~~~Birdyjo's~~~

~~ The Simple Things~~

2012-01-08T20:40:00.000-08:00

~We~ had the Best Day Today!

Walks~ Football~ Subway~

Laundry~ Hanging Stuff~ Cleaning~

Watching Emma Play~ Texting my Kids~

Then a Nice Shrimp Dinner

~At Home~

It's the Simple Things!

Hope You All Had

~A Wonderful Weekend~

Remember to ~Enjoy the Present~

Needing to go Junkin~

2012-01-07T07:35:00.000-08:00

It's Saturday Mornin!

I'm in need of some

~Junkin Time~

We are off to some ~Garage Sales~

I hope we find some junk along the road!

I love when they put stuff out and and

Sign that says ~FREEE~

I'll post if I find some ~Cool Stuff~

Remember to~**~Enjoy the Present~**~

2012-01-06T18:23:00.001-08:00

~*~ Valentines is just around the Corner~*~

I'm going to start getting some things made

for my Sweet Family~

They are so Loved!!

Remember~*~To Enjoy the Present~*~

Just One of Those Days~*~

2012-01-05T13:56:00.000-08:00

Gosh~*~ It's just been one of those days!!

Where ya can't quite focus on what you want to do!

It's been a long Month!

Maybe ~The Good Lord ~ is just telling me to

~Take it Easy~

Your Retired and you can do WhatEver ya want to do

OR Not do!!

I guess the Choice is Mine!

I'm thinking I Choose to

EAT POPcorn & Watch a Movie!

Remember to ~ Enjoy the Present~

~Re~Arranging~ My Favorite Thing to Do~

2012-01-03T20:03:00.000-08:00

~Got a bit of re~arranging done today~

I think this is kinda ~Cozy~ Maybe I will

sit down and read a ~Novel~

Any how I like this old chair of my Aunt Paulines

sitting here by the fire!! She would of loved it!

I could do some fine ~Samplers~

sitting here!!

~The End of a Satisfying Day~

Doing what I Love to Do~

Remember to~Enjoy the Present~**~

2012-01-03T09:01:00.000-08:00

It's a Pretty day in Morro Bay!

I'm thinking I will start a bit of re~arranging!

It's always fun to move things around after the Holidays!!

So off I go to Move the House around!

I will post some pic's when I'm done!!

Hoping all my Friends and Family have a Great Day!

Remember to~*~ Enjoy the Present~*~

~~Happy Birthday Carey Ann~~

2012-01-02T19:31:00.000-08:00

~*~ Happy Birthday~*~

Carey

Have a Wonderful Birthday!

So enjoyed celebrating it this weekend!

We Love you Dearly!

Love you! MAMA & Daddy~

~~Happy New Year~~

2012-01-02T16:51:00.001-08:00

~*~Happy New Year~*~

~2012~

Looking forward to a Great New Year!

~November~December~

2012-01-02T16:10:00.000-08:00

Well ~ Since my last post! We have had a

~Wonderful Christmas~

with Family and Friends..

~**~ Michael~Cissie~Grandma~Grandpa~**~

Could not ask for more~

Except for Gretchens Family to be here!

They had a wonderful Christmas also!

We enjoyed a very nice

~Thanksgiving ~

At ~The Homestead~ in Barstow!

We had Mr.Sam as a guest..

He served in Pearl Harbor! What stories he has told us!
We have so much to be

~Thankful For~

Also in November I went out to Gretchens with

my daughter Carey and Granddaughter Ashley

for my Grandson Tys 5 year check up at

St.Jude...

We had a wonderful time!

And Ty is now 5 Years Cancer Free~

~God is Good~

While we were in Mississippi,we went up to
Hendersonville,Tennessee to see where

~The Waggoner Family~

are moving! It is Beautiful there.

While we were there we visited

~The Jack Danials Distellery~

This is Jacks Old Office! I loved it.

Sitting there all Pretty is..

Carey~Gretchen~Ashley & Sammie..

What a Great time we had!

This is in Nashville,Tennessee..

~The Gaylord Opryland Resort~

This place was awesome....
Remember to~*~Enjoy The Present~*~

~~ Boo ~~

2011-10-28T20:04:00.000-07:00

~ Halloween ~

Is only 3 days away~ !

I love seeing all the little ones all dressed up!

What great memories!

Our block was always so fun!

Mrs. Gilliam would always have the Best

My girls loved it!

Swinging that fake dead chicken out the door at them!

Make sure and be ~Ready~

I have my candy all in a bowl by the front door already..

HOPEfully I won't Eat it All~

Enjoy your ~Spooky Night~

Happy Halloween.

Remember to~ Enjoy the Present~

~~8 Days till Halloween~~

2011-10-23T08:33:00.000-07:00

~*~

~*~8 Days till Halloween~*~

Fall in The High Sierra's~**~

2011-10-21T13:40:00.000-07:00

This is South Lake in
The High Sierra's..
Was Beautiful ~

This is along the road heading up to
~South Lake~
The falls were just Beautiful!

~Little Creek heading up to South Lake~

Heading into a town by
~Lake Crawley~
We had a Great Time..
The colors were just Beautiful..
Remember To ~Enjoy the Present~

Seals & Cookies~**~

2011-10-07T18:07:00.000-07:00

~That time of year again~
This is a Proud
~Elephant Seal~
I'm thinking the Greeter!

~Looks like they are playing here~

~Gossip Session~

~Lot's of them~

