THANKFUL THURSDAY

 Thankful Thursday

Thankful to have lived so many years during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. I think she was a remarkable person. A strong, intelligent woman with many sorrows and yet she was first rate and always graceful. I think her place in history is unbelievably amazing. Rest well Queen, rest well.

Lots to be thankful for. My friend Monica who is part Scottish and part German is going to the Oktoberfest in Vail, Colorado this weekend. I told her she should try to attend the Scottish Fest too.

Lots going on this weekend in our state. My niece is having the church service for her husband John who passed away on August 29th Saturday. We may try to visit her at her home later in the day.

SANDEE I know you are winding down your birthday but I could not leave here without one more Maxine for you. I know she is your favorite! Happy Birthday my friend. 

 

Wordless Wednesday

 Wordless Wednesday

Courtesy of Pinterest @ Hanalei Bay

HAPPY TUESDAY

 

Happy Tuesday

This sweet Pinterest find was too adorable to pass up. Momma and Baby out shopping for some new food and treats. H A P P Y!

Oh Maxine....always up to something and up to not being interested in most things other folks have to say.

I've been preoccupied with my lively new friends lately. I have always loved green plants but stopped caring for them several years ago. They are so good for the air in your home so I am back to raising them. This cute little face planter holds a real sweet Succulent Sedum "Little Missy" Variegated succulent plant. Once her hair grows out she will be a real cutie with a fuller head of coffied hair.

I ordered a hanging planter for my Boston Fern. When I dated my husband he had a Boston Fern he cherished that covered the entire patio door onto his apartment balcony. Growing up he had lived across the way from a phamily who owned a greenhouse and flower shoppe. He worked for them and really knew his stuff. 

This sweet fern is waiting for it's hanging planter to swing in the sunshine.

Do you like live plants? Do you keep them? They are good for the air in your home and help eliminate many bad elements like formaldehyde and other air pollutants. Plants make me very H A P P Y ! 

Aw...Mondays

 

Aw,,,Mondays

My friend Jean D. in Texas shared this fun meme with me. I never act my age. It just isn't much fun.

Joni in Pennsylvania shared this one. You didn't think she was a bird watcher did you?       Y E S ! She sure is. She really knows her birds.

How about some saddle shoes? Who is old enough to remember these popular shoes? DId you have a pair? I sure did.

A bat having a snack at the bird feeder. We never had much luck with the hummingbird feeder, We attracting the devil worshipping wasps/yellow jackets. Creepy, evil bugs that have been a thorn in our side for several years now. As for bats, they are incredibly eco friendly little critters. They eat all the bugs, unsure about the wasp but you know if they can clean the air of bugs for the most part. We see them sometime in the late evening as it gets dark and the fly in the most amazing formation. Then like magic, they disappear into the trees. They come out in the late fall as the skies are clear and the weather cools down. 

Sunday Stealing

Sunday Stealing

1. Best movie you saw during the last year.  No Time To Die

2. The most under rated movie. The War Room

3. Favorite love story in a movie. The Notebook

4. The most surprising plot twist or ending. Double Jeopardy

5. A movie that makes you really happy.  The Secret Life of Pets

6. A movie that makes you sad.  The 33

7. Favorite Made for TV movie. Lethal Lesson: A Perry Mason Made for TV Movie

8. A movie you've seen countless times. Fried Green Tomatoes

9. A movie with the best soundtrack. Saturday Night Fever

10. Favorite classic movie. Heidi or The Secret Garden

11. A movie that you hate, Borat

12. A movie that changed your opinion about something.   Snowden

13. A character that you can relate to the most. 

14. A movie that is a guilty pleasure. Downtown Abbey

15. Favorite movie based on a book or comic. Thor: The Ragnarok

16. A movie that disappointed you the most. Any remake, never good like the  original

17. A movie from your favorite actor/actress.  The Lincoln Lawyer

18. Favorite movie from your favorite director. Primary Colors

19. Favorite action movie.  Rocky

20. A movie you wish more people would have seen.  Left Behind

21. Favorite documentary  March of the Penguins

22. Favorite animation Fantasia

23. . Most hilarious movie you have ever seen The Proposal

24. A move that you wish you had seen in theater  Gone With the Wind

25. Your favorite movie of all time. Peter and Paul

We have not been to the movies in ages. We like to watch old TV series and movies at home.

Aw...Mondays and Happy Tuesday and Anniversary Memories of my Folks and an August Birthday Boy

 

Aw...Mondays

Today would have marked the wedding anniversary of my beautiful mother and handsome father.  They would have celebrated 50 years in 1986. Unfortunately, heaven called my dad home in 1985 and my mom  wanted more then anything to join him . She did in 2001.

 Although I miss them, I am happy they are no longer here. This world is spinning out of control day by day. 

I want to make my post happy but I have to clear up a few things. When our good friend Edna passed away from a diabetic coma she was not at fault but rather the man made machine (pump) that stopped working while she slept.   

I also love wildlife, I Just do not want to listen to a noisy squirrel when I need peace and quiet.  People who know me really well will tell you I adore the prairie dogs.  I love them because they are smart and have devised a living system that is unbelievable.  They are true to each other in their colonies and they are smart and loyal. Just an FYI from me to you.

A female prairie dog and a juvenile. 

Our youngest grandson turns three on August 30th.

A favorite photo I snapped of this adorable birthday boy. He loves big trucks, fire and police vehicles. He is a smart and witty child and growing up way too quickly.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Blake. He makes Happy Tuesday a happy place for me in the midst of all the sadness that has fallen around my loved ones.

We will celebrate this beautiful boy and I will share more photos too. God bless you, pray for John & Carrie and kids and thank you for being here.

Anniversary Wishes

 

Happy Anniversary to Noelle and Roger. Twenty Two years and counting. They have had a wonderful life and a beautiful phamily. This year they are dealing with health issues and staying strong for each other.  Today we had breakfast with them at their favorite spot, the Bluebird Cafe. A locally owned restaurant. It was vandalized over the weekend last week. Everyone came out this week to support them. Rebekah and Zach joined us. It was quite a nice morning.

Smiling faces, pray for them as they journey through this evil cancer touching their lives. We wish them many more years of happiness and are grateful they belong to us. 

I forgot to post our delicious food photos because we were so hungry we did not take any! I pulled my photo from a visit last year. I forgot to get included in these other photos. It was fun and good to relax and enjoy some loved ones.

"Forever is a long time , but I wouldn't mind spending it with you." Author Unknown

"The secret to a happy marriage is to find the right person. You know they're right, if you love to be with them all the time." Julia Child

"In a sea of people, my eyes will always search for you. " Author Unknown