tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8980717210074605522024-02-02T19:29:45.424-05:00Grin and BarrettWhen there is nothing left to do, just Grin & BarrettGrin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-69110487649991124822010-04-22T11:57:00.006-05:002010-04-22T12:10:44.957-05:00A Boy and his dog.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAasSbb9uwo94KaUXvIVId3fxkYrmVYukJYiVGVK0ntz0GbnTUzlp6N6xAulEndDrZOkxkHi5K1PBg3m5J9LzO1BCIaJpYz1Mkt1VzCHQxnsLrMxDc7cNHDYLn_4dmXtGfnI9pKvoxJ-E/s1600/DSC00154.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463010248737473170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAasSbb9uwo94KaUXvIVId3fxkYrmVYukJYiVGVK0ntz0GbnTUzlp6N6xAulEndDrZOkxkHi5K1PBg3m5J9LzO1BCIaJpYz1Mkt1VzCHQxnsLrMxDc7cNHDYLn_4dmXtGfnI9pKvoxJ-E/s320/DSC00154.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><div>The boy, being my 20 year old son. The dog, being a Golden Retriever whom thinks he is little.</div><div></div><br /><div>Buddy, the Golden has to be everywhere Josh is.....Literally! </div><div></div><br /><div>Josh has beed working 3rd shift since Monday, and Buddy is soooo lost without "his boy" at night. Buddy will pace the floor and sit by the big windows for him to get home. </div><br /><div></div><div>As I went down the stairs this morning to do some laundry, this is what I found.... </div><div></div><br /><div>A boy and his dog</div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463009438764225522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXObJgDzXxFpqTm_j964MOXcsRHxYVjZ3f14hGfBrGItfq1t4uVKNN5PYQA_DMB4LvR6_GktJAYDT8iG14oabTEmfSGnsjjpK6w8RAgvAmP5_8wrxeBQ_KTTAwRIKkgu1xWNZcQGUgfFFX/s320/IMG_1939.JPG" /></div></div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-73923809673165949162010-04-21T13:25:00.003-05:002010-04-21T13:39:24.779-05:00Where does the time go?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyMDTyw-qsS9J5pfQdn7QrC3pjuD1qirh2o35_QuKTHNYx9HF7XzhYdx6bazwS53quigVRPj3tK7KlXAz5_XInep5LZTZaA5EKZ9nGfV8lwbNIX6T0s3AKFgGoDAp0oHrw8CFdxPJ8wJv/s1600/DSC02604.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462662162642332114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyMDTyw-qsS9J5pfQdn7QrC3pjuD1qirh2o35_QuKTHNYx9HF7XzhYdx6bazwS53quigVRPj3tK7KlXAz5_XInep5LZTZaA5EKZ9nGfV8lwbNIX6T0s3AKFgGoDAp0oHrw8CFdxPJ8wJv/s320/DSC02604.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Where does the time go? Time goes so fast that in a blink of an eye it's gone.... (POOF!)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Christmas has come and gone as well as Easter and we are in the middle of spring. Thank goodness! The picture above is one of my favorite of all time. Just recently taken at Easter of the best three guys ever! My dad, Josh and George. I just love them all so.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>George started back to school to finish up to get his degree in business. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Lauren has been going to gymnastic competitions left and right, and is doing wonderful! She just recently picked up her first pair of glasses. The glasses make her look so much older. She absolutely loves them and so does everyone else at school. Which was a big worry for me. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Josh, is still working at Smith Dairy and enjoys going to work. He plans on going back to college soon. (input happy dance)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Which ends with me.... Nothing new going on with me, but I am fine with that! I am just enjoying spending time with my friends and family. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>So, what is going on in your world? </div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-25833756484566637452009-12-17T08:31:00.008-05:002009-12-17T08:54:40.244-05:00Believe<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416197775443599698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhshzlt5ckksRtI36aqoO-K__pEV1brR-jaeolfShLm4qaYaVtF7K7j-sU9_NEkNPqzfx5ykOtwO1P4M-Kyr1vG3VzU4ZznsOKnE-4fNvoe2n4gHU2Oc-rGrRLYdfwzpwwEuS_N4by_vLll/s320/DSC02073.JPG" /><br /><br /><em>I truly believe.....Believe that we should always want to give to others before and after Christmas. We all have something to give. Be it money, time or even hugs. </em><br /><br /><br /><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416199468062133842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8mOH8DF_E1NdRcEATxA-B-jETrZxMMZSS9Fbx9I5RpGc6Pbw8vEnV0NMmLfpcDdBALDQ3Iafgnq_aOjvNXtuSgxKJUrGzfKbYBJh6zZ1EpylDCPzqX-BcUb_ThpLsOlSvAX3B2ZgWK6S/s320/DSC02068.JPG" /></em> <p><em></em></p>My Wish..............I Wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!<br /><br /><br /><p></p><em>Jen</em>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-9419932649809043862009-12-10T08:46:00.004-05:002009-12-10T08:55:51.258-05:00I am back.......I am back......... Back from the long absence of blogging that is.<br /><br />I have great information to share. If you don't already follow her, you should be. What a great blog! Jennifer McKinney is giving away a HP touch screen computer on Christmas Eve.<br /><br /><a href="http://mckgiveaways.blogspot.com/">http://mckgiveaways.blogspot.com</a><br /><br />Hope you all are having a wonderful day and have a Wonderful Christmas!Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-85700993935423552632009-09-09T07:58:00.002-05:002009-09-09T08:09:28.932-05:00Josh is going to Disney!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tgVd6ablic7xCFNPmoWU7YwoiVkMKz_R1KlZ9ee4CkdgbgJ9bMoWWgSR28OO9gSVLw7JkVWmRrL34LHBsPnBdTuwgqkUGNeJ31obb9DDuNQiiqYuam0UPyMkqgt-6UJ81wc67027u6Ci/s1600-h/DSC00182.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379451858914191362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5tgVd6ablic7xCFNPmoWU7YwoiVkMKz_R1KlZ9ee4CkdgbgJ9bMoWWgSR28OO9gSVLw7JkVWmRrL34LHBsPnBdTuwgqkUGNeJ31obb9DDuNQiiqYuam0UPyMkqgt-6UJ81wc67027u6Ci/s320/DSC00182.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#000066;">I just LOVE this picture!! He is so stinkin' handsome.</span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000066;">I really LOVE that Josh is able to go to Disney with us! </span><br /><span style="color:#000066;"> </span>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-13635267053555755172009-09-04T13:00:00.003-05:002009-09-04T13:24:13.621-05:00Lauren's new bike<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35mIJyd-jSaqJs9NnVdL8fjYVhIVt0G1KwmChtem_DnR9Bw3dMQVsyVjLP1UDhmD4AoHD7AvHZs8HStH-rsO1K2FYNxSHBXmwicii7eIQuizwaMV_rtskhwVB5NCKroDvMO-Fqul6tgHl/s1600-h/DSC00167.