTTOM PICTURE IS SHOWING WHAT MY WREATH LOOKS LIKE HANGING ON A LIGHT ON THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR.. ONE WREATH HANGS ON EACH SIDE ...

VISIT SUSAN TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS..

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... SAVANNAH FROZEN OVER..

2010-12-15T11:36:00.000-05:00

HERE ARE SOME SHOTS OF HOW FROZEN SAVANNAH HAS GOTTEN OVER THE LAST TWO MORNINGS. THE LOWS WERE IN THE LOWER 20'S AND THE HUGE FOUNTAIN IN FORSYTH PARK LOOKED SPECTACULAR WITH IT'S ICICLES.. IT WILL WARM UP INTO THE LOWER 60'S THIS WEEK..VISIT SUSAN AND JOIN IN WITH US TO SHOW YOUR OUTDOOR PICTURES..

BLUE MONDAY... CHRISTMAS IS COMING SOON...

2010-12-13T00:00:00.006-05:00

CHRISTMAS IS COMING AND I AM WRAPPING GIFTS AND GETTING READY. TWO "BLUE " COLORED BAGS STANDING OUT AMONG THE RED ONES...click on pictures for a bigger view..

VISIT "SMILING SALLY" and join us for BLUE MONDAY..HAVE A GOOD DAY..

BLUE MONDAY... PILGRIM GIRL AND HER SISTERS..

2010-12-06T00:00:00.004-05:00

FOR BLUE MONDAY, I AM SHARING A PICTURE OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER EMMA WITH HER FIRST GRADE TEACHER . EMMA WAS WEARING A PRECIOUS BLUE PILGRIM DRESS WHICH SHE WORE IN A THANKSGIVING PLAY IN HER CLASSROOM.. EMMA HAD THE LEADING ROLE AND PERFORMED VERY WELL. I WAS SO THRILLED TO BE THERE AND SHARE IT WITH HER...

EMMA'S SISTERS LILY AND OLIVIA GOT TO WATCH THEIR SISTER IN THE PLAY , AFTER I COULD GET THEM OFF OF MY IPHONE4... IT AMAZES ME HOW LITTLE HANDS KNOW HOW TO USE MY CELL PHONE . THE YOUNGEST , OLIVIA, WANTS A CELL PHONE LIKE BABA'S FOR CHRISTMAS. NO SANTA CAN AFFORD THIS CELL PHONE FOR A TWO YEAR OLD..

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VETERANS DAY ... 2010

2010-11-11T06:13:00.000-05:00

TODAY WE GIVE OUR HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL U.S.A. VETERANS FOR SERVING OUR GREAT COUNTRY AND FOR KEEPING US FREE AND A NATION TO BE PROUD OF FOREVER.. GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

BLUE MONDAY ... GRANDS DECKED OUT FOR HALLOWEEN..

2010-11-01T11:19:00.002-04:00

My grands had a great time last night on Halloween .. lily is wearing blue as a hippie...Olivia is a princess and Emma is a 70's disco girl in the silver...

Join us at "Smiling Sally's" place and share your blue items with us...

SATURDAY'S PHOTO HUNT.... WORD FOR TODAY IS "DARK"...

2010-10-30T00:00:00.001-04:00

FOR TODAY'S WORD OF "DARK", I LOVE THE CONTRAST OF THE MOON SHINING THROUGH THE TALL PINE TREES WITH THE DARK BACKGROUND..IT MAKES AN INTERESTING SHOT OF THE NIGHT TIME SKY... VISIT TNCHICK AND JOIN IN WITH US...

"HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY" LILY..

2010-10-11T12:18:00.000-04:00

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TODAY MY GRANDDAUGHTER "LILY" TURNS FIVE YEARS OLD.SHE HAD A KID'S PARTY YESTERDAY AT HER GYMSNASTICS PLACE.. THE CAKE AND COOKIES WERE A HIT.. HAVE A GREAT DAY "LILY"....

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS " NATURAL".

2010-09-25T12:29:00.001-04:00

For today's word "NATURAL", I am sharing some shots of the Ogeechee River which flows past Love's Seafood restaurant . I love to sit by the windows and watch the sunset over the river. The occurrence of the tide changes every six hours is a "NATURAL" event.. The name of the river is derived from the Greek word "Our Mother"..

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BLUE MONDAY... SOUND OF RAIN VIDEO

2010-09-20T00:00:00.004-04:00

FOR BLUE MONDAY, I AM SHOWING THE RAIN VIDEO , WHICH WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A REAL RAIN STORM IS HAPPENNING..IT IS GREAT!!! VISIT OUR HOST "SMILING SALLY" TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR BLUE ITEMS...MANY OF YOU HAVE SEEN THIS VIDEO, BUT ENJOY AGAIN..

MY HUSBAND'S BIRTHDAY IS TODAY..

2010-09-18T00:53:00.000-04:00

WISHING MY HUSBAND FRED A "HAPPY "76TH" BIRTHDAY " TODAY..HE IS SO SWEET AND TREATS ME RIGHT WITH HIS HUGS AND KISSES.I AM TAKING HIM TO BREAKFAST AND DINNER FOR HIS BIRTHDAY..I WILL BAKE A POUND CAKE WITH BUTER CREAM FROSTING WHICH HE LOVES..ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY!!
YOUR LOVING WIFE.. BABA

RUBY TUESDAY.. MY THROW WITH CUTE BEARS...

