Friday Challenges

 

 

 

The theme this week at Live Every Moment is "Red, White, and Blue”.  My son bought this precious mouse when we were in Disney World.

And I'm proud to be an American,
where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me.
Lee Greenwood

 

Oh, I just loved these little cupcakes and had to buy them!

 

 

Over at The Crazy Days of Summer the them is light.  One of my favorite times is in the evening.  I love the soft light of a beautiful sunset.

 

 

 

 

 

And for my my fabulous Friday picture I choose this one of my son and grands.

I just think they are all fabulous!

 

Wishing you all a fun and safe 4th of July weekend.

A Whole Lot of Summer Fun!

 

 

What a great week we recently spent with our grands.

I just love the summer!

Here are a few highlights of some very special memories.

Grace took swimming lessons at the YMCA by our home.  We went each day and she loved every minute. You can see how tan she is.

 

 

 

On the last day they practiced boat safety.  Here is Grace going off into the pool.  Little did she know they would flip the boat to teach the kids how call out for help and not to panic in a water emergency!

 

We met up with our neighbor and her kids for lunch.  The children had so much fun together.  When we were finished eating we took them all to the library to read.

 

Kayla was reading to Grammy, and she was really doing a very good job!  Of course, when your mom is a teacher it helps a little.

 

Grace was so excited to read to Grammy as well!

 

A visit would not be complete without a shopping trip.  The girls love to take a bunch of dresses into the changing room and then model them for Grammy.

 

Here is Kayla patiently waiting while her sister got her hair cut.

 

 

We had some rainy afternoons, but that didn’t slow the girls down very much.

 

And here is my very own Mary Poppins!

 

 

 

 

My sweet and very patient friend Debra came over and taught me how to use a few new textures.  I decided to try them out on a shot I had recently taken of a teacup and flower .  Thanks Deb for your help!

A Touch of Whimsy

 

 

 

 

The theme this week at I Heart Faces is a touch of whimsy.

I just loved this picture of my sweet granddaughter chasing bubbles. 

Oh the wonder and innocence of childhood.

Scavenger Hunt

I. Windows/Doors

These are the front doors to our home. Doors that welcome our family and friends. I pray all who enter are blessed.

 

2. Eyelashes

Karli has the most gorgeous eyes and long eyelashes.  Oh my, those eyes just melt my heart.

 

3. Paint

Well, what can you say about paint? I know I sure enjoy a new coat on my walls.

 

4. Leaf Veins

I’m not sure what kind of plant this is, but I thought the leaves were so pretty, and veiny for sure!

 

 

5. Faceless Portrait

Here is my sweet granddaughter Kayla. No matter what angle I take of her, she is always so beautiful.

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Friday Challenges

 

 

The theme for Live Every moment is farms.  Although I’m a city dweller, I sure love the beauty of the country.  Not far from where I live is some gorgeous farmland.  I  could not resist stopping the car and taking these a picture of the cows on this lazy summer day.

 

This watermelon patch took off from a single seed.  Now its spreading all over.  Simply amazing!

 

 

The theme this week over at Crazy Days of Summer is yellow.  One of my favorite colors for sure.  Doesn’t my grandson look great in yellow?

 

 

Had a great night out with the girls.  They just love trying on clothes.  I wish I was that enthusiastic!

 

 

The crape myrtles are in bloom.

Father’s Day Weekend

 

 

 

There nothing like a great weekend spent with your family.

 

And watching our children with their children.

 

 

It seems like yesterday Joel was just a little boy.

 

 

And now we are grandparents to these beautiful children.

 

 

Another blessing is my daughter in love who brightens up so many of my days.

 

 

What’s more fun then watching Uncle Joseph playing with his nieces in the pool?

 

 

I’m so grateful for the father of my children, and for all his has done to make our lives what they are today.

 

 

And spending time with cousins are always extra special.

 

 

And for all these things and much much more, I give thanks!