Neenee's Nest

Look Who is 64...

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and SO MUCH MORE!

Yes, the LOVE of MY LIFE!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to a godly man who loves well, lives well, and laughs well!

I made Warren his favorite pie for his birthday!

His momma's chocolate pie recipe!

Doesn't it look SO PRETTY in this picture!

Then all of a sudden...

Oops!

The meringue slid right off while Warren

was holding up/showing off his pie for the camera:(

I proceeded to put the meringue back on and rebrown it

best I could to make it at least look presentable!

The best think about this is:
#1 it didn't fall on the floor

#2 it will still taste like his momma's delicious chocolate pie!
GOTTA LOVE IT:)

Long Time No Blog

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I think it has been since June 2011 that I have posted on my blog ~ I REALLY need to get back into blogging and posting pics on here! I see that while I have been away a LOT of CHANGES have taken place on Blogger ~ so I've been experimenting and trying to figure out all of these changes and new template designs. So here we go BACK TO BLOGGING FUN!

Look Who's a Handfull...

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Dakota Warren Schubert

is 5 years old!

Happy Birthday, grandson!

What a blessing you are!

We love you!

Click on the pic to see Dak's birthday photoshow!

Memorial Day Fun...

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Click on the picture to see Memorial Day Fun photoshow!

Pet Frog!

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Granddaughter, Macey, has a pet frog!

The frog lives outside on the farm!

She is definitely a farm girl with brothers...

not a bit squimish of picking up and holding any frog!

YES! We have Baby Bluebirds...

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Not sure when they hatched but knew momma bluebird was sitting on her eggs.

There were 5 eggs...can't tell yet how many fledgings there are.

You can get close to the fledgings up to 13 days after they hatch...

after that you could cause them to leave the nest too soon.

Momma & Daddy bluebirds are faithfully watching, guarding, and feeding their babies!

Finally a TEENager!

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Happy 13th Birthday, Mallory!

U R Loved!

Click on Mallory's picture to see her birthday photoshow!

Easter Family Gathering 2011

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Click on the picture above to see more Easter pics!

the Faces of SWEET 16!

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Happy Birthday, Katelin!

Click on the picture above to see "the Faces of SWEET 16"!

There Arose a Lamb.........

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Click on this: Hallelujah! Christ Arose

Blessed Easter Morn!

She Made Us Grandparents 16 years Ago

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See a couple of more pics by clicking HERE!

Happy 16th Birthday, Katelin!

What Blessings All 16 of our

Grandchildren are to us!

Preparing for Easter...

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Calvary Cries

(by Kathy Meyer - 1993)

What is that I hear from the distant hill?

Screeching cries that shout to kill!

As I quickly pass by I begin to fear

For the angry sounds that pierce my ear.

Why oh why does Calvary cry?

Is it for me, I wonder and sigh?

My heart tugs hard as I go by.

I go to this place that is so drear,

Where pain and death are very near.

And what I see draws me to my knee,

For a Righteous Man is nailed on a tree.

Why oh why does Calvary cry?

How my soul aches as I draw nigh.

Is it for me that someone should die?

Not mere man, my heart can tell.

His body and soul are drenched with hell.

Righteousness and love are in His face.

His final words are full of grace.

Why oh why does Calvary cry?

This is His plan that comes from on high.

God gave Himself so I would not die.

God yet man, how can this be?

He opened my eyes that I might see,

For nailed on a tree is release for me

That belief in Him, I am set free.

My heart and soul now know why

This Righteous One should suffer and die.

For my sin alone made Calvary cry!

Our Bluebirds are back...

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and we have 5 BB eggs!

Last year a cat killed one of the bluebirds

and a sparrow pecked one to death:(

Then something destroyed their 5 eggs:(

We are hoping these will hatch in a couple of weeks!

UPDATE:

Before I could even post this I am VERY SORRY TO REPORT:

Something has destroyed all five of these beautiful eggs:(

Wondering now if we will ever have any baby bluebirds come from this nest box!

Branson Vacation 2011

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It was a year to date that 3 of the Meyer brothers

gathered in one place since mom meyer went to heaven...

making this a very special family gathering!

What a wonderful time we had at the Westgate Woods Resort

for 5 days & 4 nights

(compliments of some long time dear friends of ours).

We went to several shows: Dixie Stampede, Noah Musical, and a Variety Show!

The Schubert family came up for the day to see all of us & take in a show too:)

What a wonderful time together?

Two Handfulls!

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That's right, gson, Isaiah,

is 2 handfulls!

Check out his birthday photoshow.

Click HERE and enjoy!

Fun Day at the Tulsa Zoo with some of the Grands!

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Click HERE to see my Zoo photoshow. Enjoy!

Back to back snow storms & 6 grandchildren...

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staying at our house for 2 weeks! What an opportunity for us to invest in the lives of these 6 grandchildren! The hardest part was that it was SO cold they couldn't go outside to play much during their stay here...but we managed and had a great time of it! Even granddad couldn't get out and go to work...he worked from our house...can you imagine that!!! He indeed was a trooper and good sport about the extra activities and noise level!
Check out the photoshow below and see just a few things we did with our time. Not pictured is: doing school work, morning routine, morning chores, making sheet/blanket tents & forts, working puzzles, playing board/card games, folding & putting away clothes, eating, snacking, praying, salt/dough craft, painting crafts, coloring, playing on the ipad & computer, coloring, creating, Valentine Party, making cupcakes, popping balloons, etc, etc, etc...

Click HERE to view photoshow!

January Birthday Boys...

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Happy Birthday Grand sons!

Parker (14) and his brother, Grant (7)!

Click HERE to view their birthday photoshow!

Introducing Our 16th Grandchild

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Toby Malachi Schubert

January 21, 2011

9lbs & 2 ozs

Click HERE to view more pics of our newest grandson!

