~Memorial Day 2011~

Good Morning~

Remembering and Honoring all of the men and women who died while serving in the American military.  God Bless all of their families.

Blessings,
~Lynn

~REMEMBERING AND THANKING ALL WHO HAVE SERVED OR IS CURRENTLY NOW SERVING IN OUR MILITARY~

Happy Veterans Day! I could never fully express my deep and heartfelt gratitude that I have for all the men and women who have sacrificed so much so that my country remains the land of the free... God Bless You All! May your life be filled with many blessings!

 Happy Veterans Day To Our youngest son, Daniel who's in the United States Air Force..

This is the day that Daniel left for Iraq... Feb.2008

Daniel's picture of him in his dress blues!

This is the day we picked Daniel up at the airport when he got home from Iraq! 8-2008

 Daniel..


Daniel, your Father and I are so very proud of you!
I'd also like to say Thank You to Daniel's grandfather and  my father in law Rae who was in the Army and served in WWII, and to my Uncle Gene who was stationed in the Army, and to my step father Arnie who was in the army and served in WWII. My father in law and step father are no longer living.

Remember that on 11-11-10 at elevan o'clock we honor those who have serviced this country.. Please take a minute to Thank them .. young and old alike..


Have a wonderful Veterans Day!

Blessings,
~Lynn      

~HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!~

Good Morning!
Here it is, the weekend of the 4th! Wish I were someplace, other than at home, but, I'm not. My hubby is on call for his work now, so that sort of puts the anchor down as far as us going anyplace together.. That's okay, I'm used to it! But there are times like these that I get kind of bummed out! It too, will pass..

I hope you all are having a happy 4th! It is raining out today at my house.. I guess it might rain here off and on through Monday.. I'm sure that our lawns and gardens can use the rain, but.. I'd much rather look out my windows and see the sunshine instead! The flower gardens will love all the rain and so will the farmer's gardens! It's needed too I guess. I think I'm what is known as a ~fair weather person~, where the weather has an overall effect on my mood.. whether I'm up, down or somewhere in between, (like I am now) on the mood scale.. Anyone else like me out there?
I'm sure I'm not the only one that the weather affects, at least I hope I'm not!

My thoughts yesterday were mostly about my father. Yesterday was his birthday, and he would have turned 82. He passed away May 5, 2006, at the age of 77. He and I were always real close, and I love and miss him dearly.. I know he's looking down at me from Heaven and knows that I miss and love him a whole bunch too.. Life is so darn short! Many, many times over, I've ask myself why some people live a short life while others live a long life? That will be one of many questions that I want to ask our Lord when I get to Heaven.. I bet you have some of your own too that you'd like to ask our Lord.
As I say on my post decor.. Make Everyday Count, as one just never knows when they'll be called home..

I don't mean to sound like being ~called home~ is a bad thing, cause it's not. It's just that it's so hard on the one's that are left behind.. I do feel though, that one never gets over their loss of a parent, child, loved one or friend that has died. I think the feelings of their loss or losses will always be with them. I know mine are.. Some of my feelings are just more profound at certain times than others, but are always still there in my heart and thoughts just the same.. never to be forgotten..

I look forward to the day when I can be up in Heaven with my Lord and Savior and Family and love ones! Oh! What a glorious day that will be!

I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and found a couple items. One is a crackled glass round candle holder with roosters around it, and the other is a wicker basket with a lid that I'm using to store several of my crochet yarns in. It works really well! I'll share some picture's with you all later, once I get them taken and downloaded. My Hubby and I also went to Jin Wei for lunch yesterday.. Hmmm sooo good!

