Isn’t it nice to just pick up and go some place where the weather is warm and balmy?
Forgetting all about coats, hats, gloves, and boots…
Running bare foot in the sand…
Exploring….
Relaxing….
Having fun!
Making memories…..
“Today was good. Today was fun.
Tomorrow is another one.”
-Dr. Seuss
I hope you are having a great time!
We miss you!
♥
JoAnn
(credit)
I’m sitting here at my computer tonight,
ten years after the Salt Lake City Olympics.
In honor of the occasion….
I’m eating some green Jello (with crushed pineapple).
It is delicious and refreshing.
Just so you know,
I LOVED the 2002 Olympics!
(I’m also a fan of green Jello.)
♥
JoAnn
I regret that I was not able to pick up this Olympic pin at the time.
One of my New Year goals was to get some of our old photographs scanned in to the computer. Some of the pictures are starting to fade and just won’t last unless we do something to save them. Plus, it is nice to have a back up in case of a fire or disaster.
My husband has been busy the last few days pulling a lot of old pictures out of a scrap book and scanning them (pre-digital camera days).
I’ve had a few sentimental moments as I’ve looked back at earlier times.
This picture made me smile. We had a little fun between camera takes.
This poor picture was a feeble attempt at a Christmas card photo. As you can see, not everyone was willing or happy to cooperate, and notice how we just grabbed everyone “as is” for the picture.
(It was probably just before Christmas and I was feeling desperate!)
This picture at Disneyland, of our baby, Liz, caught my attention, as she is packing to take her family to Disney World. I can see a resemblance to her own daughters.
And this picture brought on a few tears as I remembered how young our children were when we buried my parents.
(Yes, I take credit for the big hair, Heidi. But, permanents were in style back then- at least in Idaho!)
It is a lot of work going back and trying to organize and scan old pictures, but wouldn’t it be sad to loose them!
I’m so lucky that my husband is willing to help me.
I wonder what other interesting finds we have hidden away?
Probably plenty of unflattering hair styles and lots of polyester clothing.
JoAnn
I loved this little collection of shots of Joshua at the viewing last week.
A picture really does speak a thousand words!
JoAnn
P.S. This little guy is going to be a big brother soon! Yeah!
Congratulations, Irene and Andrew!
Before After
My sister loves to browse in thrift stores and she often finds some real treasures.
She found this old secretary’s desk which was needing some tender loving care. She sanded and painted it and her husband put a light in the top.
They bought some glass shelves to allow the light to shine all the way down and now it looks brand new! Cute, isn’t it?
The total cost of the desk, paint, light, glass shelves, and dimmer switch for the light came in around $100. Not a bad price for a quality piece of furniture!
She also refinished this little cupboard. (No before picture, sorry.)
She put a nice stencil on the sides. This picture shows it in progress.
Don’t you wish she hired out?
BUT
She won’t be doing any projects for a few weeks, since she is recovering from foot surgery.
Hurry up and get well, Linda!
(I’m sure there are some great finds out there waiting for me you!)
JoAnn
Beautiful memories….
Laughter….
Gorgeous flowers….
Lots of family (including all 18 grandchildren)!
A serene setting on the hillside overlooking a beautiful valley…..
Rest in peace. We will miss you!
JoAnn
