Happy Birthday Kate!!

Today is my little sisters birthday. She was a cute chubby baby and has turned into a beautiful Mom and Grandma. It seems like the years have gone by so fast but so many happy things have happened in that time. She is loved by her family and extended family. She helps when she can and has a good ear if you need someone to listen. She celebrated her 40th wedding anniversary with her husband Bill this year and there are so many other treasured times to come. Enjoy these years because they are the sweetest. The fruits of your labor--your life. Happy Birthday! I love you.

Storm Over

That was some storm we had. The wind was terrific and many people lost power. We are lucky to have ours back on because as of yesterday afternoon many in our area still are going without. Spoiled food, chilly homes see to plague many. The men finally got out to tend their nets. Freighters were parked out front--5 in all at one time. They came in after the storm subsided as our Bay was no safe haven because of the direction of the winds. We are hauling some downed trees to the dump today and finishing the snow fence. Have a great week-end!

WIND!!

The wind has been ripping. It is taking down a lot of trees. We have lost four in front by the road. The generator is humming and life goes on. We got some pictures at the boat launch. The water was angry and rolling. The wind is supposed to die down by tonight. Hope you all are in out of the storm.

45 Years

Dennis and I are celebrating our 45th Wedding Anniversary. We have grown old together and have many good things come to us. We have the gift of good children and grandchildren. Family that shares our belief that a strong family needs a strong base. We have the sweetness of loving companionship in the last third of our life. We both feel we have been guided and helped through our life. I'm so glad Dennis found me. Happy Anniversary! Like a fine wine we get better with age.

Stuffing Sausage and the Big Ships

Dennis and I had a great time stuffing sausage. We have all our meat processed and in the freezer. We ended up with about 55 lbs. total of deer for stew, sausage, hamburgs etc. Dennis really had a good time mixing different blends of meats. The big ships are sitting out front. The last day for shipping is January 15th and I always miss seeing them and their lights. I love being on Whitefish Bay and watching them. Have a good day. They are saying we might get some snow showers tonight. I hope the sky is clear because meteor showers are supposed to be seen tonight and till the early morning. Look out the window if you wake up--you might see them.

Pumpkin Patch and Beaytiful Plant

We went down to Davisburg for a week and while we were there we went with Miranda to the Pumpkin Patch with her class. She was so excited and was Grandpas shadow all day. It was a nice day and we all had fun. Terese Rose won a plant at the Blueberry Festival and left it with me. It is blooming it's heart out and very pretty. Thank you Terese. Aunt Sandy took very good care of it while I was gone. My plants would suffer without her attention. I'm lucky to have her help. It is a beautiful day here--cool but sunny. Enjoy your day too!

Great Job

We went back to visit the kids in Davisburg and Grand Blanc. Mike was home from Virginia so we got to see him also. Paco had made a great set of steps from the patio to the lower part of the landscape. He did such a great job. Thomas works with him when he is not at class so I hope he learns how to do work like this. It is a form of art. I love it.

Fishermen

The men were out tending their nets this morning. I wish my son Dennis could be out there. He spent a good part of his early life fishing with his friend David and later just fishing for Bass. He got very good at finding and catching them. Jim also has a love for fishing but they work hard and do not get out much. I love to be out on the water and feel the sun warm on you. The tug of a line brings an exciting jump to your heart wondering what is on it below the water. It is one of the good things in life.

Clock Off

Sarah, I do know your birthday is on the 3rd. My computer clock is off so it posted on the second. Rats! Have a good day

Happy Birthday Sarah!!

Today is my granddaughters birthday. She is a pretty, artistic, smart y0ung woman. Sarah is much loved by all of us. She works and goes to school. It's nice to have your own money. She goes after things she wants and I know she will do well. She is one of our jewels and tucked into our family treasure chest close to our hearts. Have a great year Sarah! We are proud of you and love you very much.

Happy Birthday Bill and Chris!

Today is Bill and Chris Birthday. Bill has raised eleven great kids and has provided a safe place for them all to grow and reach adulthood. He has been a good husband to my sister and loves them all very much. He is proud of his grandkids and like us sits back and watches the goings on at family gatherings. Good job Bill. Chris is Jennas husband and together they are raising 5 children. It takes a lot of work. It is hard to raise a big family now but with love and mutual work it gets done. I hope you both have a good year.