Clouds

Well it is now officially Autumn! I can definitely see it and feel it. A day like today makes me think of my favorite poem by Daddy, Clouds. Here it is for you to enjoy as I already have today. These are some of the clouds I saw as I looked around the sky.

Clouds

Come lie with me on this warm hill.
It is a lovely day.
I'll show you a game I love still,
when the clouds come out to play.

Don't bring your toys for you will find
there's little you will need
It's a game for those with an open mind
and their young spirits freed.

Let's start with that little one just overhead.
Now tell me what you see?
It could be a pillow or a loaf of bread.
Just let your thoughts fun free.

They change their shape as about they float.
You see why they're so much fun?
That one could be a whale or a fishing boat.
Now it's your turn to pick out one.

These clouds you will someday put away.
Life's cares will dull the thrill;
but for now let's enjoy this lovely day.
Come lie with me on this warm hill.

To the Grandchildren
From Granddaddy
March 1997

Morning Glory!

Today may be rainy and gloomy but in our heart and soul there is a ray of sunshine! Daddy's surgery went well and is now done. However he will have a lot of recuperating to do so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers!

You Scream, I Scream! We all Scream for Krispy Kreme!

A Krispy Kreme Morning!

Well every once in a while we will make the long trek to the Krispy Kreme doughnut shop. They do have the most delicious doughnuts I have ever put in my mouth. David made a run, I made a phone call and then the eating began!



The excited doughnut guests arrive.





The spread of soft and warm, melt in your mouth delights.


David's claimed his!


Decisions, decisions.


The icing is toooo good to waste!


The beverage of choice must be fat free because the doughnuts sure weren't!

Happy Birthday to.....Sarah!

With a family as large as ours we are always celebrating a birthday. Lucky us! It's no wonder I can't loose any weight...that darn birthday cake just keeps coming. But I wouldn't want it any other way!! It started with a delicious, and I mean delicious ,dinner made by the one and only Rachel. She coordinated and prepared the meal for everyone and there were about 18 of us there. We had lemon pepper chicken, mashed potatoes, and shoepeg corn casserole with home made rolls. After dinner Sarah opened all of her many presents and then we had cake. Don't let the candles on the cake fool you she didn't turn 7 she really turned forty eight. Oops, did I say that out loud? Oh well, the way I look at it, the more you have the better!


Everyone enjoying dinner.



A new face in the crowd (Celia's boyfriend)



Pictures from the "men den" as we call it :-)



The other side of the "men den"!



After dinner the kids played pool and...



Izzy got some attention too!



A few presents that were cute!



And one yummy present from Rachel...pralines!



Finally time for cake, a song and...



a wish!



This says it all!!!

Bloopers for the Blog

Well usually I am nice about my photography but.... here are some out takes for you to enjoy because the people in them probably won't :-)





































Hope you enjoyed that! And I hope it brought some laughter to your day if only for a moment!
If you need to laugh you can come back as many times as you like!! We don't mind really!!