I was gone that day.....

Cooter's new workbench........

Actually, it's 2 separate ones, the one
on top that opens up is a unit to be used
while sitting on the floor.

Paw-paw thought it was just the ticket!!!

This is the big one, and the table turns over to
be able to work on the car engine.

It's no secret that we are addicted to going to auctions, and sometimes
we hit the jackpot..........or rather,.........James does! LOL. We used to tease my Daddy about his dog being so spoiled, and he would tell us that he was gone the day it happened.
That's what I tell everyone now about James..........and the truth is, Paw-paw is the big hearted
pushover when it comes to his little buddy. He HAD to get this set up tonight so that James could see it first thing in the morning. And I happen to know that Paw-paw can hardly wait to
spend time with his Cooter playing with it. And I can hardly wait to watch them........(and get
pictures, of course.) We are so blessed to be loved by a man who genuinely adores us, and has fun spoiling us!!! I thank God for him every single day!!

My grown up wuss......

Isn't she just gorgeous??!!

Have a GREAT year, "Miss Meyers"!

Mom, April and I in her classroom.

Oh, how I'd LOVE to sit in on her class one day!!

I was unexpectedly and suddenly so overcome with emotion and genuine pride for her,
and really NEEDED this hug!! Where HAVE the years gone?????


I've still more pics and stories to share, but for tonight, I think I need to go and get ready
for another busy day tomorrow. Thank you for sharing my little corner of the world, and
know that I love you all............God Bless!!!

My Favorite Wuss....

I'd like you to meet my friend April. She is the daughter of my very dear friend, Lora. I've known April literally ALL her life........and I just love her to pieces. It is a thrill to get to know her as an adult, all grown up, and teaching school. I had the priveledge of going to see her new classroom for this year while we were in Ok. last weekend. This is her first year to teach the fourth grade, and she is so excited! I just know in my heart that she will be an excellent example to her young charges, and years from now, there will be students of hers getting their own teaching degrees because of her influence on their lives. Little do they know right now just how lucky they are. I'm so very proud of you, April, but I want you to know that in MY heart, you will always and forever be my tiny little ballerina, dancing all in pink, with the most precious smile on your face, and "angel kisses" sprinkeled across your cute little nose. I can still hear your little girl voice in my head, calling me your "favorite wuss". And you will always be mine, also.

The Renshaw resort...part 2.

The base of the Jesus statue......
I was so drawn to this statue.....I didn't want to leave.

The tokens of love left on the fence are heart-wrenching.

This tree sits across the street from the point of the blast, but it survived, and is now a sign of strength to the survivors of the blast, and to all the people who lost loved ones that tragic day. God Bless them all...............

The field of chairs sits on the actual site where the building stood. A chair for each victim, with their name on it. The small chairs signify the precious children who were taken from this world that day. At night, the bases of the chairs light up, and I want to one day see it at night......

The bomb went off at 9:02, so these gates represent the timeline of the event...
the first picture above is the gate representing 9:01,.....everything was fine........the pool of shallow water represents the time of the blast, and the street actually was where the pool is now. The truck that held the device was sitting just about right in the middle of the pool......and then the gate in the above picture represents 9:03, when nothing would ever be the same again.


As promised, here are some more pics of our trip. The bombing site is such an emotional place, and is just beautiful. We didn't stay long, because the heat and humidity were brutal that day, and Lora and Mom were both having trouble breathing. There is no way to see it all in one trip anyway, and I will hopefully get to take Mom back in the fall, and spend more time. I've been there twice now, and I must say, I come away each time a different human being. The senselessness of it all is very hard to process. The first time I was there, I was also with Heather and James, and it hit me VERY hard to see the field of chairs. I decided then that each time I visited, I would choose a small chair to kneel next to and say a prayer. And so I did again this time. But I don't think I will ever get used to it. And actually, I hope I don't. That would mean that my heart would be hardened, and I pray that NEVER happens.
So that is just a small part of our tour, meet me here again to see April's classroom that she will be teaching 4th grade in, and my first visit to the famous Eskimo Joe's. Thank you for visiting me, and ya'll come back soon! (i picked up my Okie accent while i was there!) Love to all, and God Bless You!

The Renshaw Resort.

Lookin' good, there, Grams! Hubba, Hubba!!!

O.K., so I finally learned what the big deal is with 4-wheeling!

Sharing cheese fries at Eskimo Joe's. YUM!!!!

The survivor tree at the OKC bombing memorial.

One of the gates at the memorial site.