2010-09-14T00:00:00.005-04:00

For RUBY TUESDAY, I am sharing a cute throw which has Teddy Bears and Rocking Horses on it.I found it at a Thrift Store and was going to give it to my Mom for her outside cat to use during cold weather.. after I washed it and spread it open on my bed... it was too cute to give away.. the sides are reversible and it was almost the size of the queen size bed . I will find mom's cat another bedding. I plan on using this throw on a child's day bed , when my grands come to visit me. The price was 5.00 dollars... a good deal.

Visit our host Mary,the teach at her blog " work of the poet" to join in with us and share your red items..

BLUE MONDAY.. THRIFT STORE FINDS WITH SOME BLUE COLORS IN THEM.

2010-09-13T13:10:00.001-04:00

Today, I am sharing some items that I got from my Thrift Store shopping trip last week..This candy dish is from Japan.On the back of the dish it says MOC/Japan...I love all dishes that are made in Japan. The dish has some blue colors mixed in with the green..The cost was 3.00 dollars for the dish...

My second item was the Nativity set above and the price was 4.00 dollars..I collect Nativity sets and had to bring this one home with me..click on pictures to view them bigger!!!

When I spied this China Doll , dressed in her white satin gown with her blue eyes, she had to come to my house and lay on her satin pad on top of my bed.. She is gorgeous...I love her and the price was right for 15.00 dollars..I collect dolls also..I had a good day at the Thrift store...

Visit "Smiling Sally" to join in with us and show your items with blue colors..

BLUE MONDAY ... FUN WEEK-END FOR MY GRANDS

2010-09-06T00:00:00.005-04:00

The bottom picture shows my Grandson Zach with his sister Hallie. My Granddaughter Hallie is a senior in High School this year..She went to visit her brother this past week-end at Georgia Southern University.They had a great time at the football game on Saturday and GSU won their first game for the season..Zach is in his second year at Georgia Southern...

Hallie's friend Jackie went with her to enjoy the fun filled week-end. As you can see, all three were wearing colors of Blue . Join us at Sally's Place and share your blue pictures with us.

Have a good Labor Day .... hugs,

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS "HOT"..

2010-09-04T00:00:00.009-04:00

Even a dog loves to cool off in " hot " weather by catching a ride on a raft on Lake Lanier.This is my granddaughter Hallie's dog . She goes on her weekly trip out on the boat with her family.."JORJE" is a Golden Retriever.She always wears her life jacket and is safe on the water... jumping in the lake and swimming is a good way to cool off when she gets too "hot"... click on picture to see her cute face.
Visit tnchick to join in with us and share your pictures .... BABA

MY PRETTY PLANT FOUND AT THE GROCERY STORE..

2010-09-03T11:46:00.000-04:00

The other day as I was shopping at the Kroger grocery store, I could not pass up buying this plant.The color of the blooms caught my eye and got in my buggy..It is called a Calla Lily.I have never seen or had this plant before ,so I hope it will survive my bad luck with plants. If anyone has a Calla Lily, please tell me any tips on what it likes... is it better to keep inside or outside?? Have a good weekend.
BABA

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS "FRAMED"..

2010-08-28T00:00:00.002-04:00

I love taking pictures of the sunset..when I can capture the "framed " series of the setting sun, it thrills me..the golden colors and clouds always amaze me!!

Visit Tnchick to join in with us and share your choice for "framed'...
BABA

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY .. MY NEW FLOWER

2010-08-25T12:30:00.001-04:00

For Outdoor Wednesday, I am sharing my new flower. I have never owned an Orchid, and brought myself one the other day.First I took pictures of it outdoors; then carried it inside to try and keep it alive. I placed my Orchid in front of our fireplace which never gets used. It now has company among the other green plants.It says to water it with three ice cubes.. has anyone had an Orchid and how do you keep it alive?? I love this color and hope the blooms will stay for awhile..

Visit our host Susan and join in with us for OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY..

BABA

COFFEE TIME WITH MY BIRD

2010-08-24T10:24:00.001-04:00

Here are a few pictures of my morning coffee Buddie..my Sun Conure "GG" can't wait to drink coffee with me , whether it be from a spoon or my cup.He is now addicted to coffee.GG always wants to share our food at any meal.He loves cooked eggs, crackers, sweet cookies, and his favorite thing is pretzel sticks..He will not eat fruit or vegetables.I have so much fun everyday with GG..

BLUE MONDAY.. PAINTING WITH BLUE COLORS..

2010-08-23T09:35:00.001-04:00

Today for "Blue Monday", I am sharing this painting which has many shades of blue in it..I love ocean scenes and lighthouses.. The artist 's name is C.Melton..I have this painting hanging above my bed and it is so calming and relaxing to look at it..click on it to see the view bigger and to enjoy it..

Visit our host "Smiling Sally" and join in with us and show your blue items.

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY..... HUGE SNAKE..

2010-08-18T00:00:00.002-04:00

HERE IS A HUGE RATTLESNAKE WHICH WAS CAUGHT AROUND MY BROTHER'S COUNTY WHERE HE LIVES... I WOULD HATE TO SEE AND WALK BY THIS BIG SNAKE.. HE IS VERY POISONOUS..RATTLESNAKES ARE COMMON IN GEORGIA. THIS SNAKE'S HEAD IS SO BIG AND LOOK AT THE RATTLES AT THE END OF HIS TAIL...

VISIT SUSAN TO JOIN IN AND SHARE YOUR OUTDOOR PICTURES...

