Friday, February 17, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Julie's Rose, Reflections While Growing Up On The Farm
Julie's Rose, Reflections While Growing up on The Farm
My sister, Mary Ellen, sent me this book and I read it in two days. The setting is very near Russia, Ohio, where I grew up. The book brought back lots of old memories.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Honey Bees and Bee Hives
Honey Bees and Bee Hives
I talked yesterday to my sister in law,Esther Gariety, who told me that a lady that has bee hives and honey bees said that you can tell when in the next 30 days or so a big snow or cold event is coming because the bees begin to close up their bee hives to keep the cold and snow out and the honey bees safe on the inside of the bee hives. Interesting concept. So get ready folks for some bad weather.
PiedmontReaders
PiedmontReaders
I would like for you to look over to the right and see my other blog PiedmontReaders. Click on it and you will find out what books the group read from November thru January.
Leukemia Update #2
Leukemia Update #2
I was in the Prince William Hospital twice in January so it has been awhile since I wrote a new blog. I wanted to add one more thing to my blog about Christmas 2011. Here is a video of the train Jack bought to go around our big tree in our living room. Our grandson Little Jack had fun coming over to see it go around and around our tree.
Take a look here.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Our First Snowfall of the Winter
Our First Snowfall of the Winter
Jack and I woke up to a winter wonderland of snow and ice.
By late Tuesday afternoon it had all melted e
xcept for some very shaded areas of our yard.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Roman Catholic Version Of 12 Days Of Christmas
A Partridge in a Pear Tree : Jesus Christ
Two Turtle Doves : The Old and New Testaments
Three French Hens : The Theological Virtues of Faith, Hope, and Charity
Four Calling Birds :The Four Gospels and The Four Evangelists
Five Golden Rings : The First Five Books of the Old Testament
Six Geese A Laying : The Six Days of Creation
Seven Swans A Swimming : The Seven Sacraments
Eight Maids A Milking : The Eight Beatitudes
Nine Ladies Dancing : The Nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Ten Lords A Leaping : The Ten Commandments
Eleven Pipers Piping : The Eleven Faithful Apostles of Jesus
Twelve Drummers Drumming : The Twelve Catholic Points of Doctrine in the Prayer, The Apostles Creed
Did You Have A Good New Year's Eve and New Year's Day?
Did You Have A Good New Year's Eve
And New Year's Day?
Jack and I watched the ball drop in New York City.
We also watched 6000 ping pong balls drop in Old Town Alexandria.
We saluted 2012 with sparkling grape juice and were in bed by 12:15!
Look At This
Look At This!
Got These Narcissus For Christmas.
When They Came They Were Under Ground In The Pot.
In Less Than A Week They Were18 Inches Tall And In Bloom!
Memories of Christmas Day at Joann and Jack's House
Jennifer Made Dave Smith A Stocking For Our Family Stocking Layout.
Dave Smith Came Out For Christmas At Our House.
Daddy Read The Directions For The Car Raceway.
Barney Loved Opening Presents!
Stockings Up at Our Fireplace.
Jennifer Made Her Sister This Beautiful Quilt.
Where Did Jennifer Get Her Creative Handiwork Talents?
It Was Not From Momma Joann!
I Got A Miami University of Ohio Sweatshirt!
Go Redhawks!
Memories of Christmas Eve at Jenn's House
Memories of Christmas Eve at Jenn's House
We Were Delighted That Jeanine's Fiance Dave Smith Could Join Us For Dinner.
Jenn Set A Beautiful Table.
Here Is Our Hostess.
Stockings Were Up At The Fireplace.
The Tree Was Glowing In The Window.
Little Jack Had His Own Special Tree.
Grandpa Jack With Little Jack's Christmas Toy.
Grandma and Grandpa Got Sleepy.
Little Jack Loved Opening Christmas Presents.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Jeanine is Engaged
Our daughter Jeanine is now engaged to Dave Smith, a Prince William County police officer. They are planning a wedding for May 26 here in Virginia. This picture was taken at Jenn and Terry's house on Thanksgiving day. Unfortunately, Dave had to work that day, which is why he was in uniform. And, NO, he is not drinking alcohol in uniform. Our daughter on the other hand is having a glass of Chardonnay. Since Dave loves Jeanine and Barney, we know he is ok. Congratulations you two and best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
One Day Till Christmas--I Think We Are Ready
One Day Till Christmas--I Think We Are Ready
The Carolers are in the window.
The naughty nutcrackers are on the table.
The living room big tree rotates and has a train that runs around the tree.
The army of Christmas bears are guarding the stairs.
The poinsettias are in the kitchen window.
The Christmas cookies are baked.
The German creche is on the kitchen island.
While the blue and white creche is in the dining room.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Christmas Will Be Here Soon!
Christmas Will Be Here Soon!
Newsflash: If Christmas arrives on Christmas Eve that means we have just 8 days to get everything done. Wow! Time sure flies between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hope all of you are getting your Christmas act together. We are now getting lots of Christmas cards which makes me very happy. And I love that most folks include a photo of themselves or their children or their pets.
Newsflash: If Christmas arrives on Christmas Eve that means we have just 8 days to get everything done. Wow! Time sure flies between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hope all of you are getting your Christmas act together. We are now getting lots of Christmas cards which makes me very happy. And I love that most folks include a photo of themselves or their children or their pets.
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