Friday, August 29, 2008

A visit with the Hilma


Just about every weekend Dan goes to visit his Mom.
He's captured a lot of fun times with her.
He likes to take her out for lunch and to the
coffee shop. Dan you are a great son! I really 
respect you! Thank you for your example 
of what it means to care of the widows

Our Grand Son Christopher loves to visit the
nursing home. He loves  Grand Ma-ma
and  really is quite affectionate with her! She 
calls him a pest, but we know she loves him too!
Click on photos to enlarge
Hilma is so happy when she has visitors! 
Christopher's got quite the reputation with the
women at the Nursing home.  They all think he's 
cute and try to kiss him.  At one point he had to
wear his football helmet, so that no one 
could kiss him!  Hilarious! 


Here are some videos of our visits with Hilma.
She has Alzheimer's disease. She is delightful
and makes us SMILE!
Mairzy doats and dozy doats,
And liddle lamzy divey,
A kiddley divey too,
Wouldn't you?
Well if the words sound queer,
And funny to your ear,
A little bit jumbled and jivey,
Sing, "Mares eat oats
And does eat oats,
And little lambs eat ivy!"
Oh! Mairzy doats and dozy doats,
And liddle lamzy divey,
A kiddley divey too,
Wouldn't you-oo-oo-hoo?
A kiddley divey too,
Wouldn't you

Happy Birthday Mom & Pop!


Happy Birthday!
Dan's father would be 78 years old yesterday
August 28th! My Mom would have been 83 on July 18th.
We haven't forgotten you and we look forward to seeing you
again in Heaven!


This is a picture of m y Mom and Me many years ago :)

Monday, August 25, 2008

Football


Grandsons Christopher & Michael.
They both love football and enjoy playing for the
WILDCATS!
Even though they are sporting burgundy jerseys don't let 
that fool you!  They are Steelers & Penn State Fans!

Michael is a 2nd grader
Christopher is a 5th grader


They are a joy to be around. Both are witty and
make me SMILE!


Game Photos

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Over The Tea Cup


I spent this week in Pennsylvania visiting my two daughters
Jennifer and Karen.  They each have a daughter too!
I took them to a place called "Over The Tea Cup" for 
a tea party. It was the highlight of my week girls! Karen's 
mother in law Donna came too. We had fun trying on hats,
chatting and drinking lots of tea! Let's do this again  girls!

Granddaughters Katelyn Elizabeth & Kara Nicole
Britt liked the color of this teapot
Having fun with a mirror on the table
Donna, Karen & Kara
Fun times!




Nursing School!


It's that time of year again!
This weekend we dropped Kelly off at college. She 
will begin her second year at Liberty University  pursuing 
a Nursing Degree.  This semester will include nursing classes. 
She is eager to learn and can't wait to use it for God's Glory! 
Kelly we are proud of you and we  most admire your desire to 
use  your gifts for God! Keep seeking Him in every area and
 your life will honor Him!
On the way home from Liberty we saw an accident.
It involved a 36 year old Mom and her two boys, 3
and 5 years old.  The Mom died instantly and the boys
were airlifted to the hospital. We were reminded that 
we can make all the plans in the world, but God
controls our destiny! Who are you living for?
Live for HIM!
  Pray for this family!
Below are the lyrics to the song in the video above.

What good is it to gain the whole world, but lose your soul? 
What good is it to make a sweet sound, but remain proud? 
In view of God’s mercy, I offer my all 

And take my life, let it be everything, all of me 
Here I am, use me for Your glory 
In everything I say and do, let my life honor You 
Here I am living for Your glory 

The road I’m on that leads nowhere without You 
And the life I live that finds meaning and surrender 
In view of God’s mercy, I offer my all 

Seeking first the Kingdom 
Seeking first the Kingdom of my Lord

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

PINKY!

Kate & Aunt Brittany have fun with
a Pink Wig we bought for a buck!



