My Life Story would start...my life is full of contrasts..like the pictures below...from Beech to Beach...all in one week...we started this week at Beech Mountain to see some real snow.When the forecast says snow in our area..it really means that light dusting of confectionery sugar. There have been times in my life when we would drive from Fl. to the mountains just to see that light dusting and be very happy to have found some snow...Now..we want SNOW!
One trip my Mom, Gene and siblings and I drove after church way into Georgia just to play in it in a church cemetery....come on..fess up...you remember that ill-fated trip....(hint) as always we were seated by the kitchen at supper time and you know who was NOT happy with her food...we are so lucky to have had those memories! We had parents who took us places...even if by the time you younger ones came along it "was only to the farm".. I believe my wanderlust was fostered by parents who would drive those LONG 12 hours to NC. Or maybe it is the gypsy blood, eh sista?
We head to Bike Week in our hometown this weekend..so it is back to the Beach. I am so looking forward to hugs from those same brothers and sister. I most look forward to meeting a "new" grand-nephew that I have yet to meet...I am bringing Graham his rocker caned with loving hands. I have only seen pictures of this baby but know when I finally get to hold him..the other Graham will be smiling down on us. Families..how fortunate we who have been close to ours..
I refer now sometimes to "from the four to the eight"..you all know what I mean...two each to carry on. I wish that our parents had lived longer to see how much we love each other and these so far..eight more of the newest generation to carry on the third tier. Today, my heart is filled with joy to write this all down.
Today is a gift..That is what is why it called the present!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
I Want My Charlie Back
Boy, did I make a mistake...
Charlie is 9 months old..we love him..he is a bad boy for sure but we all...yes, even the gray headed one loves him...
He had a puppy cut but we really loved his shaggy look..he was way over due for a haircut. We had been advised to keep his eyes clear of hair and we had cut his hair around them several times. He was matted and had a patch of glue on his belly from a visit to Ann's work one time. Here is where the trouble starts...I took him and Maggie to the groomer that has groomed Maggie several times. A very friendly nice place but (insert gloomy music) something happened to Charlie last thursday..he was traumatized by the loss of all his hair and is now a sedate, quiet, sad little puppy...we want our Charlie back!
He looked so very different but who knew what the loss of hair would do to him. The girls hardly knew him and we noticed a change in personality right away. He would not run or even jump off the furniture..strange for sure! He hardly looked at things like needlepoint and glasses and TV remotes to chew on...strange!..
We noticed that he would scratch his right ear and would not let us touch it but would cry out in pain. He did this mainly at night..just like babies are worse at night..On saturday Tori and I took him to the vet to be examined. We have a wonderful vet..We have been so very fortunate as we have moved around the US to find great vets for our pets. This one (Fletcher Animal Hospital) if anyone is still reading is an exceptionally professional doctor but also a kind and funny vet...he treated Charlie for his diagnosed ear infection and gave him medicine and a shot for pain and MORE...seems like Charlie had been too closely groomed in certain areas or as Tori put it "he had issues with his privates"...THAT is really it seems what was bothering Charlie the most....
The good news is that Charlie is finally coming around and maybe, please maybe, he will be back to his terrible bad boy Charlie Brown self...if it seems like I am spending undue time and worry about this..well..maybe so but he is so very special to us all..stay tuned and I will update everyone on his recovery...
I have posted pictures that will follow this post of Charlie before and Charlie after...
Have a wonderful day everyone and say a little prayer for Charlie, please.
Charlie is 9 months old..we love him..he is a bad boy for sure but we all...yes, even the gray headed one loves him...
He had a puppy cut but we really loved his shaggy look..he was way over due for a haircut. We had been advised to keep his eyes clear of hair and we had cut his hair around them several times. He was matted and had a patch of glue on his belly from a visit to Ann's work one time. Here is where the trouble starts...I took him and Maggie to the groomer that has groomed Maggie several times. A very friendly nice place but (insert gloomy music) something happened to Charlie last thursday..he was traumatized by the loss of all his hair and is now a sedate, quiet, sad little puppy...we want our Charlie back!
He looked so very different but who knew what the loss of hair would do to him. The girls hardly knew him and we noticed a change in personality right away. He would not run or even jump off the furniture..strange for sure! He hardly looked at things like needlepoint and glasses and TV remotes to chew on...strange!..
