Around Town....

 Sunshine here at our house.

  When we went to town last week. Drove by Horton's Need any potting soil?? I think they re-do all the planters in town.

 Driving to town on Main Street.  At this corner where you see the fire hydrant, This is where our old high school used to be. The grounds of the school were just big enough for the school and a bit of an entry frontage. It now has senior housing . I love seeing our courthouse clock tower.

  This is the new city office building. We used to have a Hook's drugstore here, then it was a General dollar store and café.

 I took this photo of a robin as it was getting dark a few days back. Since the snows melted they are back to looking for worms.  I need to rake around in some of the flowerbeds to help them out. . I love how they will get into freshly turned dirt and dig around for breakfast.
  I may go into Horton's today for photos and get a jump on the crowd on Saturday.  My daughter Angie and I are going to their Spring Open House.  Enjoy your day. XO

Gaither Family...

  This is the shops, café and studios owned by Bill Gaither.  It's in Alexandria , Indiana. Two towns east of my hometown.  They have wonderful foods here, although I have not eaten here. The day Ted and I went here, we had just had our lunch.  I checked out the menu on line. Soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, skillet meals, and desserts.  Gloria Gaither's red raspberry cake was mentioned.

  There's a studio were cd and dvd are recorded.

  As you step inside the gift café entrance, you'll see racks of cd's and dvd's. Gospel and country music.

  Pillows , knic-knacks. , plaques , and planters.

  I did not look thru too long, but will be going back one day...I'd love to have lunch there.

 

  I thought this was a welcoming spring sight as you enter.

 I picked up this cd of Joey and Rory Feek. I bought it for a friend . Joey has passed away of cancer. Way too soon. There's a book Rory has written about their life together.  I am looking forward to going back to this shop/café and looking at more of there wares.
  Today it is snowing and a winter advisory has been issued.  It's let up now , so I do not think we will get much here.  Prayers for the east coast, it is looking like a huge storm for them. Please be safe. XO

Lazy Morning.....

   I did go out to get this sunrise shot. The sun coming up over the shop.  I did not want to get out of my warm bed this morning. It's chilly here.

  This is the "just about full" moon from last night.  Only saw it because I was trying to get a sunset photo.

  Here it is. All yellowy with pink wispy clouds.

   Yesterday I noticed the lilies coming up near the pond. I also saw that the pond is in need of a good cleaning.

  I found this funny sign on line yesterday. I had to share it.

  Here's very good news from Thursday evening....Max is back home with mommy(Lynzie) and daddy(Mark).     Daddy is reading to him and  showing off  Max's first big boy hair cut. Madison the dog seems to like to be near Max..  Madison was never jealous of Max, they just took to each other and are best pals. I love this picture.
   Wishing everyone a great fun weekend. Be safe. XO

Looking Up....

  The skies have been  clear and blue.

  The moon was visible yesterday. The wind has been crazy for a couple of days or so. 

   I think the lilac bush is going to be leafing out soon.

   The lilies on the west side of the house are looking very nice. About 8 inches tall now. The irises are growing too.

The weeping willow  tree is turning green. I can see the lawn getting greener also. I told Ted it won't be long till he'll be mowing.  LOL   I don't think he enjoyed hearing that.

Some good news here.  Our sweet granddaughter Lynzie is home from the hospital. After having that bout of pneumonia, she will be taking it easy for a while longer.  Her in -laws ,are keeping  baby Max for a few days more.

 I wanted all of you to see this beautiful tote bag that I won. Our wonder friend  Kris at Junk Chic Cottage was having a  giveaway.  Oh thank you Kris. :):)

   You all know where I am taking this tote...to Horton's , on the 18 th. Next Saturday is their Spring Open House. I will take this sweet tote , you know, just in case I buy something.  :):)
   Today is sunny and the temperature  will be around 61 degrees. Oh boy. Now if that wind will lay low , it will be heavenly. It's beginning to seem like spring. Wishing all a great day. XO

New Shoes....

  I bought some new shoes. Nothing outstanding but cute. Skechers has many different shoes. They are all along the lines of sneakers.

  Kohl's sent me a 30 % off coupon. The shoes were marked down to 54 dollars and I got these  for $37.80...what a deal. They are navy (look black in photo). The little cushion spots are called goga pillars...to help cushion every step. I know that I will not be wearing them for long periods....now this is my own personal opinion....if the arch of the shoe flexes, and these do a bit, they are not the best support. But will be cute for a few hours. :):) Younger feet may not care.

 I wanted to post about Skechers for Linda of LInda's life journal....so she could see that they make some girly looking shoes that are like sneakers on the foot. They have the memory foam insoles.

  Kohl's had many of their styles and colors.

  Some mary janes , flats and loafers.   Many sneakers in multi colors.  I love when I can shop with a 30 percent off coupon.

  Next weekend is Horton's Spring Open House.

  This is something to look forward to. I am ready for spring. I will go get some pictures for all of you. I may even pick up some plants.
  Wishing everyone a great day. XO

Up Dates......

  I can tell all of you that Lynzie has pneumonia. Here's my sweet granddaughter in her hospital bed with oxygen. She is smiling in this photo, but has been crying so much.

  She is missing this little guy. Her baby boy. He has had sniffles and cutting new teeth , which is making him fussy.

  This is our view on Saturday morning. I was surprised that everything was covered in a fresh snow.

  This is Saturday late afternoon.....every bit of the snow was gone.  Hard to believe it is even the same day.

 This was Saturday's sunset.  Now I could learn to  like snows that come and go in one day. LOL
  It seems that many of my family are sick . Liz seems to think it's bronchitis. All her children are sick.  I am praying  for all of them and that Lyznie gets well soon. It's heart breaking to know how badly she misses her son, while she is in the hospital. Thanks to all who sent well wishes and prayers...I appreciate all of you so very much. You are the best. XO

Birthday Boy....

  It's  my grandson Korey's birthday.  This is me holding him for the very first time. He was 3 days old by then.  Being born the first week of March, you never know what weather you'll have.  It had snowed that week.

  He's 3 years old here.  Always a great kid with a good disposition.

  Now he's grown and I am asking where did all that time go. The older I get the faster it goes by , for me. Happy birthday Korey.

   This is Tuesday's  weather forecast in the Indy Star... We have had some super high winds that chill you to the bone. It's Thursday noon and 37 degrees right now.  Spring will do this to us....teases us into thinking it's going to be warm . LOL.

 This is my granddaughter Lynzie with her son, Max. He feel asleep and she looks pooped. I am asking if you will think kind thoughts , or maybe say a prayer for Lynzie...she is in the hospital with a fever She was dehydrated also. She is hooked up to monitors because her baby is due in two months. I will let you all know what I find out. Thank you so much.  XO