BLUE MONDAY.. HORSE SHOW PICTURES..

2010-08-15T20:46:00.000-04:00

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER HALLIE DURING HER HORSE SHOW THIS PAST SATURDAY.. HER BROTHER ZACH WAS GIVING HER SOME KEY ADVICE IN THE FIRST SHOT..HALLIE LOVES TO RIDE AND JUMP WITH HER BEAUTIFUL HORSE " BYRON"..HALLIE WAS WEARING A "BLUE SHIRT AND JACKET"

VISIT SALLY FOR BLUE MONDAY AND JOIN IN WITH US TO SHARE YOUR BLUE ITEMS..

BLUE MONDAY...EXERCISING IN BLUE..

2010-08-09T00:00:00.001-04:00

HERE IS MY GRANDDAUGHTER LILY DOING HER BACK BENDS WEARING HER CUTE JEANS . LILY IS CONSTANTLY ENGAGING IN HER MOVES FOR GYMNASTICS..

LILY'S BIG SISTER EMMA LIKES TO PERFORM RELAXING MOVES DRESSED IN BLUE.

JOIN US AT BLUE MONDAY WITH OUR HOST SALLY AND SHARE YOUR BLUE ITEMS.

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS " COLORFUL"..

2010-08-07T09:00:00.007-04:00

TODAY FOR SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT , I AM SHARING THIS PIECE OF ARTWORK DONE BY MY THREE YOUNGEST GRANDDAUGHTERS OF THEIR FOOTPRINTS MADE TO LOOK LIKE BUTTERFLIES..IT IS VERY BRIGHT AND "COLORFUL"..... MY GRANDS ARE 2, 4 AND 7 YEARS OLD.

VISIT TNCHICK TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR CHOICE FOR COLORFUL...

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS "PUBLIC"

2010-07-31T10:21:00.008-04:00

TODAY FOR SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT, I AM SHARING MY SUN CONURE PARROT..

"COME OUT GG AND MEET THE PUBLIC.... MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS".I LOVE THE BRILLIANT COLORS OF MY BIRD. HE WILL COME OUT AND HAVE BREAKFAST WITH ME IN THE MORNING AND LOVES TO DRINK MY COFFEE AND EAT COOKED EGGS. GG SIPS COFFEE OFF OF A SPOON . I WILL TAKE A PICTURE OF THAT ONE DAY...

JOIN TNCHICK AND SHOW YOUR PICTURES WITH US ...

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... BIRD OF PREY..

2010-07-28T00:00:00.000-04:00

ONE AFTERNOON, I SAW THIS BUZZARD SITTING IN A OAK TREE BY MY HOUSE..IN THE BACK ON THE MARSH. THESE BIRDS HAVE ALWAYS FRIGHTENED ME.I RUN AND GOT MY CAMERA BEFORE HE FLEW OFF..THEY BELONG TO THE FAMILY OF HAWKS AND HAVE EXCELLENT EYESIGHT AND SENSE OF SMELL TO HUNT AND FIND THEIR PREY.THEY ARE OFTEN SEEN ALONG ROADSIDES CLEANING UP ROADKILL OR NEAR RIVERS FEASTING ON WASHED UP FISH...WHATEVER HE WAS WATCHING, I AM GLAD IT WAS NOT ME!!!
VISIT SUSAN TO JOIN IN WITH US FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... CLICK ON MY SHOTS TO VIEW HIM BIGGER...

BLUE MONDAY...BLUE SKIES THROUGH A DIFFERENT VIEW..

2010-07-26T10:25:00.007-04:00

WHEN I WAS AT THE SAVANNAH MALL THIS WEEK-END, I LOOKED UP AND SPOTTED THE SKY WITH CLOUDS AND BLUE SHOWING THROUGH THE SKYLIGHT.. IT MADE A COOL VIEW THROUGH ALL OF THE DIFFERENT ANGLES ABOVE ME..ENJOY MY VIEWS OF THE BLUE SKY..
VISIT "SMILING SALLY" TO JOIN IN WITH US .. HAVE A GOOD DAY.

BLUE MONDAY ... NEW PLACEMATS WITH BLUE..

2010-07-19T20:10:00.006-04:00

I LOVE THESE NEW PLACEMATS WITH THE "BLUE " STRIPES IN THEM. THEY ARE MADE OUT OF A VINYL MATERIAL THAT LOOKS LIKE CLOTH AND CAN WIPE OFF EASILY.. MY SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS BY JIM SHORE ARE MY FAVORITE THINGS. HIS DETAILS AND BRIGHT COLORS ON ALL OF HIS PIECES ARE AWESOME!!!
I HOPE ALL OF YOU HAD A GOOD DAY..
VISIT SALLY TO JOIN IN AND SHARE YOUR BLUE ITEMS...

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... OUTDOOR POSES

2010-07-07T00:00:00.001-04:00

Here are a few shots of my granddaughters posing in their 4th of July outfits in front of their swimming pool ... Olivia, Lily and Emma.... girls love to have fun and share fun times together!!
Visit Susan at " a southern day dreamer" to join in with us and share your Outdoor Shots...click on pictures to admire their smiling faces...

Have a good day and enjoy your family... hugs,

WISHING ALL OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS A "HAPPY 4TH OF JULY".

