Planting Grandma's Flowers

 My little granddaughter and I planted some of Grandma's bulbs the other day.  
Tulips and other spring flowers that were in mesh bags at her house....flowers she would have planted in her yard.   Mally and I added them to ours instead, along with daffodils I'd purchased this fall.  I think, if she could see us, she'd be pleased. 

 Mally and I talked about her and how next spring- close to Easter, these flowers will bloom where they're planted.   
One of those metaphors for life that I think about a lot.  
Bloom where you're planted. 
Good stuff.

Marriages Last

Did you know that most marriages make it?  

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We've long been told that the divorce rate in this country is 50%.  That HALF of all marriages won't make it.   Sobering, even disheartening statistics and headlines.

But it's not true, and never was.
In fact, according to a new study by Shaunti Feldhahn, the truth is that more than 75-80% of first marriages DO last.  And only about 30% of all marriages- including 2nd, 3rd and even 8th marriages have ended in divorce.  And get this- the new study also shows that most marriages are happy.  Not drudgery.  Not boring.  HAPPY.

This inspiring news comes from an in-depth study, eight years in the making.
Check out this article and the real statistics HERE and share the truth.

Grands

Grandbabies are the most wonderful little people.

I love being a mother and have soaked up so much goodness, joy and love from my babies.  It was and is such a privilege.

And so is being a grandma.

A few days ago, laying out in the yard on a blanket with my grands and playing games with them made my heart so full it hurt.
 My little granddaughter looked up at me with smiling eyes and for a second I felt I was looking into my eldest daughter's smiling eyes when she was four.   (Her mama) 

Moments like that make you want to laugh and cry and pray all at the same time.
They're simply too wonderful for words.

Memories made with grandbabies are precious.

 Experiencing the great outdoors through their new eyes....

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 Playing with 'Wincoln Wogs'...

 Quiet mornings and late breakfasts with little guests...

Photogenic sweeties....

 

 Their own style of organization....

 Watching football with Papa

Bored by the concept of 'selfies'...

 Kissable, adorable babies!

 Summer days and popcicles.....

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We are so blessed!

Sisters and Friends

Anyone have daughters who are sent to their room (s) to clean their considerable mess, grumbling and blaming each other all the way...
 fighting over who left what on the floor and how unfair life is when you have to share things with your sister....

....only to find them laughing and friends again 45 minutes later?

Summer 2012

Sign he found on the beach

This summer was a busy one. 
Hot days
Grandbabies
Ever-growing kids
Canning
Beach time
Camping
Extended Family
Swimming
- All the trappings of the season!

A photo recap is necessary in order for me to preserve those precious memories!

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Easter Weekend

We had a peaceful, lovely Easter weekend.  

Most of the extended family gathered together for a meal, an egg hunt and games.

Great memories!

Here are photos from the weekend: