Lane’s actual 3rd birthday party

 

Grandpa and Lane before the party got started.  

The car we got Lane for this birthday. 

Savannah and Lane opening his gifts.

Lane got so many great gifts. I was blown away by all the great items he received at his party. 

Grandpa Lane, and Landon

Birthday parties are always so much fun. Great fellowship with family and friends. How cute is this cake? Toy Story was the theme.  I had no ideal how many cute Toy Story toys was out there.  Lane has quite a collection. 

Brooks 3rd birthday

 

Happy Birthday to Brooks!  He is now 3 years old!  He is full of energy and laughter.  He likes to play outside in the dirt or ride the big boy toys.  He especially loves tractors and construction equipment.  He definitely keeps Blake and Jessica on their toes.  

We will be celebrating his birthday on Saturday.  Can’t wait to see family and friends! 

Lane’s 3rd Birthday

Lane is 3 today!!  He is such a smart and funny little boy.  He is starting to talk so much better.  He is in speech therapy.  Which has been great for him. 

Here is Lane, Savannah and Landon.  We went over to have birthday cake.  They are celebrating his birthday this weekend.  Papa and Nana had to get hugs from the birthday boy on his special day.  While we was there Elizabeth and Charles showed up with some small presents for him.  We had a good visit with everyone. 

 

Declutterring 2024

A bag of donations.  It was well past time to declutter our kitchen.  It’s been years since we’ve done so. I had joined a Facebook group and it gave me motivation to get up and get rid of items. 

Who needs this many glasses in a cabinet?  We do not use them and haven’t used them in ages. Time to let the old glasses go to a new home. 

So much better don’t you agree?  Wow!  Love how much room we gained.  We spent several hours in the kitchen going through each and every cabinet and drawer.

Now we have room in our cabinets.  Now no danger of items falling down on us when we open these doors.  It really felt liberating to let go up everything.  So great full to have made time to get rid of excess clutter. 

 

Toby Keith passing

Toby Keith Covel

My heart is sad to hear off his passing.  Toby Keith was battling stomach cancer.  He was born in Clinton Oklahoma on July 8, 1961.  He passed on February 5, 2024.

Toby Keith was an American music singer, record producer, actor and businessman.  

Several of his songs are my favorites. 

They include hits, Should’ve been a cowboy, American Soldier, I love this bar and How do you like me now.  These songs take me back to the days that I went dancing.  We had a local club called The Rusty Spur that was the place to be on the weekends.  We always had a great time dancing and learning line dances.  Toby’s music was played a lot during my nightlife years. He will be greatly missed.  

Toby fly high and may peace be with your family.  
 

 

Happy Anniversary to us

 

This man is everything to me.   I never expected to meet someone like him in a million years.  Mr. C. treats me like a princess and gets me.  He keeps me grounded and focused about what is important to us.  I love how he accepts me for who I am.  He has taught me so much thru the years. Our love for each other is non measurable.  

Our love for each other grows stronger each day.  We may have bad days but we weather through them together. Communication in our relationship is key to working out any issues before they overcome us. 

Mr. C.  Thanks for loving me each and every day.  You make each day brighter for me.  

 

Get well flowers

My step mom (Karen Sue) brought these gorgeous flowers to me.  They are from her and my brothers.  I was totally blown away by them thinking of me.  She works at a flower shop in the next town over from us.  She has worked there for years.  I miss working at the flower shop myself.  I worked at the other shop in Marlow, Oklahoma. 

Went over to see Brody’s boys.  Landon is a sweet little toddler.  Since I’ve been home on leave I have spent more time with them.  Which has helped bring us closer.  I’m normally at work when Luther watches them.  So I miss out on lots of fun stuff. 

How many of us forget to do self care?  I know there are times that I forget to take care of myself first.  Today I had Luther help apply a much needed hair mask.  I also did a face mask. I will be so ready for a full set of nails and a pedicure.  Once released from Dr Nolan’s care that will be my first stop.  I have a gift certificate from my favorite place Uptown Nails.  I really like Jon and have gone to him for years.  

What does a self care day look like for you?  I know everyone has different needs for their own self care days.  Some days it’s me on the loveseat with a good book and hot chocolate.