Tuesday, November 17, 2009

My Mom....

Mom known as Grando with Lana

Mom has been here for a visit and
is has been a joy to hear the funny stories she
retells. I will someday write them down, cause
they are a connection to the past.
Recently I mentioned that homeowners insurance
can be difficult to get in this area, for new homeowners.

She recalled their insurance agent calling Dad to
ask about the wiring in their old home.
Dad's response, "It was wired the same year Joan (Mom)
was born, and I will replace it when I see that she needs
re-wiring."

I wish we could have her legs rewired, she struggles to
stand...that is hard to watch.

Stay tuned for other Grando stories, or share your favorite.

Love you, Grando!
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Happy Birthday Myra

Nov. 4, 1977
God blessed us beyond...
and she is far beyond...
When times were rough
and I lacked wisdom (A lot)
I ask God to be with our
precious kids in spite of us...
HE did and She is a precious child of God

Her sweet Morgandy copies
her Mothers nurturing ways

A beautiful daughter
and loving wife.

A fun sister for Lana &Alex

A loyal friend...

Thank YOU, GOD for the honor
and privilege of loving Myra
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

A Mom's Wisdom

Adam, Jonathan, Leta & Ben

I've learned so much from my sister, (sometimes a little to late)
We love to share kids stories, even though they are no longer kids,
and recently she recalled one about her 3 amazing boys.
They were all being grounded for something and the punishments
were as follows....
Ben...no soccer
Adam ...no friends or phone calls
Jonathan...no Nintendo

She knew she had the punishments right when Adam approached
her with a plan.
"Mom, You know how the Bible says to bear each others burdens?
Well, that's what we want to do, I'll take Jon punishment, he
will take Ben's and Ben will take mine, then we will be obeying God."

He left the room and Kathy heard him say, "See guys, I told you that
wouldn't work."

A comfort to me, is thinking that Adam is up in heaven and hearing Jesus say,
"Good try, Adam."
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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Happy Birthday Morgandy

The sweetest baby, just loved by all.

Before we knew it, you had your 1st birthday, and it was a fun day.


Then you turned 2....

Today you are our big 3 year old.
It is so much fun to be with you.
We hope you had a terrific 3rd Birthday
We love you for always and ever!
Grams & Papa

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Her response...

I loved spending 6 days with Morgandy, just wish I'd had a camera. However the conversations we had were a sweet as any pictures.

About Golf...I was watching the Presidential Open, when Morgandy decided the best place to hit the golf ball was in the big hole, "Sand Trap. I explained that it wasn't the way the game was played. Her response, "When I get big and play golf with Papa, I'm going to hit it in the big hole."

About time out....It was getting close to bedtime, and I thought time-out may be in order.
Her response, "I know, you can read me a book, say my prayers, give me a kiss and hug, then you can have time out."

About the bed time stories... the Bearenstein Bears and Pharaoh had not made good choices.
Her response, "They all need to calm down, (Zen style) hands out, eyes closed and say "HUMMMM"

About going to the bathroom....I suggested she use the bathroom before she put on her puffy Cinderella dress.
Her response, "I did! Are you kidding me?"
"No, I said, " but I think your kidding me."

About the stairs.... I was bringing up her stroller after a walk to the park.
Her response, from the top landing, "Come on Grams, You can do it!"
I was bringing up groceries and from the top landing...
"I am King of the Castle, and your a dirty rascal."

About the puzzles...She would dump all 3 puzzles out at once and even through she ask if I wanted to help her, I learned that I needed to know her system...which ended up being , just sit and watch. When the cardboard pieces bent a bit, she decided they needed tape.

Bringing a huge suitcase made a wonderful boat for all the dolls and playing soccer with the ball, really was playing hide and seek with it. Eating food from her play kitchen, we had to take turns choosing healthy food, although pizza qualified.

There was a lot of, "Don't help me!"

I loved it all, and look forward to the new things Morgandy learns and does. She is a delight!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

WTR

WT Queen, Kathy Laird, (Sister-in law) host of the event


Darby & Brenda Laird, Bro & Sis-in-law

Jim Bob, little Brother, and host of WTR


Every Sept, my brother, JimBob and friends
gather for a week or week-end of camping,
fishing and camp fire performance. It's a real treat
to come together and enjoy a little time
with each other... a great family time, plus 100 more .
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Saturday, September 19, 2009

Names

Recently I have heard others consider the names
of their children...a job in itself. I was ask how I decided
on the names for our children.
I knew that being one of 3 Debby's (in school) each year
wasn't what I wanted for my children.
So, I checked off names in a name book,
and Marcus only read those names
To my surprise, the meaning really mattered to me.

Myra Dawn
Wonderful Beginning
(and she is)

Lana Carol...a light in the dark
(that's true)

Alex Laird
Defender of People
( definitely a Man with compassion)
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