Walter turns 11

Yesterday we had another birthday celebration.

They come quite often around here.

Walt is doubles ones now for a whole year.

By request, I served tenderloin steaks cooked on the grill by David. 

A baked potato bar with all the fixings.

A super yummy mixed green salad.

And yes,

 The birthday person, whoever that may be, is "Always Special."

After a rousing game of "Spoons,"

Walter had twelve gifts to open.

He was richly blessed with lots of small metal cars which he loves.

Oh, by the way,

He won the "Spoons" game and took home the $10.00 prize.

For dessert, I made the ever-popular chocolate surprise.

Always a hit...always!

Happy Birthday, Walt.

One of his gifts was a supersized backpack.

One big enough to hold all of the books that a rising sixth grader will need.

Lucy is coming home on Saturday.

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new life

This is that little tiny rose bush that Lucy gave me for Mother's Day two years ago.

It has taken over the fence just outside the sunroom in my house.

It didn't thrive during this year's deep winter freeze.

I was contemplating cutting it all the way back.

As soon as the days started getting longer and warmer,  it decided to put on a show.

The miracle of Spring.

New Life!

Needless to say, it is thriving.

Sunday evening, I sent a text to Lucy along with this picture.

She loves to hear how our rosebush is doing.

This is what I told her...

"It's like you send me roses every day, sweet girl."

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the last of my cruise pictures

Letting the wind dry my hair on a windy day.

It didn't take long!

Warm sun and a strong wind did the job in a flash.

Leaving the port of Nassau.

I always love seeing this little abandoned lighthouse standing guard.

David and Gus sunning on the top of the ship.

Our big, beautiful ship.

God paints pictures in the sky in the morning and at sunset.

Another picture, just before the sun popped up.

Our cabanna on the top of the ship.

When the sun got too hot, it was a lovely place to retreat.

Amanda and I at the front og the ship leaving Port Canaveral.

God never paints the same picture twice!

All praise and glory to our Most High God.

The Giver of all good gifts!

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Happy Birthday Archie!

Archie turned 18 years old last week.

We celebrated on Saturday evening.

Lisa, his cousin, was visiting Savannah and joined us for his party.

It was a rip-roaring good time, as are all of our parties.

These were his menu choices ~

Grammy's famous broccoli-chicken casserole, pictured above,

A huge pot of white rice with onions sauteed in butter,

And a new favorite,

Red Lobster garlic cheese biscuits,

and for dessert,

Root Beer Floats!

This meal is well-loved and always requested.

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Archie is a junior in High School.

He has become a very proficient driver.

He loves cars and is saving every penny to buy his dream vehicle.

He has a great personality.

He loves to help others in any way he can.

He can fix most anything.

He loves his people.

  Most importantly,

 he loves Jesus.

Happy Birthday, Archie!

I'm a very proud Grammy!

Oh, by the way, he won the Lawn Darts game.

 

 

Easter dinner with friends

We had a huge feast to celebrate our risen Lord Jesus.

We were blessed to share it with friends from Fayetteville.

Justine and David were at seminary together in California,

I made my traditional Easter feast .

It was delicious, according to all who ate.

Honey Baked Ham,

Red Rice,

Green Beans,

Hash Brown Potato Casserole (David made these),

Broccoli Salad,

Pineapple Bake,

Yeast Rolls,

Strawberries and Fresh Whipped Cream,

and

 Lemon ~ Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. (made by Lucy)

Also had a big pot of steaming hot coffee with dessert

Even though it rained, we had our Easter Egg Hunt.

The large Golden Egg was found by Walter,

The small Golden Egg was found by Brook, Justine's wife,

And Gus won a prize for finding the most eggs.

I didn't take a single picture,

But we got the lovely people above, and that was most important.

I'm spending this week reading about what Our Lord did after His resurrection.

All four gospel writers included an account of his steps before He ascended back to heaven.

Fascinating.

We are so blessed to have these eyewitness accounts of how Jesus spent His final days on earth.

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"And there are also many other things that Jesus did,

which, if they were written one by one,

I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written."

Amen!

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John 21:25

 

He is Risen!

He is Risen Indeed!

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Rejoice always!

Pray without ceasing!

Be Thankful in all things!

This is the will of God for you!

Happy Easter!

Celebrate big today!

He is Risen!

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It is a good Good Friday

"So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said,

'It is Finished!'

And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit."

John 19:30

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