2010-07-04T00:00:00.000-04:00

DOWN THE STREET FROM MY HOUSE , THIS HUGE AMERICAN FLAG BLOWS PROUDLY IN THE BREEZE FOR ALL TO SEE .. IT IS ABOVE A CARPET STORE AND THE MILITARY FROM OUR BASE CAN VIEW IT BEFORE THEY DEPART ON THEIR FLIGHT TO FIGHT OVERSEAS FOR OUR FREEDOM...

GOD BLESS AMERICA

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS "OPEN"..

2010-07-03T00:00:00.000-04:00

FOR TODAY'S WORD OF 'OPEN', I AM SHARING SOME SHOTS OF A DRAWBRIDGE THAT HAD TO OPEN FOR A TALL BOAT TO PASS UNDER IT. I WAS ON VACATION AND WAS GOING OUT TO EAT IN ST. AUGUSTINE , FL. , WHEN WE HAD TO STOP AND LET THE BRIDGE OPEN UP.. MY GRAND-KIDS WERE THRILLED TO WATCH IT,AS THEY HAVE NO BRIDGES IN ATLANTA LIKE THIS ONE.I WAS LIKE A LITTLE KID MYSELF WATCHING IT OPEN AND CLOSE..
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click on pictures to enjoy them in a larger view..

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY..AN EGRET ON THE BEACH..

2010-06-30T00:00:00.001-04:00

I loved getting this close to a white Egret, as he was looking for fish along the shore lines of the Atlantic Ocean.. His yellow feet are too cute walking on the beach...

Visit Susan at "A southern Day Dreamer" and join in with us for your shots of the outdoors..

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS "PURPLE"..

2010-06-26T00:00:00.001-04:00

TODAY FOR PHOTO HUNT, I AM SHOWING MY "PURPLE" AZALEA BUSHES THAT BLOOMED BEHIND MY HOUSE AT SPRINGTIME...
JOIN US AT "TNCHICK" FOR SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT...

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY... A BEACH SUNSET..

2010-06-23T00:00:00.001-04:00

FLORIDA SUNSETS ARE THE BEST... I CAPTURED THESE SHOTS FROM THE SEVENTH FLOOR OF OUR RESORT IN HAMMOCK BEACH , FL.

VISIT SUSAN AT "A SOUTHERN DAY DREAMER"... TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR OUTDOOR PICTURES ..
BABA

BLUE MONDAY .. FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME..

2010-06-21T09:26:00.010-04:00

VISIT OUR HOST "SMILING SALLY" TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR PICTURES WITH SOME BLUE COLORS IN THEM..

My three youngest granddaughters in their summertime clothes .. Emma is in the middle with Lily wearing her pink headband and Olivia with the green bow in her hair..

Grands.... Emma, Lily and Olivia enjoying a walk on the beach at dusk..

Olivia loved the kids pool and playing in the water..

Olivia playing on the edge of the kid's pool with her bucket and cups..

Here is Lily coming down the water slide before splashing into the pool.

ENJOY YOUR SUMMERTIME AND HAVE FUN..

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS " SIX"..

2010-06-19T00:00:00.002-04:00

Today for SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT, I am sharing SIX FACTS about turtles.. this turtle was walking up to my next door neighbor's house on his driveway ... I had to take pictures and get my neighbor 's help to return this fellow back into the water behind his house.. he looked so hot and thirsty..the turtle was eager to get in the water and swim away.. does anyone know what kind of turtle this one is ??? Click on picture to see his face close up...

HERE ARE SIX FACTS ABOUT TURTLES...
1.Turtles have been on the earth for more than 200 million years. They evolved before mammals, birds, crocodiles, snakes and even lizards.
2.Turtles will live in almost any climate warm enough to allow them to complete their breeding cycle.

3.Turtles range in size from the 4-inch Bog Turtle to the 1500 pound Leathery Turtle.The shell of a turtle is made up of 60 different bones all connected together.

4.The shell of a turtle is made up of 60 different bones all connected together.

5.Turtles have good eyesight and an excellent sense of smell. Hearing and sense of touch are both good and even the shell contains nerve endings.

6.Some aquatic turtles can absorb oxygen through their skin on their neck and cloacal areas allowing them to remain submerged underwater for extended periods of time and enabling them to hibernate underwater.

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OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... HAPPY BIRTHDAY "HALLIE"..

2010-06-16T00:00:00.002-04:00

Hallie with her horse Byron , doing what she loves to do outdoors.. jumping and riding Byron...

Hallie's mom and my daughter Bonnie standing beside Byron...

RUNNING TO HALLIE TO WISH OUR GRANDDAUGHTER A "HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY" TODAY..
LOVE YOU, BABA AND PAPA FRED

VISIT SUSAN AT A SOUTHERN DAY DREAMER TO JOIN IN AND SHARE YOUR OUTDOOR PICTURES..

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY..BEACH LIFE..

2010-06-09T14:00:00.000-04:00

NOTHING BEATS THE SIGHT OR THE SOUND OF THE OCEAN...

ENJOY MY PICTURES AND VIDEO... VISIT OUR HOST SUSAN TO JOIN OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY...

BLUE MONDAY ... HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT

2010-06-07T02:05:00.007-04:00

VISIT OUR HOST SMILING SALLY TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE SOMETHING BLUE WITH ALL OF US..

TODAY WE ARE HEADED TO HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT IN PALM COAST, FL. TO JOIN OUR DAUGHTER JULIE AND FAMILY FOR A FEW DAYS...I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE BLUE WATER OF THE POOLS , SUNSHINE AND THE OCEAN... WILL SHARE PICTURES LATER... HAVE A GOOD DAY..

