Wednesday, February 27, 2019

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS

Again this year we decided to tour a nearby neighborhood
 and view their Christmas light displays.

My personal favorite!


When pigs fly!!

Hubby's sister sent this picture of her Christmas baking.
These are hubby's favorite cookies, 
but we can never make them the way his sister can.
Every time we visit she always finds time to make these cookies for hubby.
Thanks Be!!
This is our precious oldest son and his family while visiting his in-laws.
My niece got married two days before Christmas
 at a resort in San Diego, California.
Congrats J and R!!

Friday, February 22, 2019

GRATEFUL FOR GRANDCHILDREN

I am so grateful for our precious grandchildren.
I regret that they are so far away, 
but we willingly moved south.  
However, that was before there were any grandchildren!!
I treasure each visit we make to visit with them.
Our daughter-in-law does a great job of sending pictures every few days and 
we skype often, but nothing beats a hug and kiss in person. 



Both of the grandchildren wanted to show off their bike riding skills,
so we walked to the neighborhood park about a block away. 


 Two days before we had walked to another nearby park for gymnastics class.
The parks department was holding a program outside 
that was teaching bird characteristics.
The grandchildren knew all of the birds and
could find them in nearby trees and bushes.
Granted the birds were just beanie babies,
but the kids could identify all of them.
As we strolled back to the building we saw 
a woman restoring this intriguing tree sculpture.
On our departure day the grandchildren had lessons,
so they left with mom while our son took us to the airport for our flight home.

I am already anticipating our next visit!!

Friday, February 8, 2019

FALL FITNESS FUN

I do not register for many running events.  
I have adopted hubby's attitude  .  .  .
Why pay to run?
However, when a friend asks to enter an event with them, 
I agree to do so.
It is more fun to run together! 

Ronnie's 
run supports a good cause - 
 Lighthouse Ministries.
 Lighthouse Ministries is set apart by the Spirit of God 
to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ 
to meet the physical, emotional, and 
other needs of the poor and at-risk population. 


I love the setting for this event - 
Ft. De Soto Park.
This is Florida snow!!






Another fun event is the East Lake Fire Rescue 5K.
It is close to home and 
supports the Children's Burn Foundation of Florida, 
Joshua House, and other local charities.

Met up before the race with some gals 
from one of my running groups - 
North Pinellas SRTT.
Placed third in my age group!!




Congrats!!
Let us go have some more fun .  .  .