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This is more of a photo scrapbook and a place to write (and vent) my thoughts and feelings and brag about my grandkids.. I am a 60 something wife, mom & grandma. I've been married to my best friend Walt since 1977. The most important thing in my life is family. We have been blessed with some great kids, our daughter Kayci, son Cody, our awesome grandson Jesse, our precious granddaughters Cassandra and Chelsea and our newest grandson John. We are currently raising our grandson Jesse and dealing with things such as Autism & ADHD. We have lived in northern Arizona for most of the last 35 years and love it here. We've had our ups & downs ~ but life is good... I'll add a little here - my sweetheart and best friend Walt passed away unexpectedly January 8, 2014. He will be missed by many.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

My J ~ the most important thing in my life..

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

I've met some awesome people lately. They would all just say they're just doing what needs to be done, but they are so inspiring to me, with their patience, understanding, compassion, and the fact that they totally "get" it. They are all parents of special needs kids. All types of special needs, from Autism and Downs to severe mental and physical handicaps. Not one of them complains about the extra hardships, but embrace them. They all find ways to open their hearts to others also, handicapped or not. Yes, I've met some wonderful new friends that I am so proud to know - I feel as if I'm among angels when with them, and am so blessed to know there are others to help us deal with our "little issues" with gratitude in our hearts.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

I so totally love this angel with the big chocolate eyes!



Tuesday, May 22, 2012

School's almost over for the Summer!
 Just 2 more days after today and the fun can begin! First item on Jesse's list is the CABIN. We also have a Dback game in July and hope to make it to SeaWorld sometime this Summer. We're hoping for a great relaxing Summer break. We also plan on swimming, spending some time with Cassie, and just hanging out.

Monday, May 7, 2012

Random..
J has been playing on the Little League Challenger team
he is doing great & loves it.
KC brought Cass up for the weekend.
She is such a sweet baby & definitely Grandpa's little princess.
Laurie & Cody
we all actually got together and went out for Mexican food
my Spring flowers
another backyard bunny
dancing tree
random bird

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Walt found this little critter on the back porch. Actually the snake found him, and crawled onto his hand. Freaked us both out. Jesse wouldn't even look at it through the screen door. J kept screaming "you can't tell if it's a rattlesnake when it's a baby!" We think it's just a little bull snake, but we're not really sure. Any way he has a new home in the field behind our yard.

Some of My Favorite Quotes..

  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. ~ Helen Keller
  • "The decisions you make now determine your destiny." ~ Thomas S. Monson
  • Before you speak, it is necessary for you to listen, for God speaks in the silence of the heart. ~ Mother Theresa
  • Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. ~ Mother Theresa
  • All that we love deeply becomes a part of us ~ Helen Keller