"I" is for .....Welcome March and the World of Tea

I feel Spring in the air! Icy cold drinks like sweet tea and lemonade will fill our days and the weather will warm!

It is still cold outside and we usually get hit with a big snowstorm in March. It is hard to begin planting until around Mother's Day and two years in a row we got snow on Mother's Day! I found these two peeking out from the cold earth this morning. I went to stand up my frog who protects the garden. He is sort of a garden gnome. I found these buds shooting up.

Since I is my letter today I was thinking of snow and icicles. I also had an idea and was going to attempt to redo a French Provencial chest of drawers and  a matching nightstand. I was thinking of using chalk paint. Let me know if you have any ideas to share.  What is your favorite "I" word share.

This tiny blue bird reminds me of Springtime. March is a difficult month for me. My oldest sister Pat had a March 27 birthday which is also the day I was informed, in 1987, that our unborn daughter Rachel had perished in utero. My niece Sarah who left this earth too soon was also a March birthday girl. But my nephew Ryan and several good friends share March as their birth month so I smile more these days. It is a reminder that my favorite feline BFF Boots left this life after a brief but devastating illness. I like to remember those who left before me in a happy way and never forget the beautiful memories I shared with them all.

If you were nearby we could share a teapot shaped cookie and a hot cup of tea or perhaps even coffee together. If you love tea and even coffee come join Stephanie for her 10th annual Teacup/Mug Exchange. If you do not have a blog you can join anyway! She is a beautiful lady and a very gracious hostess. I hope you will come join the fun but hurry over there is a limited amount of time to join the fun!

Enjoy your day and this new month too.

Monday Fun Day

His for Happy! I wanted to share  a happy post today and that H in the Alphabet was fitting. Also handsome, handy, hilarious and heart felt. All wonderful H shares.

The groom looks perplexed! The bride look as though her Vera Wang gown did not fit! You know they say, you don't wear Vera Wang, Vera Wang wears you!

The dogs look like they are in love. He looks proud and she is thinking how did she get so lucky catching Mr. Right? I bet Sandee at Aw...Mondays will find the perfect pet wedding here today.

A little wedding poem. I bet the folks at  Blue Monday will enjoy it. Because Jeanne is taking a vacation, forgive me for not having the link to our current hostess.

I never tire of these Love is... now I have more reason to love them. Our middle daughter Rebekah got engaged this weekend. Although we all knew and she was totally clueless. Last Monday our future son-in-law asked for our blessing. It was so emotional and so wonderful. We love Zach already so he will fit right in with all of all of us.

The sparkly and beautiful engagement ring.

The happy couple.

We will happily start planning a wedding as soon as they decide on their perfect date.

"G" is for Good Friends, Thursday and Friday Things

This just in....Layla got to come home last Thursday! Yay! This poor lil lady had surgery at the vet's office and she was sad. They said she had kidney failure but actually ended up diagnosing her with Pyometra. She had not been spayed and when they removed her uterus it was over 7 bs. in weight very dangerous for a sweet girl! She looks quite fit and happy and we know Mr Trek is guarding their house waiting patiently for her to return.

Layla is a very good dog. A bit goofy in her mannerisms but a real sweetheart. Glad she is on her way home.

Good friends, Barb who I have known since we were young teens when we were pen pals. This was in 1977 before her wedding. Wow! Time flies quickly. She encouraged me to blog now I am encouraging her to start blogging again. I like to think of it as a journal and some days get away from me.

My friend Lynette and her beau Snooks. They were at Cripple Creek last week and they some awesome ice sculptures there. I have known her since we were kids riding tricycling. We went through many difficult personal crisis during the years of friendship and here we are, all these years later.Still knowing each other and keeping in close contact.

Monica and her late father at her wedding to Carlos. We were co workers and she was a really kind heart.

Linda doesn't blog much these days with their market coffeehouse in Sterling, Kansas but I was blessed to meet her in November 2014 before Nick ran a Cross Country race there. She is a sweetheart. A true person and kind heart. She has a delightful hubby too and their oldest daughter Tressa is a sweet young woman.

Some pretty pink clouds for Pink Saturday. I love how the sky changes in just a matter of moments. I don't think most people care much about such simplicity. They are involved in a no win battle against each other. Our country is so filled with hate, I choose to depend on God and His artistic beauty that He surrounds us with. It is beautiful and calming. I stop and am always grateful for all that He gives to me.

Just sweetness from Love is...today.

Oh Maxine!

"F" is for F A M I L Y and F R I E N D S

I am trying to keep posting these alphabet words and make a post with them. Today I share the letter "F". I will write about "Family" although if you know me very well you know I am a "PHAMILY" girl. It stems from my days with Princess House and the PH stands for simply princess and house. Anyway you look at "family" they are such an important part of our heritage and needed simply to keep society intact.

I have always treasured this Lois Wyse quote.

Three of my grandchildren with their father. Left to right, Colton, Andrew and Christal with their dad Roger. Colton is the father of Harrison James (1), Andrew is the father of Jayden and Michael. Christal has three children, Jaslin (13), Alexis (11) and Devin (9). so that much make me the "Great: Grandmother!. Hmmm.....