We noticed that he would scratch his right ear and would not let us touch it but would cry out in pain. He did this mainly at night..just like babies are worse at night..On saturday Tori and I took him to the vet to be examined. We have a wonderful vet..We have been so very fortunate as we have moved around the US to find great vets for our pets. This one (Fletcher Animal Hospital) if anyone is still reading is an exceptionally professional doctor but also a kind and funny vet...he treated Charlie for his diagnosed ear infection and gave him medicine and a shot for pain and MORE...seems like Charlie had been too closely groomed in certain areas or as Tori put it "he had issues with his privates"...THAT is really it seems what was bothering Charlie the most....
The good news is that Charlie is finally coming around and maybe, please maybe, he will be back to his terrible bad boy Charlie Brown self...if it seems like I am spending undue time and worry about this..well..maybe so but he is so very special to us all..stay tuned and I will update everyone on his recovery...
I have posted pictures that will follow this post of Charlie before and Charlie after...
Have a wonderful day everyone and say a little prayer for Charlie, please.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
Family Time
Ann and her girls, Gene and I traveled to Atlanta on saturday for Mclain and Hudson's birthday... accompanied of course by my four legged buddies... Our most wonderful driver NEVER once complained of the van full of girls or animals or the long drive because he NEVER has, NEVER does....Tim and Ra and Emma drove downtown for the party also...we were missing Hope but she had a prior commitment.
There may be finer things in life than being surrounded by your family..BUT I have yet in my life to find anything better...to have your family as your friends are a fabulous blessing...they all know how I feel but I just felt motivated to write this down this morning. We were welcomed in the yard (after that tell-tale call) by Ike and Hudson and it was welcome..welcome..welcome after that....Yes, they live in the "ritzi address" neighborhood but that was far overshadowed by the love, laughter and happiness displayed upon entering their home...Two little boys being loved to the fullest is a life's thanksgiving...in this world of sadness, worry and economic trying times, I want to sit here today and thank the Lord and my family for being my most treasured possessions.Truly these are difficult times for many but maybe we will all learn to be respectful of the blessings we do have. Material possessions are fleeting but seeing little boys playing in the sand with their older cousins will be a memory always in my mind. Our girls were still talking about the boys late yesterday afternoon and about the fun they had with them.
Thanks Kari and Shannon for including us in your party! We all had fun. Ann told me that you said.."Would you have ever thought so many years ago that our children would one day play all together?" Neat thought..we sometimes do not think that far ahead but to now have experienced it....wonderful thoughts!
Hope if anyone is still reading...that you take the time today to be thankful for what we have..and give a big (BEAR) hug to the ones closest to you...life is fragile...will post some pictures when my techo-husband can help me.
PEACE, k.
There may be finer things in life than being surrounded by your family..BUT I have yet in my life to find anything better...to have your family as your friends are a fabulous blessing...they all know how I feel but I just felt motivated to write this down this morning. We were welcomed in the yard (after that tell-tale call) by Ike and Hudson and it was welcome..welcome..welcome after that....Yes, they live in the "ritzi address" neighborhood but that was far overshadowed by the love, laughter and happiness displayed upon entering their home...Two little boys being loved to the fullest is a life's thanksgiving...in this world of sadness, worry and economic trying times, I want to sit here today and thank the Lord and my family for being my most treasured possessions.Truly these are difficult times for many but maybe we will all learn to be respectful of the blessings we do have. Material possessions are fleeting but seeing little boys playing in the sand with their older cousins will be a memory always in my mind. Our girls were still talking about the boys late yesterday afternoon and about the fun they had with them.
Thanks Kari and Shannon for including us in your party! We all had fun. Ann told me that you said.."Would you have ever thought so many years ago that our children would one day play all together?" Neat thought..we sometimes do not think that far ahead but to now have experienced it....wonderful thoughts!
Hope if anyone is still reading...that you take the time today to be thankful for what we have..and give a big (BEAR) hug to the ones closest to you...life is fragile...will post some pictures when my techo-husband can help me.
PEACE, k.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Forever Young
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLHRs4GsffI
Copy and Paste the above link...Forever Young..as Dylan NEVER did it...
Sometimes we just need reminding. Bear
Copy and Paste the above link...Forever Young..as Dylan NEVER did it...
Sometimes we just need reminding. Bear
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