Sunday, July 22, 2012

In Memory of Thor -- Rainbow Bridge

March 30, 2000 - July 19, 2012



Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Florida Schlie's Art Gallery

Kyle opened a gallery show in Chicago on May 26th. 
Check out the gallery website:

This inspired us to complete a gallery project we had talked about for our entry.

While we were in the picture hanging mode here are a few more
 in the master bedroom and the hallway outside the bedrooms.




Thank you to the following contributing artists:
Jim Schlie
Barbara Schlie
Kyle Schlie
Gregg Schlie


Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Lanai - Before, During, and After

We decided to enclose the Lanai to give us a little more space that would be usable all year long.  Here are some before, during & after pictures!

Before - inside east wall

 Before - inside north wall

 During - block walls


 During - electrical & stucco walls
 During - Stucco walls - outside north wall

During - Stucco walls - outside east wall

 During - windows & door/sidelight

 After - outside north wall painted


 After - painted & furnished!!!
 After - painted & furnished!!!


Have you ever painted stucco??  It is hard!  I am so thankful Jim was here to do all the painting.  He did a fantastic job!  I know we will have years of enjoyment in our new room.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Visit With Theo

We had the privilege of spending three days in Chicago, IL with Theo and his parents.  While we were there we did a little shopping, sewing, eating, and sleeping.
Here are a few pictures that I took along the way.



 Thumb sucker!
 SO  VERY  PRECIOUS!
 Double Vision!
The Schlie Family

 I sewed loops onto towels so they could hang on pegs in the bathroom.

Kyle installed a curtain rod for the living room window.  I hemmed a bed sheet to make curtains to hang from the newly installed curtain rod.

Kermit traveled from Palm Harbor, FL to Chicago, IL & now resides under this flower pot.



Hanging out with Roxanne! 
She enjoyed being spoiled with extra walks with Grandma & Grandpa Schlie.





Kyle & Shannon's apartment decor!

 Kyle's workstation in the middle of the kitchen.
Rock filming backdrop.

 The things we saw on one of our morning walks around Chicago.



Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Theo Schlie Arrives!


Our grandson, Theodore (Theo) Harrison Schlie, was born at 2:53 am on Monday, April 16, 2012.
I have "seen" him on a skype call, but I can't wait to see & hold him in person.
Proud Mom, Dad, and baby are doing fine!





Wednesday, April 11, 2012

SPECIAL LUNCH WITH MY MOM & SISTERS

Lunch with my mom & sisters at the Bon Apetit in Dunedin, Florida. 
(Sherry, Barb, Dennise & my mom, Norma)
It had been a couple of years since all "the girls" had been together, so we celebrated with a special lunch.

Sunday, March 18, 2012