Awe~The weather is nice~ Sun Bathing!

~This Little School is in "San Simeon"
The Big House at the top of the hill is
~Hearst Castle~

We had lunch here at
~Sabastians~
Was a very good sandwich!

~Great Wine Tasting~
"I had Water"

This Family has been here for Years!!

Old clock inside~
I love it

When we went to the Beach when I was little we
had an Ice Chest just like this!
We would hop in the back of the
55Chevy Truck and head out with the dog!
~What Fun~

~Just Pretty~

~Brown Butter Cookie Co.
in ~Cayucos Ca...
Such GOOD Cookies!
Please visit them on the web
http://www.brownbuttercookies.com/

Click on ~Our Store~

~The End~
Yummie Cookies
We had a great day..
Remember to~ Enjoy the Present...

~~3 Speckled Hens~~

2011-10-01T15:40:00.000-07:00

We went to Paso Robles today to the
~*~3 Speckled Hens Antique Show~*~
It was s nice ~

~The Coop Cafe~
Lot's of Good Eats...

I love the little old paper plates at the bottom!

So many neat things!

I'll take one of each!
I wish!

I loved this little corner!
The little green shelf is so neat!

Have I told ya !
I love RED~**~

~Nice~

Well this is my
~Find~
Bought this from the nicest man!
Was very Reasonable!!
Hope you are having a great weekend!
Remember to~Enjoy The Present!

Scarecrow Festival in Cambria Calif.

2011-09-30T15:22:00.000-07:00

We spent the morning in ~Cambria~
They are having their
~Scarecrow Festival~
Thought I would share with you!

~Sweet~

~Reminds me of New Orleans~

~Awesome store in Cambria~

~Where is the Train! ?

~Enjoyed~

~Love this Crow~ Cawwww

Yikes here he is again!!

My Favorite little store in Cambria!

~Time for Lunch~

~A neat old fence~

This is a favorite of mine~
I loved her legs and shoes~!!

Check out her legs!

Love this!

So darn cute!
This was by a Cooking Store!!

Linn's Farm
Simply the ~Best Pies~ here!!!
YUM

~Hearts Ease~
Cambria

~My Best Friend~
Oh and Miss Emma!!

She is neat!

A neat Corner!
We had a Great Day..
The sun was Shining and Beautiful!!
Have a wonderful weekend Peep's...
Remember to ~ Enjoy the Present..
I'm off to make me a Scarecrow..
Hope You enjoyed them!! and Cambria!!

~~ Alaska ~~

2011-09-29T20:55:00.000-07:00

Since my last post I have got ~Older~
Enjoyed my Birthday with my family...

Then off for a
~Cruise~
We finally took the plunge and hopped on a Ship!
Off to
~Alaska~

Flew to
~Seattle~
Made me think about that movie
~Sleepless in Seattle~
With ~ Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks! ~
Love that Movie!

We got to visit the Kitchen!

Up on top of the ship! It was just amazing!
So Peaceful!

First Stop was
~ Juneau~
I liked this little town! It was a rainy day! As you can see!
While we were here we had lunch at
~The Hanger~
It was right where the Sea Planes took off and landed!

This was our Ship
~The Westerdam~
The workers on this ship were so ~Nice~
Always ~Smiling! and that is what I like!
~Happy People~

~The Sea Planes~

~Oh My Goodness~We went to
~The Pennicle Grill~ on the ship.
This was Fancy and Fun!
~Which Fork to use First~
Smiling!!

We went down
~ Tracy Arm~
It was Beautiful! Thousands of waterfalls!
and Iceburgs!

~Tracy Arm~

Loved the Iceburgs!

My ~Favorite~
~Ketchikan~
Just the Simple Life!

Ketchikan~ Salmon Capital of the World!
Just So Neat!
I would love to go back!

~Sunset~

~Sunrise~
In Canada!
Victoria~Canada

~Trolly Horses~

~Yummie Ice Cream~

Victoria~Canada
I loved these Dolphins~

After Victoria Canada we docked in Seattle!
Flew off to Ontario Ca..
We had a wonderful time!
I will never forget ~ We made more Great Memories!
Remember To~ Enjoy The Present~

~~Lily the Frog Witch~~

2011-08-11T15:54:00.000-07:00

~*~Lily The Witch FrOg~*~

Was alot of fun to make!

She is listed on my

Granddaughter and Gretchens Etsy

~*~What a Sweet Lil Face~*~

Yikes~*~ What an Ugly Face you have!!
Hope you are all having a great evening!
Remember to ~ Enjoy the Present~

Summer Fun~**~

2011-07-28T19:59:00.000-07:00

~**~ Waffles~**~

We had fun making Waffles with all

The Goodies!!

Garden Strawberries~ Blackberries

And good ol Whipped Cream!

Alot of

~Relaxing~

Our Flowers just went

~Crazy~

They are huge!

Just love them!!

This is a sign in

~San Luis Obispo~

made out of Ribbon!

I love it!

Kinda reminds me of the saying!

~**~Bloom Where Your Planted~**~

Have a Wonderful Day!

Remember to ~Enjoy the Present~**~

~July~ Summertime~**~

2011-07-19T13:45:00.000-07:00

~Summertime Fun~
Visited ~Hearst Castle!
It was Simply Beautiful!
I loved the grounds! Spent all day taking pictures!
Ever in the area ~Make sure to visit!
So Fun

Avila Barn!
Love going here ! They have the best Veggies and Fruit.
Not to mention the Great Sandwich's you can get in
