My Mothers Legacy & Love Elizabeth Ellen Brittingham Ochoa

As Mothers Day approaches I want to honor the memory of my dear & beautiful Mother....Today,Yesterday & Forever...My Mother's spirit will continue to live on through me....not a single day goes by that I do not think about her & reflect on her kind nature, her smile,her love for her Family & for others.Also her strength & dignity through everything she had to endure through her fight.Well Mom..thank you for loving me until the end....also for mixing my milk with vanilla flavor,reading in bed with me the autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt.Old Yellar...etc & taking me in town to have lunch at the counter at Woolworths & letting me blow bubbles through my straw & not getting upset....for always seeing the best in your daughters.You would tell me my smile would light up the world.....for 18 years you were my world....you giving birth to me gave me the chance to be a loving Mother to 6 amazing & beautiful children that they never had the pleasure of knowing you,but through my memories I feel & know they are a part of your legacy & love.Always I honor you & love you.Until we reunite in His Holy Presence.Love Your Baby Girl Maggie XOXOXO

Happy First Birthday Ivy Pearl

Happy First Birthday Ivy Pearl.Your life has brought us so much sweet joy,you sweet soul is indescribable...such a sweet nature....Gram & Pops love spending time with you & watching you trying to keep up with big Sis Claire is ever so joyful to watch.Our Endearing Love To You Forever.XOXO Gram & Pops.

Afternoon with Claire & Ivy.....Tea For 2 and sometimes 3

As you can see my heart sings pink. Yes I am blessed with 6 amazing Granddaughters & this afternoon,I had the pleasure of being in the company of Claire & Ivy.....such a sweet afternoon delight....tea party,a little tap dancing lesson,from dancer Claire to Gram.....heel toe etc ( just to cute ),lots of tickles & giggles,songs sang & to top it off a game of Candyland ( Claire style ) . What a joy for a slightly damp afternoon.Claire & Ivy....Gram Loves You Both To Candyland & Back XOXOXO

I wanna be a cowgirl :-)

Yes today....I added a patch to my quilt....I went horseback riding with Dave. Oh I was so excited I could hardly contain myself,this is a patch I have wanted to add  to my quilt for some time & actually I feel I am I cowgirl at heart....dusty boots & all.....I actually would prefer to think of myself as a horsegirl....since I did ride a horse not a cow. Through trails & valleys.....this ride was awesome, Molly my horse was very kind & careful & when I had to buck her under belly I felt awful & I apologized over & over again....she was forgiving & actually told me my buck was very gentle.....whew. Well Molly girl thank you for a ride of a lifetime & I feel I am already up to my next giddy up.....So I will be dusting off my boots & be waiting for my next ride.

Friday Morning Thoughts

Friday Morning Thoughts.....As I sit here blogging & my mind is wondering.....My ears are happy to hears the sound of birds chirping.....the sun is already shining....Thank You Jesus For Another Glorious Day :- )......Give Thanks To The Lord.....Yes HIS Love Endures Forever....Give Praise. Tonight is Bunco Night ( Yeah ) a Friday night sure to be filled with lots of laughter & I am sure some tears, as one of our Bunco girls is going through some very trying times.....But we know our God is good & faithful to his word.....so tonight as we get together Cinco de Mayo style ....we are sure to make this Friday night a extra special one....chips,salsa,& I am sure margarita's . Then tomorrow its giddy up time...horseback riding with my girl Autumn Elizabeth Rose.....gather up & dust off your boots & do not forget your hat.....for a good time....yee haw :-) .....So today take the time to enjoy the splendor of the birds chirping....the sun shining & For Our Sonshine Jesus .....Hugs XOXO

My New Friend.....Miss Sewing Machine

My new friend & sometimes my enemy .....depending on my mood & day,but I really enjoy sewing....my new hobby & my new adventure....I am teaching myself the art of sewing.....it is no easy task....but one I take with such joy....every stitch.....every hem....every project.I actually should take classes....one of these day's...until then....tote's,pillowcase dresses & pillows....Until next time....Happy Sewing To Me.

Potpourri .....A Mixture Of Life

Yes a mixture of life.....the good,the bad & the ugly.....But with God's Grace The Good. Like the song goes...Mamma said their would be days like this & through them we find wisdom,grace & knowledge and most importantly patience & understanding. God never said life would be easy...but through it all....HE is always by our side....through trials....tribulations....sorrow....triumphs & happiness. Sometimes my mind is consumed with 'Why's ? But its not for my human mind to comprehend....Death leads to eternal life.....its been only 2 months since my cousin Barbara entered into eternal life & I know that she is no longer suffering & is finally at Peace. I miss our daily chats & I miss her presence even in the 3000 mile distance. Today as I sit here blogging....I can hear the birds singing....crows crowing & neighbor's dogs barking & water flowing from fountains & I think to myself......Gods joy is our joy...You shall go out in Joy and be led forth in Peace,the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing and all the tree's of the field shall clap their hands <3 Isaiah 55:12......If your happy & you know it clap your hands......May your day find you clapping your hands.....