"RETARDED" GRANDPARENTS

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Written by a third grader, on what his grandparents do. After Christmas, a teacher asked her young pupils how they spent their holiday away from school. One child wrote the following:

We always used to spend the holidays with Grandma and Grandpa. They used to live in a big brick house, but Grandpa got retarded and they moved to Arizona. Now they live in a tin box and have rocks painted green to look like grass.

They ride around on their bicycles, and wear name tags, because they don't know who they are anymore. They go to a building called a wreck center, but they must have got it fixed because it is all okay now, they do exercises there, but they don't do them very well. There is a swimming pool too, but they all jump up and down in it with hats on.

At their gate, there is a doll house with a little old man sitting in it. He watches all day so nobody can escape. Sometimes they sneak out, and go cruising in their golf carts.

Nobody there cooks, they just eat out. And, they eat the same thing every night - early birds. Some of the people can't get out past the man in the doll house. The ones who do get out, bring food back to the wrecked center for pot luck.

My Grandma says that Grandpa worked all his life to earn his retardment and, says I should work hard so I can be retarded someday too.

When I earn my retardment, I want to be the man in the doll house. Then I will let people out, so they can visit their grandchildren.

PRICELESS

Look Who's 3...and SO MUCH MORE...

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Savannah Reagan Meyer

To see some more birthday pics click HERE to view a photoshow!

We love you, Savannah, SOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!

You are such a BLESSING to us!

SOOOOOOO Ready for Spring...

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and WARMER weather...as you can see by my blog background! Today MORE COLD and WET weather in the form of rain, ice, and SNOW!

We will be driving to our daughter's home in Missouri tomorrow (20th) in anticipation of the arrival of our 16th grandchild on Friday 21st! We are SO excited and anxious (in a good way) to meet this little one...no we don't know if it is a boy or girl yet!

January Ramblings...

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Haven't posted in a while so thought I should get back to it! It has been COLD here and I have been in hybernation! I just do not like cold weather and the older I get that dislike increases! I find every and any excuse to NOT go out in it!

It has been a slow January for me which is good...I am SO enjoying retirement...gets better everyday too! We have 3 family birthdays in January...see the pics on the left side bar and we will add another one to that list soon!

I have also been bitten my the "Quilting Bug"! I have kept that "bug" at bay for many years - just dabbling with it now and then - until now! I have just pieced a full size quilt for our granddaughter, Katelin. That was really so fun! Now the part that takes longer...hand quilting it. My goal is to finish it by her 16th birthday which is in April! YIKES, hope I can do it!

I have already started on piecing granddaughter Erin's quilt for her 1st birthday that's in November! I have the material to make our grandson, Parker, a large size quilt but will wait until I finish these two. My goal is to make a large quilt for each one of our grandchildren...that would be 16 quilts in all so far!

To help me in this endeavor, Warren bought me an early birthday present: Grace EZ3 Fabri-Fast Hand Quilting Frame. It should arrive here by this Friday! I am SO EXCITED and can't wait to get started hand-quilting!

We are on grandchild baby watch - baby can come anytime now - we are ready - and can't wait to meet our 16th grandchild!

So you see my slow January is getting ready to accelerate into a faster speed and if you do not see a new post on my blog until after February you will understand!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;

Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints!

There is no want to those who fear Him.

The young lions lack and suffer hunger;

But those who seek the Lord

shall not lack any good thing.

Psalm 34:8-10

As you draw near to God may you experience His presense in your life on a daily basis!

TOO Cute...Not to share...

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2 year old Gdaughter, Macey Saramae

Christmas Gathering 2010

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Click HERE to enjoy my Christmas Gathering photoshow!

Merry CHRISTmas...

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Born...

to DIE...

that we might have

EVERLASTING LIFE!

For God so loved the world, that He gave is only begotton Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

John 3:16

AIN'T

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He was just a little boy,

On a week's first day.

Wandering home from Bible school,

And dawdling on the way.

He scuffed his shoes into the grass;

He even found a caterpillar.

He found a fluffy milkweed pod

And blew out all the 'filler.'

A bird's nest in a tree overhead,

So wisely placed up so high.

Was just another wonder,

That caught his eager eye.

A neighbor watched his zigzag course,

And hailed him from the lawn;

Asked him where he'd been that day

And what was going on.

'I've been to Bible School ,'

He said and turned a piece of sod.

He picked up a wiggly worm replying,

'I've learned a lot about God.'

'M'm, very fine way,' the neighbor said,

'for a boy to spend his time.'

'If you'll tell me where God is,

I'll give you a brand new dime.'

Quick as a flash the answer came!

Nor were his accents faint.

'I'll give you a dollar, Mister,

If you can tell me where God ain't.'

Branson Family Gathering...

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Fun fam gathering this past weekend in Branson, MO even though a COLD winter blast came storming across the plains! BURRRRRRR it was COLD...but the hot chocolete and family sharing kept us all WARM! Click HERE to watch my photoshow...enjoy!

WAY to GO, Amy!

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Seven weeks ago our daughter, Amy, started classes to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Today she had her BIG test - written and clinicals. I was her patient during the clinical testing. She did FANTASTIC and can now say she is a CNA! Way to go, Amy! We are SO proud of you!

We now have 2 medical people in our family...both our daughters...a big plus for us as we grow older:)

Thanksgiving Gathering 2010

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STARRING:

Click HERE to se my photoshow!

Counting our Blessings...

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Naming them One by One...

God's Perspective On Hope In Disappointment

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Devotional by Sylvia Gunter
Listen to the Word of God for you in Romans 15:13. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Be blessed to let God separate you from the soulish bonds that have held you captive in disappointment and hopelessness. Be blessed by your Father's will, his heart, and his words. Let him do his perfect work to enlarge you to receive more of his fullness and to move you into the authority that he gave your spirit over soul and body. Look to Jesus for ministry. He will shine the light of his Spirit in you to show you who you are and who he is in you and for you. Welcome his light.