The Ice Cream Shop!

~Fun at the Beach~

The 4th of July was
~Wonderful~
Enjoyed Family and Friends!
Well we have a lot of ~Summer left!
Will Post more pics!
Enjoy the rest of~ Your Summer~!
Remember to ~ Enjoy the Present.....

My Desert Nature~**~

2011-06-23T16:32:00.000-07:00

The ~Quail~ This is the Daddy Quail.. He is watching over

His Babies~**~
~Mr.Leo Lizzard~
They are so Big this year!
Mike feeds this guy ~Fresh Figs~
Thinkin Mr. Leo likes us!

Daddy Quail ~ again

This Baby Birdie Loves the Figs also!

What Lucky Birds they are!!

Miss Molly~ Hiding under the Fig Tree !

She sure looks pretty here!

Life is Good in the Desert!

I need to take a pic of our ~Ravens~ they are BIG..

Remember to Enjoy the Present!

Desert Nature~**~

2011-06-11T15:06:00.000-07:00

Miss Emma Misses her

~Mississippi Porch Swing~

So do I~**~

~**~The Desert Bunny~**~

Love the ~Sunshine~ Peeking though

his Big Ol' Ears~

I miss the Mississippi Red Birds!

This little guy showed up at my home

in the desert!

So I will call him My California Red Bird!

He is just missing a few red feathers!!

Remember to ~ Enjoy The Present~

Easter

2011-04-25T07:19:00.001-07:00

The Table is set for some

~Good Eating~

And that we did!

Miss Gretchen made dessert!

~Was So Yummie~

Thank You ~Gretchen~

Dad BBQ~*~ Was so so Good!

Lee made the ~Asparagus!

I LOVE ~ASPARAGUS~!!!!!

Ty and Sammie

Waiting to go

~Easter Egg Hunting~

They had fun!!

~Sweet Little Girl~

She was attending the

At the Church Easter Egg Hunt!

We all had a Great Easter!

We all have so many

~BlessingS~

To Be Thankful For!

Remember to ~Enjoy The Present~

Since My Last Post~**~

2011-04-13T17:10:00.000-07:00

Since my last post we have seen

~Beautiful Butterfly's~

~The Dogwood Blooming~

Are simply awesome!

This is in our back yard!

Squirrel's are out and about

~Enjoying the Green's all around! A bit of sign making! This is one of my favorite! Noel H. Hines Cookie Co.. The girls Grandpa Hines always made them ~Homemade Cookies! We Miss him! And of course ~Baseball Season~ Started! Ty had a game last night! They won!! We are enjoying the ~Southern~ Ways... Remember to ~**~ Enjoy the Present~**~

Spring in Mississippi

2011-04-07T18:53:00.000-07:00

~~**~ Miss Emma and I~**~

Enjoying the porch swing!

Waiting for the leaves on the trees~

Shouldn't be long~

I think this is a Moth! It is so Big and Pretty! It stayed here all day! The Butterfly's are flittering all around! They are so Pretty~ ~*~It is Simply Spring in Mississippi~*~

~Spring~

Remember to ~Enjoy the Present~

Dinner with Miss Millie~**~

2011-03-30T21:01:00.000-07:00

We took Millie to dinner tonight!

Had a Nice Nice time!

Visited her Garden after dinner!

She raises

~ Orchids ~

~**~So Pretty ~**~ Love them ! She works hard taking care of her ~Garden~ She is 86.. and a go getter! ~**~God is Good ~**~

This is a

~Candy Scale~

Millie's Mom & Dad owned a

Candy Store in Cresent City, Ca

I fell in love with this!

Remember To~ Enjoy The Present!

This and That~**~

2011-03-26T09:04:00.000-07:00

~**~Sweet Tristan~**~
What a Sweetheart this little guy is~
He is my
Lunch Date~

~**~ Barstow Station ~**~
Street Lights
Just think they are so neat!
Simple~

~**~ Mikes Garden ~**~
These Artichokes are growing like Crazy!
I think my Lil' Scarecrow helps!
They are Good too..

~**~ Miss Emma ~**~
With her Lil' Friend!
She is so much fun for us!
Hope you all have a
~Wonderful Weekend~
Remember to~Enjoy the Present~

~~Spring in Morro Bay Ca~~

2011-03-18T21:48:00.000-07:00

Spring is here in
~Morro Bay~
Sunday is the 1st Day of Spring!
I'm so glad!
The hills look like Ireland here!
Everyone have a ~Beautiful Weekend~
Remember To~ Enjoy the Present~

Happy St.Patricks Day~**~

2011-03-17T12:15:00.000-07:00

~**~ Happy St.Patricks Day~**~

Wishing all my friends and family

~A Lot ~O~ Luck~

Have a wonderful day!

Hope you all wore your ~Green~

and that you are having the

Triditional Corned Beef and Cabbage.

and of course a few Red Tator's..

Remember To~ Enjoy The Present!

Big Bear ~Ca

2011-03-10T10:11:00.000-08:00

It was a Beautiful Day in
~**~Big Bear~**~
Lot's of Great Memories are there for us!
Bringing up Children ..
Those were the Good Ol' Days..
Cabins~Walks~Snow~Swings!
French Braids~ Oh gosh I could go on & on~
Remember To~Enjoy the Present!

Red Secretary~**~

2011-03-06T16:43:00.001-08:00

I love my Little Red Secretary~**~

I need to get a little Red Chair for it~

So excited with it!

Hope you all had a

Wonderful Weekend!

Remember to : Enjoy the Present~**~

Brownie Days~**~

2011-03-02T16:07:00.000-08:00

~*~Just Look at Me~*~
I was a Brownie..
NOT actually...I was not old enough...