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377678772055237202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35mIJyd-jSaqJs9NnVdL8fjYVhIVt0G1KwmChtem_DnR9Bw3dMQVsyVjLP1UDhmD4AoHD7AvHZs8HStH-rsO1K2FYNxSHBXmwicii7eIQuizwaMV_rtskhwVB5NCKroDvMO-Fqul6tgHl/s320/DSC00167.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000066;">This month has really made George and I realize how Lauren is changing. Not only has she started 4th grade, but she is physically growing up. </span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000066;">She mentally and physically grew out of her little pink bike. We noticed a couple months ago that her knees looked like they were up to the handle bars. So off we went, looking for a new (not little girl looking) bike. Do you know how many different bikes there are out there? Let me tell you, Lauren and I visited many stores. Of course we did, that's what Lauren and I love to do....SHOP!</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#000066;">Well, after all those stores, discussions and a visit to the local Orrville Bike shop, we decided on this bike. Lauren had the final say on which color to get. </span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000066;">The helmet was a hand me down from Josh....... :)</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000066;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#000066;">Happy Biking!!!!!</span></div><br /><div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-25174561868848344672009-08-31T12:15:00.003-05:002009-08-31T12:24:50.601-05:0026 days and counting<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPse2EP4BpEKPhkHMpoO9o_avjj4yjfvL_tqBl8gCJfwSlP9rJGpIFei78nVmYiHAb9Cw49cBbgZTf_pNo_iPJlkQaKSIMcX5bUBBiEjLRzjG7t5nRbkqxcfPwSZZCzXwayjuMaJ1VNRN/s1600-h/disney_world.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376177803081999778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 209px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitPse2EP4BpEKPhkHMpoO9o_avjj4yjfvL_tqBl8gCJfwSlP9rJGpIFei78nVmYiHAb9Cw49cBbgZTf_pNo_iPJlkQaKSIMcX5bUBBiEjLRzjG7t5nRbkqxcfPwSZZCzXwayjuMaJ1VNRN/s320/disney_world.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;color:#000066;">26 days and counting.....</span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:180%;color:#000066;">.....I am not sure if Lauren and I can wait that long to get to Disney. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;color:#000066;">Lauren is just as excited about her first plane ride as she is her first time at Disney. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;color:#000066;"></span> </div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:180%;color:#000066;"></span> </div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-6457754752922960762009-08-27T08:42:00.003-05:002009-08-27T09:09:53.469-05:00School<span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Lauren was looking forward to finding out her teacher for the year, but was slightly dissappointed when she didn't get who she wanted. Lauren was still excited with who she has.</span> <div><div><div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Her first day of school went well. Of course being the overachiever that she is, the night before she was worried about the grades that she may get this year. Who's child is this? </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">The first day came and went. I am sure it went fast for her, but I found myself constantly looking at the clock to see when she'd be home. I miss my little girl when she's gone. </span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374643109033248178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 180px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6EZRDb-8L-igc0OSvkK8aqOZcNBHbOWVuEKd4r6x4NrZiE21bPd9hUyCJPP4y47vk4FfdAVL7kVszT1eISOym8WrfB7mUAS-x4WNDvfK8kZA0Lylm0dNPGaekrcPQ68VbUnvuih1txMk/s320/IMG_1421.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374643118006861986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirATuX4ksM3cIDnBqOE7qvP5QN-2q0VBSk06r_fxF2SXnRDXyFG-5FJr-Emf7K9voUEguqECQZ4YsmPoZj3zLC3HeBLmBST8-J3umi_qidV0On8dq88oH9s_XSTZWFGLi49ORiVNoEej_P/s320/DSC00114.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374643125940365682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkuACsgQyJ9Xo9AYYV6dEAlFNCb3e9ijn1LobGxYgKInKxb4aeMyyVxrsf1tRQ4w8V133dJ7kUunVVUPUgqY9BDT1szK29d7eWtqWzXAlHCFv0IAKeVHWnUU8WSP8g5Lyh2hKDWxN130iA/s320/DSC00123.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374643133098350482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOB-pbITRT0RDR3m8GhzDR49D0BhsvHh1Bc7HY19EAAV3SL7QzTVYAbiuA4nWzitgVUPqsu2k0BiDl8JTuyI4q9EIXgLQgVhSUYQxHCRxAsVRD7k1pw9G7ektMDPSu-ZycUpcHgYkxpIX/s320/DSC00130.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div></div></div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-49317346580700234992009-07-27T08:38:00.002-05:002009-07-27T08:42:23.197-05:00Stellan in the hospital Again...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ITSmdybHwP9cSNa2Uhyphenhyphen6D3QhCYlQXU3T5ho1MRaitKx5JhtTtdWH55EZUiy48TnhNKZfnhX1uVTkbnbTMdwEZGr8jAdRfDhr2Cc1-MOZ9iJyToiwDMUn81L15TBXwAEe7jk0LcN1OpMS/s1600-h/Stellan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363134741277767986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ITSmdybHwP9cSNa2Uhyphenhyphen6D3QhCYlQXU3T5ho1MRaitKx5JhtTtdWH55EZUiy48TnhNKZfnhX1uVTkbnbTMdwEZGr8jAdRfDhr2Cc1-MOZ9iJyToiwDMUn81L15TBXwAEe7jk0LcN1OpMS/s320/Stellan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Pray, pray for this little one. Stellan is in the hospital again fighting for his life. His poor little heart is beating at about 228, as you can see in the picture. Please pray for God to lay his healing hand on Stellan and give the Doctors and Nurses the wisdom to help him. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:180%;">Jen</span></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-43940638889572034222009-07-21T12:04:00.002-05:002009-07-21T12:07:41.154-05:00My heart is filled with sadness......