Day One Hundred Thirty Eight 2013

The Graduate ~ Class of 2013

My niece Sarah graduated from high school this morning. She was in the top 10% of a 500+ senior class.

Turn your tassels, class!

The Graduate ~ Congratulations, Sarah!

Proud parents Don and Jane and sister Julia

Had a great time at the graduation party. And so did Harry.

'I'm free!' Sarah’s jumpin for joy with cousin Shelby and sister Julia. I’m proud of you, Sarah! Keep on shining. Love you always.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.
-- Henry David Thoreau

Day One Hundred Thirty Seven 2013

Supper at Ocha with the peeps grandson Elijah, granddaughter Shelby, daughter Holly, grandson Knox, daughter Kelly, and hubs Neil. It’s Friday, and we’re glad. You probably are, too. Happy TGIF, y’all!!
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5 years ago today, my little brother Rob passed away at the age of 44. He was a funny, lovable, loving trip of a person and I love him and miss him. RIP little bro.

Day One Hundred Thirty Six 2013

Wishing my daughter Kelly and her husband Kerry a very happy 5th wedding anniversary today! This old-timey photo was taken in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg, Tennessee, sometime in the summer of  2006 [I think].

This was taken yesterday. Son Knox joined the Kimbrough gang in December, 2011. They’re having fun celebrating five years together [and counting] this week in the Smoky Mountains. Wishing you all the best of everything today and always. I love you!!

Day One Hundred Thirty Five 2013

My grandpeeps, Shelby and Elijah, gave this to me for Mother’s Day. They painted their feet and stamped this big clay pot, making pretty butterflies. Isn’t it great? I love it. I potted a couple of red flowering plants today ~Verbena~ which  possess the virtues of heat tolerance and an extremely long bloom season. Plus, I’m hoping the red will attract a Hummingbird or two.

Day One Hundred Thirty Four 2013

My daughter Holly gave me this beautiful Hummingbird feeder for Mother’s Day, plus some Hummingbird food mix. I filled it up today and placed it where I can keep an eye on it. I’m told I should plant some red flowers, as Hummingbirds are attracted to that particular color. I plan to do that soon. We’ve had one Hummingbird come to our yard the past two years, so maybe he/she will visit my new feeder. And maybe invite his/her friends to lunch.