The Kitchen is Almost Done !!

Jeff and Heather came over on Thursday to put up the

border and to caulk around the sink. Danny was here with Cameron

and Livvy at the same time. The kids sure had fun together. Several days

ago, Randy was here working on the roof. He got our horrible old swamp cooler off the roof and also repaired the leak that was around it.

Danny hauled it off. this is the third time he has take a bunch of ugly junk away for us. I LOVE this Christmas gift of service! I also love that I have four sons! The Lord sure has blessed us in the children department.

Time for the new border! It looks awesome.

The colors all fit in so well, just like I imagined

The countertops are gorgeous.... This

photo doesn't do them justice.

I LOVE the new stove. It looks so pretty with the red cabinets

New curtains finish it all off nicely


Livvy and Cessna rolled down the hill a number of times.
They are always so delighted to be together.


Sweet little cousins, and my precious granddaughters

I have been doing a lot of yard work this Spring. Danny came several times to weed and help with the heavy stuff. The planter on the porch, is coming along nicely. This year I did a different variety of flowers

This little spot in the front yard was so beautiful last year, so
I did it very much the same this year. It should fill in fast.

The front flower bed under the window was dug out and
replanted mostly, last year. It feels good to have more perrennials coming up. My roses look awesome. The pink one on the far right is 40 years old now and was a third anniversary gift from my parents. It is my favorite, and gets blooms a good 6 ins across! These are all wonderful roses. The other three winter killed three years ago, and mom repalced them for us at that time. They are big and healthy this year, with long stems and huge buds

Friday, I placed flowers on my parents graves. I miss them both so much

Saturday, Danny and Brian came and put up the BIG pool !
They had to clear weeds, because it was not up last year.

It is not too easy to put up, but they laughed and had a good time

doing it. Livvy came along with Danny and she was excited.

Silly Brian.......practicing his back stroke for Livvy

She was quite amused! All of the children love

Uncle Brian

Danny and Livvy wading in the water as it is running in

Everyone wanted to see what Gracie would do in the water. She stepped

really high, and drank a lot, and got water up her nose!

While Danny and Brian were working on the pool, Livvy helped me

plant two planters, and get some other things done in the front yard.

She is a great little helper. We had fun!