Well ~ My Mother was the Brownie leader helper~
So she made me a Brownie Outfit so I would
Feel like part of the troop~
Well~ That made the Brownie Leader mad..
and she said I could NOT wear it~ It was not official...
So My Mother Quit ~
You have to admit~
My Mother did a fine job on my Brownie Dress and Hat~
Remember to~Enjoy The Present~

Lunch by the Sea~~

2011-02-23T13:05:00.000-08:00

~**~You just never know what you are going to SEE at the Beach~**~
Today the Moma Otter's were taking care of their Babies...
So sweet...
God is Good

Next was
~A Man and His Horse~
Awesome

It is a cloudy cold day today~
Gotta Love the
~Seagulls~

The Flowers are a Bloomin!
I think I have posted the little
Airplane Mailbox ~before..
But Oh Well.....It's just so darn cute!
Hope you are enjoying a bit of nature today..
Remember to ~**~Enjoy The Present~**~

Sunsets

2011-02-22T19:41:00.000-08:00

~It was a Beautiful Sunset ~
~**~God is Good~**~
Could not let this one go by without
Sharing~
Remember to ~*~Enjoy the Present~*~

Pillow Case Curtains~**~

2011-02-16T08:40:00.000-08:00

Trying to get a little more of the
~**~ Cottage Look~**~
I hung some old pillowcase's for curtains~
and
~I love them~
I have a blind behind them to keep them from the
Sunny Ol' Sun~
They are so crisp looking!
Enjoy your Day!
Remember to ~**~ Enjoy The Present~**~

Friends~**~

2011-02-10T16:16:00.000-08:00

My Bestest Friend
~Mary~
She brought Del Taco to the house!

Mike ~Me ~Mary ~Leo and Makayla
Great Dinner~
Combination Burrito's with Green Sauce!
YUMMIE
and some Super Good Wine from my Friend
Miss Belle! Thank you both for a nice evening!
Remember to ~ Enjoy the Present~

Annie

2011-01-24T11:58:00.000-08:00

~ Little Miss Annabelle~

Had fun making this sweet doll~

She has the sweetest smile~

Remember to ~**~ Enjoy the Present~**~

Great Finds

2011-01-23T15:04:00.000-08:00

Found this at our little

Morro Bay Antique Mall!

This one little lady has the

~Best little things~

and super good prices!

Was fun LOOKING thru her goodies~
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
I'm off to sew on a little dress!
Remember to~**~Enjoy the Present~**~

Life is Good

2011-01-15T09:15:00.000-08:00

Newest addition to Our Family~
~**~Meet Jayce~**~
My cousin Joyce's 1st Grandbaby..
So ~ Jayce would be my 3rd cousin.
He is a Sweetie
I'm sure his
~**~Grandma will be spoiling him~**~
Congratulations Joyce and Lance
He is Beautiful~
Many Happy Times ahead!
~**~
Remember to ~**~Enjoy The Present~**~

Friends

2011-01-14T09:24:00.000-08:00

This is a gift from a Friend!
I love them!
Thank You , Donna!

It''s Almost February!
Time to celebrate ~Love~
This is my Valentine Tree~
~**~Love is Kind~**~
Everyone have a great weekend !
Be Safe
Rememver to ~**~Enjoy The Present~**~

Time Worn~**~

2011-01-13T09:20:00.001-08:00

~*~ Old Barn~*~

Today , I would like to spend a day in the time of

this Barn!

I'm sure a more Simple Life..

When life was Simple.

Ok~ I'm done dreaming!

Remember to ~*~ Enjoy the Present~*~

~~ Sunshine and Sand ~~

2011-01-12T13:34:00.001-08:00

We went for a walk on the beach today!
We saw so many pretty things.
~God is Good~
~The Crane~
They are the most Beautiful Birds..
Look at those Fluffy Tail Feathers!

OH Miss Emma!
Look at you running!
You are the Sweetest Dog EVER~
She had a ball running at the beach!
Such Fun~ Thank you Emma for your company!~

~*~The California Poppy~*~

~*~Our Sweet Morro Bay Otters~*~
They are always floating in the Bay.
Hope you all are having a great day.
Remember to~*~ Enjoy the Present!~*~

It's Hump Day~**~

2011-01-12T09:18:00.000-08:00

~**~I Like this~**~
Gosh the weekend is just around the corner!
The weather is suppose to be
~Beautiful~
Looking forward to it!
Have a Wonderful Day Friends!
Remember to ~**~ Enjoy The Present ~**~

Painting~**~

2011-01-10T21:34:00.000-08:00

I had a great day ~Painting~
Got this little table at a garage sale...Cheap~
Was an ugly brown.. Yippie~ Looks lot's better!

Mike made this box years ago!
It was painted blue~ Was tired of it so I made a
~*~Lipton Tea Box~*~
For Mikes Tea Bags!

Anyone for Tea??
I love to have special boxes for this and that!
Hope everyone has a Wonderful Day!
Remember to ~**~ Enjoy the Present~**~

Monday~**~

2011-01-10T09:20:00.001-08:00

It's a Beautiful Cold Monday~

Sitting here thinking I should get Busy.

What shall I do?

Some days ya just run out of ideas.

I'm sure I will figure it out.

In the mean time you all have a

~**~Wonderful Day~**~

Make someone ~SMILE~ today..

Remember to ~ Enjoy ~*~The Present...

The Seagull~**~

2011-01-08T15:24:00.000-08:00

~*~The Seagull~*~
Gotta love the Seagulls...
I think this guy is in deep thought!