<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Today I learned that a young man that my son went to school with passed away. At 20 his parents have to bury one of their sons. I just can't imagine the pain they are going through. Please put this family in your prayers. </span>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-63708565044989026712009-07-07T07:09:00.002-05:002009-07-07T07:21:44.580-05:00On the Mend...........<span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Good Morning..............</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;">No pictures today, but just an update. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;">I am on the mend after having my ankle surgery last Wednesday. I am able to walk around but limited stairs. Thanks again to my wonderful husband, who is doing dinners and cleaning and laundry, I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sooooo</span> fortunate to have George. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Today is going to be a good day.........I get to see the kid's. I miss them so much when they aren't here. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Also, can anyone believe that it's July already? Where has the time gone? Before you know it school will be starting soon. :( But we aren't going to think like that today...... The weather has been so beautiful... cooler temps. and sun, can't beat that!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;">Hopefully soon I will post some pictures, but we are in the middle of trading computers around at the house. We just bought a computer, so the "old Main computer" will go to the scrapbook area, just waiting for George to put in the card for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">internet</span>. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;">I hope everyone is doing well and enjoyed the fourth.... We sure did, we were able to spend it with wonderful friends.....Ann, Jeff, Chris, Todd all the kiddo's...... GOOD TIMES!</span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#000066;"></span>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-83785313650432797552009-06-19T05:57:00.003-05:002009-06-19T06:06:45.756-05:00Stellan needs our prayers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7kZZ5TBkHonGuu8VWwYjcP7_VEBRGuwgnfRSx9_kao7Il62C2-f1r6DBLtMTIQ-rU3xcRBaL_bcUGM0NflK89f0yKvAw1ya-d2C28Ad8FjGpkIvsYnODDmTX8LFJAHYroCk1pSIVcezDm/s1600-h/stellan.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348991211903852642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7kZZ5TBkHonGuu8VWwYjcP7_VEBRGuwgnfRSx9_kao7Il62C2-f1r6DBLtMTIQ-rU3xcRBaL_bcUGM0NflK89f0yKvAw1ya-d2C28Ad8FjGpkIvsYnODDmTX8LFJAHYroCk1pSIVcezDm/s320/stellan.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">Prayers are a need right now, for sweet little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Stellan</span>. I've posted before about his situation. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Stellan</span> in recent days has had continuous problems with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SVT</span>, and his mommy can't seem to help his heart get out of that serious <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">rhythm</span> along with medication. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Stellan</span> is now in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">PICU</span>. The problem is, that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Stellan's</span> body has gotten used to the medication that he is on and he is on the highest dosage allowed. The doctor's would like to see <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Stellan</span> 40 lbs, (around 4) so they can do his needed surgery, but if everything fails on trying to get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Stellan</span> in a normal <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">rhythm</span> for a long period of time, they will have no choice on doing the surgery. </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;">If you could please pray for this little guy and hi family.......</span></div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:180%;color:#000066;"></span> </div><div> </div><div> </div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-78199427064652825212009-06-16T08:13:00.005-05:002009-06-16T08:21:47.472-05:00Strawberry Picking<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV81NjHGka2OMEyLJe__431TqC5pAHHfvZC5h6I1IYRhg9bbxCmnWKGlndQFyIgzDvi47fnFqNRLMB3ldnXxxMBl2THHomGEBCBfdRAhnSS6IiHNLvbdGfKqQLos-PsGw_ufFLB_iinqFn/s1600-h/IMG_1313.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347913747127251986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV81NjHGka2OMEyLJe__431TqC5pAHHfvZC5h6I1IYRhg9bbxCmnWKGlndQFyIgzDvi47fnFqNRLMB3ldnXxxMBl2THHomGEBCBfdRAhnSS6IiHNLvbdGfKqQLos-PsGw_ufFLB_iinqFn/s320/IMG_1313.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_k_ax9h_pgpNOqJyUtrmvwl6ccy6JSYu3B0evmbg8Fivgkb7mqDFXHK8ADImkHizEtT_t2v2kn8hd-FfLQC0BwdAv31bqLupEHqoI9xHjmBzSHsaZEZ-D9ndZ0NNRkB8-8s_TLdVhSdmN/s1600-h/IMG_1314.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347913734910808274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_k_ax9h_pgpNOqJyUtrmvwl6ccy6JSYu3B0evmbg8Fivgkb7mqDFXHK8ADImkHizEtT_t2v2kn8hd-FfLQC0BwdAv31bqLupEHqoI9xHjmBzSHsaZEZ-D9ndZ0NNRkB8-8s_TLdVhSdmN/s320/IMG_1314.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Monday afternoon, Lauren and I were able to go to Maurer Farm's to pick fresh strawberries. We had a great time and the weather was perfect. I just enjoy having these special times with Lauren, and even though we could have easily went to the store to buy them, the time we spent together is priceless.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div> </div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-54950398022216288112009-06-05T08:12:00.003-05:002009-06-05T08:20:41.078-05:00Stop to enjoy the flowers (part II)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYjDtTXYxPtl07Woq0sIcHhmcySBx4ydSpy8ycjhxNYlnuLJuuARYZbSjw6vVYu7gkOy_dLOkQi7JmJJmhcSkjBbYKnh2-7ShbjhAJztT1FDYLPGK1fF9_P4nURSA_3-i02F92lng6WbN/s1600-h/DSC00337.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343832115114120978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYjDtTXYxPtl07Woq0sIcHhmcySBx4ydSpy8ycjhxNYlnuLJuuARYZbSjw6vVYu7gkOy_dLOkQi7JmJJmhcSkjBbYKnh2-7ShbjhAJztT1FDYLPGK1fF9_P4nURSA_3-i02F92lng6WbN/s320/DSC00337.JPG" border="0" /></a> It looks like Sparky was paying attention when I updated my blog yesterday. He too, stopped to smell the flowers. And....................