Mom and I made it back home just fine tonight, but neither one of us really wanted to leave.....we had the time of our lives! Here is a sneak peek of our weekend, and I will post more pics and the stories that go with them over the next few days. Thank you, Lora and Charlie for sharing your home and your love with us! I love you both!

My beautiful babies....

Is this the picture of "love", or what?

James, always the entertainer!!!!

James just loves his "wheels on the bus" book, and it's a special treat when Grams is here to read it!

Paw-paw took us out to lunch today, and James was the usual center of attention!

How I LOVE this face!!!!

Today was a big day, as usual for a Thursday. Grams was here, and we went OUT for lunch, and then Grams stayed with James while I took Beryl's Mom to the doctor. Poor Grams.......he slept almost the whole time!!! LOL. But they made up for lost time when he woke up! He was in the KISSIEST mood this afternoon, and has begun to do the sound effects when giving kisses. It is TOO sweet! Mom and I are going to Oklahoma to see my sweet Lora, and we are both so excited! I'm sure I'll have lots of pics to post when I get home! You all have a great weekend, and I'll meet you here again soon. God Bless!

Tonights Poem:

Jewel
Fame can't beguile me-

Of riches I need no part;
But the child-of-my-child
Is the gem-of-my-heart!

"my first visit to school"

When will they let me in to learn my "guzzinta's"? (1 guzzinta 1 one time...., etc.)

Let's hope he's ALWAYS this excited to go to school!!!!

"Here we go 'round the tetherball post"

Until my little legs are strong enough for a soccer ball, my tigger ball will be good practice!


This morning we were blessed with overcast skies, much cooler temps, and a soft breeze, so after breakfast I took my love bug across the street to the school playground to play kickball. SILLY ME!!!!.........All the new territories to explore were MUCH more fun!!! We did get to swing for a little while, but then we were off to the races! LOL. He was in his element discovering a whole new world that we've been watching from the front porch this summer. He absolutely ran BOTH our sets of legs off, but I had the time of my life watching him. He had to inspect everything, and even had a few of the teachers watching him out the windows. But he just couldn't understand why I wouldn't take him inside.........he would bang on the windows and holler and then look at me like "where are all the kids?" We had a fabulous time, and when we finally came home, he had a cup of juice, and then took a good long nap. He woke up just as lunch was ready, and ate a bunch of baked chicken, but would have NOTHING to do with the baked potato or the green beans! The boy is seriously addicted to MEAT. Especially chicken. He used to eat anything and everything, but no more. Now we have to sneak his veggies into other foods that he likes, and thank goodness he really likes V-8 juice! I'm a determined Gammo, and he WILL get some veggies in his tummy! LOL. He has his 15 month check-up this afternoon, and I am anxious to hear about his progress. I'll let you know! For now, I must go, but never forget how much I love each of you! God Bless!

tough day

I've been feeling mopey all day today, thoughts and memories running through my head, and just can't seem to shake it. Yesterday my little man turned 15 months old, and it just doesn't seem possible. And then, it was 5 years ago today that we lost our princess, Tracey. I've thought of her so very often since James was born............she just loved babies, and would have been absolutely thrilled beyond measure to be a big sister again. I can just picture her and James together, and we think he's spoiled NOW! She would have been the worst culprit of all of us!!!! I miss her so much, and can still hear her voice and her laughter ringing in the rafters.
She found a special little nook in my heart the first time we met, and will live there forever. I love you, sweet girl, and can't wait to see you again.

Every day gets better.....

Lovin' those fish-n-chips!

Chicken is his favorite thing to eat right now.

My, how he's changed in just a short time!

This weekend Beryl and I were shopping in a second hand store, (LOVE THOSE!), and I came across a book called "Call me Grandma". It is full of the most beautiful little poems about being a grandma, and I had to have it! The sweet little old man just gave it to me after watching me read through it, and wiping tears from my eyes. The author was from Kansas, and is gone from this earth now, but I've no doubt she left her family knowing how much she loved them.
What a gift she had for words, and I will be sharing some of her writing with you from time to time. Her name was Nova Trimble Ashley, and I will be looking for more of her books! I hope her words touch your heart as much as they have touched mine.

Somebody Loveable

Somebody loveable
Precious and sweet,
With soft dimpled fingers
And kissable feet,
Somebody beautiful
Helpless and wee
Made a most doting
Grandmother of me!

And with that, dear friends, I must leave you for tonight, and rest up for another day of Heaven on earth with my very busy little man. Let me hear from you all, and don't forget the 3 most precious words to your loved ones ears: I LOVE YOU.