The God of hope calls you to hope (Eph 1:18). You were designed for hope. You are his own special creation. He determined for you an appointed place and time. He has given you the good gift of himself to live in you as his temple. He has deposited in you his great love in making you just the way you are, the real you, your true essence. You are blessed as he celebrates, affirms, and validates your unique identity for your authority, calling, and birthright in him. You can hardly receive these words if you have received wounds of disappointment. Your soul has done everything it knows to do to heal them, but still disappointment gnaws deep inside you beyond reach. Jesus, your Kinsman-Redeemer, is ready to redeem the years that the locusts have eaten when you cancel the "appointments" that your soul made with its expectations.

You were created by God for eternity forever with him. Satan can't take that away from you, so he has sent fiery arrows to rob you now, deeply penetrating missiles of disappointment with others, with yourself, and with God.

Jesus your Redeemer wants to pull the poisons out of the wounds in your spirit and your soul. He wants you to know and respond to him as the Way, the Truth, and the Life, because he said, "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. And when the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed" (John 8:32,36). God is inviting you to see truth with your eyes, to hear truth with your ears, to understand his truth coming to you in him. That's a powerful invitation. It is life-changing to take ownership, owning up to what you are seeing and hearing, coming out of denial and truly allowing God's truth to come into you. Be blessed as you let God reach into the deep places of your being. Be blessed as you see your disappointments through his eyes. He wants you to exchange his hope for your disappointment, because he loves you dearly and has given you the Holy Spirit to fill you with his love (Rom 5:5, NLT). Be blessed to receive his hope that does not disappoint.

Be blessed in the name of the God of hope who fills you with all joy and peace as you trust him (Rom 15:13).
Taken from You Are Blessed In The Names Of God, page 109 © by Sylvia Gunter, 2008. Available at From the Father's Business.

When you want life to the full...

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Here is another one from Holley Gerth:
When you want life to the full...
For years I lived full.
Full schedule.
Full plate.
Full speed ahead.

I found myself weary, wondering,
"Is this really how it's supposed to be?"

And then it seemed God asked me to learn to live differently.
To focus on love.
To make time to listen to His voice.
To embrace what He's called me to do and let all else drop away.

"Isn't that what I've already been doing?" I asked."Don't you want me to be busy, to push myself to the limit?"It seemed the heart of heaven smiled and these grace-words drifted into my day. "Daughter, I did not come to give you a full life. I came to give you life to the full."

"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

--by Holley Gerth
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Less Stress, More Grace...

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The devotion below is not mine...
but it is so relevant for today...I wanted to share it with all!
Less Stress, More Grace
When you feel overwhelmed...
Demands knock on my door.
Burdens beckon me to answer.
The to-do list stretches for miles.
I whisper, "I feel overwhelmed."
And in the stillness it seems I hear...
"Child, open your heart to Me
instead of the demands of the day.
Lay those burdens at My feet, not on your shoulders.
Let go of your list and dare to embrace My grace.
I do not require you to be overwhelmed.
I enable you to overcome.
And with Me, you always will."

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33

--by Holley Gerth
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Random pics of the TW Grandgirls...

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Loving Neenee's ipad!

A girl who loves her hat!

Grocery shopping with Neenee!

Okay, let's trim the hair!

Loving the new do!

Three Sister's

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We are three sisters

Three sisters are we

I love each of you,

And I know you love me

We’re not always together,

Life sometimes keeps us apart.

But we're never separated

We’re in each other's heart.

Now I know we've had our troubles,

But we always get thru.

The real message is you love me,

And I also love you.

We have had lots of good times

That we'll never forget

Sometimes we worry

And sometimes we fret

But if God ever gave me

Something special you see,

It might have been the blessing of,

Three sisters are we.

The Lord above has gave me lots

Of happiness and glee

But the most special thing he did was

Make us sisters, all three.

Granddaughter Fun...

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Granddaughter day out! We had some new baby sister shopping to do! Then off to lunch at one of their favorite places: Cici's Pizza. The girls ate 3 bowls of the soup with noodles! Then dessert at Cherry Berry's a self serve yogart place! Finally off to Walmart to pick up a few items: apple juice, special cereal, treats, etc...you get the picture! Abbie spied some on sale halloween costumes soooooo each of the girls picked out what they liked! See a few more pics (including their dress up costumes) by clicking HERE!

Welcoming Grandbaby # 15...

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Erin Aubrey Meyer

November 3, 2010

7 lbs & 6 ozs

Check out some more pics of her...my photoshow...click HERE!

Halloween Fun!

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Grandsons dress up fun!

Now this is SCARY!

My new toy!

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WOW, how SWEET is this!

Warren brought this home from his week

business training trip in Colorado!

It is a company perk -

given to us for our own personal use-

and we get to keep it!

Now if I can just learn how to use it!

Pumpkin Time!

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What a special time we had creating pumpkin faces!

Each face is unique and fun:) Here's a sampling of one below!

Check them ALL out by clicking HERE!

I'm a Big Girl Now...

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I have to post a little story about our almost 3 year old gdaughter. We were chatting at the table and our conversation went like this:

Savannah: "I'm not a baby, I'm a BIG girl now!" (she said this because she got to sit in a regular chair instead of her highchair).

Neenee: "Yes, you are a Big girl! And big girls obey their mommy and daddy...that's how I can tell you are a big girl now!

Savannah quickly responds: I'm a little girl!

Falling in Love...

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Our gchildren, Tanner, Kassidy, & Riley

practicing the song they will sing at their church.

Click HERE to view them singing at church.

Enjoy!

So Far...A Busy Fall...

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eating Neenee's famous waffles!

our little Dallas Cowgirl!

new kittens to catch

mice on the farm!

the Schubert brothers

the Schubert sisters

celebrating Warren's 63rd birthday
at Olive Garden in Joplin, MO

October Camp Out

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What a BEAUTIFUL weekend for a campout!

