Sept. 10, 2012

OK!  It's now the first part of September, and fall is on it's way.  I enjoy the fall weather, the most of the seasons.  Where to begin;  May is a month of celebration in our family.  It also started another chapter in my life.  I closed the doors to my kennel and placed all of my dogs in new homes.  Terry and I had been talking about making the transition for the past year with my health and all the "garbage" of rules and fees that OK came up with, it was time to make a decision.  I was very fortunate and the timing could not have been any better.  I was able to place my dogs with 3 well-know breeders, two of which I know well, and felt very comfortable letting go of them all.  I haven't missed the work part of it but still have some trouble with the being unemployed status!  I do however, love my time with Mr. Adler and hopefully will be having more little feet running around Nana's in the future.  June and July were busy for Terry and the weather definitely got HOTTER!  August  brought Shelby and Jared's 4th Anniversary and the 17th we participated in a "John Deere" 2nd Birthday party for Adler.  I have never seen so many Green farm equipment in one room! Papa and Nana got him a Sandbox and he loved it.  He goes out and just lays down in the sand.  He rubs sand all over himself.  He had a blast!  I think it could be recorded in the history books that Adler is one of the few 2 year old that has 11 living Grandparents.  9 of them were able to be at the party.We took him fishing on a Sunday afternoon while Shelby and Jared were working.  Jared had already taken him and they played with his fishing pole at home, so he was a pro from the get-go.  I don't know who had more fun, Adler or us but the look on his face when Papa caught the first fish was priceless.  He wiggled all over with excitement.  From that moment on he wasn't too interested in holding the pole until he saw the fish on the end, then he was reaching telling us that "he could do it"!  It was a great afternoon even if I never even got a bite!  Adler's new enjoyment is the golf cart.  That boy could ride around all day long if Nana's back would permit it.  He sits perfectly still and waves at everyone we see.  This Nana can tell you every bump and crack in this town.  Little boy's brains are soooo different from little girls.  His love for tractors, trucks and cars kicked into over-drive around a month ago.  I've never seen anything like it.  Don't even get me started on his LOVE 4 DIRT!  He's like a magnet when we go outside. Terry and I took a long overdue trip to Colorado Springs at the end of August to finally see Kent and Brenda McMahan's home.  What a beautiful place!  They were wonderful hostess' and I even got a Hug! out of Kent before leaving.  He didn't offer but I really didn't ask!  The weather couldn't have been any nicer and we saw some really nice places.  Once again, the Holidays are creeping up on us.  Get It?  Creeping - Halloween, ok, moving on.Why is it, the older I get, the slower I move, but everything else go by so fast.  I take more vitamins, sleep more hours and still can't keep up.  Hmmm... I was introduced to "Pinterest" a few months back, let me just say, Wow!  What a genius concept.  You can find anything and everything on this website.  It is the best thing ever-for occupying your time!!!  It's the source of all sources for searching the Internet.  I have been tinkering with different projects and recipes that I have found (My Treasures) and have started a group, of ladies (men are welcome), that meet once a month to share ideas and show things we each have discovered or accomplished off of Pinterest. It's been fun and gets me out of the house.  Mother talked me into entering some things in the County Fair last week.  I'm  proud to say, I took the "BEST IN SHOW" on a collage I made of our Grandparents.  WhooHoo!  In addition, I got 3 First place and 2 Second place ribbons on other craft items. You would have thought I had won the Lottery or a new car.  I'm not sure, but I might get enough with my winnings to buy Adler a few more HotRod cars.   I have started back into scrapbooking again.  I hope to keep energized this time and get a lot of pictures done.  Cross your fingers for me.    I will put up some more pictures at the bottom and will write again soon.

Deo Volente,
Nana

Florida Wedding

Goodness me, it has been a very busy couple of months!  April 19, 2012, Sadie and Stephen got married on the beach in Fort Walton, Florida.  What a wonderful ceremony and trip. I see now why people become "Beach Bums".   Sadie looked  so beautiful and Stephen was so happy.  We enjoyed staying on the beach and relaxing.  Of course, we did alot of eating and picture taking too!  We arrived on Monday and left on Friday.  Stephen and Sadie went on from Florida to the Bahamas for a few days.  Adler enjoyed the freedom he had on the beach and became quite the little swimmer in the pool.  Nana did better traveling on the planes but would diffidently feel more comfortable if they would just let me operate the take-off and landing of the plane!  May is always a busy and expensive month for our family.  Terry and I have been married 31 years the 20th of May!  Whoo-whoo!  I think we are running out of things to disagree on, or Terry is finally realizing that I'm usually right!  Shelby turned 28 and Sadie turned 25, shhhhh. Dad had his Birthday, celebrated Mother's Day, several friends' children graduating and a couple of weddings.  Now for other news, I closed the door on the kennel last week for the last time. Yep, sold the dogs, gave away a few and locked the door.  I started raising dogs in 1994 and enjoyed every aspect of owning my own business.   Although I loved the animals and the freedom it gave me with my family,  I was ready to give up the worries and commitments,  and all the "hogwash" that politics were adding to it.   Now if I can just get use to the fact that I have less to worry about!   It's hard to just stop thinking about something that consumed everyday for the past 18 years.  I'm sure I will adjust just fine.  I am very happy and blessed to be in a position to help the kids with Adler and hopefully more Grandchildren in the future.   I have taken up doing Yoga and hopefully will get some scrapbooking done.  As Shelby would say " It would be nice if you would just do some scrapbooking, period, Mom!"  After helping the kids move, again, I am in the mood to do a little redecorating myself.  Please don't tell Terry, it just stresses him out!!!  I plan on going with Terry more when he leaves town for business and hopefully get to do more shopping!  We bought a different vehicle last week.  I finally broke down and drove it out of town last night.  I wanted to keep it in the garage so that it wouldn't get dirty.  Poor Betsy, my old car, has been so faithful, it will be sad to see her go.  Oh well, my new ride has seats that cool my behind in the summer and get warm in the winter!  I'm sure I can get use to this too.  Summer is here!  I wonder if it's possible that the June Bugs didn't survive the winter?

