Nonnie's Observations

1. June 18: Granddaughter’s wedding in Cancun. Middle son performed a sand ceremony . 2. Great-grandson Amari born April 19.   3. Granddaughter Miriam born July 17. 4. Middle son & Granddaughter built chicken coops for her and hubby’s chickens. Candice started raising mushrooms last year. Their homestead is becoming a real Green Acres! 5. It’s been a long time since I shot a macro; I’m pleased with this one.        sharing with Tanya's WILLY NILLY FRIDAY 5 Hoosier Quote:  ”Diary: A daily record of that part of one’s life that he can relate to himself without blushing.”  ~Ambrose Bierce~  

lovely scenery mausoleum reflection  strolling through the grounds sharing with  James' Weekend Reflections #296 Tanya's Willy Nilly Friday 5 My Willy Nilly Friday 5 began with #1- a reflection. #2 Myah- dancing while little sister is busy behind her. #3- Mother's Day flowers from my daughter #4- bridal shower for granddaughter (note  pink arrow) hosted by her sister behind her #5- newest family member Amari Hoosier Quote: “Families with babies  and families without babies are sorry for each other.” ~Edgar W. Howe~

1. The frost patterns were on my storm door this morning  as I left to get my taxes done.   In our town, retired CPAs volunteer at two of our libraries to figure taxes.   I am so grateful for this offering of their talent at no charge.   I’m also relieved that I owe nothing on top of what I’ve paid during the year. 2. Temperatures continue to be frigid.   In spite of this, melting snow from my roof is dripping  down on the deck just outside my door and freezing. What’s with that? 3. Myah, my four-year old great-granddaughter  ate green eggs at her school on Dr. Seuss’ birthday ,  which was March 2.  I am surprised that it passed by me unnoticed this year.  So today, I ordered Green Eggs and Ham from Amazon for only $5. 4. I almost goofed in telling about a wedding gift  I’m creating for oldest granddaughter and her future husband.  Yikes! 5. Sadly, my oldest son’s wife lost her mother to c...

Two things happened in Blog-land to make my spirits brighter- First, Nancy Claeys returned and brought back her Random 5 Friday . Second, Tanya Breese created Willy Nilly Friday 5. So here I go with my Random & Willy Nilly 5!  (I’m using just 5 to share with the two blogs.) 1. Here are both Jax and Ting Ting  trying to get inside the grocery bag. 2. The word 'JOY' is my word for this year,  meaning that I am working to build up enough joy    to support me during troubling times.   3. Here is my “sunshine”- great-granddaughter Myah. After a dental appointment,  her momma told her that she was taking her back to school  because she had lots of errands to run.   She asked if she could go to Mimi's.   Color me ecstatic- for I'm Mimi! 4. One of the big bubbles lasted long enough  for me to get this shot. Can you tell that I love bubbles too? 5. I call...