a few pictures

It's been weeks of busy with nothing much.

We had these guys stop by to meet the cats, who were quite pleased about that.

The curtains are done and I love them.  It took about eight hours, which is not so bad.  Here's a picture of half done, the valances are done here.

This guy likes to pick petunias.  They grow back, no harm in it.

It was good to get outside. Breaks up the day from obnoxious boredom.

Look at those dimples.

Here's the complete  job.

This is how we can brush this wild puppy.   We put peanut butter on the dryer and she cooperates so nicely.

A while ago Maria was mentioning her kid was wild and naughty in the bath tub, dangerous and silly.  I told her about this peanut butter trick. 

She already knew about it, "That is for DOGS!"

I know.  Just kidding.

We had a great day at Jay's parents yesterday and I managed, sadly, to take only this one picture of the gloomy lake.

And one of our gloomy swamp, though I do love the lilies. They were blooming when we first bought the place, always reminds me of that magical time.

And that's it for now.

Love, MOM, aka Grandma, aka Val

the end of the year

It has done nothing but rain, so they stopped cancelling games. That's our sweet little player in the mint green jacket, playing in a downpour. Good grief.

Here's little Ruby, cute little puppy, got to play with her while I babysat the other night.

Eighth grade ceremony, granting the awards, very nice.

It's one thing to watch your kids grow up, become accomplished teenagers, adults.

But now the same thing is happening with the grandkids.   Those rowdy squirrels are growing into the most wonderful teenagers, talented, funny, and kind.

And this child had a great year in KINDERGARTEN.  

High school, first grade, here we come!

Love, Grandma
 

kitty cats

After Elin died, and we got Dani, I told the girls:  Get your cats.

We were always worried about Elin and potential prey drive, and didn't want any problems like that.

But Dani is young, and that's when you want them to learn about cats and getting along.

So they did it!

They've been waiting almost a month for the kitties to be big enough to join us.

It's actually been good there are two. They seem to emjoy a lot of companionship and confidence being together.

It's a new adventure, and my goodness are they ever sweet as can be.

Love, Val

weekend pictures

 

Love, Grandma

happy birthday, john

By surprise we got to spend the weekend with just you two.

Doesn't happen often, but it was sure nice.

And this, Great Outdoors--we have to watch this again.  I was bummed this scene came on right after you and  Dad left to go golfing.

This girl is quite the artist. We had a good time.

Ahh, the whole family dressed up and looking great:

And this for fun:

You know what I'm going to say, and it's always the truth

This whole family is lucky having you.

All the years we've spent together are a phenomenal gift.

Happy Birthday, Buddy.

We love you like crazy,  Mom and Dad and Everybody