I've been thinking a lot lately about how fast time goes. It seems impossible to me that my kids are now 26 and 23. This picture seems like a few months ago, a couple years at most in some ways. Time really does fly by and it's so important to make the most of every day. I can say that I did do that.... I really, truly enjoyed the moments that flew into hours and days and years. Craig and I were discussing the other day we don't know what day we realized that we are now the "oldsters"... we never felt it coming,... it just happens. I don't mentally feel old... sometimes physically I do feel it..... but age is definitely "of the mind" more than anything! I can sure say that I've loved my life!!!!!

Emilynn

This is one of my fave pics of our sweet little granddaughter. She is such a joy and delight and has been such a blessing to our family. Jesus loved the little children,,, I have to think one of the reasons is their total innocence and trust. They are so not touched by the sin that will surely come their way and change them. Oh, that we could all be so pure and innocent. As I sit here and write this, I realize that it is such a blessing and gift that God has given me to be a mother and now a grandmother. I desire to reflect God's love to Emilynn so that she might know the perfect love that only comes from Him. Thank you, Father, for such a blessing and for giving me the eyes and heart to see and know it. Praise our perfect Father in Heaven. I pray that God's grace will always be evident to Emilynn Grace. I love you, Emilynn.

Our small group!

This is our small group from our church. We've been in this group for about 3 years, I think. Some people have come and gone, but it means so much to me. Sometimes I'm tired and don't want to go... but when I get there I have such a warmth for these people and our relationship thru Christ that supports us all and it's a place where I can just be myself without being judged and fearful to show my hurts. I'm so thankful for these people!

My Dad and Emilynn

I'm so thankful that my Dad lived long enough to get to see Emilynn, our first grandchild. I know how much it meant to him.. and to me. We lost my sweet Dad October 26, 2008. This is one of the special pics I will always treasure ... he loved her ... I could see it in his eyes. My Dad was so special to me... we had a real connection and I will always miss him but I'm so thankful for the most wonderful Dad in the world. I love you, Dad.

It's February!

Soooo, I'm trying to improve the looks of my blog! This is all new to me! I added some new cutesy borders..... now if I can figure out what to do next! Argh! Hang in ,,, I'm getting there! It's 70 degrees here today and I'm loving it. I went to the mountains last week with my Mom, daughter and granddaughter and it hit 17 degrees one day. I love the mountains but discounted the idea of ever living there because that is too cold winter weather for me!!!!!!!!!!!!