SUNDAY BLESSINGS

2010-06-06T15:39:00.010-04:00

Here is a picture of my family from our younger days .... my dad whom we called "Papa" is holding onto my sister Michele.I am in the middle and my brother Tommy is next to me.. Mom is standing below us..
My brother wrote a great post today on Facebook honoring our dad on this special day "D-Day".
I know that papa was smiling down at us from heaven ...love and miss you Papa!!!

HERE ARE MY BROTHER'S WORDS ABOUT OUR DAD....

Tom Morgan He was a member of the "Greatest Generation". On D-Day, sixty-six years ago today, he jumped from a C-47 into the night over Normandy to begin the liberation of Europe to end World War II. Like many of the few who made it back, he drank to dull those memories. He was hopelessly in love with our mother. And he would hug... with such strength, it almost hurt, as if he may never see you again. He helped raise my two sisters and me without ever laying a hand on any of us. Instead, he taught us that truth matters and "there is no such word as Can't". He was a Man. He was Papa.

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS " SPARKLE[S]"

2010-06-05T00:00:00.000-04:00

I CAPTURED THESE GREAT SHOTS OF A SUNSET ON MY WAY HOME FROM SHOPPING THE OTHER NIGHT. I WAS AT A RED LIGHT , ROLLED DOWN THE CAR WINDOW AND GRABBED MY CAMERA.. AND GOT THESE SHOTS BEFORE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN. THE SUN LOOKS LIKE A DIAMOND "SPARKLING " IN THE SKY !!!

VISIT OUR HOST "TNCHICK" TO JOIN IN AND HAVE FUN...

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY..

2010-06-02T09:28:00.005-04:00

Every Wednesday, we get to share our outdoors pictures ... visit Susan at "A Southern Day Dreamer" to join in with us... this past week-end, I was on River Street with my sister enjoying watching the huge ships coming down the Savannah River headed to the Ports. The tug boats guide the big ships down the river.

These huge ships come from around the world loaded with tons of stuff .... it is thrilling to watch them move down the river so gracefully... they always blow their horns at the people on shore.
Have a great day and visit others for their pictures on Outdoor Wednesday..

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT..WORD FOR TODAY IS "MEMORIAL"..

2010-05-29T00:00:00.002-04:00

The meaning of the word "memorial "... it is an object which serves as a focus for memory of something -- usually a person who has died.

Memorial Day is a day to remember the men and women who paid the ultimate price defending and protecting our nation...

GOD BLESS AMERICAVisit Saturday Photo hunt hosted by tnchick and join in with us and share your pictures.. with the weekly word..

wishing our daughter Julie a "happy birthday" today.

2010-05-25T11:48:00.003-04:00

JULIE'S BIRTHDAY

click on link above to see pictures...

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... SUNSET

2010-05-19T00:00:00.001-04:00

IT IS TIME AGAIN FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... SHARE YOUR PICTURES WITH US AND JOIN AT SUSAN'S PLACE " A SOUTHERN DAY DREAMER"..

HAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WITH ONE HAND ON THE WHEEL AND THE OTHER HAND HOLDING A CAMERA AND SHOOTING SHOTS OF THE SUNSET??
I JUST NEED TO STOP AND TAKE MY PICTURES AND GET OFF OF THE ROAD.. I AM AS BAD AS A TEEN WHO TEXTS WHILE DRIVING.. A BAD HABIT BABA ....

BLUE MONDAY.. DANCING GIRLS IN "BLUE"

2010-05-17T09:05:00.010-04:00

TODAY FOR "BLUE MONDAY", I AM SHARING GIRLS IN "BLUE" AT THEIR DANCE RECITAL..
HERE IS MY BEAUTIFUL GRANDDAUGHTER "LILY" IN HER PRECIOUS BLUE DANCE OUTFIT WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE AND A CROWN ON HER HEAD...

LILY WITH HER CLASS LOOKING SWEET IN THEIR BLUE DANCE COSTUMES..

LILY POSING FOR US..... GREAT LILY... I LOVE YOU ......

LILY'S PROUD PARENTS , MY DAUGHTER JULIE AND SON- IN-LAW TONY...

GO VISIT " SMILING SALLY" TO JOIN BLUE MONDAY AND SHOW YOUR BLUE STUFF..

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD IS "HALF"

2010-05-15T00:00:00.003-04:00

WORD FOR TODAY'S PHOTO HUNT IS " HALF"... WHEN I WAS A LITTLE BABY, MY FIRST BIKE WAS SO BIG THAT MY FEET DID NOT EVEN COME " HALF WAY" DOWN TO THE PEDLES ... I WAS THE FIRST BORN CHILD AND SPOILED UNTIL MY BROTHER AND SISTER CAME ALONG...I STILL HAVE THOSE WHITE SHOES WHICH ARE FRAMED INSIDE OF A SHADOW BOX...

ENJOY YOUR DAY AND VISIT TNCHICK TO JOIN US AND SHARE YOUR PHOTO ....

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY.. SUNSET..

2010-05-12T09:34:00.005-04:00

FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY, I AM SHARING A SPECTACULAR SUNSET .. I CAPTURED THESE SHOTS ON A RIVER FROM A SEAFOOD RESTAURANT , WHERE MY SISTER AND MOM LOVE TO EAT.. SUNSETS ALWAYS LOOK GREAT OVER WATER...

VISIT SUSAN AT " A SOUTHERN DAY DREAMER" TO JOIN IN WITH US AND HAVE FUN.

