Katie and Grandma's Birthday

I forgot to post pictures of the January Birthdays, so here they are a little late...... my niece Katie and my Mother (Grandma ). Happy Birthday!!!!!

Mom's Cookbook

When I think of my mom cooking, I always think of this cookbook. Growing up as a kid I always remember my mom using this cookbook on Sunday to bake a 2 -egg cake. She had these bowls that she used there were four of them, a large yellow bowl, then there were smaller sizes in green, red and blue. What lovely memories of my mom in an apron and digging this cookbook out to make her wonderful food. When I got married I tried to convince my mom to give me her cookbook Haha, but that didn't happen. My sister and mom found a cookbook like hers and surprised me with it!! It's funny how we change, I don't think my mom uses it that much anymore and I really don't either. Once and awhile, but mostly I make a cup of tea and sit down and browse through the recipes, what wonderful memories are in between those pages!!!!

Lizzy

Lizzy our Maltese Poodle, yes, she is part of the family. Can't believe I would ever say this, but we do love our little pooch. She is the greatest dog, so if you are dog hunting, try looking for a Maltese Poodle they will steal your heart real quick

My3Sons

I was getting ready to put these pics on a CD, so I thought I would post them first. These are the pics we used for our seasonal card. I am showing that I really need to take a photography class, "I Know". Please give me break OK :) Love the subject though ~~ My 3 wonderful boys!!!

Walking

I love walking....I try and walk four or five times a week. They say its good for you although I just plain enjoy doing it especially if my family comes with me. I have tried to continue walking all winter long although at times it is not the most inviting environment. Last week when my son and I were walking and the rain was blowing in our face, he said, "Mom just pretend its 75 degrees and the birds are chirping like it does in the summer when we take our walks." So with his great idea in mind, I found some pictures I took on my one of my walks last summer by our house. I am trying to be encouraged......summer will be here before we know it. At least I think so......I just won't look out the window.

The Party

We tend to drag Birthdays out so they become Birthday months I think. Lots of celebration takes place. Had a nice party for Jacob, hope he enjoyed it too!!!