Day One Hundred Forty 2011

Grandson Elijah says, "It's staring at me."

Cicadas are creepy little buggers with their red staring eyes. They have hatched in our yard, and they are all over everything.

They seemed to like the hostas this morning. This afternoon, they had all flown away, shrieking their mating call. I'll be glad when they be gone.

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Wishing my brother in law, Don Foy, a very happy FIFTIETH birthday today!! We enjoyed his celebration tonight. Those burgers he grilled were awesome! Jane's Jell-O cake was to die for, especially topped off with Don's homemade whipped cream. YUM! Thanks again for having us over for eats and birthday festivities. Good times, great family! Here's to the next fifty, right, Don?

Day One Hundred Thirty Nine 2011

Hubby Neil and I are 38 years old today. So to speak. We were wed on this date in 1973. We have no idea how so much time slipped by us and at the same time carried us along with its passing. He surprised me with this beautiful bouquet this afternoon. We made a pact many years ago--no gifts, but cards are welcome. We leave cards for each other all over the house on this day each year. He broke the rule, but that's OK. He does have romantic bones in his body. So here we are, still here, happily putting up with each other. I think they call that love.

Day One Hundred Thirty Eight 2011

I'm tooting grand daughter Shelby's horn today because I'm one proud granny. She received her 4th grade completion certificate and also received the award for outstanding academic achievement and a medal for all As and Bs this school year. Way to go, Shelby, for a job well done, not only this year, but every year you've been at Capshaw. I love you and I'm so very proud of you today and always.

~The last walk to Granny's house from Capshaw School~

Day One Hundred Thirty Seven 2011

When grand daughter Shelby told me she got to bring her recorder home from school today, my dusty old mind immediately flashed on a cassette tape recorder. I couldn't imagine what she'd be doing with one of those. Maybe ancient technology relics show and tell. Then she showed me this beautiful little musical instrument that she's been learning how to play in music class. She played a couple of tunes and I recognized them, so the music lessons paid off. She's very proud of her recorder. Tomorrow she graduates from 4th grade. They won't have a formal ceremony--just recognizing the fourth graders and handing out awards for certain achievements. It will be her last class day at Capshaw. Thursday and Friday she and other fourth graders get to go to a camp and have some fun. Then it's off to middle school in late summer. As the song says, time keeps on slipping into the future.

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Remembering my little brother Rob who passed away three years ago today. They say time heals all wounds, and it does, but this one is going to take a while.

Day One Hundred Thirty Six 2011

Grandson Elijah graduated from his Mother's Day Out pre-school this evening. The director, Donna Johnson, and all the teachers did an awesome job of putting together this memorable and oh so sweet event. Elijah is so proud of his diploma, and we are so very proud of him. He'll be off to kindergarten in late summer this year. We love you, Elijah! Congratulations!
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Happy 3rd Anniversary, Daughter Kelly and Son In Law Kerry!!! Love you!!