Zoo

Picnic, walking, icee's, dippin dots, walking, tram's, animals, sunscreen, laughter,water, needing a nap.....fun, fun, fun at the zoo!







We went to the zoo yesterday. Our whole family, plus boyfriends and Andrew's family(which is our family too) It was a beautiful day at the Asheboro zoo. Here are a few pictures to let you know the fun we had!

Auto Bell

I went to Auto Bell today for the first time in my life. My car was unrecognizable under all the pollen. Tom told me to use his gift card and get my car cleaned. So I did. I am always a little leary about trying new things, because I am not sure how they work. But since I am trying to be brave lately.....I did it. And you know, I felt kinda guilty watching those boys sweat working on my vehicle and about 20 other people's vehicles. I know they get paid, but it was very warm out today and they were bookin' to keep up with all the customers. My car was looking pretty shiney after they were through with it. It feels so good to have a clean car. Makes you wanna drive around town. Ok on second thought I won't, not with gas over $3.50 a gallon. I'll just have to admire it in the driveway. I suppose tomorrow it will be covered in pollen again!

25 years

Sheila with her sisters and Olivia

Sheila with her kitten Max

Sheila with her hubby Andrew


Today 25 years ago I gave birth to my first child a daughter, Sheila. I just am in awe that 25 years has gone by like that! Sheila is such a special woman. She is a motivator and fun person in general. She always headed up some fun stuff in our household over the years and still does it today. She is a beautiful woman outside and inside. She is a great mother herself too. We had a wonderful time this weekend celebrating her birthday and being together as a family. She also got to go on a lovely date with her husband. (by the way her baby was the best behaved child I ever babysat for) Here are a few pictures to honor my sweet Sheila!

New parenting lesson for me

So I was working in my yard today as it was a beautiful sunny spring day. Well I hear a child crying for a very long time. It is a neighbor in the back yard and down about three houses. After about at least 20 minutes of this child crying, I start thinking to myself something must be wrong. I see the child standing in the same position for all this time crying loudly enough that I can hear him, and see no supervision whatsoever. Well I finally decide to go over there and make sure that he is alright. I see no parent or guardian outside and walk over to the childs fence and ask him if he is ok. He doesnt answer so I ask where him mommy is and he says she's at work. Well now I am greatly concerned as this kid is probably only 3 or 4. I go to the front door and after a huge dog bumps against the front door, I hear someone on the phone say I gotta go. She comes to the door with another child in her arms and I let her know that I am concerned about her child who has been crying loudly for sometime. She is offended that I came to her yard and says it was only 12 minutes she was timing it. She proceeds to tell me that she is trying a new parenting skill. Her Pediatrician recommened it! She told her son to take a nap and he wouldnt and proceeded to cry. So she is ignoring him rather than give him negative attention. Well I think I must have stood there with my mouth agape! I can understand new parenting skills, but I dont think leaving your kid in the backyard alone for at least 20 minutes....(it truly was closer to 30 minutes) while you're inside on the phone is a great new skill. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but I think maybe that new skill was misinterpreted by the parent or other wise that Pediatrician should have his or her license revoked.

I NEED, I NEED

OK, starting to go crazy, I need a JOB!!!!!

Happy anniversary

So tomorrow is my 27th wedding anniversary. I just want to take a moment to tell my husband how much I love him. I tease him alot and get on him about things, but I could not imagine my life without him. He is my lover and my best friend. We laugh, we pray, we cry (not too much of that)together. We are parents together and now grandparents together. We travel, we read, he sings to me romantic songs. We cook and eat together, and once in a blue moon dance together.

He is the smartest man I know. He is so talented in so many areas. He is the most determined person, when he puts his mind to something it's a done deal. He is very giving and caring. (even though sometimes he tries not to let people know it) He has given up so much to take care of his family. He is an amazing man and I love him deeply. The world is certainly a better place because of my husband Tom. The smartest thing I ever did was marry him. I am thankful for Tom and hope we have another 27 years together. I love you honey!

All you need is love

Me with my amazing granddaughter, Olivia!

Love is so amazing! Why is it the more you give the more you have? My daughter, Sheila is expecting her second child and she made the statement to me that Andrew, her husband was worried that Olivia would be his favorite. I had to laugh, but I remember feeling that way myself. I was not sure that I could love anyone as much as I loved Sheila, but when Alisha came my love was there for her too. Then when my third, Emily came, amazingly enough I loved her just as much as the first two. Love multiplies the more you give it. I cant explain it but it's true. No wonder it is the best gift you can give anyone. The more you give, the more it comes back to you.

Mother/daughter weekend

Hey we're having fun mother/daughter/granddaughter weekend.