Our grandchild prodigy............Alexander.........

Today is Friday and time for Kelli's Show and Tell.....I wasn't home the last two Fridays to participate and I'm not home today but through the magic of technology and Amy, here is today's offering........

This Alexander, our fifteen month grandson who loves to come to Mam and Pop's house...he usually plays us a tune........
I play the piano and it would certainly please me to have one or more grandchildren love music as I do..........

Request, anyone?

Between Trips..........A Call From Marion In Wales.....

These are a few pictures of the flowers blooming now........an old worn out wheelbarrow filled with ivy and an assortment of perennials and a few annuals......




A new hydrangea 'Blushing Bride'....................................




Another new hydrangea 'Annabelle'..........


This is our family on vacation at Amelia Island..............what a blessing to be together....so many sweet memories were made that I pray our children and grandchildren will remember as long as they live............

It is wonderful to be home even for a few days.......we've been out of pocket for four weeks.......and have another trip at the end of the week.........

My friend Marion, Wales, UK, called this afternoon and 'made my day.' She continues to have internet problems. Marion wants everyone to know that just as soon as the problem is corrected, she will be back online and back to blogging. We agreed that when we can't communicate, it makes for unhappy campers........The Bible teaches us that whoever is in need is our neighbor, not necessarily the person next door..... our friends are all over the world due to blogging and not just locally anymore.........

Edward and I enjoyed talking to Marion...such a sweet, soothing, lilting voice.....the weather in Wales and England is very scary. Flooding is prevalent in many areas. We need to be mindful of those dear people in our petitions to our Heavenly Father........

I haven't gotten the beach pictures nor the trip to Indiana pictures downloaded yet......We've been entertaining six grandchildren this week.......plus laundry, meals....

We've been home eight nights in the past four weeks......

I'm visiting blogs as I have a few minutes to spare...so if you don't see a comment, I'll do better next time....

Be Back Soon,,,,,,

We are away from home but hopefully I will be back blogging about Wednesday.....I miss you all and you are in my prayers.........Betty

Blogger Reflection Award...........

I'm sorry I've been so long in following through paying this award forward......


Myrna of Cherish the Word so graciously named me for this award.....I truly appreciate her
thinking of me.....I know I'm not a deep thinker nor motivator...so it certainly makes me feel humble......

The purpose of the award is to, in the words of the originator of the award,
make you reflect on five bloggers who have been an encouragement, a source of love, impacted you in some way, and have been a Godly example to you . Five bloggers who, when you reflect on them, you get a sense of pride and joy..of knowing them and being blessed by them. This award is for the best-of-the-best so consider who you pick carefully. This award should not be given to just anyone. If you're going to do the award don't just write a few words and slap it on your blog. Write real thoughts about these bloggers and what they've meant to you. If the bloggers you pick have already been given the award, don't be afraid to give it to them again. They deserve it as many times as it's given."

So, I now have to choose 5 bloggers who I think also deserve this award. To be truthful, you all deserve it.

Here goes:

Connie's Thoughts From the Heart.....Connie never fails to share a story, or scripture that brings home a point....Her examples and comments always bring praise and honor to our Lord and Savior.....I always benefit from reading her blog and you will too.

Amy, Ponderings from Picketfence Cottage.......Amy is a fine example of a Christian wife and mother....She is a teacher and homeschools four of their six children......not only does she teach them academics but by example.....patience, scripture, love of books, creative writing and living godly lives.......

Barbara, Ramblings from an English Garden......Barbara, from the first time I visited her blog, just exudes Christian values and a great testimony for our Lord...she is always encouraging and upbeat...a very successful gardener......loves her family....


Marion, Reflection of the Seasons......The very first comment that I dared to leave was on Marion's blog....she emailed me the very next day....I was so shocked that she would take the time to get in touch with me. From then on we have developed a friendship that has enriched my life tremendously....Marion is so able to convey her thoughts to words that delight me and so many others. She knows first hand what pain and suffering are but just carries on with a smile...her garden in Wales is a testimony of hard work and artistic design....


Horizon, Message In A Bottle....This lady in Scotland is a perfect example of a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister and most of all friend.....She adds so much variety to her blog....
She takes us on delightful tours, quotes poetry, shows us her beautiful garden, tells us what her children are doing, and when she's absent from blogging for awhile, we miss her terribly.....

Friday Show and Tell........

Today is Friday so it's SHOW AND TELL over at Kelli's...............

This is a covered bowl with pheasants and a rabbit on the lid....the bowl has a woven basket design....I bought it a an estate sale for $2.00. I've seen one either like it or very similar on someone's blog lately.........





This is a collection of white and cream dishes....The large plate on the top left is a Lenox Wedding Plate. I bought it at Goodwill for $2.00 still in the presentation box. On the back is the story of the plate. I checked at a jewelry store about 5 years ago and it was listed above $90.00.

The white plate with a gold design in the center cost a dollar or two. That's a monogram in the center so I turned it upside down and it looks like a design. An English round platter is propped up. The teapot lamp was a Mother's Day gift from our daughter.

Small pitchers or large pitchers, I like them all............Do you like white and cream colored dishes?

Laptop problems........

I have had laptop problems this week.....I could access your blogs but could not comment....nor get to my dashboard to post..among other problems. Last night a minister friend who is a computer whiz got the problems straightened out. Thank you 'Dr. Bowen', the computer doctor.

On the way to the conference, I looked for the camera thinking it was in the console of the van....well, of course it wasn't there. I couldn't remember seeing it at home...after a call to Amy, our next door daughter, she looked and it was on the buffet in the dining room.

The grounds here are spectacular.....such a peaceful, serene setting....makes me just want to sit and enjoy the quietness and goodness of God.

I've enjoyed reading your blogs this week even though I couldn't comment........I hope everyone has had a blessed week......I have......

Home Again.........

After a week of being gone...........it is wonderful to be home.....we've been to the beach with our twelve family members and made so many sweet, wonderful memories......but, to be truthful, I've missed all of you and wondered how your week has been.....

I hope to post pictures soon.....for the next two weeks we'll be out of pocket at two conferences, one at St. Simons, Georgia and one at Vincennes University in Indiana.

Thank you for the visits and comments this week about the fabulous gifts from Marion and Barbara......I'll be by to visit with you.........hope you had a great Fourth of July......we celebrated our oldest grandson's 18th birthday on the 4th.....