To see more pics click HERE to see my photoshow!

Enjoy!

Bubbles, Dogs, and Popsicles...

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Make for a HAPPY Granddaughter!

Two year old granddaughter, Macey, was also here when her brother Dakota was!

What a GRAND time we all had!

Popsicles, Bubbles, & Frogs...

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Makes for a HAPPY grandson!

Four year old Grandson, Dakota, is having a grand time at Neenee & Granddad's house this week! So are Neenee & Granddad!

Our Precious Camden

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This pic was taken after Cam's crainofacial surgery to correct his misshaped head and possible pressure to the brain. We are praising The Great Physician for a successful surgery. Dr. Genecov said that all went excellent during the surgery. Our Father God does all things excellent so we praise and thank HIM indeed!

Dr Genecov was able to make the same incision as Cam's first one from his first surgery at 4 months old. That means Cam will only have one scar on his head. Thank you Lord!

During Cam's recovery time his blood count will be checked twice a day. If it goes to an 8 he will be given a blood transfusion. Right now it's at a 9. As you can imagine Cam is cranky and agitated when he is awake. Since he has also been throwing up he was given meds for nausia and pain.

There is little swelling now as seen in the pic above but by tomorrow morning his eyes will be swollen shut:( This swelling should begin to go down in about 48 hrs. Cam will not be released from the hospital until he can open his eyes (Sat. or Sun.)

So we continue to pray for an excellent recovery for our precious grandson:) And we thank you all for your prayers. We count on them:)

Our God is indeed faithful!

That's Me, Big Three!

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HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, Camden!

We LOVE you SO MUCH!

Click HERE to see Cam's birthday photoshow...enjoy!

Apple Biscuit Cake

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Doesn't just the name of this recipe sound YUMMY... especially this time of year! I can't wait to make this! Just seems like a great fall dish to make & enjoy. I'll let you know how it was as soon as I make it:) The recipe came from War Eagle Mill. Check out their website sometime, War Eagle Mill.com . They have lots of great recipes!

You Will Need:

1 3/4 cups Biscuit Mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup milk
3 cooking apples, peeled and thinly sliced
Juice from 1/2 of a lemon
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup boiling water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium size bowl, combine Biscuit Mix, sugar and milk.
Pour into a 9 x 11-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Place apple slices on top of batter and sprinkle with lemon juice.
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans.
Sprinkle mixture over apples and pour boiling water over all. Do not stir.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and apples are done.

Serve warm as a breakfast sweet. Serves 6-8

The GRAND 14

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The Making of a Raft...

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and a GRANDson!

Click HERE to see more pics of my photoshow:

Grandsons with Granddad!

Anniversary Thoughts...

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40 years that sounds like a really long time, but it seems like only yesterday we tied the solid knot:) We had a quick get-away to the Ozarks in our RV which is something we both love to do.

Life has been good with this man I married...

REALLY GOOD!

Indeed I am SO BLESSED to be his wife:)
Thank you, the love of my life,
for a WONDERFUL 40 years together:)
And looking forward to MANY more with you:)

8 is GREAT!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kassidy!

How we love you and what a great time

we ALL had celebrating your birth!

Click HERE to enjoy some more pics of this special day!

WONDERFUL Family Gathering & Birthday Party...

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What a GREAT time of family and fun!

Here is gdaughter sporting her new short hair do:)

Click HERE to view Abbie's birthday party photoshow.

Look Who's a Handfull!

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HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY

Abbigail Lily Meyer!

We love you soooooooooooooooooooooooo much!

Mayonnaise jar & Two Cokes...

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When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Cokes.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two cokes from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed. 'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else---the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18.

There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coke represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The coke just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cokes with a friend :)

I'm "A Holding You"

2010-08-09T18:56:00.010-05:00

I love it when God shows me one of His truths by way of a "picture story"! When He does this I have the truth deep in my heart and cannot forget it. It cannot be taken away from me!

We had the pleasure of going to the Balloon Festival Glow Show with granddaughters' Abbie & Savannah, and their parents. Darkness came upon us and it was time to walk back to our cars which were parked in a field. Without a care in the world two year old Savannah took my hand as we walked!

Yes, she was holding my hand but unaware to her I was "a holding" her hand: being sure to guide her every step so she would not stumble or fall...making sure she did not veer off into the street packed with moving cars...guiding her around holes in the ground and rocks that might cause her to trip...shielding her from those who might run into her...encouraging her to walk forward and not look back!
Yes, she was holding my hand, but I was "a holding" hers:) We made it safely to our destination!
The next day as I was thinking about our fun time with the gdaughters and how sweetly Savannah held my hand when the Lord spoke to my heart:

"Kathy, that's the same thing I do for you! As you walk through life holding My Hand, you can be assured that I'm "a holding" yours!"

How precious to me...God was once again confirming His Hand and Hold on my life! I can walk through each day knowing:
He is in control of my every step;
He is leading me down the path that pleases Him;
He is my Help when I veer off His Path to get back on it;
He is my Protector and Shield;
He is my Encourager & Hope.

Thank you, Lord, for this picture of Your Great Care and Love for me and each one of your followers in Christ.
"and a child shall lead them" Isaiah 11:6

A New Look...

2010-08-05T10:27:00.002-05:00

for my blog! Spent some hours working on this and also learning a thing of two! Now I can get back to posting and uploading pics. Still need to find a way to post all the pics of our 14 Grands in a rotating screen on my blog. In time I will:)

Once again...

2010-08-02T19:31:00.001-05:00

my blog is a work in progress! My last blog design (which I really liked) was deleted from online! So I am working on a new one. Hope to have it like I want it soon:)

I Wish You Enough!

2010-07-26T21:22:00.002-05:00

Received this email and thought it was thought provoking...

Recently I overheard a Father and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the Father said, 'I love you, and I wish you enough.'

