Thursday, November 5, 2009

IT'S SNOWING HERE IN MAINE... YUCK !

It's snowing here in Maine today. Yup snow. It's the heavy, wet, melt on the ground flakes that don't amount to anything, but still we call it snow.




I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Maine snow. I was born in the middle of it, (February), grew up playing in it, (with my brothers and neighborhood kids ), and one of my favorite things to do is go for long walks while its flakes are falling beautifully from the sky.

But I have to say, I'm not ready. For the snow. Nope, not yet. You know how we all have our own little made up schedule of how and when things should happen in our lives? You know, like some of mine would be... Your first born son doesn't join the Army but goes to college instead... The discussion of thinking about a boyfriend doesn't come up until your Sweet Baby Girl is at least 16. Not to mention that she would have a boyfriend at 14!
And snow does not start to fall until after Thanksgiving. The day after is fine.

Well what I'm learning as of late is that things,life, doesn't happen according to MY plan/timing. Surprise surprise !

I've had to learn to deal with and make the very best of the first two things. God is showing me the "how" because I didn't want either one. And all is good in both.
Our first born son is doing well in the Army. He has grown much and appreciates more. Sweet Baby Girl has chosen a wonderful young man, and we are so pleased with him.
And the snow, well... It does look pretty falling on the remaining leaves with all Gods glory.
Yeah, it's all good.

Hugs from "snowy" Maine

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

A BLOG ANNIVERSARY AND A GIVE AWAY !

I have been blessed for the past year with this young ladies blog, Blessed Femina.


This young lady loves the Lord, her family, and boy can she bake, cook, and sew. I don't know if there is a lot she doesn't do, and do well. She is celebrating her one year of blogging with a beautiful giveaway... See this apron, yeah, she made it.

And these lovely pot holders! Skip on over to her blog, (click on the link on the right hand side of my blog ), leave her a comment, and you will be entered into her giveaway.


I have been encouraged many, many, times by this sweet young ladies blog, her love for God and His word, and all things femine. In a world where that can be hard to find, I'm grateful to have found her.

Congratulations Miss Jenn !

Hugs from Maine

Monday, November 2, 2009

JUST YUMMM !


(this is not my picture... but yummmmm anyhow !)

HUGS FROM MAINE

Saturday, October 31, 2009

HALLOWEEN IN THE HOOD !

My sister came by with her camera tonight, and off we went to take pictures of the neighborhood. This is what we found. What fun !!!

























This las picture is of 17 year old before he went to a party. Blue Eyed Husband made this mask for him today. He is so clever. :)




The weather here in Maine was perfect for Trick or Treating. Missed you Florida sister and John.

Hugs from Maine

OH AND ONE MORE THING I'M LOVIN LATELY!

When in Wally-world the other day with Sweet Baby Girl I spotted The Best of the Eagles, double cd package !!! She said, "who are they? " Can you believe she has NO idea who they are? It's a crime I tell you. A crime !!!



After my friend and I went out to dinner last Thursday, I mentioned to her that I had bought it that day, and had it in my pocket book. Her eyes lit up like a Christmas tree, she slamed on the brakes, and in stead of bringing me home, we spent the next half hour riding around town, Eagles blaring, singing at the top of our lungs, dancing... (well the best we could in the car)! We drove past 2 police officers and didn't even get stopped. Eagles fans ! What Fun !!!

Yeah, I'm on an Eagles kick!!! Hopefully Sweet Baby Girl will appreciate them more. I replaced them with my Lionel Richie cd, which she hated ! :)

Hugs from Maine

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

HAVE I ADMITTED HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS SHOW!

I can't help it... I do. I love this show !!!



Jeff Lewis is so funny, even when he isn't trying to be !!! And really, the guy has such a heart... A little OCD, but then again who isn't ! Some Tuesday nights, Sweet Baby Girl will come in to say goodnight and get caught up laughing with me through the whole show.

Hugs from Maine

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

A LITTLE NOTE FROM EMERSON...



my favorite line, "to find the best in others"

Hugs from Maine

Monday, October 26, 2009

SOME DAYS, I JUST WANT TO TURN BACK THE CLOCK...

For some of you that don't do face book, don't start. It's addicting. Actually, it's not so bad. I have been on it for a few months now and really like it. One of my friends sent me a photo of Sweet Baby Girl, when she was Sweet Baby Girl. EVERY DAY.


It's not that I consider her anything but my Sweet Baby Girl. If you have read more than one post of this blog, you know quickly that I adore her. But she is a teenager. So the "sweet" part of Baby Girl is well... lets just say, not every day,

There are times when I wish we (my fam and I), could just go back in time. I miss those years of them all being home, playing together, home schooling together. Dancing around the house to silly music, reading, just being together...

I'm certainly not complaining. I am blessed that our peeps are still home a lot, (except Ben being in Germany), I just miss those days, A LOT!!!

Sweet Baby Girl is still precious to me. She always will be. I am so proud of who she is, and who she is becoming...

She is creative, artistic, kind hearted... She has a amazing insight with people and reads them with accuracy. She is reasonable and doesn't like girlie drama but would rather have fun with her friends.

Her smile lights up this moms heart!



She is my Sweet Baby Girl, and I love her!


Katelyn 3 days old.

Hugs from Maine