Grandpa

We made a trip back home to my folks to say our final farewell to my precious Grandfather. He was 97. He was amazing. He was humerous. He was the epitamy of patient. The man had a deep rooted love for Jesus and lived his life as a testimony. I loved him, and I miss him dearly. He called me "Snowflake" when I was a little girl. He had white hair and to me, he was dashing and handsome. My Grandpa met my Grandma in the 1940's. They married in 1943 after only one real date. Immediately after they married he was stationed overseas. My Grandmother was a Southern Belle from South Carolina and only 9 months after they were married they welcomed a baby boy, my Dad. Soon after they welcomed their second baby boy, my Uncle Tom. Over the years my Grandparents showed a love to their children that not many see. They were firm, but gentle. I owe my upbringing to my Grandparents for the way they taught my Dad. I owe my love for Jesus to my Grandparents. What a legacy they have left. What an honor to be part of their family. I miss them but know that they are so happy to finally be reunited. So, cherish every minute. Make every moment count.

Saying goodbye to Grandpa



My Grandpa
1916-2014
Master Sergeant USAF



My Grandpa's bolo tie connection

Family from near and far for Grandpa's funeral

Flag from Grandpa's casket and the shadow box my Mom made along side the album of my Grandparents 50th Anniversary celebration in 1993.

This is more typical of my Uncle and my Dad. 

Pictures

The "cupcakes" I made the kids for April Fools day.  They are really mini meat loaves with Mashed potatoes and onions on top.  The girls were FOOLED!!!

A snack I made for the preschool class.  The kiddos loved it!

Our oldest at Volleyball practice.

Our Middle (in pink) at volleyball practice.



My Dad and our Middle cuddling at my Folks house.



The hubby with our Bella and our Neighbor's dog, Daisy. 

The girls with some friends for our Oldest Daughter's 9th Birthday. 

Blast from the past



Our youngest with our "Bella".  They are best buddies!



My Husband and I after he proposed the day before Thanksgiving in 1998!  Isn't he HANDSOME!?!!

My cousin, My Dad, and myself visiting at my Grandma's house in Brady, Nebraka sometime in the mid '80's!

For some odd reason I have been having problems with this blog.  Perhaps the problem isn't the blog but with me.  I wonder sometimes.  Not much new going on here.  We are busy practicing for the Spring Musical and Dinner Theatre at the girls school in April.  They are putting on a show about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednigoh.  Not sure if I spelled those correctly, sorry.  It is fun to hear them practice and the song I sang all the time as a child keeps coming back to mind.  So much fun reliving this stuff with the girls.  We have been experiencing some crazy weather here.  The high today is 78 and the high tomorrow is 45.  Last week we had a high one day in the upper 60's, the next day is was 38 and snowy.  Keeps life interesting that is for sure.  The girls have been in volleyball for the past 2 months and LOVE it.  Next week is their last week.  Their Coach is one of my friends and she has been doing such a great job!  My kids are lazy and she has them excercising...I LOVE it!!!!  They are really getting better at serving and hitting the ball too. 
     I am still helping out in the Preschool classroom.  The Teacher was gone for most of last week, so I helped more then I usually do.  It is exhausting.  Great fun and rewarding, but exhausting.  I am praying for the Teacher's Husband as he had surgery on his eye for a detached retina and is having complications.  Say a little prayer for Mr. C. if you pray...thanks!!!
     My Hubby is keeping busy with work and making sure people are following the correct safety procedures.  Some people are just ignorant.  I am really proud of my Hubby though and so amazed at what a great job he does.  He knows a LOT of stuff! 
  A few weeks ago the girls and I went to my folks to visit and I was able to see my 97 year old Grandfather.  He is tired most of the time and sleepy, but he still has his sense of humor.  It was food to my soul to see him.  I loved him up as much as I could while I was back.  I also was able to go out with two old friends.  One I have been friends with since I was 8 years old.  It was a GREAT visit!  It is always so comforting for me to go home again and see my precious Parents.  I have truly been blessed to be the Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. Jr.  I pray that someday our Daughters feel the same about us.  Being a Wife and Mom is the most important thing to me and I want to be the best at both.  My Husband and Daughters are my life.  On that note, I need to go finish laundry, unload the dishwasher, make lunch and plan what to make for dinner.  Hope this finds you all enjoying your Sunday and thanking the Lord for the blessings in your life.  Be a blessing to someone today. 
God bless!!!

Misc.



"Minion" Valentines from the movie Despicable Me.  I made these for the Preschool class.



Our Bella.

Our sweet Bella the day we brought her home in January

Exciting new addition!

Our family has grown.  We have added a four legged family member to our midst.  After numerous discussions with a friend we finally brought home our 13 month old, female yellow lab last night.  We are so very excited and loving her!!!  She is still in the puppy stage, but very big.  So we are working on training her and the girls as well so that they can use forceful words to make her listen and teach her to stay down from jumping, and come when called.  So far, she is a really good dog.  Her name is Bella, and she fits her name.  She is beautiful!  So, we will be even busier keeping  up with things but I welcome the challenge.  I am on cloud nine with a new dog I have always wanted and a bit of snow in our forcast!!!!!  Things can't get any better!  :)

Picture overload!

I apologize for my lack of posting!  I have been a tad busy.  I have been volunteering a LOT at the girls school this year.  I am helping in my youngest Daughter's preschool class.  I used to work at a Montessori Preschool years ago before we had children and am really loving working with preschoolers again!  They are a lot of fun to be around!  I am finding the older the girls get, the busier life gets.  I thought it would get easier, and that is NOT the case!  We are still loving country life however and love being just a few miles out of town.  My Husband can't get enough of the great outdoors.  He is in paradise.  I will try to post pictures from last Summer, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  I just figured out how to download all of the pictures from my new phone.  Sorry for the overload!  Hope you enjoy looking at our cute kiddos as much as I do! 

Thanksgiving at my folks.  The girls were finally able to see their cousins!





Visiting my Grandfather over Thanksgiving.  I LOVE this man so much and am so honored to call him Grandpa!

2013-2014 School pictures. 
Preschool, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade.

Little Orphan Annie for Halloween.

My sweet Mamma and myself at the Lake.

After Church when my folks came to visit.

Our oldest and myself on a date at her choice, Dairy Queen!

Our youngest in school learning her letter "I".



Great friends playing at the campground.




Baby "A" and I being silly!



Enjoying the lake!

My dear Dad and myself at the lake.





Setting up the tree with help.