It's a Beautiful Day here today!
Nice walk... Going to finish up a Sampler!
Counting my ~Blessings~
Remember to~Enjoy The Present~

Friday~**~

2011-01-07T12:42:00.000-08:00

~**~It's Friday~**~
Hooray for the weekend coming !
These are my little Tags I made with my
Cricut~ I got for Christmas!
So Fun..
~Have a Wonderful Weekend Friends~
Remember~*~ Enjoy ~The Present~

A Beautiful Day~**~

2011-01-06T08:44:00.000-08:00

What a Beautiful Day we have been given~**~

Thinking I will just ~

~Do What Make's Me Happy~
Maybe plant some pretty flowers ~

Enjoy~**~ The Present!

Organizing~**~

2011-01-05T18:07:00.001-08:00

NO~*~ This is not my house!

But I sure would like to be this organized!

I have been organizing for the last 3 days!

Got my sewingroom/guest room done today!

Sigh~~ Will start some more small projects

Tomorrow!

Remember to~Enjoy ~The Present~

~~ Just Pretty ~~

2011-01-04T08:11:00.001-08:00

Just had to share this

~Sunset~

It was just Beautiful!

~Pretty~Great Shot~

Love this one Mike!

He gets the best pictures!

I love the clouds!

God is Good~**~

All the Time!

Have a wonderful day!

Remember to ~Enjoy ~**~ The Present

Organizing Today

2011-01-03T08:42:00.000-08:00

This is NOT my house!

But I would like to be Organized like this!

So~ Today I am going to organize

The Sewingroom/Bedroom

~ Have a Good Day everyone~

Remember to ~Enjoy~**~The Present~**~

A Bit of Football Today

2011-01-02T09:02:00.000-08:00

It is a rainy cold day today!

Perfect for a day of

~Football~

Hoping you are all having a nice Sunday~

Enjoy~**~The Present~**~

Christmas Sewing~**~

2011-01-01T19:56:00.000-08:00

~**~Pears I made for Gretchen~**~

I love these~
When Gretchen was little she had a little elephant
she toted all over~ Named ~Fundunk~
She still has it! Just thought she would like this one too!
She Did!

~Little Doggie~
Doll and Doggie

My little Mouse~*~

A Soft in the Head Pattern~ Love them!

I have a bit more to share later!

Have a wonderful day!

Enjoy ~*~The Present~*~

Happy 2011

2011-01-01T15:35:00.001-08:00

We had a Wonderful Christmas~**~ These are Ashley's Beautiful Cookies~

Oh ~ If I could cook like her!

Thank you for all the goodies Ashley!

We love you!

We had our ~Whole Family~ together this year!

~A Blessing~

Had so much fun!

This is the ~Original ~ part of the Family,

I guess you would say ~We started it!

I made a few of my gifts!

Was so much fun~**~

This is Heidi's little doll with a doggie!

Mike had fun Cooking! I helped!

I held the pan for the Turkey! Me and Emma!

I would like to wish everyone a

Very Good 2011~**~

Enjoy ~**~The Present~**~

Ruthies Tree~**~

2010-12-07T23:23:00.000-08:00

This is
~*~My Ruthie Tree~*~
She loved the little signs!
She would be proud of me that I made me a set!
The tree has all my family names on it!
Can't get much nicer than that!
Thank You Ruthie~ You always had the best
~Ideas~
Miss You!

Simply Sweet~

Miss Emma has her Stocking Hung!

~**~For My Friend~**~
I'm just about ready for
Christmas!
Hope you are all getting your shopping done!
I have a bit of sewing to finish up
and then I think I will be done!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Heading out Shopping~**~

2010-12-04T07:52:00.000-08:00

December 4th~**~

Time to finish up a bit of shopping!

It is going to be a great day~

It's a cloudy day and that makes for a

Great Christmas Feeling!

Count You Blessings & Enjoy ~*~The Present

Home

2010-12-03T18:48:00.000-08:00

We are back home in

~**~ Morro Bay ~**~

So glad to have made the trip

Safe and Sound!

You just never know!

Now to get ready for

Christmas!

Count Your Blessings & Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Days gone By ~ But not forgotten~*~

2010-11-24T18:51:00.001-08:00

~*~ My Family ~*~
Mother ~Sister~Me~Daddy
The McDonald's
What great memories I have!
Wish My Mom and Dad were still here!
Thank You for all the Great Memories!
~Happy Thanksgiving~
~Chicken Little~

Thanksgiving

2010-11-19T19:53:00.000-08:00

It's almost Thanksgiving~*~

Just thinking about all I have to be

Thankful for!

Let us all Count Our Blessings~*~

I'm excited for Thanksgiving Day!

Turkey~Dressing~Cranberry Salad~ Tators~Ham

Pumpkin Pie~Sweet Potato Pie

And ~*~ Family~*~

Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~~Cousins~~

2010-11-13T07:57:00.000-08:00

LOOK at those Bikes and Hats!

I just love them!

My cousins ! Joyce and Joann.

Are they cute or what!!!?

Everyone Have a Happy Weekend!

~*~Count Your Blessings~*~

Enjoy~**~The Present~**~

Taking on the Day~*~

2010-11-12T06:30:00.000-08:00

~*~ Taking on the Day~*~

Going to do a bit of sewing !

~Then off to shop a bit for Christmas with Gretchen~

