Mid Summer Garden, GKids & Thoughts of Dad

I have tried posting pictures now twice and they come up with all that "garbage" you sometimes get when working with a computer:( Ugh, I hate wasting time more than anything. I haven't made a post since early July, and this won't be much, but until I work out the picture thing, it will have to do.

This is a glorious morning. I put out a new hummingbird feeder, and before I came in to wash off my hands....there was a bird on the feeder! Who knew.....guess they just didn't like the old one. I have been fretting all summer over the seldom visits I have been having from my little friends.

The flowers are doing well. This is the year for flowering bushes like the Crepe Mrytle. The coneflowers and choleus have been my best bloomers (although Choleus is not known for it's spikey blooms). The tomato plants are NOT pretty, but the tomatoes are sure plentiful. The blackberries have produced a large amount, for the few vines I have. They have been big and sweet, although they are about gone now.

This has been a summer we won't forget. As Becky said in her blog, it was a day we knew would come, but dreaded all the same. However, how can you mourn (or dread?) the life and death of a saint? For sure and certain, daddy is in Heaven. I don't pray to him as there is one God, but I do "chat" with him most mornings. He was a strength greater than life, a man that led his family and church. Truly he will be missed by all and none more than mom & Kent. After living with one man for 64 years, you get quite accustomed to them being there. Please pray for them. Mom misses her sweetie and loved being daddy's baby. I was his baby girl.

Maggie's Door Wreath Cont.

These photos are out of order, but that's the way it is! The one above is a half finished wreath.
Just beginning...

This photo is the finished product!

Becky bought a "garage sale" wreath, and wanted to copy it! So, she made this one for MJ's door. Her room is pink, so the wreath has pink & black ribbons on it.

Maggie's door wreath & more

Christmas in July at the Ky. Horse Park!

This week we were home and it was good. On Monday night, we celebrated Clyde's birthday by our kids buying dinner out for all eight of us at Logans....thanks kids! At Father's Day, they both went in on a really nice queen air mattress, so that was suppose to be for both. On Wed., he and I went out to Malone's to eat stretching the birthday a little longer. Friday night found us at the movies & Cracker Barrel, Sat., morning, we love LOVE Atlanta Bread's breakfast sandwich (Asiago bagel, egg, bacon & cheese), then to the grocery for supplies to head to the horse park for overnight camping. We packed up for way too long for one night, had a great spot, with the best weather you can imagine to be outdoors. Fun for all (work too).

I kept the kiddos on Friday for a day off for Becky (well almost). She shopped til she dropped, haircut, home to get kids, then she and fam had a life group evening at Emily & Matts.

She made a cute wreath for MJ's door, I will post photos when we get back from dinner with the Waggoners, Giles & Michelle's parents at Michelle's house! Gotta Go.

Happy 4th of July

We had 35 friends join us this year, with baby Aiden being the youngest:)

Summer's passing!

I am thankful each year, when one flower "comes through". This year, for me, it was Choleus (Coleus?) They are known for their foilage, and I have several pots of all colors! So nice.

A few photos from outside...I have NOT spent enough time there, and it shows:( However, I am having a very fun time "on the road"! I will download a few more pics.....

Well, it's 4th of July weekend. I have had a wonderful, fun summer. I can say "thank you" to my good husband for most of that. He is very clear in his trying to make sure I enjoy myself on vacations (away from Lex.) and he likes to make sure we have fun when we are home. His planning ahead of time, makes for a very good trip. After our Michigan trip, Clyde had a couple of work weeks in Carrolton, General Butler for me. I took the boys for a few days before they left with the Keith's on vacation to Jekyll Island. Then we had a good weekend....ate at Eddie Montgomery's Steak Hs. on Sunday, then went back out of town to Butler for "me" time at the pool (and shopping nearby!) We ate at "Our Best" while there. My yard (garden?) isn't looking it's best, especially the flower baskets that have been ignored too much. Oh well, something has to give when I'm gone! I sure enjoyed my time away, so I won't complain too much.

Happy Birthday Dad

Well, he surely made it to this big birthday. He may be sick, but he is still very sweet, and grateful. He ate a small plate of food, a small piece of cake and some homemade banana icecream. Beverly's family and Clyde and I were the only family able to be there. That was plenty for the space we had and the fact we needed to have a quiet event. We did sing "Happy Birthday" to dad and sat around watching the Reds play. My mom is a dieheart Reds fan. I am glad she enjoys them so!

Catching Up!

My kids are blessed with the world's best dad....funny thing, I was too!

Tomorrow is a day that our family would not have thought we'd see. June 25th, our daddy's 90th birthday. As anyone close enough to my family knows, dad was diagnosed with cirosis of the liver last year; and, in December, Hospice came for the first time. They have been nothing short of amazing. They come several times a week to clean him up and care for him. That person's name is Debbie. Dad, mom & my brother Kent all love her. Diane is his nurse and they think the same of her. Anything dad needs...anything...they see to it. We are blown away. If Diane hears a funny "rattle", she watches it closely, then calls in a doctor when necessary. If Debbie sees the bed needs to be made, or whatever, she does it. If you ever have any thoughts about Hospice, I can sure give them a strong, positive recommendation. Debbie even brought dad a very nice birthday present (early). No words can express our gratitude.

Today, I met my friend for lunch then ordered dad's cake, and did a little shopping. Afterwards I went over to their house for a game of Rook. As always, mom & I take on my brother & dad. There is usually "no mercy" when we play, we play to win:) Saying that, I really don't care if I win or lose...really! This gives dad some "awake" time and, hopefully, helps him sleep better at night. Sad thing today....he took the bid. Called trump (trumps?) black, and played his Rook (we kid him by saying he "lives" with the Rook). Each of us played a black. Got around to dad, and he said "what did I call trumps....red or black?" We told him black and he was so confused. He kept looking like he wanted to change it, and that would have been fine with us...except I was holding the highest two reds plus two smaller ones. I was pretty sure he wanted to stick with black. Then he said "I think I'm getting too confused to play Rook anymore". This kind of thing has been happening lately more and more, but he still plays well and they win as many as we do. Today's game was their lead up to the end of the game when mom & I pulled it out. Well, it's very late and this sounds "rambling" and my back is hurting, but I wanted to make a post, since it's been a week or so. Please pray for our dear dad.