This is the little grand girl Addy (9) with her mom Brittany and our son Jeremy. These kids were at Disneyland last month and they took this photo with Donald so they could share it with me. She shares a love of Barbie with me.

Harrison with his daddy Colton. When he sees his daddy he starts to chant "Da Da Da"! He turned one on February 10th.

Jayden (5) and Michael (1 1/2) with their Grandpa Roger. Jayden is the talked, Mr. Chatty and his little brother is the quiet one. He is also so calm and he has come a long way from his days as a tiny baby who only wanted the attentions of his mom and dad.

Here goes  dad Alex, Devin, Jaslin and Alexis. Gosh I love my family/phamily. Tomorrow I will continue with friends. Thanks for stopping by.

'E" is for Emergency and Other Fun FIlled Valentine's Day Treats

Ah....Valentine's Day! some love it, others think it is too commercial. I enjoy it because I have a special someone to share it with and it is a heartful month with the reminder to check your heart, especially ladies!  I chose "E" for Emergency because of last night. Heart attacks for men are quite classic episodes. Griping chest pain, sweating, nausea and vomiting. Women the attack is more subtle jaw and arm pain. This is something I experienced after dinner last night. Grateful for the new emergency hospital five minutes from my home. I was there from 9 P.M. to 1:30 A.M. I feel very badly for my honey. He is working alone today until 3 P.M. when his other co worker comes in. Oh there are people who can pitch in and help but when it comes to their primary job he and Tony and Geraldine are masters at it!

I sent my sweet hubby home at midnight where he had 90 minutes of rest until he had to come back for me. I had a new blood test that can show heart muscle damage. Problem is they have to run it twice within two hours of each other and I was very grateful. It came back normal both times. I was told if it occurred again to go right back to the ER. Otherwise I will my doctor Friday and go from there. I also had a low potassium level . It is what it is. I just need to take it easy and slow down a bit.

This Love is...says it all.

Some days Maxine just tells it like it really is!

Say a prayer for this girl Layla. She is a boxer who belongs to Roger and Noelle. She got really ill really quickly and last night went to the Vet. She has kidney failure. She is resting comfortably there today as she needed surgery. Her cohort Trek is miserable at home without her. He is not a male dog person and does not play well with them but Layla, he loves this girl, even when he steals her treats. she is my share for my late Tuesday Show and Tail because I was hooked up to an assortment of machines at the ER so could not finish this post timely.

A gentle Valentine's Day reminder. May your day be beautifully blessed.

"D" is For Dogs Blue Monday Aw...Mondays

How about a few "dogs" to enjoy for my Alphabet share and also for Sandee and everyone who celebrates Aw...Mondays every week. These two are just about as cute as you can get.

A little humor for our men and women in "blue" for Blue Monday.

Please go here: Blue Monday and check out some of the Blues because Jeanne our former Blue Monday hostess had to give it up due to internet woes. Jeanne is one of the remarkable bloggers I met here. She has a caring heart and when our dear friend Sally passed away Jeanne took over Blue Monday.  I hate to see here go. Lots of folks are leaving blogging for various reasons and I just want to blog. I hope many of you will still stop by here. I sure appreciate each one of you and love your comments. I am slow getting around to all the blogs but am organizing them so I can get to you more quickly. There was a time I followed hundreds of blogs and so many just left without a word, many passed away and others had no desire for it. I feel it is a journal in a way for me. I look back and think , I wonder how I managed to get through that. With all of you. Thank you. May blessings cone to you today.

"C" is for Child and Other Friday Fun

Nick holding tiny Harrison James last year when he was a tiny child! Today he turned one.

Grandmama I really don't see the need to wear shoes! This photo was taken 5 days ago.

Harrison's most unfavorite word " N O "! He is quite dramatic too. Perhaps he will do some acting later in life.

We were sharing an Opal apple. He is saying "Grandmama, my apple, please". He loves crunching apple bites with his sharp little teeth. It is hard to believe he is already one. It was just yesterday we were waiting for him to make his appearance into the world.

The letter C is for child.

Little boys are treasures
Who are worth their weight in gold
And charm everyone around them
From the time they're hours old

They're mommy's little darling,
A special pal to dad,
And they bring the very happiest days
A family's ever had!

Author Unknown

Although Harrison James is one year old today and he is a bouncing boy with big blue eyes here is a poem about Pink just for Beverly and the Pinkies!

What is Pink?
~Christina Rossetti

What is pink? A rose is pink
By the fountain's brink.
What is red? A poppy's red
In its barley bed.
What is blue? The sky is blue
Where the clouds float through.
What is white? A swan is white
Sailing in the light.
What is yellow? Pears are yellow,
Rich and ripe and mellow.
What is green? The grass is green,
With small flowers between.
What is violet? Clouds are violet
In the summer twilight.
What is orange? Why, an orange,
Just an orange!

Balloons for Harrison in blue and the Pink Saturday folks in Pink!

I am not sure what kind of birthday cake Harrison will have tomorrow at his party but I would choose this one for him. Nothing like Tigger and Pooh wishing you a Happy Birthday!

I sure love my BoJon Heritage and all the collection of characters in my phamily . We are all very blessed.