December 12, 2009

Jon's birthday party at Time-Out Pizza.

Our Budding Hostess.

November fun. Looking in on Aleigha's "herb tea" party. She even matches the dish colors.




























Then, big brother was invited and he was "poured" a cup. Hum-m, she's three. She will be ready for formal dinner parties shortly.

A November Project

Finally. New flooring in the kitchen and sewing room downstairs. I think we installed the old flooring in 1986, so it was time for an upgrade.

Tom & Jerry

Tom and Jerry came to our house tonight. Chasing candy instead of each other!!!

This posting should have come AFTER the following one, but I wasn't planning my next posting ahead of time. In the top photo, Rosemary is on the left and I am on the right. In the bottom one I am on the left. My costume, which my mother made, was red velvet with sequins, hers was aqua with sequins. We both had matching "beanies" on our heads. The pictures were taken at Rosemary's house, which was next to ours, in Sarasota, Florida.

When my cousin, Rosemary, was five and I was six, we were a dance team and this building in Sarasota, Florida was where we performed our recitals. The dances we did were called "Acrobatic Ballet".

When I was in Florida this summer, Terri and I visited this old cemetery with my cousin, Rosemary Whitted Foreman. Grandparents from both sides of my family and many other relatives are buried here. It was a great experience to see my cousin again and to show Terri where family is buried.

Pictures from the Past

My cousin, Rosemary, drove Terri and I around Sarasota, Florida to see some "childhood memory" places. This is the corner of DeSoto Road and Lockwoodridge Road in Sarasota. I used to stand on that corner to catch the bus when I was in the 1st, 2nd and part of the 3rd grade. My Grandmother owned the lots at that time. I was standing near her house when I took this picture last month. There was no traffic signals then...over 60 years ago...and little traffic. At that time it was five miles out of town. Not so now.
Below is Fruitville Elementary School which I attended those years. My brother, Preston, went
to school there also. It has been expanded and is still in use. It is interesting to note on the plaque visible over the door, it says "In God We Trust". Love it!

Phil's Sense of Humor

Here's the story. The little garden set needed to be welded and painted for years. While I was gone on the trip to Arizona/Florida...he got the job done and took a picture that one of the kids was supposed to put on my blogspot to surprise me. It didn't happen, but here is the garden set, with the ADDITION of a stuffed gorilla Phil bought long ago at a garage sale. It has ridden in his truck in the passenger seat, unexpectedly confronted overnight guests entering the guest room, and scared grandchildren who have stumbled on it. Never know where it will turn up. He has too much fun with it.

Sunflowers!

I love sunflowers. Mine are all volunteers from one, previous year's planting. Some of them are taller than the house. They have grown in the most unusual places this year. Sometimes it has been hard to convince Phil that it's alright for them to grow in that particular place...like the one in his garden.

Papa's Hat

Aleigha and Jacob found Pop Pop's hat and I had to record the outcome. (There is no guarantee that I will be able to continue uploading pictures. Terri had to figure it out again today.)

I fixed it!!

Yes, we have pictures!!!

This is the New Shed!!! Awesome!!

Phil, Ready for work.

Okay, as you can see we have pictures again.
It only took me 3 hours to figure it out!
Won't my mommy be so proud of me!!

I love you mom!!!

Problems Again!!

Heavy Sigh!! Problems with uploading photos again. So, it will be awhile before I can show Terri and Teresa the Father's Day tie worn by the Dad as was promised. Also, no picture of the completed tool shed for now. Argh-h-h-h!!

Spring Performance

Whew, we had three performances this year; two in Ephrata and one in Quincy. This is the entry table, photo gallery and programs for "Sleeping Beauty". I enjoy putting this together each year.

I usually don't get backstage photo's, but there was a slight break in activity and I snapped a couple. The costumes were really pretty. (no, I didn't make these).

Remember four years ago when I was making all those fairy wings? I was so glad not to have to do them again this year. This dancer (pink fairy) is a senior and it is her last performance with us.

The dancer sitting on the table (below) is wearing my "Blue Bird" overlay costume. The other costumes are purchased.

Bubbles at Grammie's House

I think I missed a lot when I raised my children. I found it so interesting to watch these two and their bubble-blowing styles. Jacob carefully blows the biggest and the most bubbles he can...doesn't spill and is pretty focused. Aleigha hardly stops long enough to blow...she likes to chase Jacob's bubbles and tries to catch them, spilling most of hers in the process. However, when she ran out of liquid, Jacob gave her some of his. Of course he would then move fast to catch the bubbles she was after and annoy her to no end. Aleigha was so proud of herself when she would finally catch one and wanted everyone to see what she had done.

It made me think of when I was the little sister trying to do things my big brother did, and never being able to do it quite as well. He would share with me though. That doesn't mean he didn't tease me every chance he got ,which was frustrating to deal with. But...I could always tell on him!!!! And I did!!! Sometimes even exaggerating a little!!! Hee Hee!

Another Update

FINALLY...I can upload a picture and post again.

Phil has the roof on the tool shed finished and the siding on the front, but I don't have a picture of that yet. This one is for you Terri, since you made a special request for an update. Thanks go to Jon for working on my computer today.

Still Here

Even though no postings have been seen, I have been trying. Just encountered a problem that won't let me upload and post pictures. Teresa, maybe you might try it on your end.

Old Snowball Bush

Phil asked Jon to come take a picture of us after Church in front of the old Snowball bush which is in full bloom. It is so pretty in the Spring...we've taken a lot of pictures in front of it over the years.

Tool Shed Update

Here is a little update on the progress of the tool shed. We have been so busy with other commitments, there has been little time to work on this project. I am ready for the mess to be cleaned up, however.

jessica

Hi grandma!