The daughter replied, 'Dad, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Dad.'

They kissed and the daughter left. The Father walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see he wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on his privacy, but he welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?' 'Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?' 'I am old, and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is - the next trip back will be for my funeral,' he said.

'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I wish you enough.' May I ask what that means?' He began to smile. 'That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone...' He paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and he smiled even more.

'When we said, 'I wish you enough,' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them.' Then turning toward me, he shared the following as if he were reciting it from memory.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.
I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

He then began to cry and walked away.
They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them; but then an entire life to forget them.

Senior version of "Jesus Loves Me"

2010-07-11T16:18:00.002-05:00

Jesus loves me, this I know,
Though my hair is white as snow
Though my sight is growing dim,
Still He bids me trust in Him.

(CHORUS)
YES, JESUS LOVES ME.. YES, JESUS LOVES ME..
YES, JESUS LOVES ME, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO.

Though my steps are oh, so slow,
With my hand in His I'll go
On through life, let come what may,
He'll be there to lead the way.
(CHORUS)

When the nights are dark and long,
In my heart He puts a song..
Telling me in words so clear,
"Have no fear, for I am near."
(CHORUS)

When my work on earth is done,
And life's victories have been won.
He will take me home above,
Then I'll understand His love.
(CHORUS)

I love Jesus, does He know?
Have I ever told Him so?
Jesus loves to hear me say,
That I love Him every day.
(CHORUS)

Spish, Splash Sisters!

2010-07-06T06:32:00.000-05:00

Our gdaughter sisters love the water!

Click HERE to watch a video of their fun!

They took swimming lessons a couple of weeks ago

and are now jumping off the diving board

and putting their heads under the water!

Way to go GRANDgirls:)

Grandson Sings

2010-07-05T06:09:00.000-05:00

Click HERE to watch a video of Tanner practicing singing "Jesus Messiah".

He sang this song at his church on Sunday morning June 27th.

Yes, we are proud of him...to God be the Glory!

HAPPY 4Tth of JULY!

2010-07-02T15:42:00.005-05:00

I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG,
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE NATION UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!

Praying America turns back to Almighty God!

Splish, Splash...

2010-07-01T16:47:00.002-05:00

Gdaughter, Macey, loves to splish splash in the pool!

See her in action by clicking HERE!

Enjoy

PINK, PINK, PINK...

2010-06-28T13:51:00.007-05:00

How we LOVE PINK!

Grandbaby #15 - due in Novemeber

Todd & Jenny are delighted that

God has given them another daughter

and thankful that all is well with baby and mom.

And how DELIGHTED we are to be

having our 15th grandchild in November!

Indeed God is SO GOOD to us!

Check the counter on my sidebar to keep up

with baby girl's growing progress in the womb.

Chickens, Eggs, Chicks...

2010-06-15T22:43:00.003-05:00

Todd & Kelley own and run 3 large Hen Barns. The chickens produce eggs that they pick twice a day. These are then put in a walk in cooler until Georgia's picks them up. These eggs are produced for hatching chicks to be then raised for eating!

Click HERE to see more pics of this business operation. It's quite something to see!

A Call to Holiness

2010-06-09T09:42:00.004-05:00

Got a good reminder this morning from the Word of God that I am compelled to share:)

Jesus has told us in John 14: 31 -
"so the world might know how thoroughly I love the Father, I am carrying out my Father's instructions right down to the last detail. Get up. Let's go." (The Message)

"so that the world may know that I love the Father, I do exactly as the Father commanded Me. Get up, let us go..." (NAS)

Have you thought about this scripture in light of your own life...your own walk in Christ? How much do I really (thoroughly) love the Father? Do my actions, my talking, my thinking on a daily basis show Father God my deep abiding love or lack of for Him? Think about it!

This leads me to another scripture: "...and there must be NO filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks." Ephesians 5:4

You may be thinking: "I don't cuss, nor use God's name in vain, nor tell or listen to dirty jokes so I'm good here!" Well, lets keep on thinking about this Word from Father God.

While you may not do the things above have you ever spoken with innuendos?
Do you watch and listen to TV shows, movies, and music with sinful innuendos at which you laugh at...which you are entertained by?
Do you expose your innocent children to these sinful innuendos thinking they don't "get it" so it's okay! (Let me remind you that Satan is crafty and he desires the hearts and minds of your children!) Now think about it!

What is an "innuendo"? Webster's Dictionary says: "to nod to, to hint, an indirect remark, gesture, or reference usually implying something derogatory, insinuation.

How it grieves my heart when I see other believers laughing at sin...instead we should be weeping!

Father God tells us in Proverbs 4:23: "Watch over (guard, keep, protect, maintain) your heart with ALL diligence, for from it flow the springs of life."

Ephesians 5:4 is a command from Father God. If indeed you are a true Follower/Believer of Jesus Christ and truly desire "to carry out His instructions right down to the last detail in order that the world will know you love the Father" you will then take note of what I am writing about and examine your own heart in this matter!

"Give instruction to a wise man and he will be still wiser, teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning." Proverb 9:9

Memorial Day 2010

2010-06-08T22:05:00.003-05:00

What a GREAT Memorial Day Weekend we had with the family. Those who could, gathered at the Schubert's Farm in Missouri. Click HERE to see the photoshow of this event:) Enjoy!

A Puppy Named Jaz!