<br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA7hy4ymAz5O1kBhMdCW57grGQBmuJmT3UQJtDMV1n-p5QtQ86_G4xIJ7bC5y0voOXRnDuxzAi6bQutpmdA2VBnHKHFZYjL689rptP7-fvrVMa__n0IEfziitKYWjHuX2U7gfg-599NQi/s1600-h/DSC00339.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343831542042675042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizA7hy4ymAz5O1kBhMdCW57grGQBmuJmT3UQJtDMV1n-p5QtQ86_G4xIJ7bC5y0voOXRnDuxzAi6bQutpmdA2VBnHKHFZYjL689rptP7-fvrVMa__n0IEfziitKYWjHuX2U7gfg-599NQi/s320/DSC00339.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /> Appreciate them. Awww isn't he the cutest? <br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-65599079050090923872009-06-04T10:05:00.003-05:002009-06-04T10:23:10.968-05:00You just have to stop and enjoy the flowers.....<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTX7niBib7-o3F5DDs7-TuarFf1bSDpgm3fXz65-3OBCQsJRxGMdE5qjqYOmnXZG8fIzK3-uj-c6fl66WgFOONHDdnPvPCOJt68ttesWRAHDywPu_iwhUGALEsBT-Qc7QnswNY9aWRlIX/s1600-h/DSC00311.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343490280675204162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTX7niBib7-o3F5DDs7-TuarFf1bSDpgm3fXz65-3OBCQsJRxGMdE5qjqYOmnXZG8fIzK3-uj-c6fl66WgFOONHDdnPvPCOJt68ttesWRAHDywPu_iwhUGALEsBT-Qc7QnswNY9aWRlIX/s320/DSC00311.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxDYRg1-Z25ZYNV-U9aU7DXGewiM_iKCNW0n_17xxHbANrXSqby9_4yyohhkdEZtc0l_G9YbB95UnQQJtLr41JV4hV5l_q1JNa0wxrbTB45IQdcRv39JnNmGERHb_13n3T2MIdyCKl-IY/s1600-h/DSC00310.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343490275744267170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxDYRg1-Z25ZYNV-U9aU7DXGewiM_iKCNW0n_17xxHbANrXSqby9_4yyohhkdEZtc0l_G9YbB95UnQQJtLr41JV4hV5l_q1JNa0wxrbTB45IQdcRv39JnNmGERHb_13n3T2MIdyCKl-IY/s320/DSC00310.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbf98crHDCugy67hb2HtvdFOVc8kaUTIX0nV9j1_xbrfe2WVqYUvMLjRVyik29FDrjHsz16hYxHSY1WDHFMhBn1b9JVJKCcHResMA3PMqhTy24Tq11Qy_6-iHCA29LiGoTZe-w2YF4pGG-/s1600-h/DSC00308.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343490270930452802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbf98crHDCugy67hb2HtvdFOVc8kaUTIX0nV9j1_xbrfe2WVqYUvMLjRVyik29FDrjHsz16hYxHSY1WDHFMhBn1b9JVJKCcHResMA3PMqhTy24Tq11Qy_6-iHCA29LiGoTZe-w2YF4pGG-/s320/DSC00308.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343490283374673522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6umprdTXEB3krhGkCUSrPGsMX8yFKsSzkJAK5HhTBXqGjTIMcGcWte3WLiJhZKTUlEyRZ-7zXJPJ53crUZ0w335oEjXgZKkFkrrmz1FAz5InIhqFGMJmj3-UarwMAstGM0A5dwO6A_5LJ/s320/DSC00307.JPG" border="0" /><br /><span style="color:#330000;">I have to tell ya...... Summer is my favorite time of the year. Birds are singing, children are playing and the flowers are out. I have to admit, I do not have a green thumb, that is why I have so many H<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">osta's</span>. As I get older and not the wiser, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hehehe</span>, in flowers that is....... I am trying to keep my flowers alive. I am very proud to say, my Gerber Daisies are still alive after about 3 weeks or so. I LOVE Gerber Daisies..... MY FAVORITE! I am not sure what I am doing right, but I will try to keep on doing it. </span></div><span style="color:#330000;"></span></div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#330000;">I hope those of you that visit my blog, will stop, not only to smell the flowers, but to actually appreciate them. </span></div><div><span style="color:#330000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#330000;">Jennifer</span></div><div><br /></div><div></div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-45484327158006284112009-05-19T09:05:00.004-05:002009-05-19T10:10:09.505-05:00It's been forever and a day......<div><div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">It has been forever and a day, since I last blogged. I just haven't been feeling "IT". Not feeling good and my ankle still bothering me, just has had be down. But, I have come the conclusion that I need to get over this and move on. So, thank you for coming back!</span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I will try, to keep up with my blog. (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hahaha</span>) </span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">So, what has been going on? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Hmmm</span>, let me think. :)</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Josh took his girlfriend, Jenna to her Prom. He started working 3rd shift and loves it. I'm not quite sure if Buddy "our Golden Retriever" loves it. He is Josh's shadow, and is not sure what to do with himself during the night. </span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337549505961821858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96KR1-YucNSWRJvcOZ5nSwFImf9Tq9dK-zWxA_F37RUwic1agG5_fxHLGFng0uv0C37IRRH6GLkDxj6_9VcYoHmm3QJdS42waAYJyvA-X9mnLqBa_FjiqhyhWIZ53PDUsH9qtG9iEoJIR/s320/DSC00116.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337549501707134034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhobnNIPInOAMl8EbWH_f-VkXD93iGyIwGDugVuWLzYIP6xWwutlFYqHPXqwLqjGRVle3vxsKwFy_pwGMVPU5GE991CoPi9o-qrz5mzExbI2efUwIfgY9hVdaWM9IiojNT6gY4frajoLGhW/s320/DSC00128.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Lauren has signed up for Tumbling Team for the fall. She is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">soooo</span> excited. She is anxious about school being over. Six more school days. I can guarantee that the first day of summer vacation, she'll say "I miss school". Lauren is planning on being busy this summer with a reading program at the college, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gymnastic's</span> team, girls in action, swimming, swimming and more swimming. </span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">George is still in school. He'll be taking 3 classes this summer, then 4 in the fall/winter session. Then 2 classes after that to have his Associates in Business. He'll go to Malone for about 14 months after that for his degree. I just feel for George, he works so hard both at work and school. </span><br /></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Please keep my mom in your prayers. She is having her knee replaced today. She had some minor difficulties last time with medication and blood pressure, so hopefully they know what to expect this time and take <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">precautions</span>. