Baby watch!

Here is our cutie grandson Finn! 

He is our son Chris and daughter in law Emily's big boy. 

He is waiting for his baby brother Harrison to arrive very soon!

We are all waiting, patiently. 

Well, trying to be patient. 

Any day now! 

xo

pam

Winter Fun

Happy Sunday!  

We were at the cottage for a few days, got home yesterday.

 Had a fun time with my youngest son Chris and his girlfriend, Emily. 

Lots of snow and ice up there, so...

xoxo

Pam

weekend greetings

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Well, tomorrow is the first day of Autumn! YAY!  My favorite season is just a few hours away.

September is a busy month in our family, not only celebrating a new season, but birthdays and anniversaries.

• September 7~ My parents wedding anniversary
• September 12~ nephew Derek's birthday
• September 17~my birthday
• September 19~cousin Tammy's birthday
• September 20~ son Chris's birthday
• September 21~daughter in law Darlene's birthday
• September 26~brother Tim & sister in law Jennifer's wedding anniversary
• September 29~niece Honey's birthday

And that isn't all of them!

 Tomorrow afternoon is our church picnic! Lots of food, games, music and a bonfire. I am looking forward to it!! It is supposed to be a nice, sunny day, I look forward to sitting outdoors and visiting with everyone.

 The wedding plans are going well. Kelly and Josh have done and I am impressed with what has been accomplished so far.  Today Kelly and I went to the caterer that they are thinking of using and had a food tasting. It was delicious. I am pretty sure they will go with this caterer.  

Have a wonderful weekend everyone. 

Be blessed.

That Time Again!

Almost time for our annual get away to Mackinac Island, staying at the Grand Hotel, for the Celebrate Your Marriage Conference!  We look foward to this every year and each year we have more friends and family coming as well!

I will tons of pics, as always when we return!

This afternoon I am going to a ladies lunch with my Mom and my sister, Lori. The lunch is at The Mainstreet Stable and Tavern. 

Really looking forward to it! They have great food and the atmosphere is very cozy.

I had a very nice Mother's Day.  After church we went for dinner with my parents and my brother Tim, his wife Jen and her mother, Betty.

Tim, me and Mom. He usually doesn't look this serious! lol

Ok, we should have moved the take out bag.

mother & daughter :)

We had a visitor, Avery, Sunday through Wednesday, while her parents were out of town.

She was so much fun!

All three of my sons called me on Mother's Day, that was lovely.

Youngest son, Chris came for a visit yesterday, spent the day, took us for lunch. He gave me some gorgeous jewelry for Mother's Day!

Take care everyone, have a joyful weekend!

~hugs~



Merry Christmas!

Christmas has come and gone and it was a lovely time with family and friends.
  Thursday, Dan and I went to The Toledo Zoo for the Lights Before Christmas.

We met up with our dear friends, Debbi & Steve there, after a long wait in traffic!

I thought the wait was worth it, not so sure about Dan, he was kind of stressed out by the time we walked through the Zoo's entrance gates. ;-)

Steve & Debbi

Dan & me

 I took a lot more pics of the lights, but don't want to go overboard sharing them here!

 We spent most of Christmas day/evening at my sister's house.

It was a time of family, fun and food!  Of course I took tons of pics, here is a sample.

With three of my children. Randy, Kelly and Chris

Mom & me

I am wearing the sweater and scarf Kelly gave me for Christmas. :-)

Kelly & Brooklyn

Mom & Dad opening gifts

Chris & my brother Brian

My brother Ed & Randy

Dan & Kelly

Daddy & Daughter

Christmas morning, 2011

Dan had to work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Dan, Kelly and I opened gifts when he came home from work Christmas morning. So I was able to get a few pics of him. Sadly he couldn't come with us to my sister's house Christmas afternoon/evening for the family festivities. We are hoping and praying Dan will be able to retire this spring. It will be so nice to have him be with us at all of the family functions.

 Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. 

 Love & Blessings

family joy~Thanksgiving Day pics

We had a fabulous Thanksgiving! There were 35 people, including Dan, Kelly and I here for dinner.  Of course we do not have a dining room large enough to seat 35 people. ;) So, we had all the food set up in the heated portion of the garage. Actually that part of the garage is Dan's work area with all of his tools and the pool table is out there. We covered the pool table and put most of the food on it. 
Now, many of the photos have tools and garage looking items in the background. For dining, we had 2 tables in the garage, 1 table in the computer/office room, 1 table in the living room and of course the dining area table.

Dad & Mom

food...so much food...

Yes..the tv was on. Everyone had to watch the football game. Too bad the Lions lost.

I was trying to get a pic...ok Brian!!

After dinner, there was more football watching on tv, playing games, lots of chatting, laughing and going through the  ads for Black Friday sales.

Some after dinner pics...

blessed to have 3 of the children with us ..

Chris, Randy & Kelly

Don't you just love the garage decor!! lol

playing hearts

Maryanne & Adam

Tim & Jennifer



nap time

plotting for black friday shopping

haha

 Sarah & Morgan~Lincoln Logs

Jen, Mom, Angie

What a group!  :-)

The festivities at our house  started around 12pm and ended around 9pm.
What a wonderful day!

We just wish that our family in Florida could have been with us.

I didn't go shopping yesterday, slept in instead!

Have a great weekend everyone.

xoxo

Almost October!

Very shortly, September will be over. My goodness, this month sure did fly by!!

September had many wonderful times, along with sadness, but I choose to

count it all Joy and be thankful.

Opening a gift from my dear friend, Mare.

She lives in California so Dan took pics to show her.

 I love this figurine and I think of JOY when I see it.

I have much to be thankful for. 

Thank you Mare...looking forward to seeing you soon.

Gorgeous flowers & card from Dan

Love the card from Kelly..she also got some cute clothes..sorry no pic.

My Mom baked me a raspberry pie..my all time favorite.

Of course Grandma's recipe!

more bd goodies from Dad & Mom

I received many messages, lovely cards and precious phone calls from my sons. 

I am blessed with so many loving friends and family.

I was so happy that my youngest son, Chris came to visit this past week, spent a couple days with us.  He took Dan & I out for lunch at Biaggis for my bd.  Delicious!!!

I had to go to the doctor yesterday. My knees have been painful for a while, but have gotten alot worse recently to the point where I don't have full motion, especially in the right knee and I can't put all my weight on my right knee. Xrays showed that the osteoarthritis has worsened..I have an appointment with the orthopedic doctor on Oct. 6. I am trusting the Lord!

Happy weekend everyone & happy October!

~much love~