2010-05-23T21:53:00.006-05:00

Our gdaughter has waited quite awhile for this puppy. She has been saving her money for over a year to purchase it! Saturday I got the pleasure of going with her and her parents to pick out just the right puppy for her. Just look at Mallory's face...it says it all:)

Check out my photoshow HERE to see a couple of more pics of Jaz. By the way, don't you just luv the name:)

Here is a little info on "What It's Like to Live With a Rat Terrier":
Whether you’re a high-energy person or need a companion to keep you moving, a Rat Terrier could be the perfect pal. They have enough intelligence and energy for three dogs, yet their diverse genetic background helps them maintain an even keel. In other words, Rat Terriers are not the type of dog to bounce off the walls—in fact, they are more than happy to cuddle on the couch.
If you spend a lot of time outdoors—whether for work or pleasure—your Rat Terrier will always follow, proving to be an excellent worker and dedicated friend. Easy to train and eager to please, Rat Terriers can help on the farm, in the field or in the yard. And if you have a rat problem, they can be amazingly helpful. Or if you just need a hiking or jogging companion, they can do that, too—happily.

Rat Terriers are fun and loving playmates for children. They have gentle, fun-loving personalities and they know when to adjust the energy level. Their solid terrier instincts can make them slightly territorial, but they are generally good with strangers. However, they do have nose when it comes to intruders—they will bark and alert the family if they sense a threat.

The PERFECT dog for Mallory!

Happy Anniversary!

2010-05-15T06:45:00.000-05:00

Todd & Jenny are celebrating 6 years of marriage!

5th BB egg today...

2010-05-13T14:07:00.003-05:00

That's right! I checked this afternoon to see if there were any more eggs laid by Mrs BB. As I approached the birdhouse, to my surprise, Mrs BB flew out and their were 5 BB eggs:) This is also the first time in several days that I have seen Mr and Mrs BB. They are staying closer by their birdhouse now. Mrs BB may be starting to incubate her eggs.

Couple of more BB facts:

*BB eggs will be incubated for 12 to 14 days, and the time from hatching to flying from the nest is just 19 days!

*The BB house can be opened to check the eggs or the young until they reach 13 days of age. From the 13th day after hatching onward leave them alone to keep them from prematurely leaving the nest.

I'm wondering if Mrs BB is finished laying her eggs. I'll check back tomorrow unless she is sitting on them. We will be gone for the weekend so they will have to get along without me! Ha, ha:)

This is such an amazing and learning experience to observe - the wonders of nature...of God's creation - unfolding! WOW!

(Check my email from yesterday to read more BB facts & see some BB egg pics)

Beautiful Blue Bluebird Eggs!

2010-05-12T18:14:00.005-05:00

How delightful it has been to observe our bluebirds in our backyard! I was a little concerned a few days ago since I had not seen Mr or Mrs Bluebird. I speculated that they had met up with a predator and were dead. I was sad:(

I decided to take one more look at their nest and to my surprise I saw 3 blue eggs! But NO Mr or Mrs Bluebird (BB) in sight! I speculated that Mrs BB had laid her eggs and since she had not returned to sit on them she must have been killed. I was sad:(

I decided to do a google search on "unhatched bluebird eggs". Here is some more info:
*Bluebirds only lay 1 egg per day.
*Bluebirds usually lay 4-7 eggs in all (called a clutch).
*Incubation does not begin until all eggs have been laid, so they will hatch at the same time.
*The nest may not be regularly attended until that time, so do NOT assume it is abandoned! Many times people think a nest is abandoned when it is not! The incubating female is either secretive or is not on the nest as often as you would expect (e.g., because outside temperatures are warm.)
*Incubation typically lasts 12-14 days. The female may wait about a week to start incubating the clutch if weather is still cold.
*The bluebird eggs are rather dull when first laid, but get slick and shiny when they are close to hatching (about 10 days) after being sat on, turned regularly by the mother, and rubbing against each other.
After reading this info I decided to go check the nest again...to my JOY another egg in the nest making the count 4 BB eggs:)

So now I KNOW that Mr and Mrs BB are around patiently laying their eggs and watching their nest. Now I must wait patiently:) I will check the nest tomorrow to see if there is a 5th egg!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Amy!

2010-05-11T05:41:00.001-05:00

So Cute Baby Girl!

SO Beautiful Woman, Daughter,
Wife & Mother (inside & out)

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!
We love you & so thankful you are our girl!
You make us proud!

Look Who's 12!

2010-05-09T21:30:00.004-05:00

Our gdaughter, Mallory, turned 12 on April 28th.

Click HERE to see her birthday photoshow. Enjoy!

Below is just a fun photo I made of Mallory!

National Day of Prayer

2010-05-06T12:34:00.003-05:00

No ocean can hold it back.
No river can overtake it.
No whirlwind can go faster.
No army can defeat it.
No law can stop it.
No distance can slow it.
No disease can cripple it.
No force on earth is more powerful or

effective than the power of prayer.

(Linn Carlson, DaySpring writer )

The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.
James 5:16 NRSV

Prayer is America's hope. Today, May 6 is the 59th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer. Join with millions of people around the world in prayer for America. Be a part of interceding for our nation, leaders, communities and families. One prayer, one heart at a time, we can change our nation!

The LORD is Good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him...

Nahum 1:7 NIV

Bluebird Delight

2010-05-02T14:09:00.003-05:00

Mr. Bluebird (bb) came to check out our backyard - specfically our bb house about a week ago.

And to our delight he stayed and brought with him Mrs. Bluebird!

We have learned much about bbs since a sparrow killed our first Mr. bb that came to claim the birdhouse. That was a sad day when I found Mr. bb dead inside his house - pecked to death by a house sparrow:( I learned then that house sparrows are not native to America but were brought here on a ship way back when; that they are NOT on the endangered list; and that they are the number 1 enemy of the bb! The bb experts told us that if you are not willing to trap and kill house sparrows then DO NOT put a bbhouse on ur property for u are just setting the bb up to be killed!

So I googled and here is what I found out: European House Sparrows are more than just a nuisance to Native Bluebirds, they are a threat to their very lives. House Sparrows will kill Bluebirds and their babies and build a new nest right on top of their lifeless bodies. Keep House Sparrows away from your bird houses with this EASY, tried and tested method. I have used it on mine and IT REALLY WORKS! Create a web to protect the house from sparrows. House Sparrows have poor eyesight and, when they feel the fishing line with their feet and wings, they will leave. The web will NOT bother the bluebirds one bit, they have good eyesight and can see it, and will avoid it. It will not harm bluebirds in any way.