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Oh, and another thing. My blog friend is starting her own <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Scrapbooking</span> business, I am so excited for her. So keep her in your prayers and please visit her to see how it's going. <a href="http://scrappincecile.blogspot.com/">http://scrappincecile.blogspot.com/</a> I also have a blog friend who has her own business on-line, she makes beautiful <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">tearbears</span> and items for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">scrapbooking</span>. I have some in my scrapbook. LOVE EM!</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337550316995971042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcvFEev3NaEjS-VwHE7ThAZ-IzgSBcuuCUU_KkuJAtMcao_0kwvh22DmMNucBnURMNlgTvdU1Mtoim1IMdFY0nk7eGU3yw1MqO9aMxqoPO_AInPDYbWM-mbqnWg4_VXxXBsT6GmRCVvaS4/s320/alayoutowltree.jpg" border="0" /><br /> <a href="http://missymadeit.blogspot.com/">http://missymadeit.blogspot.com/</a><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">If you are looking for any <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Stampin</span> Up' items visit my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">RLF</span> (real life friend) at her blog <a href="http://free2bstampin.blogspot.com/">http://free2bstampin.blogspot.com/</a>, if you are local, she has wonderful classes.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">And..... I also have a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">RLF</span> that sells Creative Memories. She holds monthly crops, so again, if you are local..... fun, fun, fun. <a href="mailto:Cdreher@zoominternet.net">Cdreher@zoominternet.net</a>.</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;">I have one more thing...... I have to just brag about my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">RLF's</span>. My 40<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">th</span> birthday was on the 7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">th</span>. They came over in the morning with Mocha's and coffee cake and surprised me. I just love them to pieces. I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">sooooo</span> blessed to have them in my life. I am just one lucky gal.</span></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337549511560999042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJcUG_DGsYhhlVu3NMYo8Vele0sNp0IvQB97Kn4FbmwdlObpwoAULz4i8V3OjzAb57TYTAMrjPEHv_EVgHGvjb8JhclQNj63ihH7zdz0A3GIskeCZ21o4JXZK-qTvdBk6_6VL1pLSEDm6_/s320/IMG_0610.JPG" border="0" /> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Well, I think I've told you everything up to now. So, hopefully my next blog entry won't be so overwhelming. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">hehehehe</span></span></div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Have a wonderful day.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Jen</span></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#660000;"></span></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-54189583708186586822009-03-27T11:56:00.002-05:002009-03-27T12:07:33.478-05:00Pray for Stellan<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoH7bZad2-0RDRoOeZNQAY-8xeiWPxR7klVF2ltRTitx5dnAohTaDlu5FWKZ6dkXI_JRWTdAM9jm7B6gQzSB3PF7gPSrFfNPiA73y-eByFN-WCFS8hP9pVpaGpbybqNe6VLsXQwRQMnzG/s1600-h/stellanprayers.png"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317913234033233234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVoH7bZad2-0RDRoOeZNQAY-8xeiWPxR7klVF2ltRTitx5dnAohTaDlu5FWKZ6dkXI_JRWTdAM9jm7B6gQzSB3PF7gPSrFfNPiA73y-eByFN-WCFS8hP9pVpaGpbybqNe6VLsXQwRQMnzG/s320/stellanprayers.png" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Please pray for Stellan...he has been in the hospital with some very serious heart issues for the past few days, and it seems to be getting worse. You may know <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.mycharmingkids.net/search/label/Stellan">Stellan's Story</a>, but if not, I encourage you to read about this little miracle. He desperately needs another miracle to survive, so please, if you have some time, pray for Stellan and his medical team, as well as his family.</div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-27111460848614461452009-03-18T12:46:00.003-05:002009-03-18T13:00:17.669-05:00Yet another Wednesday.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9ZWQnE3e4tgYFs8pTu7EU9Cm8zo907qQSHZhcRljjCkq5p5fbNMemrNB0XRxKq3jt5oczGiW-gYl20aWX1nGtpkVbWtmqUQfUTpl5JbOhchA4O0exlzTtb-HxjONm3y4acDB1LEr8Xz9/s1600-h/hoover.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314585840967817538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge9ZWQnE3e4tgYFs8pTu7EU9Cm8zo907qQSHZhcRljjCkq5p5fbNMemrNB0XRxKq3jt5oczGiW-gYl20aWX1nGtpkVbWtmqUQfUTpl5JbOhchA4O0exlzTtb-HxjONm3y4acDB1LEr8Xz9/s320/hoover.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:180%;">Look what was delivered to my door..... :) And it did put a smile on my face. Josh was even willing to give it a test drive too! It only weighs 12 lbs., but it also has such a great suction that it pulls itself. Gotta love that! </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">George, Josh and Lauren have decided to play tennis. George is an old pro. He played in high school is quite good at it. With the wonderful weather that we have had, they went to the courts last night and plan on it tonight. Me..... I stunk at it in my 20's and haven't really tried since. </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Josh started his new job.... he LOVES it! He comes home with so much to talk about. It is so cute, he pulls up in his car just smiling :) I think life is finally good for him now. SIGH..... Thank goodness.... as a mom, that is all you really want for your children. To be happy and safe. </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Have a wonderful Wednesday!</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Jen</span>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-30988383091647605732009-03-11T13:15:00.004-05:002009-03-13T08:47:13.034-05:00Hump Day<span style="font-size:180%;">It's Wednesday, only two more days till the weekend. In my world, weekends are for grocery shopping and cleaning, so.....