Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Tuesday Thoughts About...

I've posted about being from a big family before. You might recall a couple of those posts:

What I learned growing up in a big family:

Today's post is a little more of #1 in the above post. First of all, here is my First Communion Prayer book (referenced in the above post) that my sister, Jennifer wrote her name in--with a red crayon:
That's my prayer book on the left. The one on the right belonged to my mom. I have no idea who even wants these. 

Here's where she wrote her name. I put a picture of me with my god-parents--Uncle Wes and Aunt Marie--in the book. I was not happy that Jennifer wrote in my book!

I came across this the other day as I was cleaning out stuff.
It's a "get well" card from my grandma Z. The funny thing about this is that she lived in Barnhart, MO--we called it "the country." It was about an hour and a half from St. Louis where we lived. It took a couple days to get mail to and from there. What's so crazy about this is that I most likely would have been back to school by the time I got this card--wishing me well!

My grandma sent me cards and letters all the time. When I was looking at this, I noticed something, so I opened it up--only to find that Jennifer was at it again!
This time, she wrote her name on the inside of my card!! Like I said, when you grow up in a large family, you own nothing!! Everybody messes with your stuff!

Here's another post you might find to be fun!
Bullying used to begin at home:

Okay, until tomorrow...

Monday, August 24, 2026

Me on Monday

So! I'm at the beach with my girlfriends for the next week. 6 of us from 72 to nearly 78. We've seen and done it all--mostly together!! So far, this is what's happened:


*Someone fell on the way to the rental car. She's fine--two skinned up knees, it was the heavy Coca Cola cake she was carrying that knocked her off balance. Luckily, the cake is okay!!


*I am determined that I am not going to be in charge.


*I'm just going to go along with everyone.


*But then, something so simple as going over the grocery list becomes a big mess--everyone talking at the same time, asking questions, not understanding the spread sheet Pam made. I just had to take over and go about it in an organized manner. So much for not being in charge.


*Still we managed to miss a few things on the grocery list.


*I am the boss of the tv because no one else can work it.


*Someone has a nightmare--I gently woke her. 

 

*One person "toots" whenever she makes a move.


*Another "toots" in bed! Guess who gets to sleep with her?


*3 of us went to the beach, 3 of us didn't--way too hot.


*Turns out a couple of us grabbed chairs from the wrong storage unit--but they did return them.


*Someone had to go for more sour cream because somehow we messed up the quantity. 


*Some people are hooked on a puzzle.


*Some of us are watching some interesting Peacock show about Doctor Death.


*Many of us are having either gin & tonics or vodka tonics. That definitely makes for a "happy" happy hour!!


*We all enjoyed a beautiful sunset--at least those of us who could actually see it!


*One of us falls asleep at any movie. And snores!


*One person lost her Ray Bans. She's really "bummed"!


I guess that's about it for the first two days! More to come!!



Saturday, August 22, 2026

Scrapbook Saturday

These are AYM layouts from a couple weeks ago. Our theme this year is all about house.

This first layout was an extra from Susan.









Friday, August 21, 2026

Friday Funnies

Happy 55th anniversary to us!! Here we are--just babes in 1971!
Me 19, he 20! It's been a great ride! And now, we're the seniors in all the funnies below!







Thursday, August 20, 2026

Ten Things Thursday

I love pretty entries. This first one is my favorite. That curved doorway is gorgeous. I've never seen anything like it. In fact, all the woodwork is stunning. I also like the windows framing the oversized door.