Warren went to work to put a fish line web on our bb house and so far so good! Below is a pic of our bb house.

Mr. BB has been busy watching and guarding his house while Mrs. BB builds her nest with some help from Mr. BB! We have delighted in watching them and keeping a close eye on any sparrows that might come around! Hopefully in a couple of weeks we will have some bb eggs and baby bb!

Click HERE to see my BB photoshow. Enjoy!

Look Who's 12 today...

2010-04-28T04:46:00.001-05:00

Grandsons' Artistic Flair...

2010-04-27T03:32:00.002-05:00

Our grandsons are quite the artist too as these pics will show!

Here is 5 yr. old gson, Bo S., pic of sea creatures.

He had recently seen a film at the library about creatures in the sea.

He told us ALL about "plankton" that's found in the sea too!

Way to go, Bo! Handsome pic too!

6 yr. old gson, GW is into drawing and coloring!

He worked tirelessly with great detail and precision!

Here is his drawing and coloring of a tiger!

Way to go, GW! Handsome pic too!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Todd!

2010-04-26T06:12:00.001-05:00

He's a cute 3 month old...and a VERY handsome man!

Wishing you a GREAT birthday!

One More Toothbrush Rug

2010-04-24T06:31:00.000-05:00

Here is a pic of my first large round toothbrush rug.

It took me a while to make. We have a large master

bathroom so I needed a large round rug!

Who's 15???

2010-04-23T06:49:00.002-05:00

Our oldest GRANDchild, Katelin B!

Refrigerator Picture...

2010-04-22T06:16:00.000-05:00

by granddaughter, Abbie M.

Abbie, like all our gdaughters, loves to draw and create
and put her special art work on our refrigerator!
And how we love this...talk about feeling special...
gkids have a way about them that just makes you feel special and loved!

Here is a close up of the first pic. I luv the way Abbie wrote her name...so creative with the letter "i" dotted by a heart and placed in the letter "B"!

Puzzle time at neenee's. Abbie luvs this "ABC" puzzle!

Tea Party time at neenee's!

The menu called for peanut butter crackers, honeynut cheerios,

and cranberry juice. Yummy!

Introducing Our 15th Grandbaby

2010-04-21T20:38:00.003-05:00

Our son and daughter-in-love (Todd & Jenny)

are expecting their third child,

our 15th grandchild!

We are SO THRILLED for them!

How blessed we are!

In this ultrasound the baby is a little over an inch long. Check out the counter I have added to the left of my blog as we wait and anticipate the arrival of number 15!

April RV Club Campout...

2010-04-11T21:03:00.006-05:00

What a fun camp out with our camping friends! It is always so good to gather with them once a month and have fun and fellowship! What a beautiful, spring weekend too!

And added treat for us this weekend was some of our gchildren got to join us as well as our son & daughter-in-love!

Seeing and feeding the horses was a great hit too!
Click HERE to see a photoshow of this weekend. Enjoy!

Easter 2010

2010-04-06T13:18:00.004-05:00

What a wonderful family Easter at Todd & Jenny's home!

Lots of: sunshine, food, plastic eggs, candy, chocolete, football, playing, sitting, talking, fun, family, and grandkids

(ALL 14 of them)!

Click HERE to view my Easter 2010 Photoshow to see some Easter pics:) Enjoy:)

Out of Death Comes Life...

2010-04-02T04:04:00.004-05:00

Mom Meyer passed away and went to Heaven on March 25, 2010.

Our 9 year old grandson, Isaiah B. accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour on March 26, 2010 as a direct result of his great grandmother going to Heaven!

Isaiah called us to tell us about the decision he had made for Christ. His mom and dad have talked to him about this numerous times but it wasn't until the death of his great grandmother that he decided to do something about it!

He was at school...thinking ALOT about his great grandmother dying and going in Heaven. He said to himself, "It's about time that I made a decision about becoming a Christian!" And that is what he did at school seated at his desk! He sat there and memorized John 3:16...writing the Bible address "John 3:16" on his paper and adding the expression "God Rocks!" Holy Spirit was doing a mighty work in his heart.

After coming home from school he told his mother and dad exactly what he did and then called us to share this Good News!

How this blessed our hearts for Isaiah's conversion experience after mom meyer's death confirmed to all of us that God has a purpose for our lives until we take our very last breath...until He calls us to come home...His timing is perfect, His ways are right!

Halleluiah, What a Saviour!

"For God so loves the world that He gave His only begotten son,

that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life."

John 3:16

SO MUCH...SO MUCH...

2010-04-01T10:11:00.009-05:00

Where to begin...there are SO many lessons we have learned, SO much joy we have felt, SO many tender mercies from the Lord we have experienced, so much...so much...so much!

Warren and I had the priviledge to spend the last 18 days at mom's bedside until she left earth and walked (or I should say ran) to Heaven into the arms of Jesus, her personal Lord and Saviour. I say ran because one day I told her that when she saw Jesus to just walk to Him. She replied back to me that she was going "to run to Jesus!"

Mom was SO ready to go to heaven and at times wondered why her earthly body wouldn't let her go!

In her last days she was surrounded by the love and care of her sons: Warren and Johnny, daughter-in-loves: Kathy and Cindy.

She was surrounded by the joy of her grandchildren: Stacey, Chris, Todd, Amy, and Kelley. In there own ways they ministered to mom as mom ministered back to them!

Much delight was brought to her by her great grandchildren: Abbie, Katelin, Parker, Mallory, Isaiah, Grant, Camden, Riley, Kassidy, Dakota, and Macey. They brought her such special joy as they gave her fresh spring flowers picked from her yard, sang to her, read the Bible to her. She delighted in playing "this little piggie" with her namesake, Macey Saramae!