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hmmmm</span> am I really ready for the weekend? I don't know. </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">I do know, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">allot</span> of good things are going on in the Barrett house! Josh is singing his song..... I gotta job..I gotta job..I gotta job..hey...hey..hey..hey..hey! (he has a job at Dairy Queen) He decided that he wasn't quite ready for the college thing right now, so he was looking for an "adult job". He is now a happy employee of "THE DAIRY", its a local dairy manufacturer in town. </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">I bought a new sweeper. The new Hoover <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Platinum</span>..... It is on its way here. I can't wait. I never thought in a million years that I would ever get excited about a vacuum. Yep, just mark that up as to another sign of getting older. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">hehehe</span> </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Speaking of getting excited about the little things in life, my fridge is fixed. The dispenser has been broken for about a month, and it just took me about 3 weeks to call a repair man. Don't ask me why? I have no answer. When you are used to the little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">luxuries</span> in life and you don't have them, MAN do you miss them. It's working again....... HAPPY DAYS! Okay, it doesn't take much to make me happy, right? </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Oh, can't leave George out. As I type is studying for midterms. He was able to get our main computer up and running again after a virus hit us, with the help of very nice friend, Thanks Todd! We apprieciate the help...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Lauren is taking swimming lessons at the YMCA, so she won't drown this summer. HA! She is progressing great, she just needed that extra help, and now she is ready to get her "license" for the pool so she can go in the deep end. </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Our Zoe girl, is doing wonderfuly after surgery. We were a little worried due to her immune disorder, going into this, but it needed to be done. </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Well, that's whats going on in the Barrett house. Crazy, but... it's all good right now. :) I'll keep it that way! </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Have a wonderful day!</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Jen</span>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-75207269896387322522009-03-04T18:56:00.002-05:002009-03-04T19:21:39.915-05:00Great newsSorry for the lack of blogging. There has been so much abnormal craziness around here.<br /><br />I am going to apologize ahead of time, I am going to let go....... I am going to let it flow.....<br /><br />But I just want to shout from the roof tops! There were some medical test that I needed done that had some questionable issues. But after a long <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">agonizing</span> wait, results are NORMAL! <br /><br />I just want to thank you all for caring and for the many prayers. I love you guys!<br /><br />Boy does that kind of stuff put everything else into perspective? Gets you thinking all kinds of CRAZY! :) <br /><br />I think the last time I prayed that hard was when George was in for heart problems, my dad went into have heart surgery and when Lauren was a day old and stopped breathing. Why, why do we wait until its something <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sooo</span> serious to pray like that? Is it just me? I try not to pray for myself, because I feel that I am being greedy. Is that silly? I have no problem with praying for others. And I feel since I have gotten diagnosed with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Fibromyalgia</span> and deal with my pain on a daily basis, that I am more in touch with God. I felt so guilty about that for such a long time. <br /><br />Prayer........ It is a powerful thing. God is wonderful. And I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sooooo</span> blessed!<br /><br /><br />JenGrin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-24898689353189997312009-02-20T09:45:00.004-05:002009-02-20T10:31:47.868-05:00Happy Belated Birthday Joshy<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div>YEP..... I am officially the worse blogger-mom out there. I haven't blogged about Josh's Birthday. He turned 19 back on the 11t<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">h</span>. EEK! I shall do 10 hail <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mary's</span>. Is that enough? Maybe I should do more since I'm not Catholic. I am Lutheran, very, very close to Catholic. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Anywho</span>....</div><div></div><br /><br /><div>Well Josh did turn 19 and I am still old! </div><div> </div>I can't believe it's been 19 years. Where has the time gone? From this tiny little guy that I carried home from the hospital to this wonderful, caring adult. We are so proud of you. <br /><div></div><br /><div>Here are some memories...<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Unfortunately</span> back in the day we had to get our pictures developed, so most of his pictures are not on disc. Those will come soon. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Allot</span> of digging. :)</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304895316851792002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivDNBmTv6KyhqO-blAN20YjAOAS_UAjKJhLhgk9rwYgPBUONlOftCDS8C4-o9UFD4qaUPmCtfmTABdrTy8JC19j-heHXDViSo4jMQPdos5c-ON5sIkZj640KD9h56KNogyZnGOqI5y7mW8/s320/Johnsons+Woods+7.BMP" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304895313381081474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7MrJCtvy7vIf9xokL1KlFiu6ueErw6kgixmOkQ0Fvj8gtGEhkF_2mCYkL507lbY_rOSg2iuqzsu8mAuYfUfzy0cE2dt3SEoOatKOhMsdv9gx1jvBgmFP63CcGWbqa8YOoFwuRcTcBjza/s320/Niagra+Falls0215.