Wednesday Words Of Wisdom..

I like to think of myself as a woman of wisdom. This seems to come with age....one that I gracefully accept with my complete heart. I much prefer wisdom over beauty,but I would really take both.But that is not always the case....but to me beauty radiates from the inner person. I hope & pray that I have laid a groundwork with wisdom in my children,but in truth it does really come with age. My Mother would always look at the good in people & not the negative. I really think many people ,not all,only perceive the complete opposite of goodness. To me I try to be a reflection of my Mother Elizabeth Ellen & try only to see the beauty of one's inner self. Sometimes,people are battling something we cannot see with our naked eye & we always need to be kind,patience & most importantly loving. When my eldest child Melissa Elizabeth would complain about someone or something at work....I would tell her to kill them with kindness,but what I really meant is always treat them with kindness,offer them a hug or just your ear. So today.....I offer my wisdom,my heart & my love....       The Lord grants wisdom ! From the mouth come knowledge & understanding....Proverbs 2:6                                  

Monday Morning Thoughts......Under The Big Top.........Happy 1st Ivy Pearl

Another Birthday Goes Down In History......Ivy turns 1. This past Sunday we celebrated Ivy Pearls 1st Birthday......Circus Style.....Under The Big Top. As you can see through the pics of Ivy's Birthday, The circus was in town at Spencers Crossing Park in French Valley......hot dogs pizza,potato salad,popcorn,clowns,balloons & fun,all for a little girl who was turning one. Freckles the clown was the highlight....face painting & balloon making...what a treat for all the kiddos with delight. Another milestone in the Family.....Birthday after Birthday for our nation of a Family.....18 & counting....& Nana & Pop Pop Dave couldn't be happier.....6 amazing kiddos & 6 amazing & beautiful Granddaughters....Hey I think we could start our own circus & sometimes it feels as though I am in/at a circus......But I Simply Love It.

Nana & Pop Pop Dave's Love

Nana & Pop Pop Dave…….First..I have to mention…how much I adore my Hubby’s green purse…..maybe I should ask him if I can borrow it……This is a pic of Nana & Pop Pop Dave with our 5th Granddaughter Charlotte Rose……Let me begin & share with everyone how much Love & Joy…..this little girl has brought to our lives……leaps & bounds of happiness…..we do not get to see her as that often…because of the distance…Our Son Christopher & our daughter live in Torrance,with our sweet Charlotte Rose……But this little girl has spent nights with us…even a complete week..while Mommy & Daddy,went on their honeymoon….That week was a delight…..pure bliss…..bubble baths…cuddles…..sleepless nights….but it was a total joy…..Charlotte Rose is only 10 months old…..she walks…..says a few words…..( Nana )……She dances while Nana sings …I am going to dance with the dolly…with the hole in her pocket & she loves when I read to her…..Polly Puts The Kettle On…..I am sure Mommy & Daddy…..are kinda tired of Nana singing the same song :)……In just a short 2 months…..this sweet little girl Charlotte Rose will be turning 1……Thank You Christopher & Maru…..For Blessing Our Family With This Miracle….Charlotte Rose <3 Update this is a older post from Tumblr.....Charlotte Rose is now 13 months old.

