Dear Miss Morgandy

One of my favorite things about being your Grams,

is shopping for clothes. Many times, I have past the girls

department, glad that you are still a toddler.

But, today was different....

I past the toddler department and shopped in

the girls department. I was not prepared for

the change. The clothes look to grown up.

So, even if I knew how fast your Mommy grew up,

It is surprising how fast you are changing, too.

and I love the way you are growing...

You are so nice to share....

You have a great imagination...

You are the best big sister...

And you are so brave.

Even though I will miss all the fun things about

your toddler years, I am thankful to watch you

grow into a beautiful, kind, considerate girl.

Keep up the good work, Morgandy!

Grams loves you!

Fun times

Another great performance by our Favorite, in

"Jesus Christ, Superstar"

A Grand Ole Opry Welcome!

Such a cutie!

The rain won't stop our Picnic!

Happy Birthday, Nathan

You are a great Uncle!

Thinking of you, makes Mo do the "Happy Dance"

and both Mo & B. will toot their horns for you

We hope you have a fantastic day!

Old things, New use!

* pretend the pictures are here

Have a few new favorite things or old things used in a new way.

Shampoo bar....looks like a soap bar, but used as shampoo.

different bars, for different hair type....

one bar is worth 45-50 shampoo's

check them out online at the Basin store.

Aluminum foil....wadded in a ball and used as a grill rack cleaner

better than any brush I've ever used.

Ice cream scoop.... used as a dipper for the seedless watermelons.

still trying to perfect the pretty scoop.

Next Blog....on the tool bar above this blog...

Finding a lot of Christian post

inspired by .... www.smellingcoffeetoday.blogspot.com

www.Bella-Mella.com

Also being around to go to the Farmers Market on week-ends is a real treat.

Gotta go scoop some watermelon, slice the pineapple, and bring out the blackberries., grapes and oranges. It's a perfect summer blend.

I didn't know...

For now I am at a lost for words.
She was a co-worker, a friend that showed me how to teach with love.
Not that I didn't know how, but her skills were not enhanced by a teaching degree, but by her relationship with God and love for others.
It was the first time I thought, "I have the degree, but she has the ability."
I learned so much from her, and she was the best teacher I've ever had.
I was so blessed to watch her love a room full of 4 yr old"s.
She was "In demand."
Parents were anxious to get on the list for Brenda.
She brightened our day, she brighten my life.
We became friends, lasting friends...that lost touch.
This week, I thought about her.
I needed to talk to her.
She was just the friend that would know and understand.

But, what I didn't know was that she died last year, 3 weeks after being diagnosed with cancer.
Her son said she did not suffer.

She knew where and how it would be when she died.
As a young mother, she had surgery and "Died" seeing Jesus and her Dad.
She heard that it wasn't time yet. BUT, she loved the indescribable peace that came from that experience.
She thought others would call her crazy, but felt I would understand.

It was a gift she gave me, because I know she had peace in the unknown.
God is so good to bless me with amazing people...
Brenda Barrett, a friend forever.
I miss her.
I'm sorry that I didn't know...
But thankful that we will reunite, by HIS grace.

Thank you, God for Brenda Barrett.

Blessed is the Man...

who loves his children

,

and precious grandchildren.
I am so grateful for you!
Happy Father's Day, Marcus

My Daddy and His Sons!

Today, I read a Father's Day card...it said
"Dad, I know you always wanted the best for me."
I have the best! I have YOU!
He taught me so much, and he never met a stranger
Looking at this picture, I think if we said,
"Good catch, Dad!" he would reply,
"Yes, I am!"
(most of the pictures we have of Dad
include fish or his grandchildren)

My 2 younger brothers, Darby & Jim Bob
not only share Dad's love for fishing, but
have his gift for making others feel better,
just being around them.

If a father hears, "He's a chip off the old block!"
it may not always be a compliment...BUT
Dad would be so proud of these 2 good, kind men,
and yes Dad, they are a chip off the old block!

Dad, I have the best....Your love & legacy!
I know God delights in you!