Thursday, October 9, 2008

A Happy Thursday!!

" Checking out your new chair Vic!!"
After bathtime story..He's paying close attention
Mom just "chillin"
Such a happy boy!
How sweet in his Halloween p.j.'s

Had the kiddo's at different times today and it was a good day. I began my morning down on Elm St. with the Beeler girls. Marla went to Oakmont to strip wallpaper and I spent some good time with the girls. After Abigail woke from her morning nap and we had lunch we ventured out in downtown New Albany. I was craving a fountian diet coke,(imagine that)so we strolled towards Rally's on Spring St.. It was a beautiful day and the walk was great. We stopped to look at many things. We then proceeded to Walgreens for well deserved prize's. Maddie spotted sparkled purple shoes and we got Abigail a book. They were happy....especially Maddie when I surprised her with a pkg of M.M's after we left! We then went over to a very cute second hand store and found a few treasures. The girls were so good and we ran into Mommy on the way home.

I left Elm St. to return back to Jeff to pick up my baby Sam. He was thrilled to see me to say the least! That would flip anyone's heart. He and I drove out here to the "new place" and had a great time. We began with an adventure around the neighborhood. We are still discovering things and meeting people. He loved the ride in the stroller. We returned and I had a very hungry boy on my hands. I had put chicken in the crock pot when I left this morning and made some mac and cheese for him. Mom and Joe were coming later and Meredith when she got out of class at IUS. I heard an early, "hi Mom," as Meredith's class was cancelled. She was happy and Sam was thrilled to see his Mama.

We had a great dinner, fun and Joe reprogramed our garage door openers..A great day...

Life is good.

1 comment:

The Powers Bunch said...

Mom,
We had a great evening with you too! Sam loves spending time with his Mamo...I know you have been a little blue, but think about all the wonderful new beginnigs that are about to start! I can't wait and I know the boys can't either. We love you and dad so much. Thanks for all you do. Good is so good! We love you! Miss:-)

Sam Is One

Sam Is One

Abigail

Abigail
Here is Healthy Abigail, thank you Lord, soaking up some sun!

the Powers family...

the Powers family...
Looks like heaven to me!

the beeler's

the beeler's
just beautiful!

Nana in Fla.

Nana in Fla.
The kids enjoyed Nana so much!

PAPA!

PAPA!
Thanks sweetie for giving of yourself to all of us. I love you, Mamo

Just practice...

Just practice...
Meredith says, "just keep at it Mom and you'll remember"

More pix and practice for Mamo!

More pix and practice for Mamo!
Look at these Eyes!!!!!!

Grandparenting!

Grandparenting!
Our friends Jeff and Gwen with their first grandchild, George W. Bennett. This photo was taken at our home. We hosted a baptism party for Sam. God is good.

my birthday

my birthday
how could anyone spend a birthday any better than this.... my newest gift, Sam, Victor and Papa at the Olive Garden.. We had fun!

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam

Marla, Maddie and Baby Sam
Baby Sam is how the kids fondly refer to their new cousin..they are getting lots of practice for their newest addition

The Loss of a dear friend.

On July 3 a dear, dear friend of ours, Chips Cronen returned to Heaven. He will be missed. We pray and ask for prayers for his wife Barbra and sons.
I came across this scripture that seems to be appropriate for Chips, it reads from Ephesians 6: 16-18
"At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the evil one. And accepting salvation as a helmet, and the word of God as the sword which the Spirit gives you. Do all this in prayer, asking for God's help. Pray on every occassion, as the Spirit leads. For this reason keep alert and never give up; pray always for God's people."

This is just one thought that gives "light" to the life of Chips Cronen. He was truly a prayer warrior. I've counted on his prayers many times and will continue to do so..