A Stray

Saturday a.m. Benny and I awoke to find a prize outside our back door. A cute black puppy. We were not in the market for a pet of any kind but we live where people like to discard animals they no longer want. After reading excerpts of the book HEAVEN by Gary Alcorn I can't let him starve or take him to the pound to be killed. So.... I guess we will keep him, however we are open to adoption. Here are some pics.

MOVE OVER BELLA

Bella has the run of the rocks and the steps at the pool. However, William has discovered the top step and Bella's rocks. As you will tell by the pics, Bella watched William's every move with HER rocks. William would throw them and Bella would retrieve them. We will certainly enjoy their play together for many years to come.

Move over Bella

Family

The older I become the more I cherish family and the time together. Kristin, Will, and William stopped by on their way to the beach and had a few minutes to spend with William's greatgrand parents and his Aunt Lark(my sister). William will call my parents Papa and Mummy. They have been married 60 years and live in Dothan. What a joy it is to see them with William. Lark thinks he is the most handsome boy baby in the world( she has the prettiest granddaughter in the world, Lillianna). Hope you enjoy the pics. This is the first blog I have done by myself so I hope it works.

Wesley's vacation at Kat's

Long before a grandson, I had grandDOGS. They come to visit me at times when their parents go somewhere. Thought I would share Alexis' dog, Wesley's two week vacation with you.( I really do have a life!) Wesley really is no trouble and much company for me. Where Bella likes to get rocks out of the pool(see previous blog), Wesley likes to chase a ball and will even jump into the pool to get it. He will do this constantly until he is exausted. He is deaf so he has to see the ball thrown because he can't hear it bounce. He loves a ball and will not chew it but licks it like a dog takes care of its puppy. He's so sweet.

Advice from your own children

For ever I have said, "I AM the Mother and I will tell you what you can and will do". Well, my youngest girls have given their Mom(me) very good advice. After I fell and broke my leg and crushed my ankle the advice started. When they say "be real" you have to be truthful no matter the subject or question. "The whole truth, nothing but the truth, so help you GOD". (I should have thought of this when they were dating and in their teen years!!) As I think on this I am so aware how important communication is in any relationship. Without honesty, how can your mate, children, family and friends know how to help , comfort, and just be on the same page with what you are experiencing. I have the tendency to try to be the martyr, the one that can take anything and bounce with the flow. But in doing this, you miss out on what Christ wants in a relationship with Him and others. What a loss!! So, if anyone reads this blog, " BE REAL"

Fun at Kat's

Kristin, William and Bella came to visit last week. Will had to go to his yearly conference in Las Vegas so I had my three babes all to myself! Will was one of three to receive an award. I am a proud mother-in-law! Back to the babes...We had a great time. Bella loves to get rocks from the steps of the pool. She will do this for hours!!!!! I, of course, loved spending time with my "sweet William". We strolled in his car, played on the floor, and watched Bella at the pool. Here are some pics of our week.