Rain is coming tomorrow! Im excited!

Thinking I can get alot of fun things done during the rain!

Everyone have a Wonderful Day!

~**~ Count Your Blessings ~**~

and Enjoy~The Present~

~~Keeping Busy~~

2010-11-09T05:44:00.000-08:00

Getting a few things ready for
~Christmas~
Snowmen & Sweet Annie
Miss Ruthie gave me the
~Harvest Blessings Blocks~
Thank You Frank!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner!

Aren't these so pretty!
I love the Hydrangea's

Kinda neat huh!
Everyone enjoy your day!
Enjoy~**~The Present~**~

~~ Miss Ruthie ~~

2010-11-06T16:33:00.005-07:00

~*~Miss Ruthie~*~
~My Dearest Friend~
Ruthie~ I will miss you so much!
I have no words to express how I feel!
It is to hard..
I will see you on the other side!
~I love you Ruthie~
We will eat ~Fritos~

Just Wednesday~*~

2010-10-27T05:56:00.000-07:00

~*~ Good Morning Friends~*~

My sweet little ladder I got at the Fair~

Makes a great place to put my

~Crazy Quilt~

Have a wonderful day!

I'm working on a bit of

~Christmas Gifts~

Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Country Living Fair~*~

2010-10-25T15:57:00.000-07:00

~*~ Country Living Fair~*~

Gretchen, myself and Miss Sammie

went to The Country Living Fair!

I have read this magazine all my life!

It was such a treat for me to be able to attend this!

We all had a wonderful time!

Great Place and Great People!

~*~Aprons~*~

~*~Quilts~*~

~*~ Miss Sammie and Grandma~*~

Moma and Miss Gretchen!

We walked the grounds for 11 hours!

So many wonderful things!

Simply Simple!

My Bucket List Check off~*~

2010-10-19T06:08:00.000-07:00

I can check off ~Mt. Rushmore~
From My Bucket List!
It was just ~Awesome~
Never thought I would see this!
UnBelievable~
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Sammies Birthday~*~

2010-10-17T08:04:00.001-07:00

~*~Granddaughter Sammie's Birthday~*~
Was a wonderful day of
Skating~Dinner~Cake~Games.
~And a Sleep Over~
Wonderful group of Girls!
They had so much fun! AND so did I!!!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

2010-10-14T06:39:00.000-07:00

~*~Utah~*~
Loved this place~

~*~Jackson Hole , Wyoming~*~
Awesome little town!
Look at all those Elk Horns!

~*~ The Grand Teton's~*~
Was just Beautiful!

~*~Yellowstone National Park~*~
This was at the entrance!
The Elk were all over the place!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Made it to Mississippi~*~

2010-10-11T07:00:00.000-07:00

Had a great trip/vacation to

~*~Mississippi~*~

I will post pictures this evening!

Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Tober First~*~

2010-10-01T20:02:00.000-07:00

~*~It's getting to be that time of year~*~
Pumpkins ~ Cornstalks~ Mum's
and ~Funny Lil' Pumpkin Doll's
Made this lil' guy!
Everyone enjoy putting up all your Fall Goodies~
Happy Fall Ya'll~
Enjoy~The Present~

~~Simple Things~~

2010-09-27T08:41:00.000-07:00

~*~Black Hat Society~*~
Yikes I started this pillow 2 yrs. ago!
Finished it up this weekend!
I Simply Love the Polka Dot trim!
Smiles!

~*~ May I introduce to you~*~
~Howie~
This is Sweet Emma's Lil' Friend next door!
Howie is a Hoot!
Peek a Boo Howie!!

~*~A Rose is a Rose~*~
The simple things in life are
~Simply the Best~

Was a quiet weekend!
The weather was so Beautiful!
Nice and Warm so we could sit on the patio and hear the
Waves!
Hope you all had a Great & Simple Weekend!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~~Made By Gretchen~~

2010-09-25T18:07:00.000-07:00

~*~Sweet Memories~*~

of Childhood Days~

For Dad~

Memories of Moma~*~
Love these Gretchen!
Priceless~*~
Memories are Simply the Best !

Please Click to enlarge!

Tis Fall~*~

2010-09-22T10:20:00.000-07:00

~*~Fall is in The Air~*~
I made many of these at
Birdyjo's....
I'm so Happy it is Fall now!

Halloween is just around the corner!
I love this Wicked Witch!
Happy Fall Ya'll!

Love Birthdays~*~

2010-09-20T18:03:00.000-07:00

~Happy Birthday to me~
Had a wonderful Birthday
with my Family!
Thank You everyone for all the Fun!
Big Hugs and Smiles to you all!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~~White Wednesday~~

2010-09-08T07:28:00.000-07:00

~*~Happy White Wednesday~*~
This is my ~*~Sweet Little ~White~ Bird Feeder!
Purchased at our Antique Mall here in
Morro Bay ~California
The price was right!! Nine Dollars!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Saturday Finds~*~ & Handmade's

2010-09-05T13:09:00.000-07:00

~Went to our local Antique Mall~
Found all of these Beautiful Quilts
in GREAT SHAPE.
None were over $35.00.
I was so excited!

Just so Happy to give them a
~*~Special Spot in my home~*~
If only they could talk to me!

~*~Yikes~*~
A few of my Handmade's!
