Class Motto 1993

When going through some more photo boxes I found Robyn's graduation announcement invitation. I really like her class motto. It is a quote that I want to share. "Life moves in one direction only--and each day we are faced with an actual set of circumstances, not with what might have been, not with what we might have done, but with what is, and with where we are now--and from this point we must proceed: not from where we were, and not from where we wish we were--but from where we are." Richard L. Evans

Robyn a High School Senior 1993

Robyn and Cole

Robyn and Cole

This is Robyn and her son, Cole. Cole was baptized on April 12th, 2008. His family members joined them at a Mexican Restaurant for lunch.

A Grandma Sneeze

Sandra Growing Up

Sandra at 11 years old.

Sandy the teen-ager.

During High School she was involved in Gymnastics, track and dancing.

After High School Sandy became a dental assistant and later decided that she would like to be a nurse. Her Grandfather, Joe, was able to attend her graduation from
Nursing School. She worked in hospitals assisting doctors who delivered babies and cared for the
mothers and babies.

Sandra Lee

Our third child and daughter, Sandra Lee, was born in 1959 in Gary, Indiana. Her Dad took me (and Sandy)
to the hospital and was actually present at the time of her birth. (My husband arrived after the birth of her sisters.) In those days husbands did not go into the delivery room in hospitals. They had to wait in the waiting room until the doctor came an announced to the father, "ITs A GIRL". Back then we never knew if we were having a girl or a boy until arrival. Then Dad got to go down the hall to the hospital nursery and look through the glass window for his baby among the other babies born in the past three days. Yes, in those days Moms got to stay in the hospital for three days. I always looked forward to that stay--having nurses caring for me and the baby (meals brought to me, baby brought to me for cuddling and feeding times, visitors and rest) Dad would come to visit but he would spend his time looking at his baby girl (if she was sleeping in the nursery or holding her if she was in the room with me. Sandy wanted to be different so she came with a Lot of Blonde hair. (Her sisters all have dark hair and eyes ) She was referred to the "Criswell baby because of the blonde hair.

Two years Old Six Years Old

Sandy and her Children

This is Sandy with her children when they were young. The loves of her life. They are all grown up now. Two are married and have made her a grandma. Her family is growing with son-in-law, daughter-in-law and grandchildren--all included in her circle of love.

Neighbor and Friend

Our friend and neighbor, George Kenyon, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2008. He has left us with fond memories. We enjoyed the years together as good neighbors and parents raising our families. We looked forward to George, Santa Claus, dropping by our house on Christmas Eves to wish our family a "Merry Christmas." Our baby, Sheila, on the left now 43 says: "I always liked George. He was the classic Santa. Fun memories". Sandy, on the right, now 49 remembers going hunting for rabbits with George and her
Dad one time. When she realized that they were actually going to shoot the bunnies, she would make sure not to point out any rabbit that she saw. She never went hunting with them again. His daughter, Diana,
and ours, Ronna were teenage friends. They are now trying to contact each other. Diana lives in Kansas and Ronna lives in California. Our oldest grand-daughter, Jennifer, says: "Was that Santa Claus? I remember him". Our family will always remember George!

Funny Friday

I was sorting photos and found these old cartoons among the pictures. I found them to be funny because I related to them when I was raising my children or babysitting grandchildren.

GRANDCHILDREN SAY FUNNY THINGS

Grandchildren innocently say funny things. Let me know some of the things that my grandkids and yours have said or done that is funny. Meanwhile I am sharing what other grandparent's have said about their
grandchildren.. They bring a smile to my face. Maybe they will do the same for you.

She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter as she'd done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, 'But Gramma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper goodbye!'

A second grader came home from school an said to her grandmother, 'Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today.' The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. 'That's interesting,' she said, 'how do you make babies?' 'It's simple,' replied the girl. 'You just change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'.

A grandson was visiting one day when he asked, 'Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?' I mentally polished my halo while I asked, 'No how are we alike?' 'You're both old, ' he replied.

Next thing you know these younguns' grow into teenagers and you can't understand their lingo or text messages but they are still fun and funny and I love them all, young, teenage and grown.

Funny Friday

With a home filled with teenagers;
my daughter Sheila submitted this funny, to my blog, today.

Did you know...

That Boy received his Eagle?
We are looking forward to going to his Court of Honor as soon as we get word on the date!
We are so proud of you, T!

Funny Friday

images courtesy of Anne Taintor

Favorite Art Pictures

BARNYARD ANGLERS By Don Crook Known as the "Norman Rockwell of Western Art". Don Crook has spent a lifetime brillantly capturing the nuances of daily life in the old west through his award-winning paintings. Crook's paintings are more than just historically correct, they're imbedded with the kind of sincere emotion that makes truly fine art unforgettable. ("This brings happy memories of the times I visited my Country relatives when I was a child" Donna)

SENDING FLOWERS by Steve Hanks. The detailed works of Steve Hanks reflect a mastery of form and on intricate involvement with color. Steve's oils and watercolors grasp the emotions, urging the viewer to become part of the creative process. ( This brings a quietness and peace to my mind.") Donna