Day One Hundred Thirty

Today was a whirlwind happy Mother's Day. The good times always fly by, don't they? I got cards from my nieces, sister, daughters, grand kids, husband--all wonderfully sentimental and heart-felt and guaranteed to bring tears to my eyes. Shelby and Elijah had a blast taking the new trampoline for a test drive. Kelly and Kerry jumped, too. Posed for a few pictures with daughters and grand kids. Once my family scattered to the four winds, I headed over to visit my mother and snapped this picture of her enjoying a chocolate Frosty from Wendy's that my sister Jane brought to her. I had a good time today. Always do when I get to be with my family. Happy Mother's Day to all moms everywhere!

Day One Hundred Twenty Nine

Some people never grow up. Take my daughter Kelly and son-in-law Kerry for instance. They couldn't wait to jump on the trampoline we bought today. (Well, mostly Kelly couldn't wait as you can see from the first picture--"Can I jump now?") I wanted something the GRAND kids could play on this summer when they're out of school. They enjoy their trampoline at home, so we figured they'd like one at Granny and Grandpa's house when they're here. It was either that or a swing set, 'cause I'm done with swimming pools that keep getting holes in them. The big kids had fun jumping this afternoon when Neil and Kerry finally got it built. The little kids will have their turn tomorrow.

Day One Hundred Twenty Eight

I had some sunshine going on in my backyard this morning. For some reason, I decided to take some pictures in black and white, just for the fun of it, so I included the second picture of my bright blue sky just for the record. Turned out to be another beautiful day, for the most part--couldn't make up its mind whether to be cloudy or sunny. So far, no storms, but I'm sure more rain is on the way. TGIF!

Day One Hundred Twenty Seven

Grand daughter Shelby made the best out of having to do math homework by doing it outside on this most beautiful day of days--a welcome sunny, blue sky respite from what sometimes feels like endless rain here lately. Shelby is in second grade and has math homework every day, except Fridays. After homework, Neil and I took turns pitching the ball, as Shelby and Elijah took turns at bat. Good times!

Day One Hundred Twenty Six

If you sat down in one of these chairs, the grass would tickle your fanny. It's starting to grow up through the seats of the lawn furniture. We've had days and days of rain. Everything is spring green. But wet grass is hard to mow. If the sun doesn't shine again soon, our yard will go to seed. The sun'll come out. Tomorrow. Maybe.