50 Years!

How can this not make you smile? The sweetest word that I have ever heard? NANA! Or maybe, Naaannna! Adler likes to emphasis just a little, lol. It never seems to get old. Sorry Sadie.

Well, we are getting very close to April 19th. We have a few final plans to make and then here we come Florida! I better start working on the tan that I DON'T have! I'm guessing that the "Okies" will stand out on the Florida beaches. Sadie and Stephen are going to make such a "Comfy Couple". They are two of the most layed-back people I Love! They so enjoy eachother.

Shelby and Jared bought a larger home east of Alva. I am so excited for them, the house has so much more room for them. Except for the remodeling and moving part, I think my job is the hardest. I watch Adler! I know, someone has to do it, right? It has a big backyard for Adler to play in. He loves to go outside. This Nana will be spending more time outside this Spring and Summer. If nothing else, Grandchildren diffently keep you younger. Adler got his 18 months old pictures taken and can I just say once again they are too cute. Of course you can check them out yourself down at the bottom.

Terry and I celebrated our 50th Birthdays. Wow, that's still sounds old! My body keeps telling me that I am 50 but I can't wrap my mind around the fact that I AM as old as my parents once were! WOW! Terry surprised me with flowers for my birthday. Your thinking ok, well for years now I've been telling him not to waste money of flowers. Well, I couldn't have thought of a better present-I was so surprised and giggled like a school girl still dating!

Terry and I have spent over 30 of our 50 years together. There's not a day that goes by that I forget how precious our time is together.

What a wonderful thing it is to spend the better part of your life with your bestfriend and soulmate. Terry is my rock and my sense of humor. A very dear friend recently reminded me that it has been fun being married to Terry. It is such a warm feeling to know how blessed we are.

Deo Volente,

6 Months

It has been 6 months since I have posted! There is no excuse. Well I have many of them but I will spare you the details. I have a lot of catching up to do.

We celebrated Adler's First of Many Birthdays! Shelby did a great job decorating in a "Farm Animal" theme for him. He loved having all the attention and opening the presents. He wasn't quite sure what to think about getting to make a mess out of his cake, but eventually was a pro at squishing the cake between his fingers. What a Hoot!

Sadie & Stephen have settled into their new home and jobs. April 19th will be here before we know it. It's nice having the kids in Alva. Papa and Nana only have to drive 20 miles one way to see everyone. I hope the kids enjoy this as much as we do?

Adler was a Blue Dragon for Halloween this year. It was funny watching him "waddle" up the sidewalk as if he was going to a Social Event. He was impressed with the idea of people handing him candy. It didn't take him long before he figured out that he could help get the candy for himself.

Terry & I took a roadtrip over to the eastern part of Oklahoma and into Arkansas. Even though it had been so dry this summer, the trees and foliage was still beautiful. We spent two days driving and seeing part of Oklahoma I had never seen. I had so much fun taking lots & lots of pictures. I even got a chance to drive, briefly. Terry took back the wheel when motorists were racing their motors and tailgating us! I don't know why people can't relax. Seriously, what's wrong with going 30 mph???

We had a wonderful time with all of our family through the Holidays. This year at Thanksgiving my side (The White Family) decided to get some family pictures. OH MY! It was a good idea - hectic - but a good idea. There are 25 of us total. I think Mom & Dad's house is shrinking! We were all able to be together which is a blessing in itself. We have always been blessed for the most part of having everyone home for the holidays.

Being so close in distance makes it easy to get together for Christmas too. I've always said " it didn't matter when we get together as long as we get together". As always, it was fun watching Adler with his gifts. This year we were sure he would have a blast opening the gifts. We never counted on the fun he would have climbing, standing and jumping on the presents first!

Adler comes to Nana's house 3-4 times a week. What a Blessing it is. He sure does keep this Nana hopping. Izzy and Adler are good buddies. I'm not sure who gets the best of who anymore. It's funny to watch them run through the house chasing each other. He's getting pretty good at helping. He loves to do the laundry. I let him help me put the clothes into the dryer. He still doesn't understand why Nana won't let him get into the dryer first! So far he thinks it's fun to help pick things up, but just as important to pull everything right back out!

Terry shot a really nice Buck during hunting season this year. I know he was excited, but all he could say was he couldn't wait until Adler was old enough to go with him. Papa doesn't seem to mind that his golfing days have been fewer. He hasn't complained too much about giving up his TV time so that Adler can watch the "Wizard Of Oz" over and over and over...


I'm so glad you stopped into my little world. I plan on keeping up better. Enjoy the pictures at the bottom.


Deo Volente,