MY SISTER'S BIRTHDAY..

2010-05-09T00:00:00.007-04:00

Here is a picture of our mom pregnant with my sister Michele.

My cute little sister with her curly hair sitting on mom's lap...she has her leg crossed like a little lady... enjoy your birthday today Michele... love you , your big sister Baba..

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY..

2010-05-09T00:00:00.000-04:00

WISHING MY MOM, SISTER, DAUGHTERS AND BLOGGING FRIENDS A HAPPY AND ENJOYABLE MOTHER'S DAY... HUGS, BABA

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS MOTHER/ MOM

2010-05-08T00:00:00.004-04:00

TODAY FOR PHOTO HUNT, WE ARE SHARING OUR MOTHER/ MOM...
VISIT TNCHICK TO JOIN IN WITH US AND SHARE YOUR MOM....

The first woman in my Mom's life was her Mom....Annie Sternberg.. Her mom died at the early age of 36 when mom was 16 years old of a seizure with a brain hemorrhage.. this was very hard on my mom to lose her mom and I never got to know or meet her in my lifetime..I will see her one day in Heaven...

My Mom Ida is so cute at age 5 with her brother Jerome age 3 in this picture.. mom only has one sibling..

I was mom's first born child , a premature 3 pound baby.. look how fast I am growing in this photo.. sitting on my mom's lap... Mom was wearing some stylish shoes..she always kept my hair fixed up cute... I was enjoying being outdoors.. and keeping her busy running after me...

Mom enjoyed the beach as much as I did with my brother Tommy and youngest sister Michele.
My sister's Birthday is tomorrow and she was born on Mother's Day .. "Happy Birthday Michele"...Mom always made fried chicken and chewy squares for the beach.. Yum.... Yum...

I love this Easter picture of mom and her three kids.. look at my sister's cute little face with her natural curly hair.. mom had to always curl my hair or get a perm for my hair, which I hated..

Here is my mom and dad with their three kids, we were playing on the monkey bars which were behind our house..we lived in a neighborhood with many kids and had plenty of friends to play with all of the time...with no air condition back in those days, it was cooler to stay outdoors ..

Wishing all of the Mothers/ Moms/ Sisters/Daughters a special and Happy Mother's Day!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DAUGHTER "BONNIE".

2010-05-05T00:00:00.001-04:00

WISHING OUR DAUGHTER "BONNIE" A SPECIAL "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY".. MAY YOU ALWAYS ENJOY THE SUMMER TIME ... GETTING A TAN, PLAYING IN A POOL OR RIDING IN YOUR BOAT ON LAKE LANIER WITH YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS MUCH AS YOU ENJOYED DOING THIS AT TEN MONTHS OLD!!!HAVE A FUN DAY... LOVE, MOM AND DAD

BLUE MONDAY.. BLUE SKIES, OCEAN WATERS AND GRANDS..

2010-05-03T00:00:00.006-04:00

TODAY IS "BLUE MONDAY", VISIT OUR HOST SMILIN G SALLY TO JOIN AND SHARE YOUR BLUE ITEMS WITH US... BELOW ARE PICTURES OF MY THREE GRANDDAUGHTERS ENJOYING THE BEACH AT GULF SHORES , ALABAMA ON THEIR SPRING BREAK....

SISTERS FOR EVER ...... HAND IN HAND FOR LIFE..

HERE IS EMMA AGE 7, LILY AGE 4 AND OLIVIA AGE 2...ENJOYING THE OCEAN...

RUNNING ALONG THE
SHORE WITH WAVES
COMING IN ....

FINDING SEASHELLS ON THE BEACH AND COLLECTING THEM IN THEIR BUCKETS WAS A FUN ADVENTURE... MAKING CHILDHOOD MEMORIES TO LAST FOREVER..

SATURDAY'S PHOTO HUNT... WORD IS " BLACK".

2010-05-01T10:04:00.008-04:00

TODAY I AM SHARING THE "BLACK" NIGHT WITH A FULL MOON THAT WAS SHINING BEHIND MY HOUSE LAST MONTH.. THE FULL MOONS GET MORE BEAUTIFUL EACH TIME I SEE THEM...

VISIT TNCHICK TO SHOW YOUR BLACK ITEMS WITH US...

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... SURPRISE GUESTS...

2010-04-28T00:10:00.000-04:00

VISIT "SUSAN" OUR HOST FOR OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY AND SHARE YOUR PICTURES WITH US... A FUN WAY TO MEET AND VISIT OTHERS..

CLICK ON PICTURES TO ENLARGE THEM FOR A BETTER VIEW..

CAN YOU SEE WHAT FLEW INTO MY DAUGHTER'S SWIMMING POOL IN ATLANTA??

SOME DUCKS WERE THEIR UNEXPECTED GUESTS , DURING A RAIN STORM...
THE DUCKS STAYED FOR THREE HOURS ENJOYING THE SALT WATER POOL AND THE WONDERFUL BREAD TOSSED TO THEM BY MY GRAND KIDS.. THE KIDS WERE THRILLED !!!

BLUE MONDAY... PROM PICTURES..

2010-04-26T00:00:00.004-04:00

HERE IS MY GRANDDAUGHTER HALLIE , IN HER BEAUTIFUL LONG BLUE PROM DRESS, WITH HER FRIEND JACKIE WAITING ON THEIR DATES AND THE LIMO!!!