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304895312802690626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNoy1VaxQDPKSLXt5hEzlmu1XYQLrJiF3mZSghuUv1PXhor1cllc69YndzH0aUgA4fVlBPSQGi-vu5kobQ4q3HeIyojk2jTEsP25EMUE8H6-sKU2_YSh3ocTsaIGx9wvpvaPGKguTiXWO/s320/pic-63000206.BMP" border="0" /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304895319405253330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuo13FhqwczWpFlBU2NFFFODkkpPm-fOAbcy3jY1Iz0fLIOcE9Ni_JYMGeSSyXIbiQdFqrf424Xmq5vIC9GJiy6tRUWy-Wpj8eY8pnHPmRMxPBmAq8cxrswHr6-q3ATxAhYJSdD_O5-Azv/s320/DSC03233.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304898320748814514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg01bR6uaIKvKji0bRd1zunore9k9OskzxKJh2EBiJta9srDOG4MSBfWX1nRde7cBURmooONv9ag5BufdNqDMwtllqA_JzWazeFbNMRy0JgwAH1-JfowZVE08uEqo58LvFoGfQ8LrsCJ6BT/s320/Easter'0207.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304895313395975490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4daz1Ika5Yu7GkKGAawxMe23-3mxpXl8MuXDkLPR2Hue0BSuTYm0GDyFpDD4aewfMPXh-08PDxAkGMlIiIHOifAZKOEs7Hk_FG-hp4TrWHG0QUpjj_DiDT1-XxD6tasBnxr_Ed_v-vBs/s320/Picture+002.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304898317272397426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX2O3QIdk-U5iR72bwKo3jv2YKeuBYGG3fPSHzsmYCsenlNcoEa4_xlMw6NNnv0T5-3Nf11n9uPQ7NLz_dA7krBv6Et4GtHpwSWg9F0Cr11xO4w0QrXmDV5HabsgVXQD5fBhfCfqce_E0S/s320/Copy+of+DSC06572.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304898326445723986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcuFHzuapyukI8lmVaR9mKYE9rTKDcpzHVvL8-uFVBd0FwNuLyHVeHYXIwJLjfsDCsoMENKGiT1vrTh1d95nFhOfjC2r-BJve7iih775VGx-msN2rF-NHvS88gcDgEIKkKDjnRmnHzwtlV/s320/IMG_0522.JPG" border="0" />Okay, I have to explain this one...... He was wearing the 3D glasses Lauren had gotten from Hannah Montana. What a goober...... But this is my guy.<br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-56439116965500129612009-02-03T13:15:00.004-05:002009-02-03T14:18:11.894-05:00The Sleepover<div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;">GIRLS~GIRLS~GIRLS~GIRLS~GIRLS~GIRLS~GIRLS</span></strong></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size:130%;">What else can you say when you have 7 girls over for a sleepover. :)</span></div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298638557721994882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBLtGHO0KFDaZhSlm1HRM7Ogyii6bGAOZzsR4q28HDrgQLonoj5pgbsclVIZUmGyq6_uVnqOZwsWYIvc-iWN4ileaAgvA0Th64rKGPWopqteZEk-6Z0n4oGwMKJGE_Z3AVaYn4xc_L5lB/s320/IMG_1038.JPG" border="0" /> <strong>George in the past, has made some of the kids cakes for their birthdays. For example Dora's Backpack or a present cake. This year, Lauren wanted her dad to make her cake again. While shopping, I ran across this wonderful cupcake book. Guess what it had in it. Sleepover cupcakes. Here they are...... Are they the cutest? George always does a great job. </strong></div><strong></strong></div><div><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#660000;">We had a blast with the girls. We planned several games and activities. And of course Josh and George entertained. The big hit of the sleepover was Truth or Dare (rated g). I had the girls doing tons of crazy things. Poor Makenna, ended up getting all the horrible ones. She had to do piggys on all the girls toes. EWWW! Here in the picture, she had to be rolled up in toliet paper. </span></strong></div></div><div><span style="color:#660000;"></span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298638551076943842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3XW18Ilu-BWUUfLfYAfoIj296gngCDQFmoUWQygDSZyjHV-oCJajXveSeODFYrEwZBPQ7MVtcNPMWDP8DYdJVyS6AUXrpjfVHKo9FGvLAllBnLiNS7PstV4DQtnjMS5Mdra5iclITyFO/s320/DSC00036.JPG" border="0" /> <div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298638545918053714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCEBB9cUb8RoanoVFvBfz0bubG2ubL7yK6eAVBZwJ-DmvrAaxc73YnHvVZOnOfPzJ0GTvktMaMDFljdzMlPQOlqVb0S2Q4FkC6I7Weo_O_e05wyCk5KgnRrrA8UTOdfqLE7nV_EN464J4R/s320/DSC00063.JPG" border="0" /> <strong><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#660000;">Lauren had to act like she was under water ~ what an easy dare.....</span></strong><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298638541741173826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaKCG-Bt4gNDe9U_F5tHBp-m4qAKmwQU6T1szuglck0QAhTlkvLX7ahemCdKTQx0ulZMu3iy9371mXACDfjp9sU6P-pPY63ShLxk-GaApKzPuU_1wntfLxSGtLc7nF5gDhlmNdB3YqdwG/s320/DSC00068.JPG" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#660000;"> We made Josh pick a dare, He had to dance to Hannah Montanna</span></strong><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298640432530068754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOjwwvIA7I035eVNa4uY6aavCpWpUYxcodyVntfHFDwP-Hh_Xc_exp5Ir0RBqVx_qpJDa70r41MudWYZdSE2VbMvYj4kXxN2lTeNaml39zoT20pUierZSS5WK_lUYhk5tsdXGiP5qmWbnG/s320/DSC00069.JPG" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#660000;"> Then the girls joined in</span></strong><br /><br /><div><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298638543492346642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiTt0vak6Mo_ibR8wQDoscQuyefjAk22WFbckJFXDkhewIyvGbzRKS1Disx5blTqLLWFEDLTBQ4pssaKiZJ1C2cT5o1dA62UCz-vEjstylSimmu54DEO_y9VosFipEd5ojLhrdSm4fWQyR/s320/DSC00080.JPG" border="0" /> <strong><span style="color:#660000;"> They made picture Frames and painted their nails</span></strong><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298640450997836178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF1d8Mx_lgwTOB1fk5w3HHfTa6-j6vjS7tKcsmGYwK5XNEKwSuWGaAOCzTm_tiQ_8f0uMSRqHTqvkqMA26_quPKt5_WngWl3MXESDx3qvjNAhBonUPFbENz3F4QgRkl2Mov-oauF15ag2/s320/DSC00103.JPG" border="0" /><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Here is Kailey, with several marshmellows in her mouth. Yet another dare...... They decided to play it again after they woke up.... which was about 6:45 a.m. </span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#660000;">They were the best girls ever! And for the first girl sleepover party that we've had, it went great. I would do again, but let me recoup. ;o)</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="color:#660000;"></span></strong> </div><strong><span style="color:#660000;"></span></strong></div><div> </div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div><div><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-70032700002584411702009-02-03T11:52:00.003-05:002009-02-03T12:59:45.750-05:00Lauren's Birthday<span