Keeping my hands busy & my heart happy!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~~The Weekend~~

2010-09-03T15:10:00.000-07:00

If wrinkles must be written upon our brow, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should not grow old.

- James A. Garfield

A Good Weekend~*~

2010-09-02T08:42:00.000-07:00

Had a wonderful time last weekend!
Had breakfast with family and friends at
~*~ Molly's ~*~
On Old Hwy 66 .
They have the Best Food!

Sweet Place.
Enjoyed being with the kids!
Carey ~ Ashley and Grandpa.

Cute Cute Place!

This is the Mojave Desert.
This is my Old Stomping Grounds!
Miss it.
But I will be heading back to Stomp a bit on
My Birthday..
Everyone have a great
~Labor Day Weekend~
Enjoy your Family and Friends!
Enjoy~*~The Present!

Sweet Birdie~*~

2010-08-29T17:27:00.000-07:00

~*~Sweetest Lil' Birdie~*~
Mike took this picture~
He get's the Best Shots!
Nature is Wonderful!

Me & My Family..When I was Little

2010-08-28T13:00:00.000-07:00

This is
~*~The McDonald Family~*~
~1949~
I'm the little one!
Mama~ Marie~Me~Daddy
Thank You ~ Joyce for finding this.
Simply the Best Picture.
I so miss my Mother & Father.
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~~ My High Chair End Table~~

2010-08-28T08:58:00.000-07:00

Just thought I would share with you my new
~End Table~
Great Memorie's getting this !
I Simply Love it!
Have a Great Weekend~
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Have Nice Weekend~*~

2010-08-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

~*~Life is Good~*~
Enjoy your Weekend!

Thursday~*~

2010-07-29T11:45:00.000-07:00

~*~Mud Pies 5 cents~*~
Look at this~*~ My friend Rose
made this when we had our store~
Love her Rose~~
Thank you for supporting our store~
Gotta Love the Poly Fill Box~

My Lil' Herb Garden..

Out to lunch with
~Heidi and Cissie~

Had a good lunch~
Remember~*~ Enjoy~The Present~

I Been a Paintin~*~

2010-07-23T14:23:00.001-07:00

Love the new look~
Was tired of my drab grey looking bedroom~

My Doggie ~Miss Emma~ likes it!

A bit of this and that~

Hope Everyone has a
~Wondrful Weekend~
Remember to ~Do What Makes You Happy~

Thursday~

2010-07-22T14:49:00.000-07:00

This is our
~*~New Birdhouse~*~
Had fun making this.
Thank You Cindy for the Star..

Took our ~Sweet Friend Millie~
out to lunch~
We had a nice time.
Then we went to the local Garden Center~
Love ya Millie~
Friends~*~

Birdie in Fleight~*~

2010-07-17T08:17:00.000-07:00

~What a Beautiful sight~
Probably on her way to feed her babies!
Have a Wonderful Weekend
Remember~To ~*~Enjoy~The Present~

~~The Sprinkler~~

2010-07-16T08:41:00.000-07:00

~*~The Sprinkler~*~
Go play in the ~Sprinkler~
How many times did you tell your kids that?
~Memories~
This is my neighbors .
Old School
Sprinkler~~ Love it
Enjoy~*~The Present

Sweet

2010-07-11T08:36:00.000-07:00

This is just about the cutest fountain I have ever seen~
Just thought I would share it with you~
Have a wonderful Sunday.
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~~Stay Cool ~~

2010-07-07T08:27:00.000-07:00

~*~Enjoying the Summer~*~
Love Summertime.
A time for Kids to be Kids.
A time to Hide the Electronic Fun and go
~*~Outside~*~
And be a Kid.
Swim~ Lemonade Stand ~ Picnic ~
Play in the Sprinkler ~Slip and Slide.
Oh! To have ~My Kids~ Little again.
Enjoy ~*~The Present~*~

~~Freedom~~

2010-07-05T17:58:00.000-07:00

This is looking down at
~*~Tideland Park~*~
in Morro Bay~

Cayucos,California
Lot's of fun people~

Your a ~*~Grand Ol' Flag~*~

United We Stand
Divided We Fall...
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~~This & That~~

2010-07-02T16:33:00.000-07:00

This Angel watches over me when I'm in
~*~The Kitchen~*~
Because I'm just not all that
~Great~
in the kitchen.
Hee Hee

~*~Tools~*~

Froggie~Birdie
and a bit of
4th of July

The Community Garden~
Corn~
A Community Garden to work in is very~ Nice ~
Especially if you have no place to garden at home.
A place to come and make a special garden , meet friends.
Or to simply just be ~Quiet~
Depending on your Mood~ :O)
The choice is yours!
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Junkin Find~*~

2010-06-30T15:11:00.000-07:00

Love my little
~*~ Board with Hooks~*~
Added me a little Seashell.
I think Junk Finds are
Simple the Best..
Maybe it is in the Hunt~
~Do What Makes You Happy~

July 4th Wishes~*~

2010-06-29T19:16:00.000-07:00

Wishing you all
~*~A Safe and Happy July 4th~*~
~God Bless America~
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Early Birthday for Ty~*~

2010-06-27T21:24:00.000-07:00

Took Ty to
F.McLintocks
for his ~*~13th~*~ Birthday..
We had a Fun Time~

~*~Ty and Moma~*~

Funny things they do~
Pour a glass of water blindfolded..
