Max’s 1st Birthday party

Max and Michelle

Today we are celebrating Max and Wesley’s Birthday.  Max turns 1 and Wesley turns 12.  The party was held at Chucky E. Cheese.

Love this photo of Clifford.  He is such a loving little guy.  He was so glad to see Nana.

Am sure time will fly and he will soon be driving his own motorcycle. Clifford had a great time playing all the games.  I really like how they offer a time limit on games on the play card. I got Kyndall a 60 minute unlimited card for $30.  Trevor, Melissa and Kyndall all used the same card during this time. 

Life isn’t complete till these two are giving us the peace sign.  They have done this as long as I can remember.  Trevor and Kyndall are really being around one another. 

Kyndall giving her daddy some driving instructions. 

Kyndall looks good in this dress that I bought her. So bright and pretty.  Reminds me of Kyndall’s personality.  Love how her momma always makes Kyndall look like a little princess. 

Mellissa and Max against Trevor and Kyndall.  Wonder which team got the most points?  

Today was a fun day. I really enjoyed seeing some of the grandchildren. 

 

Celebrating early Easter

The baskets we put together for Lane and Landon this year.  We are going to go over to Brody and Savannah’s for Easter dinner tonight.  We are giving the boy their baskets as well.  As Easter Sunday will be busy with lots of family and friends.  

Elizabeth and Charles are bringing their baskets for boys as well.  Alisha and Jonathan are coming down from Blanchard Oklahoma as well.  

Cute baskets are from Dollar Tree.  Wish I had bought a few more to put up for next year. 

Lane and Landon

Savannah and Lane.  Tonight was so much fun.  They boys loved everything in their baskets. Although I think they really liked the shiny blue grass.  They had it all throughout the house.

Lane thought his bunny ears was great.  They were a little big for him but that didn’t matter.  I really thought Landon would play with the bunny more than he did.  Might have been because there was so much to look at in the 3 baskets they got tonight.

Our Easter dinner consisted of Ham, potato salad, baked beans.  We took 2 pizzas, breadsticks and chicken Alfredo pasta as well.  Luther knew the boys would like pizza more than the ham.  The ham was very good.  I wish I had made a green bean casserole to take for a side.  I love green bean casserole as a side with ham. 

 

3 month journal

I enjoy working in my journals in my free time.  I’m not as creative as others.  I’m just proud that I am trying to write down memories of each day.  This is a 3 month journal for a swap with Moira.  We hadn’t exchanged in several years.  

 

I really need to work on my personal journals more often.  My memory isn’t as strong as it was back in the day.  I have a journal at work that I use on occasion. Didn’t bring it home during my downtime.  

Egg hunt with Hattie and Brooks

Hattie having fun at daycare hunting Easter eggs.  Am so glad that many places still have this tradition in place.  She really enjoyed finding the eggs.

One Hattie figured out the eggs had her favorite snacks she was done.  She loves her Welch’s gummy’s. 

Brooks loves his rabbit ears.  He remembers how to do this from last year and he goes fast! He did really good this year. 

He got quite a lot for how many children was hunting the eggs. I remember hunting eggs when I was a child.  The excitement at finding the eggs.  Way back then we were hunting for colored hard boiled eggs and then a few plastic eggs was thrown in the mix.  Great memories of my childhood. 

I remember as a young mom making the hard boiled eggs for the egg hunt and not getting the eggs done.  What a messs that was for my boys.  I don’t think I will ever live that mishap down.  Seems just like yesterday when that happened.  Since then I have perfected my boiled eggs. 

 

Max turns 1

Happy Birthday to sweet baby Max.  Can’t believe you’ve been with us for a year already.  You bring so much joy to our lives.  Max is always a happy go lucky little man. 

This little man sure loves his siblings very much.  Love how he lets Angel treat him like her little baby doll.  Am enjoying watching his personality shine thru every month. 

May his birthday be blessed with love and happiness. 

 

Sunday funday with Cherrie

Beautiful view from Lake this morning.

Cherrie and I taking time for lunch.  She’d be so mad at me for posting this picture of her. Unfortunately it was the only picture I had taken during our day out. 

I am a big fan of soups in bread bowls.  Broccoli and cheddar is my favorite.  Now if I’m on a cruise or in Seattle Washington, you better believe that clam chowder will be my favorite.  My dear friend Leona makes a great clam chowder soup.  

On our way home from Lawton Oklahoma we had to stop by and get a drink from Viridian coffee.  It’s as good as Starbucks. 

Another stunning view from the local lake. Overall our Sunday Funday was amazing.  We all need a day to unwind with a good friend.  Great conversation mixed with shopping and a sweet drink what more could one want?  How would you describe your perfect day?  Drop me a comment below.  

 

Balancing life

This picture spoke volumes to my soul. Life can be a balancing act.  Sometimes I feel like I have lost my priorities.  I’m needing to be more active instead of a couch potato.  I really enjoyed my morning walks then it got too cold.  Now that it is getting Spring time I need to incorporate that back in my daily life.  

I use to be big on having pen pals and I quit writing all but 2 or 3 pals.  So I did take action to get a few more pals. I sent out 6 letters yesterday.  Yea me!  I have had pen pals for most of my life.  I love getting happy mail.  

I also enjoy journaling.  Really want to start journaling several times a week in my personal journal.  I haven’t updated my journal for months.  Doesn’t have to be anything special, just an overview of my day.  

I want to find cute shops and coffee shops here in Oklahoma.  I really don’t have any friends that would go with me.  So I feel like that holds me back.  Farmers markets are a favorite of mine. I think last year I went to one in Chickasha Oklahoma.  The homegrown vegetables has a much better taste to them. 

I need and want to spend more time with grandchildren.  They grow up so fast.  Making memories with them are so important.  I spent lots of time with my grandma Pearl (my mother’s mom.)  Not so much with my dad’s mom.  Feel like I missed out on a lot on that side. 

I also want to get back to cooking more here at the house.  Mr. C. Does the majority of the cooking since he is retired.  If he isn’t able to cook due to his health issues then I pick up fast food.  I get off work early enough I could cook an easy meal.  For several years I said I was going to have some dump and go crockpot meals in freezer.  I haven’t made that a priority.  

I will spend hours on YouTube or Tic Toc.  Why am I wasting so much time when I could be using it for better things?  I don’t have that answer at this point.  What I can tell you I am going to make changes starting this week.