Catoctin Mountain Orchard


I took a drive to the Orchard again. It's where I 
picked up my grandson Brian Jr. He came along
with us to Michigan. This is the halfway point 
between Jen's house and mine. It's a beautiful
place to take photos! 


Here's where you can pick a fresh
 bouquet of Flowers!


Most of these photos were taken in my backyard
The purple hydrangea was taken at the Outer Banks!
The butterflies are plentiful in our backyard!



Monday, August 18, 2008

Michigan 2008

Enjoy the  slide show of our fun times in Michigan.
At the end of the slide show, I posted a video of 
Danielle acting in a skit, at her church. I can't say 
enough about the way she supports her husband Josh.
She is a great wife and mother!  I want to also add that 
DD's husband Josh is a wonderful youth pastor
I'm very proud of the two of you! We miss you all and 
can't wait to visit again next year!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Tea Time!

We are back from Jasper Michigan! I have tons to
post.  We went to our first "Tea Party" 
Sweet Shalom Tea Room.  It's a delightful mix of
European and American customs. As we sat and 
relaxed in our Victorian parlors, we were served
each course on a silver trays and antique china.
Monthly Teas
August
The Way of Tea
In happy homes where afternoon tea is
brewed, or where indeed, it is always on tap,
life is a success.
Manners and Social Usage, 1884
:
We learned the fascinating art of tea, 
enjoyed a special tea tasting and
experienced the mysteries of a 
Chinese tea ceremony!



Annabelle Grace

Menu:
Kensington Palace Scones with Lemon Curd,
Devon Cream and Apricot Darjeeling Jam
Spinach Cheese Strata
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on Caper, Shallot
and Green Tea Spread
Heirloom Tomato Cheese Melts
Roasted Red Pepper Lapsong Sushung Tea
Sandwiches
Savoury Onion Swirls
Lemon Balm Poppy Seed Cake
Lavender Shortbread
Earl Grey Chocolate Mousse Tartlet
Midsummer's Peach Creme Brulee

My favorite was the 
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches on Caper, 
Shallot and Green Tea Spread! 

On the way home we stopped to take pictures
of the sky. The clouds in Michigan are Beautiful!


Thursday, August 7, 2008

MOO!


Our Grandson Brian Jr. never ceases to make me
Smile!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Monday, August 4, 2008

Nurse, Nurse & Nurse To Be!


Kelly got her scrubs in the mail!
She is excited to begin her second year
in college. She made it into the nursing
program. She knows this is a gift from
God and wants to use it for Him!
Check out her blog :)
(www.kellymegan.blogspot.com)

Kelly choose a Orange Stethoscope 
in honor of 3 year old  Micah Davis!
Orange is his favorite color and has become 
ours too! We look  forward to seeing you 
in heaven Micah!
(http://lukecinda.blogspot.com/2008/07/year-with-jesus.html)

This weekend we went to Pa to visit
Dan's Mom. She's in a nursing home.
She suffers from Alzheimer's Disease.
She can still remember some of us.
It's such a sad disease. I look forward
 to a cure one day!
This photo of Hilma was taken
around 1949 when she graduated
from Nursing School.
My daughter Karen Hilma, is a nurse 
and works at the Nursing home that Hilma is
 in. Karen loves her job and never dreamed she'd
 be helping her grandmother! It's kind of neat that 
Karen has Hilma as her middle name!  Thank you 
Karen for your compassionate heart toward the 
elderly. You've always had the gift of communicating  
with them. As I walk around the nursing home it's 
fun to see the residents respond to you with joy! 
Thanks for all you do for Grandma, she may not 
know but God does!  You treat all the residents as if 
they were family and I would be honored to have 
you as my NURSE!
We had fun dressing Hilma up as a Nurse
again. We found a stethoscope and scrubs
for her to wear. She is delighted that
two of her grand daughters are in the 
Nursing field. It was fun to see the 
twinkle in her eye again!

Katelyn & Kara had fun dressing up as
NURSES!  Who knows, maybe one day
they'll be a Nurse! 
Below is a slideshow of our fun together!