OH..... HERE COMES THE LIMO AND THEIR DATES.. HALLIE 'S DATE WAS JOE AND JACKIE'S DATE WAS SPENCER..EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE PROM WITH MANY MEMORIES TO SHARE FOREVER...

VISIT "SMILING SALLY" FOR BLUE MONDAY AND SHARE YOUR BLUES WITH US..

MY GRANDSON ZACH WENT TO THE SAME PROM WITH HIS FRIEND LAUREN.. BOTH OF THEM LOOK SO CUTE IN THEIR "BLUE" ATTIRE...LAUREN IS WEARING A BEAUTIFUL DRESS AND ZACH'S TIE LOOKS LIKE THE SAME SHADE OF BLUE!! A GOOD LOOKING COUPLE..

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS "ADDICTION"

2010-04-24T07:41:00.000-04:00

JOIN US FOR SATURDAY'S PHOTO HUNT AND VISIT OUR HOST TNCHICK ... AS YOU CAN TELL, MY ADDICTION IS MY 23 INCH COMPUTER OR MY LAPTOP COMPUTER..

FRIDAY'S " 5" FAVE

2010-04-23T11:29:00.001-04:00

Today is "Friday's Fave "5"... share your favorite "5" events from this past week with us and join in with our host Susanne at " Living to tell the story"....

1. My favorite highlight of the week was walking with my friend Diane in the Susan G. Komen " RACE for the CURE".. event. Diane is a breast cancer survivor for over one year and I walked the "5K" event with her and our other friend Connie..we had the pleasure of supporting Diane and the other women that have become breast cancer survivors.. I will walk next year for sure !!!

2. On Wednesday, Fred and I took our Grandson Zach out to lunch for his 19th birthday which is tomorrow. We ate at "The Beaver House" which has home cooked food and was near his dorm at college.. here is a picture of my cute grandson... he is so handsome and dear to our hearts...

3. Wednesday afternoon I got to hold and feed some premature little babies in
Special Care Nursery with my volunteer job which I love doing, since I retired from this nursery 6 years ago... I look forward to my Wednesdays and spending time with them and my nursing friends...

4. Lunch with friends... Thursday I had lunch with three of my Nursing School friends... it was fun to catch up with our lives with them..we are having our reunion in June.. I will share some pictures from that event...

5. Here is a great quote I found on a friend's blog site..
" WHATEVER YOU ARE GOOD AT, GIVE THAT UP TO THE LORD,HE'S THE ONE WHO GAVE YOU THE TALENT IN THE FIRST PLACE".... How very true... He gave me the talent of taking care of his little ones in the nursery, of which I am so Thankful for in my life !!!

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... FLOWERS AROUND MY HOUSE..

2010-04-21T00:08:00.000-04:00

TODAY I AM SHOWING A FEW FLOWERS THAT ARE BLOOMING AROUND MY HOUSE.JOIN IN WITH US AND VISIT OUR HOST SUSAN AT "A SOUTHERN DAY DREAMER"..

EVERY SPRING, I HAVE YELLOW IRISES THAT GROW WILD ALONG THE BANKS OF THE MARSH.. I HAVE NEVER PLANTED THEM , BUT I HAVE HEARD THAT OUR LOT IS ON AN OLD PLANTATION THAT HAD A FLORIST.. WONDERS NEVER CREASE!!

THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWER ABOVE IS FROM MY AZALEA BUSH WHICH WAS NOT IN FULL BLOOM YET.. I LOVE THE BLENDED COLORS ... SAVANNAH HAS THE MOST GORGEOUS AZALEA BUSHES BLOOMING ALL AROUND TOWN..

DAUGHTER'S 14TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

2010-04-20T08:24:00.001-04:00

HERE IS OUR DAUGHTER JULIE IN HER WEDDING DRESS OUTSIDE OF THE CATHEDRAL BEFORE THE CEREMONY.

THE PROUD PARENTS , BARBARA AND FRED ON THIS JOYFUL DAY...

JULIE'S NIECE HALLIE WAS THE FLOWER GIRL AND HER NEPHEW ZACH WAS THE RING BEARER THEY WERE SO CUTE IN THEIR OUTFITS AND HAD FUN AT THE WEDDING...

JULIE AND TONY LIGHTING THE UNITY CANDLE TO SYMBOLIZE THE UNION OF TWO INDIVIDUALS, BECOMING ONE IN COMMITMENT..

MOM AND DAD LOVE YOU

BLUE MONDAY... HORSE JUMPING... OVER BLUE BARRELS

2010-04-19T00:00:00.003-04:00

GRANDDAUGHTER HALLIE WITH HER HORSE "BYRON".HE IS A BEAUTY WITH HIS WHITE MARKINGS...

HALLIE IS PRACTICING HER JUMPING SKILLS ON BYRON TO PERFORM IN AN UP COMING HORSE SHOW WITH HER TEAM ..
"LONE STAR EQUESTRIAN CENTER"

GOOD LUCK HALLIE TO YOU AND YOUR TEAM... WIN PLENTY OF BLUE RIBBONS..

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SUNRISE- SUNSET- MEME

2010-04-18T09:36:00.002-04:00

ENJOY MY SUNSET PICTURES THAT I CAPTURE EVERY WEDNESDAY TO SHARE WITH YOU... EACH AND EVERY SUNSET IS SO DIFFERENT AND AMAZES ME.. GOD'S ARTWORK ON DISPLAY.. HAVE A GOOD DAY... HUGS,

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS "COVERED"..

