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Friends, It's the simple things in life that bring us the most pleasure. Those everyday things that put a smile on our face and create the memories that we hold in our hearts...... Suzy
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Mosaic Monday
Join in over at "Little red house" for mosaic monday.
I know that every Grandma thinks......
that they have the best Grandchildren.
But...my youngest grandson is one in a million. He's the most considerate, polite, undemanding kid I know.
The other day, I bought a new large print dictionary at the book store. I had a big old webster that I had got for $1.00 on a clearance table some time ago and told my daughter to take it home if they didn't have one.
Alex: What's this?
Sarah: It's a Dictionary. Gram sent it. She thought you might need it for school.
Alex:Wow! for my birthday?
Sarah: No...Gram has your birthday gift, she'll give it to you on Wednesday.
( Alex spends some time looking at it and puts it on the coffee table. )
Stepdad Frank comes home: What's this ?
Alex: It's a dictionary! Gram gave it to me for my birthday!
It tells you what words mean and has some neat pictures. Isn't it nice?
Frank just smiled at my daughter Sarah and said "Aren't we lucky ".
~ Saturday photo hunt ~
This week's theme is..." BRIGHT "
To view more photo hunt entries....click here!Have a relaxing weekend!!
Houses for Wrent....
Pappy and Alex had made plans to build birdhouses last Saturday after the soccer game. Two of them, one for me and one for Alex's yard. On the way home, Alex informed Pappy that he had told his teacher that he would make her one too!
So they made a quick stop at the home center for more wood.
They did a great job!
So we added some paint and up they went...
Alex's teacher told him that she will be hanging the birdhouse in the school habitat for everyone to enjoy!
He was thrilled.
Were keeping our fingers-crossed in hopes that new tenants will move in soon!!
So they made a quick stop at the home center for more wood.
They did a great job!So we added some paint and up they went...
Alex's teacher told him that she will be hanging the birdhouse in the school habitat for everyone to enjoy!He was thrilled.
Were keeping our fingers-crossed in hopes that new tenants will move in soon!!
~ Sweet History ~
The average American eats about 22 pounds of candy each year!
...more than 12,000 M&M's !
Nearly nine billion pieces of candy corn was produced in 2006.
The oldest branded candy is good and plenty.
Tell me what's your favorite treat:
Peanut *butter *cup
Milky*way
Kit*Kat
Tootsie*rolls
candy*corn
M*M's
And don't tell me you don't eat candy, because I won't believe it for a second!
***see stats above!
Here's some shots of my favorite little guy over the past few years...
Here's Alex with some of his friends at a "Halloween Bash " at a local park!Where the buffalo roam....
Alex and I went over to the County Park a while back to feed the ducks and just spend some time in the sun.
Before we left ,we stopped to see the buffalo. . . . . . . .
Did you say buffalo?
Yes, buffalo in Pennsylvania. We have had a game preserve with buffalo in our County park for as long as I can remember. Not a common sight to see in this part of the states !
As a little girl, I always look forward to the County Fair in August. There would be buildings full of exhibits from the local farms.Massive pumpkins that weighed 100 pounds, canning goods and fresh pies with first place ribbons, and a chance to see the buffalo.
Enjoy your day....we did !!!
Where's the dressing?
Last Saturday, Hubby and I were out in the back yard, cutting the grass and weed-wacking the hill above the flowerbed....
Alex: Grandma, I'm going to help you rake and fill the wheelbarrow.
Gram: That would be o.k...... I'll take all the help I can get.
Alex: If you mash it all down, you can get a lot more weeds in here.
Alex: Hey!...I think this is how they make salad!
Alex: Grandma, I'm going to help you rake and fill the wheelbarrow.
Gram: That would be o.k...... I'll take all the help I can get.
Alex: If you mash it all down, you can get a lot more weeds in here.
Alex: Hey!...I think this is how they make salad!
One happy boy !!
Saturday Photo Hunt ~ Theme is "Happy"
This was taken last year when Alex had "Wild Hair Day" at school !
To check out more "photo hunters " .....click here....
" be steddy and Ready "
A couple weeks ago, my Grandson Alex (age 7) and I were in the back yard and He ask me if I would pitch the ball to him. I agreed but after a few throws, he told me I wasn't very good at it!...so he said "Grandma, I'll pitch, and you hit". Well,I have to admit, I wasn't much better at hitting. So he said "I'm going to make you a practice schedule"....
I love the line that says "be steddy and ready ".
The next day Pappy was telling Alex that " little Grandma"...( that's what the grandchildren call my Mom because she's only 4 ft.- 9 in. tall ) was the neighborhood star softball player when she was a kid. Without missing a beat, Alex responded with "Maybe little Grandma could be your coach"!
