Abby can hold her own sippycup, drink from it, swing it around, and have another swallow. She doesn't want help, either!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Monday, September 06, 2010
Sunday, August 08, 2010
Another Birthday
Today (8-8) would have been my dad's 94th birthday. He didn't quite make it--my father-in-law passed away on his 94th--but all he had cared about was living to be older than his mother. And that he succeeded in doing!
So, kind of a bittersweet day today, remembering the "old days" and the good past times. I sure hope he and Ma are having a good time together again!
So, kind of a bittersweet day today, remembering the "old days" and the good past times. I sure hope he and Ma are having a good time together again!
Sunday, July 04, 2010
A Last Goodbye
This was taken on my last visit with my Dad, on June 18. He passed away peacefully on June 30.
Vaya con dios, Dad. You will be missed, and long remembered.
Vaya con dios, Dad. You will be missed, and long remembered.
My Accomplishment!
From Dear Jane at Asilomar: the blue and white ones are mine. This is what I have to show for a week of concentrated effort! 6 blocks and 3 triangles--plus I have 4-5 more blocks in partial stages of completion. Jane A. Stickle was very fond of appliqueing melons, apparently!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Apple Farm
Lunch stop, on the way to Asilomar. Staying in Santa Cruz for the night, then tomorrow off to Carmel and Pacific Grove. Mass @ Holy Cross church, which is also home to Mission Santa Cruz.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Pea Pod Baby
Abby loves to be talked to! Today she was in a very mellow mood, although she didn't have much to "say."
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Family visit
Visiting with my dad at the Soldiers Home. And yes, I will be starting my diet right away!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Graduation!
Mom and kids. Brian is now a junior so in two years we'll repeat this scene! Way to go, Kristin! We're so proud and happy for you! Your dad would be thrilled and delighted too. (I'm sure he and your Grandpa Bob are up there cheering you on!)
Sunday, June 06, 2010
After a Long Night of Knitting...
... I could still manage a smile! I did it! 10 pm to 8am, knitting and rocking to raise money for a cure!
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Belle Nuit, with Fur
Had a photo shoot on some of my current WIPs tonight. Hi-Hi was helping out. The blue beads are actually part of the shawl; the green ones are stitch markers.
More pictures of yarny goodness (and catly beauty) on my Flickr page. I seem to be suffering from terminal tiredness today (for no good reason) so this is it. Hey, it's a post, right?
More pictures of yarny goodness (and catly beauty) on my Flickr page. I seem to be suffering from terminal tiredness today (for no good reason) so this is it. Hey, it's a post, right?
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Smile!
Abby's learning to smile for the camera--or for Grandma, who's behind the camera.
Yes, this blog is still alive. I'm not committing to NaBloPoMo, but I am going to try to post more regularly.
But this is all you're getting today. More Abigail cuteness on my Flickr page--linky's over there!
Yes, this blog is still alive. I'm not committing to NaBloPoMo, but I am going to try to post more regularly.
But this is all you're getting today. More Abigail cuteness on my Flickr page--linky's over there!
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Happy Birthday!
A toast to Robert on his birthday. Remembering the good times and wishing things could have been different.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
My blue suede shoes
Went on a shoe-shopping spree and this is one of the pairs I got. I also got the same style in a light beige. I haven't had new shoes, with one exception, since I got back from my trip to France--in 2007! So it was high time.
The one exception was the pair of New Balances with the oversized laces--the ones that got caught in the screen door and tripped me up! Yes, I'm still trying to recover from that fall--haven't worn those shoes since. I'm mad at them!
Anyway, I took a little trip down to the outlet mall at Lake Elsinore, and found the Naturalizer outlet. Oh my. Shoes with Dr. Scholl's gel insoles and extra heel padding! My feet are almost happy!
The one exception was the pair of New Balances with the oversized laces--the ones that got caught in the screen door and tripped me up! Yes, I'm still trying to recover from that fall--haven't worn those shoes since. I'm mad at them!
Anyway, I took a little trip down to the outlet mall at Lake Elsinore, and found the Naturalizer outlet. Oh my. Shoes with Dr. Scholl's gel insoles and extra heel padding! My feet are almost happy!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Smile!
When you can't go to the hospital to see Mom and new baby sister, at least you can check her out on line, right?
New Baby
Meet my newest granddaughter! She doesn't have a name yet, but we'll find out soon what it is. She was born on Valentine's Day, weighs 7 lbs 11 oz, and she and Mom and Dad are all doing well. We'll find out pretty soon what Li'l Missy thinks of her Li'l Sissy!
Sunday, January 03, 2010
View from Upstairs
This is a test, to see how well Flickr and Blogger talk to each other! I like the idea of being able to blog without having to upload photos from my computer (lazy much?) but I think the down side is that I can only do one per entry.
Of course, that does mean that the entry is started, and from there I can edit it to add more photos. Hmmm... Blog more often, maybe?
We'll see how it works out!
Of course, that does mean that the entry is started, and from there I can edit it to add more photos. Hmmm... Blog more often, maybe?
We'll see how it works out!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Candle glow...
...after it's all over, time at last to relax and savor the memories. I think it was a good Christmas, I hope that everyone else did too!
Now it's time to start thinking ahead for new goals and resolutions for the new year. If I've learned one thing in my (many) years on earth, it's that the best-laid plans are the ones that go the most wrong! Doesn't stop me, though.
Once I get my thoughts in order, I'll share them here. It's a good way to hold myself accountable! I've already got a couple of things percolating--Project 365, the Knitting Olympics, the 10 Shawls in 2010 project--as well as continuing to work on the house.
If I don't get back here to say it, happy New Year to you!
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