A Break In The Rains....

   This is our yards flooding from all the rains we have had here in central Indiana. Over 6 inches in a week. I know it's nothing compared to others. Always a huge pool by the mailbox.

   Yesterday the rain, was predicted for our area, moved east of us. later in the day the sun actually came out.

  By evening it was beautiful again.

A couple of golden finches lit in the hickory tree.  Sorry not such a great photo, but oh look at the blue of the sky. The pumps didn't run at all yesterday and I was so relieved. Hope all of you are safe.
  My dear blog family, I need your prayers. I can not tell why at this moment,. Someone I love is in great need of many prayers and good thoughts. I will be able to say more later this coming week. I am asking you all to please, please, say a prayer or send up a good thought for this person. Thank you so much. XO

Early This Morning.....

  This morning the air was calm. Chilly 35 degrees. The flags were hanging  down. No fierce winds to blow them straight out.

  The garden flag has been whipped for days. It's new and this is the first time I can see the birds on it.

  The lilies are growing taller each day.

 Our hostas are finally coming up...I actually thought they had all died out.

  Found another robin's nest. I think it's from two robins we ran from the window sill for days. Looks pretty hap hazard..

 The wind chimes made it thru some mighty winds, these past few days. The sun was out yesterday morning and today till this afternoon. Now as I write this we are in for more rain and it's here. Hoping it doesn't flood here. Although we are all under flash flood warnings.  I am thinking of all who in the path of all this rain. 
    Hope we all get better weather real soon.  Please be safe. XO

Grandaughters' Semi-formal......

   Last night was Savannah's semiformal dance. Her dress had little glow in the dark stars on it. This is just a try on.  Love that it has pockets.

 Emma  went to the dance also. How are my granddaughters growing so quickly. Emma's  mom got this sweet dress for 13 dollars. Win, win.

This is Emma when she was our baby girl.

Here's Savannah when she was our baby princess.

 Savannah and Emma all dressed for an  evening of fun with their friends. These girls are cousins...their mothers are my twin daughters.

  I received a photo of Emma and her girlfriends. Don't you love those high top sneakers? Emma is taller than the rest. I was hoping for a group shot of Savannah and her pals, but she didn't send one. Is it just me, or is 13 much older than it used to be?? :(:(
    We had storms last night. The sump pumps came on in the night,  meaning the ground around here is saturated. Flood warnings for most of the state.  More rain forecasted for the next two days, then a break for  a day, then more rain. I remember that bright shiny thing in the sky...you know , called the sun. I am waiting to see it again. :):)
  Wishing all a blessed Sunday. XO

A Long Week......

   It's been a long week for us  and it's only Friday. This is Wednesday evening's storm coming in from the southwest. Dark and windy with  lightening. Thankfully it didn't last too long and no hail...that's good.

 It was scary enough, that I sent pictures to my own weatherman, grandson Korey, in Utah.  He advise that we be safe. :):)

  One day this week we saw fields of golden rod....not good for people with allergies.

 Checked on the baby birds again. All three are hatched. I better  look at them again soon...you know they will be growing like mad. Always hungry, aren't they?

   This was a milestone. Hahaha, Ted's GMC truck's odometer rolled over to three hundred thousand miles. His mechanic tells him he can get another hundred thousand out of it. Oh dear , I know he will try.  This is the first time I have actually paid attention to that "apply brake to shift from park"...do you think people really read that?

 Oh I just can't help myself ...You need to read Max's shirt...It says, promoted to big brother. LOL

And that seems to suit Luke just fine. He looks to be smiling about it all. Thanks for all the wonderful well wishes and compliments on my post of Luke's arrival to our family.
   I am hoping we all have  a great weekend. Thus far, we are predicted to have heavy rains and chances of bad storms.  Be safe. XO

Luke Is Here......

  Monday evening Lynzie was have contractions, close enough to go to the hospital. She went in and 9:00 pm and was sent home at 12:30.

  Then On Tuesday morning was back at the Hospital at 9:00 am.  At 10:32 Luke was born.
   Mark gets to hold him . He is such a wonderful father to Max, so I know Luke is a blessed boy.

 

 Grandma (Gigi) Liz, has been with Lynzie thru her on again off again pains and check ups. Now she is blessed with 3 grandchildren...and loving every minute of it.

  Max comes in the afternoon and meets his baby brother. He didn't seem too impressed, but not upset either. He saw the I.V. port in his mommy's arm and was about to cry ..he pointed to it  and looked tearful.

 My turn. Ted and I went around 3:30. I was so keyed up, I was asking for Lynzie by her maiden name. LOL.

  This is the family all together.  Max is drinking from mom's ice water cup.LOL

   Here's our Luke all polished up and his eyes open. He was  8 pounds and 19 inches long and what a head of hair he has already. What I saw of his eyes they are blue.

  This is a split photo of Max (when he was born 1 yr. 5 mos. ago) and Luke.  I can't tell if they look alike...maybe the mouth. Lynzie was tired and rightfully so.  They will all be together later this evening in their home. Mark has taken a week off work to be with them. Gigi will be there also.
   I was on my out the door , to meet my sister for lunch, when Liz called me. I went on to lunch with my sister and had a great visit. Ted worked in the shop with his son Heath. Then a bit later we drove to the hospital and got to visit the new baby and his adorable family. I am blessed.
     Bad weather all around.  Please be safe.. XO

Spring Is Showing....

  This is a bad shot of the robin's nest by the shop. I had to do a quick snap...because the mother was squawking mad near by. You can see a bit of baby bird...there should be three. I will try again when they are older .

  Our lawn is shaping up some of those thin spots filled in.

  The field across the road was planted yesterday afternoon. It will be corn. Once the corn grows, I start to feel hemmed in , because I can not see as far. But the fields look good all smooth right now.

  At 5 o'clock this morning the fellow who farms the corner field was at it. What a racket. I did get this shot at 6:15.

 Yesterday , Ted and I went to Kokomo to pick up a few items, hummingbird feeder and garden light. You know things you want and maybe don't need. LOL. Stopped at Bob Evans for lunch.  This is the chocolate bread they are serving with your meal.  Ted chose banana bread, his all time favorite. This chocolate bread was good, tasted like cake more than bread.  Even crumbled like cake. Probably didn't matter that we ate grilled chicken salads, after eating some of the breads. LOL
   Today will be another wonderful day here in central Indiana. Ted is golfing this morning. Once he returns home , I will be having lunch with my youngest sister. Wishing all of you a fun day. XO

I Am In Love......

   This is my great grandson Max , with his dog Madison. This picture of  Max and Madison looking out the window, just squeezes my heart.  There's just something about a round headed kid peering out the window that makes me feel so much love .Lynzie said they watch for the school bus and the kids in the neighborhood. Lynzie gave Max a non skid stool for this activity.

  I love how Max has his hand on his best buddy's  back. Doesn't this just make you smile?

   Max has a way of taking over the living room , with his toys.

  Here's his daddy Mark, reading to him. I love that Max is read to often.

  Now he is enjoying some jelly toast with his grandmother Gigi (Liz).

 I also love that he watches Jeopardy. LOL.  His mommy Lynzie, says he dances to the music and claps when the audience claps. I just can't help myself, I am in love with my little great grands. Two for now, number 3 ,  Luke is due any time. Lynzie has been having some pains. Luke will be Max's baby brother. Not by much though.  I will post as soon as he is born...could be a few days. I am not sure .
   Today is to be warmer and the sun is already shining.  I will be cleaning around the porch. I want to wish all of you a beautiful day. XO