My Roots

Home Sweet Home……I was born in Delaware…..First State Of The Union…..2nd smallest state…Rhode Island being the first….George Washington crossed the Delaware River…..Home of the Blue Rocks ( baseball team ) and yeah TAX FREE shopping……Growing up in Delaware was enchanting…..we got to enjoy the 4 Seasons…..not the Music Group…..but we did listen to their music & so enjoyed it……But Winter,Spring,Summer & Fall…..oh how I so loved the Autumn time…..rustling leaves…..the changing of the leaves from green to hue’s of reds,yellows,orange & brown…..crunching the leaves…with my feet…..apple picking at my Aunt Peggy’s & Uncle Jerry ( RIP ) …….Apple Cider & Ginger Snaps…..at our neighborhood park….Also the Harvest Festival at Colwyck Elementary…..( my school ) …..Such excitement…..Wintertime……Snow Days……building snowmen…..ice skating…..sledding…..hot cocoa…..Though the Winters were not so much fun for my Father….snow chains..icy roads…..snow shoveling….& my Mother…taking snow suits off of 3 little girls……hands & frost bitten fingers…..running them under warm water…….But oh how I loved the snow…..Springtime……New Life…..Blooming Flowers & Butterflies….Now onto Summer……Water ices…..running through sprinklers…..lightning bugs ( fire flies ) backyard circuses…lemonade stands…..oh such JOY……Going to the shore…..Wildwood……Cape May…….& Rehoboth….Belly Busters ( Hamburgers ) Salt Water Taffy……Oh the Boardwalks……Staying at my Aunt Peggy’s cottage…….crabbing……then my Aunt Peggy…..boiling the crabs……Yummy…..Enchanting It Was…….Home Sweet Delaware……Always In My Heart……Oh our Delaware….Our Beloved Delaware…….My Roots…..My Heart…..My Home…

The Full Barn....My Joys......My Blessings.....

The Fab 6……My Kiddos….Yes here they are…my 6 Blessings from our Creator…..My Loves….My Joys…..My Breaths……left to right…Elizabeth Alexandrea….Jacob Christian….Jordan Robert…..Christopher Michael..David James & The First Born…..Melissa Elizabeth……How did I get so lucky….I prefer to use the word….Blessed…..Luck is what one takes to Las Vegas…..But Blessed Is A More Sound Word……Each one of them so unique & creative in their own way…..each one of them have their own special qualities…all their own…..They adore each other so much with a abundance of LOVE & I know when I leave this earth……they will have each other….& that is my saving GRACE & I know I will be around for them….quite awhile…..God Willing……They are my Sunshine when skies are gray……they are my laughter….my tears…..they are my Life……Thank You Jesus….For Blessing Me & Trusting Me With Their Lives….In Your Holy Name…Amen

February 26th 2013......Oh Happy Day

                                    Happy 21st Birthday Jacob Christian……..Today is my Son Jacobs 21st Birthday………This is not just any Birthday…….This Birthday marks a MILESTONE……..at the young age of 4 weeks…….Jacob was diagnosed with a liver disease called ” Biliary Atresia ” at 6 weeks old he underwent a ” Kasai ” procedure at Children’s Hospital San Diego,this surgery was not a cure……but a bridging technique……that would give his body time to grow & eventually prepare him for a liver transplant……..so on November 17th 1994…….that time came…….A family from Las Vegas……gifted & blessed our son with their  late sons organ……which we are forever grateful…….Life has not been a easy road for Jacob……many many hospital stays……many close calls……last rites……may trials & tribulations…….but through it all Jesus was with him every step of the way……holding his hands & ours……..many prayers & hands laid upon him………..Jesus has showed HIS GRACE upon Jacob……..So today February 26th 2013……We not one wish you a Happy Birthday…..We Salute you son…….For your determination & courage through this all……..Keep Fighting………..God is on your side……..We Love You Forever……For you are our Sonshine <

Thursday Thoughts

Happy Thursday......The day after Wednesday & the day before Friday....Thursday Thoughts......I love Thursday....because I know the weekend is ahead.....Ivy's Birthday celebration.....Circus Style...Family,Fun & Food......My cheat day....but always with control....wink wink. But today my Thursday thoughts are on ants.....not the related one's.....the little black one's & once I made a schedule appt with the pest control guy.....I have the ants under control...with Terro traps...I have been hesitant about pesticides & their effects....but after talking to him & voicing my concerns,I am feeling pretty confident. So back to Thursday Thoughts.....love hearing the chimes blowing in the wind....birds chirping.....errands......Well today will be a shorten version of blogging....hard to believe Huh? Well have a great day & smile. PS.....To my Family I love you all a bushel & a peck & a hug around the neck.....FYI My Mother used to sing this song to me XOXO