Been MIA since 2010!

Wow, I did not realize how long it has been since I posted! Since I lost my job last week, I will be getting back into crafting and blogging. My sweet husband is working on setting my craft space back up in our new house. So, I will be posting some cards soon!

Brett's Donutz

There's a new donut shop in town. My daughter, Brett has opened Brett's Donutz and it seems to be exactly what Gaffney has been waiting for.

Priceless lesson from Abi

Our sweet little granddaughter, Abi had movie night at school tonight and Brett had to work. So, Barry and I got to take Abi up to meet her friend so they could ride together to the school. The movie, popcorn and a can drink would cost $3 so Barry gave Abi a $5 dollar bill. She was s0 very excited about going to movie night. When the movie night activity was over, Jessie's mom brought Abi back to us. When Abi got in the van with me, she said "Nana, I still have some money left." I said "Well, you can keep it or you can give it back to Papa since he gave it to you." Very quickly Abi added "Oh, I don't have his money anymore. I gave his money to the teacher at school. This is my money that they gave me for buying stuff." So, I told her that she should keep it then and could not wait to tell Papa about it when I got home. What a sweet understanding Abi has about who gets the change. Papa's money is at the school. Grandchildren bring us so much joy.

Abi is 6 today.

I can not believe that I have a 6 year old granddaughter! She is perfect in every way. We had the greatest birthday party for her yesterday at Chuck E Cheese and had the wonderful opportunity to take her and Jack over to Toys R Us where they both picked out some toys. So what if it wasn't Jack's birthday. We are grandparents and we get to spoil them. We love our grandchildren and they bring us many hours of pride and joy.
So, Happy Birthday to Abi today! Nana and Papa love you beyond measure!

Here are the boys studying why this sand is so white and clean that it squeaks. Beautiful secluded beach on the Gulf Shores National Shoreline.

I just loved this when I read it. I am so grateful for both!

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you;


Jesus Christ and the American Soldier.

One died for your soul; the other for your freedom.

Role call for Happy Grandparents..... HERE

Jacob and Lindsay are expecting! Journey will be a wonderful big sister. You should see how she loves on her stuffed Curious George and makes sure he gets a front seat in front of the tv to watch tv with her. We are very, very happy!