2010-04-17T00:00:00.002-04:00

My granddaughter Lily holding an Alligator... I am glad his mouth was covered with tape... my daughter and family enjoyed Spring break at Gulf Shores in Alabama..

My grands enjoyed running around the beach with their white dresses covering their bodies..

My youngest granddaughter Olivia having fun in her polka dot bathing suit without a cover on top..

These last two pictures show Emma covered up with beach towels and reading her book.. she is a very strong reader for a first grader..she has always had a love for books and reads the hardest words .I love these granddaughters and they keep me young at heart..

Visit Tnchick to join in with us every Saturday...

SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY.. MORE THRIFT STORE FINDS...

2010-04-16T00:00:00.002-04:00

TODAY FOR "SHOW AND TELL", I AM SHARING SOME MORE OF MY THRIFT STORE FINDS.ABOVE IS A CUTE BASKET OF SPRING FLOWERS THAT I HAVE HANGING ON MY FRONT DOOR.THE COST WAS 3.00 DOLLARS..I LOVE THE COLORS IN THIS ARRANGEMENT..

HERE IS A PRECIOUS LITTLE CANDY DISH WITH GREEN IVY PAINTED INSIDE OF IT....
I LOVE THE BASKET SHAPE OF THIS DISH..

THESE ARE MY FAVORITE FINDINGS.... A SET OF FOUR MUGS FOR 50 CENTS A PIECE.. THE MUGS LOOK LIKE LITTLE HOUSES AND ARE PAINTED SO CUTE....

ENJOY YOUR DAY AND JOIN US AT CINDY'S PLACE ....

BLUE MONDAY... THRIFT STORE FINDS..

2010-04-12T00:00:00.004-04:00

THIS PAST FRIDAY, I WENT THRIFT STORE SHOPPING WITH MY FRIENDS. WE SHOPPED AND ATE LUNCH FOR A NINE HOUR OUTING.. IT WAS FUN SPENDING TIME WITH GOOD FRIENDS. I FOUND ANOTHER CUTE TEAPOT TO ADD TO MY COLLECTION. THE FIRST TWO PICTURES SHOW THE BEAUTIFUL BLUE COLORS MIXED IN THE DESIGN ON MY TEAPOT... FOR ONLY 3.00 DOLLARS... THAN I GOT 6 PLACE MATS FOR A DOLLAR A PIECE.THE MATS HAVE BLUE AND YELLOW FLOWERS ON THEM THAT MATCH MY BASKET OF FAKE FLOWERS IN THE CENTER OF MY KITCHEN TABLE.. CLICK TO ENLARGE MY SHOTS.... VISIT SMILING SALLY TO JOIN US FOR "BLUE MONDAY"...

SATURDAY PHOTO HUNT.. WORD FOR TODAY IS "VERTICAL"..

2010-04-10T11:40:00.001-04:00

TODAY FOR SATURDAY'S PHOTO HUNT, I AM SHARING MY NEWEST TEAPOT WHICH IS SHAPED LIKE A HOUSE WITH "VERTICAL" BROWN LINES ON IT..THE FIRST SHOT SHOWS THE FRONT OF THE TEAPOT WITH THE WORD BAKERY ON IT.. THE BACK SIDE OF MY TEAPOT SHOWS MORE "VERTICAL" LINES...CLICK ON PICTURES FOR MORE DETAIL..

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OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY... BEAUTY OF SPRING..

2010-04-07T05:47:00.000-04:00

THE OTHER DAY I HAD TO STOP AND GET SOME SHOTS OF THIS BEAUTIFUL BLOOMING TREE..I LOVE THE COLOR AND GRACEFUL LOOK OF THIS TREE. I DON'T KNOW THE NAME OF IT, BUT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A FEW IN MY YARD...THEY LOOK SO LACEY!!
CLICK ON PICTURES FOR A CLOSER LOOK..

VISIT SUSAN TO JOIN US FOR "OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY"...

RUBY TUESDAY.. FLOWERING TREES AND BUSHES..

2010-04-06T14:01:00.018-04:00

FOR RUBY TUESDAY, I AM SHOWING MY "RED-TIP" TREE GROWING IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE .THIS TREE HELPS TO BLOCK THE HOT AFTERNOON SUN COMING IN MY DINING-ROOM WINDOWS..MY HUSBAND HAS TO TRIM THIS TREE BACK EVERY FALL..

THE LAST TWO PICTURES SHOW MY RED AZALEA BUSH STARTING TO BLOOM ON THE SIDE OF MY HOUSE..WHEN IT REACHES IT'S PEAK, IT WILL BE BEAUTIFUL !!!

VISIT "MARY/ THE TEACH" TO JOIN RUBY TUESDAY AND SHARE YOUR REDS WITH US..

Daughter's 23th Wedding Anniversary

2010-04-05T00:00:00.004-04:00

My daughter Bonnie and my son-in-law Ben had their 23th wedding anniversary yesterday on April 4th...Bonnie was a beautiful bride and was 23 years old in this great photo...

In the picture above is Bonnie, her sister Julie - 17 years old wearing a blue dress and her proud parents Fred and Barbara..

My mom, sister Michele, brother Tom and I looking good .. my sister was wearing a beautiful blue dress and mine had some blue color designs in it...

This last picture is my favorite.... Bonnie with her husband Ben and their past beloved cat "Max"..

Visit "Smiling Sally" to join us for Blue Monday... this was not a blue Monday for us , but a wonderful and loving wedding day!!!