Day One Hundred Thirty Four 2012

Daughter Holly and granddaughter Shelby came by this afternoon to deliver a beautiful hanging basket of flowers, plus some citronella plants to keep the 'skeeters' away, and a sweet card, all to wish me a happy Mother's Day. Grandson Elijah stayed home with his dad to nurse an injured foot. Elijah was jumping over a big bouncy ball in his yard yesterday afternoon and landed on his foot in a way that hurt it pretty badly. His foot is swollen and very sore and he can't walk on it. For mom Holly, just another day in her busy life. She's a terrific mom and, alongside husband Jerry, is rearing two great kids. Happy Mother's Day, Holly!! I love you so much, and I'm happy that we got to spend a little time together today.

Day One Hundred Thirty Three 2012

Visiting daughter Kelly and grandson Knox today for Kelly’s very first Mother’s Day. She’s a great mommy, who—along with husband Kerry—is rearing a—how shall we say—‘quirky’ son. He’s always in motion when he’s awake and unpredictable from day to day. Keeps his parents on their toes. Never a dull moment.  Knox is totally precious. I could squeeze the stuffing out of him.  Happy Mother’s Day, Kelly!! I love you so much and am so blessed to have you in my life!! Never doubt that you are a wonderful mom. Knox is blessed to have such a loving and caring mother.

Day One Hundred Thirty Two 2012

I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is yes. ~e.e. cummings

Day One Hundred Thirty One 2012

RANDOM

The birds have discovered the mulberries, which make for a very colorful mess (literally) on the windshield of my car.

The baby birds have flown the nest and are everywhere. They, too, know a good mulberry when they see one.

Beautiful pink lilies basking in the sunshine

What an awesome day! Felt a bit like fall which is always OK with me.

And last but never least, Grandson Elijah played T Ball this evening. His team, the Diamondbacks, got beat by the Reds 17~11. They played well, though, and Elijah did some great fielding. They turned an eleven point lead into a six point lead. Not too shabby.

Day One Hundred Thirty 2012

Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.
~Voltaire