Was pretty funny~

~*~Good Food ~*~
Huge Ice Cream from McLintocks
What a Blessing this day is~
~*~Happy Happy Birthday Ty~*~
We Love You
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~~Nice Day~~

2010-06-26T22:02:00.000-07:00

Had a great day with the kid's~*~
They will be heading home on Tuesday~*~
If I dont kidnap them~
Have really enjoyed their company~
Love you all~*~
Enjoy~*~The Present

Campfire Snakes~*~

2010-06-24T20:11:00.000-07:00

~*~Michael Shane~*~
headed home today..
Had a great time with him...Miss him~

Ty and Sammie made ~Campfire SNakes tonight~
Was really cold and windy outside and so we decided
to just use the ~Fireplace~

They had Fun

~*~Just add lots of butter and sugar and cinnamon~*~
So So Good..
Remember to Enjoy~The Present...

2010-06-21T18:56:00.000-07:00

Michael~Lexy~Ty~Sammie
~Having a Great Time visiting~

~*~Gretchen and Dad~*~

~*~Just Pretty~*~

Got a ~ Peanut~
Visits every day~
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

Graduation 2010~*~

2010-06-17T19:11:00.000-07:00

~*~Michael Shane and Grandpa~*~

~*~Grandma~Tyler~Grandpa~*~

Grandma~Carissa~Grandpa

~Michael and Ty~
~*~Life is Good~*~

Graduation~*~

2010-06-17T19:06:00.000-07:00

Moma and her Boy~
~*~Michael Shane~*~

Mike ~ Michael ~ Me
What a great evening we had~

Me and Granddaughter Cissie~*~
She will graduate in
~*~2012~*~

All of Our Graduating Grandkids~*~
Tyler~Michael~Carissa
Tyler and Carissa are twins~
Congratulations to you all~
We Love you Bunches
Live~*~Love~*~Laugh

~~Be Happy~~

2010-06-15T21:55:00.000-07:00

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Please do read~
Make's sense to me~
I think these are
~A Good Thing~
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Enjoy ~*~The Present

~~ Starting Graduation~~

2010-06-10T07:23:00.002-07:00

Cousin's~*~
My Grandkid's~*~
Michael Shane~Cissie~Ty
So excited to see each other~
~Life is Good~

Cousin's and Best Buddies~*~
Michael and Ty~
Having fun before graduation~

~*~Cissie and Dad~*~
Sweet

Miss Emma was in the suitcase ready to head to
Redlands~~ she was NOT going to be forgot~
I'm looking forward to this weekend and seeing
Family ~*~ Friends~*~ And Family I have not seen for quite
Some Time~
Enjoy~*~The Present~*~

~*~*~Birdyjo's~*~*~

~*~ The Simple Things~*~

Needing to go Junkin~

Just One of Those Days~*~

~Re~Arranging~ My Favorite Thing to Do~

~*~Happy Birthday Carey Ann~*~

~*~Happy New Year~*~

~November~December~

~*~ Boo ~*~

~*~8 Days till Halloween~*~

Fall in The High Sierra's~**~

Seals & Cookies~**~

~*~3 Speckled Hens~*~

Scarecrow Festival in Cambria Calif.

~*~ Alaska ~*~

~*~Lily the Frog Witch~*~

Summer Fun~**~

~July~ Summertime~**~

My Desert Nature~**~

Desert Nature~**~

~**~Easter~**~

Since My Last Post~**~

~**~Spring in Mississippi~**~

Dinner with Miss Millie~**~

This and That~**~

~*~Spring in Morro Bay Ca~*~

Happy St.Patricks Day~**~

Big Bear ~Ca

Red Secretary~**~

Brownie Days~**~

Lunch by the Sea~~

~**~Sunsets~**~

Pillow Case Curtains~**~

Friends~**~

~**~Annie~**~

~**~Great Finds ~**~

~**~Life is Good~**~

~**~Friends~**~

Time Worn~**~

~*~ Sunshine and Sand ~*~

It's Hump Day~**~

Painting~**~

Monday~**~

The Seagull~**~

Friday~**~

A Beautiful Day~**~

Organizing~**~

~*~ Just Pretty ~*~

~**~ Organizing Today~**~

~**~ A Bit of Football Today~**~

Christmas Sewing~**~

~**~ Happy 2011 ~**~

Ruthies Tree~**~

Heading out Shopping~**~

~**~ Home ~**~

Days gone By ~ But not forgotten~*~

Thanksgiving

~*~Cousins~*~

Taking on the Day~*~

~*~Keeping Busy~*~

~*~ Miss Ruthie ~*~

Just Wednesday~*~

Country Living Fair~*~

My Bucket List Check off~*~

Sammies Birthday~*~

Made it to Mississippi~*~

Tober First~*~

~*~Simple Things~*~

~*~Made By Gretchen~*~

Tis Fall~*~

Love Birthdays~*~

~*~White Wednesday~*~

Saturday Finds~*~ & Handmade's

~*~The Weekend~*~

A Good Weekend~*~

Sweet Birdie~*~

Me & My Family..When I was Little

~*~ My High Chair End Table~*~

Have Nice Weekend~*~

Thursday~*~

~~~Birdyjo's~~~

~~ The Simple Things~~

~~Happy Birthday Carey Ann~~

~~Happy New Year~~

~~ Boo ~~

~~8 Days till Halloween~~

~~3 Speckled Hens~~

~~ Alaska ~~

~~Lily the Frog Witch~~

Easter

Spring in Mississippi

~~Spring in Morro Bay Ca~~

Sunsets

Annie

Great Finds

Life is Good

Friends

~~ Sunshine and Sand ~~

~~ Just Pretty ~~

Organizing Today

A Bit of Football Today

Happy 2011

Home

~~Cousins~~

~~Keeping Busy~~

~~ Miss Ruthie ~~

~~Simple Things~~

~~Made By Gretchen~~

~~White Wednesday~~

~~The Weekend~~

~~ My High Chair End Table~~

~~The Sprinkler~~

~~Stay Cool ~~

~~Freedom~~

~~This & That~~

~~Nice Day~~

~~Be Happy~~

~~ Starting Graduation~~