style="color:#cc0000;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xCwOeE61igmjeI4QwbWglryPlt-ukqv93ibrtgV0j72NQA-Ku8tcotlTohVryx31oho0qztumz5vx4Uz11F2y1AwNhbJ8Yi9Z8UI-4OGOA9GCIl_KdYZCvifwm5fQRVbN8MIwnA_pa9o/s1600-h/lauren+hospital44.BMP"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298616991110969714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xCwOeE61igmjeI4QwbWglryPlt-ukqv93ibrtgV0j72NQA-Ku8tcotlTohVryx31oho0qztumz5vx4Uz11F2y1AwNhbJ8Yi9Z8UI-4OGOA9GCIl_KdYZCvifwm5fQRVbN8MIwnA_pa9o/s320/lauren+hospital44.BMP" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHtNrKiJngXFaqCwf2sCnxWuk55Io9xPxN_IATxPwKa04NoTkuV6iucVs6UpyTZ8vD2W-cZBAu7xEIv9z8Nr0Iuudy0rvyhYtqrETIoPZ1OiCRHf8am18IKCN1mx5NFk5tIjyFD0W0_szT/s1600-h/lauren+hospital34.BMP"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298616986620135458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHtNrKiJngXFaqCwf2sCnxWuk55Io9xPxN_IATxPwKa04NoTkuV6iucVs6UpyTZ8vD2W-cZBAu7xEIv9z8Nr0Iuudy0rvyhYtqrETIoPZ1OiCRHf8am18IKCN1mx5NFk5tIjyFD0W0_szT/s320/lauren+hospital34.BMP" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHxIDGBhhmfwX4Wx2W6Pl_3UvJOdrIrpl_bjr8wzthunBZEjczy87QKKNeORkaH8DSJicWDRITDigEg6hJy4ypZtgMDTsZXU_TQ7ld-hnag7w5yu7I7Q9UW31tC4P128WvQa_F5uzU1d-/s1600-h/lauren+hospital109.BMP"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298616984040517106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpHxIDGBhhmfwX4Wx2W6Pl_3UvJOdrIrpl_bjr8wzthunBZEjczy87QKKNeORkaH8DSJicWDRITDigEg6hJy4ypZtgMDTsZXU_TQ7ld-hnag7w5yu7I7Q9UW31tC4P128WvQa_F5uzU1d-/s320/lauren+hospital109.BMP" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzC8lZSMpKUDZLM7aDicVqANeAMWmfvQvYVGr0VQy5OHcWyMii_38VnmQY74BIeqGERfglZYHcn-qkMbkL6wxb960TP7OAbkGr_6GPaqZQSUCdKE8-PjX0ClvtzqaRWiizZGm0rJX_BfX/s1600-h/lauren+hospital114.BMP"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298616979191239234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOzC8lZSMpKUDZLM7aDicVqANeAMWmfvQvYVGr0VQy5OHcWyMii_38VnmQY74BIeqGERfglZYHcn-qkMbkL6wxb960TP7OAbkGr_6GPaqZQSUCdKE8-PjX0ClvtzqaRWiizZGm0rJX_BfX/s320/lauren+hospital114.BMP" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Q1i8sCsj69HmLMESYrnRlDbuFl9rQvYgPgjS9573ZD-6HQSSJ7MMYHkeBYI3AD_kjDs9Z2ZYeiYzl-_y8TuQkQCr64jfd35BNJRt_us2ORd7Mcj3WpGHSCbApZnIRTtpSEqZrkDFXOpL/s1600-h/lauren+hospital115.BMP"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298616972801806610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Q1i8sCsj69HmLMESYrnRlDbuFl9rQvYgPgjS9573ZD-6HQSSJ7MMYHkeBYI3AD_kjDs9Z2ZYeiYzl-_y8TuQkQCr64jfd35BNJRt_us2ORd7Mcj3WpGHSCbApZnIRTtpSEqZrkDFXOpL/s320/lauren+hospital115.BMP" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">My sweet "little" Lauren isn't little anymore. My peanut turned 9 last Thursday. As I look at these pictures, it just doesn't seem like it's been that long. I can still remember your baby smell and your soft little hands.</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"></span></strong> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">The whole week that we were at the hospital, there was an outbreak of the flu, so Josh was not allowed to see Lauren until we were home. The last picture is of Josh holding his little sister for the very first time. </span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"></span></strong> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;">Happy Birthday sweetie, Daddy, Josh and I love you very much!</span></strong></div><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"></span></strong></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><strong><span style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:130%;color:#cc0000;"></span></strong><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-51370863707153227152009-01-29T15:45:00.002-05:002009-01-29T15:49:33.917-05:00Missy & Cecile<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymdBTkxCHQNO7vpLJqVmgyuzNcAcsXeyC2Yb6ZY_8N3ooHqsl7zb-nPherQ31PMLK-ibf4BQvAD_vjO7RXbFazYqUlJLxRdgmquNdNWinKVJCLbbWSaYRbkX4fzerbni-9_27eDBw5D9t/s1600-h/scrapbloggmta.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296820062890185874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhymdBTkxCHQNO7vpLJqVmgyuzNcAcsXeyC2Yb6ZY_8N3ooHqsl7zb-nPherQ31PMLK-ibf4BQvAD_vjO7RXbFazYqUlJLxRdgmquNdNWinKVJCLbbWSaYRbkX4fzerbni-9_27eDBw5D9t/s320/scrapbloggmta.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://greatmindsthinkalikepaperpiecings.blogspot.com/">http://greatmindsthinkalikepaperpiecings.blogspot.com/</a></div><div> </div><div>Check out what Cecile and Missy have been up to..... They are just so creative. And check back often, they are always making something new. Go take a peek, I dare ya! :)</div><div> </div><div> </div>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-898071721007460552.post-11860533065739500712009-01-22T05:13:00.004-05:002009-01-22T05:30:26.696-05:00Sleepover Pillow Card<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiKZ0qvEM8YPUmecPleUnkVw0E4qOUlcWG1oa7PE393VkWolzhefGKJqdUHlDcGBVX3QFkcWfMtYiIC_6KgojlrruPFpKIjU97wo-SZv-ScSMjj8ETDVi87BCqAvAeRPtpx9HBbXTpXrT/s1600-h/IMG_1007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294061621013924242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiiKZ0qvEM8YPUmecPleUnkVw0E4qOUlcWG1oa7PE393VkWolzhefGKJqdUHlDcGBVX3QFkcWfMtYiIC_6KgojlrruPFpKIjU97wo-SZv-ScSMjj8ETDVi87BCqAvAeRPtpx9HBbXTpXrT/s320/IMG_1007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294059717790007314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQvVjZSyYmpxiTLQTjTFRVJa32uR_ZfAWGnzh9wFJaC07LFDz8oXDWjZfT2f9T-Q1SU0AWpqVmub1EOiA0U5PMwVOTF4zFnh4ieQl8OP7l1T5wDIfi2AXYstzSBdNqnHdEsUnpaoQn-Li/s320/IMG_1009.JPG" border="0" /><br /><em><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">Here are the pillow invitations that I made for Laurens Sleepover party. </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">They were so simple. I would say the hardest part was the ribbon. </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;color:#ff6666;">My little baby will be turning 9 next Thursday. That makes me <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">soooo</span> sad. But, next Friday, there will be a total of 7 girls in my house. EEK! Thank goodness George is taking off work. :) I have some idea of what we are going to do, but I know when it comes down to it, I am going to be flying by the seat of my pants. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hehehe</span> </span></em>Grin and Barretthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07641570359596489636noreply@blogger.com2