What a godly heritage mom has left behind! And what a precious ordained journey Father God has allowed us to walk these past 18 days. Indeed we have been blessed beyond measure!

Click HERE to view my photoshow of mom's last days.

Click HERE to read her online obituary.

The Schubert Gkids!

2010-03-11T10:06:00.003-06:00

We love being "neenee" and "granddad"

Click HERE to enjoy a photoshow of 6 of them!

HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY, Isaiah!

2010-03-10T12:05:00.006-06:00

Isaiah was born a month early

(by C-section since he was in the breach position).

The pic below is of the first time we saw Isaiah

in the hospital nursery.

Look at him now!

Nine is fine!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Zae!
We love you soooooooooooooooooooooooo much!

Birthdays 3-in-1

2010-02-17T20:03:00.007-06:00

2 brothers

plus 1 neenee!
The boys bd party was planned but got snowed/iced out:(

My 60th "surprise" birthday party has been postponed since gson,

Camden, was in the hospital at the time.

Such is life! I am reminded from scripture that

God allows us to make plans but He orders our steps!

Click HERE to see the "somewhat" birthday photoshow:)

My Gorgeous Birthday Flowers!

2010-02-15T15:24:00.003-06:00

My Valentine & Prince Charming!

2010-02-14T15:25:00.002-06:00

Picture taken August 22, 1970
I love this man forever & a day!

The DIY Dish

2010-02-10T19:37:00.005-06:00

I have been a member of the web site: You Can Make This for over a year now. When I first found this site I was delighted and it just keeps getting better. I am a member of all their sister websites too: Swak Embroidery , You Can Quilt This . These sites and their blogs are about sewing, crafts, cooking, crochet, home decor, embroidery and more. Check them out and I know you will agree too!

They are now launching The DIY Dish Web Show. Check this out - you will be glad you did!

To celebrate the launch of this new show, Janome are letting them give away TWO dream machines! Someone is going to win the Janome 350e EMBROIDERY machine and a second person is going to win the Janome DC4030 SEWING machine! Now how cool is that?! There are so many ways to win - so check out their site (click on the link above)!

Check out DIY Dish's launch video HERE on YouTube.

Warrior is a Child

2010-02-10T18:09:00.005-06:00

Lately I've been winning battles left and right

But even winners can get wounded in the fight

People say that I'm amazing

Strong beyond my years

But they don't see inside of me

I'm hiding all the tears"

Chorus)

They don't know that I go running home when I fall down

They don't know who picks me up when no one is around

I drop my sword and cry for just a while

'Cause deep inside this armour

The warrior is a child

Unafraid because His armour is the best

But even soldiers need a quiet place to rest

People say that I'm amazing

Never face reteat

But they don't see the enemies

That lay me at His feet

(Chorus)

They don't know that I go running home when I fall down

They don't know who picks me up when on one is around

I drop my sword and cry for just a while

'Cause deep inside this armour

The warrior is a child

I drop my sword and look up for His smile

Because deep inside this armour

Deep inside this armour

The Warrior is a Child

Click HERE to listen to this sung by composer, Twila Paris)

Toothbrush Rug

2010-01-31T21:09:00.005-06:00

My first toothbrush rug! If you have never heard about this old tradition of rug making read the history of this craft below. This rug is made with NO sewing involved! The colors, materials and designs are endless. You can make them oval or round and I imagine you could even come up with how to make a square rug too!

The finished project: 27" X 20" oval toothbrush rug

The History of the Toothbrush Rug

The orgin of this rug is an old Scandinavian technique that was used to make mittens, hats, and even milk strainers of all things. The original complex technique was brought to the United States by immigrants long ago. It was modified during the 1930's to the easy method that we use today. This is thought to have been done by WPA workers in Minnesota.

These rugs were very popular during World Wars 1 and 2 as well as the Depression. All of which were times when fabrics and money were scarce.

Though a toothbrush rug looks similar to a braided rug, it takes half as much fabric. In the decades following the Depression, the Toothbrush Rug all but disappeared, until the early 80's when the craft was rediscovered and passed along to students from all walks of life.

And I might add they are so fun to make and helps one use up their fabric stash or old sheets, etc. If you are interested in how to make a toothbrush rug just google it...there are lots of free sites to check out how to and some with free videos to watch.

A Blanket of White

2010-01-31T16:01:00.003-06:00

Our first snow of 2010...

so beautiful, peaceful, and quiet

out here in Skiatook, OK

Click HERE to see my photo show of the snow.

Enjoy!

The Fern and the Bamboo

2010-01-25T15:53:00.009-06:00

By Paul C. Kerr
One day I decided to quit. I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. I wanted to quit my life. I went to the woods to have one last talk with God. "God", I said. "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?" His answer surprised me “Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?" "Yes", I replied. "When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them. I gave them light. I gave them water.

The fern quickly grew from the earth. Its brilliant green covered the floor. Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful. And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo". He said. "In the third year, there was still nothing from the bamboo seed. But I would not quit. In the fourth year, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed.

But I would not quit. He said. "Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. But just 6 months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall. It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive. I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle." He said to me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots. I would not quit on the bamboo. I will never quit on you.

Don't compare yourself to others." He said. "The bamboo had a different purpose than the fern, yet, they both make the forest beautiful." "Your time will come," God said to me. “You will rise high!" "How high should I rise?" I asked. "How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return. "As high as it can?" I questioned. "Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can." I left the forest and brought back this story. I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.

Never regret a day in your life.
Good days give you Happiness.
Bad days give you Experiences.

Both are essential to life.

Keep going.

Happiness keeps you Sweet,

Trials keep you Strong,

Sorrows keep you Human,

Failures keep you Humble,

Success keeps You Glowing,

But Only God keeps You Going!

Have a great day! The Son is shining!!

God is so big He can cover the whole world with his Love
And so small he can curl up inside your heart.