I'll have to ask her for some pointers, if she can remember...... Little grandma is 89.
For more " Show and Tell "...... click here.
Perennials and watermelon....
Hubby, GS Alex, and I got an early start Sunday morning. After stopping at MacDonald's for some pancakes, we drove over to Trax's farm, a local plant and produce market in our area. They have plenty of fruits and vegetables (some of the best corn you've ever tasted) grown right there on the farm so you know it's fresh.Outside, there are lots of annuals, perennials, my favorite, and areas where you can "pick your own berries".
This weekend they were having an outdoor flea market. Nothing noteworthy there, but I did get 5 perennials for the flower beds.
Inside the shelves are full of home accessories and garden ornaments.
We wanted to get home before it got too hot. The forecast was for 96 degrees.
After planting the perennials, I sat in the shade and enjoyed a LARGE slice of juicy watermelon and watched the canaries at the feeder.Now what could be better than that?
A little taste of heaven...
In 1996, a retired gentleman in our neighborhood bought the empty lot across the street from his house and turned it into a "park." He's gathered all sorts of things that caught his eye at garage sales and flea markets.... and turned this lot that was once overgrown and not much to look at into a serene flower garden :)
In the center there's a sundial, in one corner a birdbath, and you can spot birdhouses everywhere you look!
It's easy to see that he has a love for flowers and that he gets so much pleasure out of the time he spends working here.
He told Hubby and I that he sells custom golf clubs in his spare time, and there are several items related to golf throughout the park.
Often neighbors walk along this street after dinner, and He welcomes them to " stop and sit for a spell and enjoy the scenery."
His wife's name is Sylvia and his name is Tony, so he named this little taste of heaven, "SYLTON'S GARDEN".
p.s. Thanks to my Grandson Alex for giving us this guided tour!
~In the hope of reaching the moon...men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.~ Albert Schweitzer
In the center there's a sundial, in one corner a birdbath, and you can spot birdhouses everywhere you look!
It's easy to see that he has a love for flowers and that he gets so much pleasure out of the time he spends working here.
He told Hubby and I that he sells custom golf clubs in his spare time, and there are several items related to golf throughout the park.
Often neighbors walk along this street after dinner, and He welcomes them to " stop and sit for a spell and enjoy the scenery."
His wife's name is Sylvia and his name is Tony, so he named this little taste of heaven, "SYLTON'S GARDEN".p.s. Thanks to my Grandson Alex for giving us this guided tour!
~In the hope of reaching the moon...men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.~ Albert Schweitzer
Happy Father's Day.....
Alex loves to help Pappy Build.
A few months ago, he helped with some pantry shelves in the laundry room. Pappy let him push the button on the drill and use a screwdriver. He was so proud of his work!!!
......here they are, making a new flowerbed for the back yard!! I love to see them making memories that will have a lasting impression.
Alex is so fortunate to have loving parents that put him first in their lives. And he enjoys lots of time with both sets of Grandparents, 2 Great Grandmothers, and his buddy, Frank.
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Dear Dad,
$chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and$tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can'tthink of anything I need, $o if you would like, you canju$t $end me a card, a$ I would love to hear from you.
Love, Your $on
The Reply:
Dear Son,
I kNOw that astroNOmy, ecoNOmics, and oceaNOgraphyare eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. DoNOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NObletask, and you can never study eNOugh.
Love, Dad ~ by Tony Summers
Peaches and Cream
Today, while I was watching the cooking show on our local Public Television channel, I got a recipe that sounds like the ideal "comfort food ". . . And it's so easy to make!
Peaches and Cream
1 large can of crushed pineapple, undrained
1 bag of frozen peaches
1 white cake mix
1/2 cup of raisins
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter,melted
Layer items in the order given in a 13 X 9 glass cake pan. Pour melted butter over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cool whip.
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Last week, my 6 yr. old grandson, Alex, was trying to teach his Pappy Jack how to play chess.
Pappy wasn't very interested in learning the game, so when he made a wrong move, Alex told him in a very serious tone, " Now, we've talked about this before ".
Hope you all have a very relaxing Sunday!!!
Peaches and Cream
1 large can of crushed pineapple, undrained
1 bag of frozen peaches
1 white cake mix
1/2 cup of raisins
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter,melted
Layer items in the order given in a 13 X 9 glass cake pan. Pour melted butter over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cool whip.
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Last week, my 6 yr. old grandson, Alex, was trying to teach his Pappy Jack how to play chess.
Pappy wasn't very interested in learning the game, so when he made a wrong move, Alex told him in a very serious tone, " Now, we've talked about this before ".
Hope you all have a very relaxing Sunday!!!
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