This is not a joy.....

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The joy for the day was a very nice Father's Day for my husband.....but then a storm rolled in at our marina....we sat that out and were getting ready to head home when we got a phone call from a friend saying that our very large maple tree had fallen over and was laying on top of of pergola! Luckily it fell where it did and not the other direction into the street...and thank God no one was hurt. Now....comes the cleaning up process and repairs....

Girls Day

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Melissa, Arianna and I had such a fun day walking around Jacksonville.....we stopped for coffee and sat outside in the sun....walked around the town and went in some shops...and of course a toy store....and walked the trail in a park....wonderful day for all of us....then later when we were home I watched a thunderstorm roll in over the mountains....so pretty with the rainbow

For you Papa....

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Grammie and Arianna are having a wonderful time....she is excited to see papa and so is grammie

Sweet Baby Arianna

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Here is my sweet baby Arianna....grammie and her are having such a wonderful time together.....and it has been so nice to be able to vist with MY girl and now the three "generations" of us playing together....I love them both very much

Anabelle and Brady's Birthday Party

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What a joy today was. I can hardly believe that they are 4 & 3 already! I went over early to play with the kids and keep them "occupied" while mommy and daddy got things ready for the party.....and I am not sure who had the most fun playing...grammie or Anabelle and Brady. I just love playing with them. And grammie also got a gift today....some more artwork....I have some very good little artists too.....:)
It was a great day and we all had lots of fun!

Delivery!

I was working upstairs in my office when I heard a knock at the front door....the lady there said she had a "delivery for me"....and what a beautiful delivery it is! I love Mother's Day!! But most of all I love my children and the wonderful families they have made. I am very blessed.

"The Prom Tree"

This flowering crab apple tree was renamed "the prom tree" because it was always in bloom around the time our children were going to prom.....and when their dates arrived and before they took off for the festivities we would take their pictures under this tree. And now right below this tree is the swingset for our grandchildren.....the tree holds and has captured many memories....and more to come.