An Autumn Garden

Last Friday we took a trip to the Arboretum (read about our other visits here and here) and definitely had fun! Thanks to Mrs. Linda for her "energizer bunny" personality, the grannies' love of the outdoors, and the Lord for giving us such a beautiful day, we had a most enjoyable garden experience.  Enjoy!

Thanks for visiting!

A Birthday Celebration...

...For Mom!

October 9th, Mom turned the big *4*7* and we had another multi-day celebration.  Grandpa and Grandma came into town the 8th, so we had a fun day out at the mall (for a Penny's gift card from G&G)...



Our sweet parents



"I love Gamma so much! She lets me put on her lipstick, she gives the *best* gamma hugs, and she's just so sweet!" ~ Johanna Joy


...Then out to TL&C Steakhouse for dinner...

Families are like fudge... mostly sweet with a few nuts. (Author Unknown)

Daddy/Daughter pose



...*L* is for the way you look at me
*O* is for the only one I see
*V* is very, very extraordinary
*E* is even more than anyone that you adore...



...Birthday morning we had omelets for breakfast...

Please don't assume the omelets turned out burnt simply because the foil's covering it :)

...A birthday dinner...




A very messy birthday dinner I should add...

...And the grand finale of dessert (doughnuts and good ol' northerner cider!)...

xoxo Happy Birthday, Mamacita!  You're such a beautiful example to us girls and we just love you so much! xoxo

A Conversation

"Uh, hello there.  This is Johanna calling to speak with herself.  Is she available?"

Happy, Happy, Birthday...

...To Grandma "D"!

Yesterday was our dear "D's" 88th birthday and we had such a lovely weekend celebrating!  Her sweet daughter, Kathi, flew in from out of state to be here for this momentous occasion.



Sorry this is so blurred...the flash wouldn't work!



It was such a pleasure to meet yet another one of "D's" wonderful children.  And yes, Mrs. Kathi and Mrs. Ellen are twins!

Johanna had a blast with Mrs. Kathi, and will miss her help in tying her "baby carrier"! = )

And thank you *so much*, Mrs. Kathi for the fabulous cookbook!  I can't wait to dig into it and try out some new delicacies...yummy...



Hmm...looks like Johanna found a babysitter in the birthday girl...

They took a lovely mother/daughter walk on this delightful October day.

Later on in the day, "D's" wonderful son, Tim came to the party and brought a lovely bouquet of birthday blossoms.

It was so good to have you, Mr. Tim and Mrs. Kathi!

A beautiful portrait (don't you love Grandma's birthday crown?)

"D's" firstborn son, Mike, sent this charming flower arrangement.  Isn't it stunning?  Thank you, Mr. Mike!

It was a very special weekend for "D" and we all so enjoyed it!

On Sunday, Grandma "D" went over to have yet another party at her daughter, Ellen and son-in-love, John's home, as well as her granddaughter, Stacy!  My, you are loved!

"...Rejoice and be glad, For the LORD has done great things..." (Joel 2:21)



Serene Tranquility

He who believes in God is not careful for the morrow,

 but labors joyfully and with a great heart.

"For He giveth His beloved, as in sleep."

They must work and watch, yet never be careful or anxious...,

...but commit all to Him, and live in serene tranquility;

with a quiet heart, as one who sleeps safely and quietly.

                                            ~ Martin Luther

Have a *tranquil* Friday and first day of October, everyone!