Some just get better with age!

Happy 81st Birthday MICKEY. I'll be at your house in 13 days to celebrate my birthday and attend your "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party". Can't wait to see you!!

M-I-C-K-E-Y MOUSE

Born November 18, 1928

Please meet my wonderful dear friend . . .

Sister Elizabeth

Most Monday mornings are spent at a beautiful Senior Apartment complex in my town. I have made many wonderful friends over the years.

One amazing friend that I would like you to meet is "Sister Elizabeth".

She makes every attempt to track us down every Monday so that she can give us hugs. Our family also sees her around town....on Main Street and at the Loon's games.

This is a very special lady. She is little in stature but she has a big heart. She devoted her life to serving God as a Catholic Nun. She is officially retired but certainly has not stopped serving her Lord. She had a sister with special needs who has passed away...this gives her a soft heart for my friend April and I. She brightens my day and makes my community outing extra special. I love Sister Elizabeth and I look forward to seeing her each Monday morning.

I have been signing "Jesus" all week long for my Uncle Jeff......



I don't use a lot of sign language.....I basically have two hand signs that I use.

1) is my famous wave...if you know me...you know what I am referring to

2) I put my left index finger in the palm of my right hand - my sign for when I am -praying to Jesus - worshiping my Savior.


This week, my finger has been in the palm of my hand almost continually. I am praying for my Uncle Jeff. Last Monday, his wife, Aunt Bernie died unexpectedly while visiting her daughter in Florida. Her funeral is today.

Uncle Jeff: I don't know if you ever get a chance to see this blog but if you are reading this ....I want you to know that I love you and I am asking Jesus to fill the huge hole in your heart. You show me a lot of love and I want you to know that I love you too!!!

Hope you have a

and safe Halloween

Andy . . . . My . . . . Andy

My Andy is home ....... Last month, my Andy arrived home for a few months. It was SO good to see him!!!

He visits me often and even has participated in my community outings at Riverside with Karen & I.

Visiting my classroom......

Lots of snuggle time . . . .

If I hang on with both hands, maybe he won't leave :))

Thanks, again, Taylor - for sharing Andy!!!!! Also, thanks for the great pictures so that I could share Andy with my friends and family!!! Love you Both VERY MUCH.

Making Memories for a Lifetime . . .

Last night, I returned from a wonderful trip to Nevada. I flew with my parents to my Aunt and Uncle's house and had a very good vacation. It was a VERY long plane ride (took an entire day of travel to get there and another to get home plus a 3 hour time change). We had about 5 days of family fun....lots of good eating, the pumpkin patch, a girl's day out shopping (with a yummy lunch) and the highlight of the trip was an evening out to see the Lion King production at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. What a great way to spend a week!!!!

This picture was taken of my Aunt S and Uncle JJ with my cousins - G-man and KT-girl in their lovely home.

They opened up their home to us - They made us feel very welcome, good cookin', easy going, fun times - My cousin "G" even gave up his room for me! I was able to hibernate in his room and catch up from traveling and get my body ready for the Lion King show.

One hot morning, we visited their pumpkin patch (it was almost 90 degrees....a little different than the Michigan Pumpkin Patches that I have experienced). It was fun to hang out with G&K and get a few fun pictures!!

Loads of Fun.....Great Memories......

On Saturday evening, the seven of us went to the Mandalay Bay Resort and watched the Lion King. It was FANTASTIC ! ! !

It was fun getting dressed up for the production. "K" and I wore a little animal print and "G" looked as handsome as ever!!

If you are interested in seeing more pictures of our evening out, you might enjoy my Aunt S's Blog Postings .....please click here

What a great production of the Disney story of the Lion King - Bright colors, beautiful singing, lots of action - I LOVED IT.

After the show, we went for a little BBQ (well it wasn't so little!!!) but very YUMMY.

I had a wonderful trip - I was full of smiles and hugs for my extended family. The ride home was rough - starting with strong turbulance and then I had severe anxiety because of the light shining in the windows. God answered our prayers...I was able to be calm on the second leg of the trip and a nice lady at the airlines even moved us into First Class.....God is GREAT!!

It is always hard to say good-bye :( Parting is such sweet sorrow....

my favorite song from Lion King is.....

hakuna matata.....

It means no worries for the rest of your days.....it's a problem-free philosophy

hakuna matata.....

A perfect day for an Island stroll......

Our family loves to visit Mackinaw City and Mackinaw Island each summer. It is one of our favorite vacation spots. In July, we took a trip up north but the weather brought us home early before visiting the island. This past Monday, we decided to try again!!! It was worth the wait - PERFECT weather - low 70's - not a cloud in the sky when we went to the island. The lake was the most beautiful blue and the breeze was peaceful and relaxing.

The beautiful creation that God has given us in Michigan is beyond description. The man-made structures, the large freighters and luxury boats are a sight to behold.

But the best part of this place is the memories that we make each year as a family. Time spent with people that love and adore me!!!