Big Splash

Back in June, someone shot these pictures of the triplets and their friend Edie.   Am not sure why, but when they all jumped, Ashley was holding back, so Edie helped her out ( or maybe that is in) a bit.

It was a BIG splash. 

What is more fun than that? Well, at my age, getting to go to bed early is a very interesting idea tonight. It has been a long, long day, which started VERY early this morning, when Ron decided to take his truck on a 24 mile trek across town to return a scissor-lift he had rented. He would not have necessarily wakened me, but he was afraid he would have trouble with his truck...and would need me to rescue him. Well, I reluctantly got up very early (for me) and got ready for the call.  I didn't feel like making breakfast that early, so I just grabbed some orange juice and a hand full of nuts.  OH YES, NOW I KNOW. That was NOT a good breakfast choice and  I suffered with an upset stomach the rest of the day... as well as froze in the 80 degree heat. 

OK, I was up and indeed got the call that his transmission had gone out or something like that and he was having his truck towed and he wanted me to pick him up at the car repair. So I quickly finished getting dressed and waited for his call from the repair station.  No call, no call, no call. Then I saw a huge tow truck pull up in our driveway. The driver had dropped off the car and then proceeded to drive Ron home, since his next call was  in this direction. Boy is that service. Ron was having a fair day, except for the quoted amount to fix his old truck, which he doesn't use often. I was having a rough day after getting up very early and wasting lots of time. I never did get to rest and ended up sick all day...waiting for my doctor to call with my lab reports, to no avail. 

I'm very tired now...seems like you hear that a lot from me recently. Anyway, I'm headed to bed much earlier that usual. It is only 10:50.

As Red Skelton used to say in the 50's, Good Night and God Bless.

Vacationing

There is a big divide in our nation  today...both extremes: those who don't want to work and those we want to work all the time. Neither is good.

The Bible tells us that those who don't work shouldn't eat...II Thessalonians 3:10- For even when we were with you, we gave you this command:"If anyone doesn't want to work, they shouldn't eat."

It  doesn't say those who could not work shouldn't eat...it  specified those who DON'T WANT to work.

At the other extreme we have those who WORK, WORK, WORK all the time. The Bible also speaks of this.
Actually, though many of us  in this century don't do this, the first day of the week was set aside for rest. The rest is as important as the work.

Our granddaughter Lauren and Pat needed a break from their heavy work loads. They took a vacation with friends in late June.  They certainly deserved it.  Here are pictures of one place they stopped in New Jersey...Turdo Vineyards in Cape May.

Oh if we would just realize that all the commands that were given us in the Bible are for our own good as well as for the good of others. This would be a much more pleasant world, if we all would listen to God's words and follow his lead.

Part of a Really Fun Day

Julia has the idea. All she needs now is a team. Go, Girl, Go! All part of a really fun day.

My blogs keep getting shorter and shorter. That is because I begin work on it late each night and my brain doesn't keep going that long. It kicks out about an hour earlier than I want to go to bed.

I could fill up some space with mumbo jumbo, but I'm sure I would have regrets in the morning. It is a good thing I don't tweet. What I sent out for the world to see would be either shallow or so complex even I wouldn't know what it meant.

Present news at our house. We attended a memorial service today for a 102 year old friend, who had earlier this year ridden on a roller coaster...and that is NOT what killed her. She died peacefully in her sleep after eating her favorite meal of pepperoni pizza. So much for the modern thoughts about healthy living. She ate what she wanted and rode roller coasters.  It actually made me think that the roller coaster has something to do with longevity. We have another friend who rode roller coasters and other wild rides in his 90's. 

By the way, we have also had friends who did everything a health nut would do.  One constantly was attentive to what he ate and drank and the way he exercised. He died of cancer in his early 50's after telling us to forget everything he had ever said about carrot juice, etc. He said to eat what we wanted in moderation while appreciating what the Lord has done for us.  

I believe that is true. After all it is found in the Bible. I know it is true, yet I am always having trouble with the moderation part. 

Guess I did end up rambling. 

God Bless You and good night.

Loving Pets

It is heart lifting for me to see a child and  a pet who love each other. Well, I have to face it, I love pets, period. And it is good to see others who love them as well.  I really don't think we could have a better picture than this one. What sweet memories this photo will bring to Ava in years to come. 

I love you, Ava.

The following picture came to me by email this week and I feel the same way. Dogs are reliable  judges of people.

 

I'm also one who believes dogs will go to heaven. No, there is no way to prove it; but since we know that God is love, it must be true. Dogs are the most loving beings I know. If you have seen a dog that is not, well, then I say, not all dogs will go on to a wonderful eternity with us. Not all people will either.

Atlanta Belt Line

I just finished this layout with a photo taken last September. I didn't find the picture until April and just now remembered to ask about it. I love the art involved. Had never heard of the Atlanta Belt Line. It is an interesting way to promote new artists and give graffiti a better name. 

The subject here is Leah, our oldest granddaughter. Leah is not an artist, as one might think of art. She is, however an actress, which is a different form of art. 

Soon, I will be posting a layout of a picture from her last movie shot in Wisconsin this summer. Now, just enjoy the arty feel of this layout, while I celebrate the fact that she loves her new job and Raleigh where she now resides.

Memories to Keep

It was time for a photo shoot and I'm happy to see these professional pictures. In my book, they should all be models. What beautiful smiles they have.

We are truly blessed to be part of this family. We enjoy the roll as grandparents. Just wish we lived closer to them. However, pictures like these, email, FaceBook and FaceTime make the distance much easier to take.

May God bless the USA and all the families who follow his lead.

Old Friends

One half of these 'girls' have birthdays in July. My birthday  was last month, Sali's in February and Phyllis' in January. We are all old now, but I have to admit, I am the oldest. 

Last Friday, we are were able to get together to celebrate at Sarah's Vineyard near Blossom. It is very quiet at lunch time, making it a great place to just be ourselves joking around and sometimes getting a  little loud. 

They have recently done a lot of work on the grounds making it a very picturesque place. I think it made a lovely place for our group photo.

It was interesting when the first 5 of us beat Phyllis, who had another appointment earlier. All of us were wearing combinations of blue and white...and we  hadn't planned it that way. It was just a

fortuitous happening. We were congratulating  ourselves, since we figured that would make a nice picture. However, when Phyllis came in dressed in peach, that color scheme thing just seemed to fall apart. But a well  coordinated photo was still in the making, as we found out when we found the bench in the prettiest area of the grounds was orange and so were the lilies. Phyllis fit in well.

I take that back about all of us being old...Robin's actual birthday in Wednesday, so she is not old until then.