You and your family and friends enjoy and have a Happy 4th! Stay safe too, especially if you're traveling or out and about, or using or watching firecrackers!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I love the kind comments that you leave, and I love having you stop by! Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY~

Good Morning!
Here it is Friday already! This has been a real fast week for me! In all reality, they all seem to be anymore! ;)

Do you have any plans for over Memorial Day weekend? Years ago we always planned a trip to go camping.. Gosh, that almost seems like forever ago! Guess it has been close to 14 years ago come to think about it..as the last time we went camping was with our son Jamie, at Lake Thunderbird. We had a real good time!
I always loved and looked forward to going camping! I found myself being able to relax and breathe in the fresh air and listen to all the wonderful noises that the camping ground areas bring.. like kid's laughing and playing their games, music, singing, crackling campfires, people walking by and saying hi! I also enjoyed seeing all the lanterns lit in the evenings too at the different campsites throughout...

Dan and I never did much camping together, mainly because of his work, it was and still is so hard to make any kind of plans to go or do anything really.. that is, unless he's on his vacation. Then we'd stay in motels to whereever we were vacationing to.. We never thought about renting a motorhome or camper.. till just now! Hmmm... might have to check into it sometime soon!!

You all have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and I hope you get to enjoy it with your family and friends..

Please keep all of our fallen soldiers who fought for yours and my freedom and all of their families in our prayers, as well as the soldiers and their families who are overseas and the one's who are home in the U.S.

Blessings,
~Lynn

~ARMED FORCES DAY~ THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MILITARY SOLDIERS!

Armed Forces Day


When : Third Saturday in May

This is simply a day to salute sharply to all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country and you. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently both physically and mentally so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face.

Just how did it all begin? Well, each branch of the military had their own day of celebration. But, on August 31, 1949 then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.

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My thoughts goes out, especially today, to all of our military soldiers, whether they are in Iraq, Afghanistan, or in the United States... Saying "THANK YOU" just doesn't seem to express it enough for everything that you all do for our (MY) Freedom!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families today, and every day! May GOD BLESS each and every one of you!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

SOME OF MY PRETTIES I FOUND AT GW!!

Hi Everyone!
Hope you all had a real nice Mother's Day yesterday! I know I did! My daughter Michele got her dad and me a 4 piece luggage set for my Mother's Day present and for her dad's Birthday! We love it!! It has the handles and wheels which will be so much easier for us to maneuver when traveling from the airport to the car and vice versa! Our old set was so heavy for us or the kids to carry around, as it doesn't have the handle and wheels to wheel it around. This new set will make it sooo much easier!! Thanks so much again Michele!! We'll definately be putting them to good use, that's for sure!!

Our son Jamie called us from California to wish me a Happy Mother's Day and to say Happy Birthday to his dad! It means so much when our kids call us, and especially when they call on these special days! Thanks so much Jamie!!

Daniel took his Dad and me out to eat both Saturday and Sunday for my Mother's Day present and for his dad's birthday present from him! He definately knows how much his dad and I enjoy eating out at our favorite restaurants! Thanks so much Daniel!!

You all are the best kids that any Mom and Dad would be so very proud of, and that, your Dad and I are of each one of you!! We love you all so much and we have been so very blessed indeeed!!


I found these pretties yesterday when my Hubby and I stopped at the GW store and the Thrift store... I just couldn't resist getting all of them!! I am finding myself liking pure white items more and more each day!! Just something about white!! I'm sure alot of you might feel the same about white being used in your decorating too!!

You all have a great Monday!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!~

I'd like to wish you all a very Happy and Blessed Mother's Day!! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your ~Very Special DAY~!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~MY REALLY NEAT SURPRISE!!~

Good Thursday Morning!
Another gogeous day here again! I love it! I would love to live some place where the weather stays like this all year round! That would be so wonderful!! I don't think I'd ever tire of it, that's for sure!

My Hubby surprised me yesterday by getting me my White Wicker furniture for on our front porch! I am sooo excited!! I've been wanting a set like this one for a real long time and I am so tickled that I now have one!! It is very pretty!! I really like the design and fabric of the cushions!

I picked up a couple of neat looking hanging flower baskets for along either side of my porch ceiling rails yesterday.. I hope they hang in there and do well..

I hope you all have a great day!

Blessings,
~Lynn