The Grands

The Grands

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Deep South, United States
First I am a mother of two sons, Chad 35 and Ryan 32. Through these beautiful sons, I have been blessed with two beautiful daughter-in-laws, Kelli and Erin. As a result of these beautiful wives comes three beautiful grands, Connor first and the only one for fives years. Then, Kelli and Chad blessed me with another beautiful grandson, Cooper, who is now three. Ryan and Erin blessed me with my first granddaughter, Presley, and now Presley has brother, Harper, who is 2. My blog is really all about family. The reason I chose Magnolia Memories as my blog title is I am from Mississippi! I love Magnolia's. Memories is something that I make everyday. I still have my mother who will be 89 on her birthday in April. My life is centered around my beautiful family. Life is GOOD!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Oh I am Just Beside Myself!!!!



Mamaw is already shopping for Presley!!!
Erin and Ryan are having a baby girl.
I am so excited. Cooper and Connor and
now a baby girl. They plan to name
her Presley I am not sure about the middle
name. I had to wait until 2:30 today for them
to call me. Their appointment wasn't until
1:15.But I have always thought it was a girl.
Today just made her official. Presley is just fine and Erin to.
I had to share my news....Maybe Chad and Kelli will have
another baby. Who knows this time Connor and Cooper
may have a baby sister!!!



Saturday, June 13, 2009

It's Picnic Time!






What are you doing this week???
I AM ON VACATION THIS WEEK. I
WILL BE KEEPING COOPER AND CONNOR
OH WHAT FUN I HAVE PLANNED FOR
US.

THINGS THAT WILL NOT REQUIRE A LOT
OF MONEY. BUT IT WILL BE FUN MONDAY WE ARE OFF TO BONITA LAKES PARK FOR A PICNIC, BUBBLE BLOWING AND FEEDING THE DUCKS.

Is there a better way to spend a sunny summer day then having a spontaneous picnic?

Whether it's in a park, at the beach or in your backyard - picnics

are so much fun! Grab your very own basket that hold your goodies!!

When the mood strikes you are ready to throw in a few sandwiches,

some cool drinks and you're off on your picnic!

What you need:

  • picnic basket, cooler, beach bag or cardboard box
  • large blanket or tablecloth for sitting on
  • handi-wipes or baby wipes
  • recyclable plastic or disposable plates and cups
  • Insect repellent, band-aids, sunscreen
PLEASE COME BACK FOR PICTURES OF OUR WEEK!!!

Friday, June 5, 2009

From My Blog To Yours. Happy Pink Saturday

CAN YOU SEE THE ZEBRA??
TELL ME HOW CUTE IS HE!!!

LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL
This is a new park that has just been redone
It is so pretty. It has games on the inside.
Go carts, pinic tables such a cute place to
take Connor and Cooper. I thought this Elephant
was the cutest. Have a fun filled Saturday
making new friends and seeing what beautiful
pink ideas that are being shared.
Thanks to Beverly
How Sweet The Sound for hosting this
event..Pink tells you alot about people.




WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF...

I wonder what would happen if we treated our
BIBLE like we treat our cell phones?
What if we....
carried it around in our purses or pockets?
turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
flipped through it several times a day?
used it to receive messages from the text?
treated it like we counldn't live without it?
gave it ti kids for gifts?
used it as we traveled?
used it in case of an emergency?
or
upgraded to get the lastest version?
I truly must say this has made me stop
and take a look this morning....Gosh
how many people are guilty of this..
I AM
Have a great day..

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

BIG NEWS COMES ON THE 15th!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS RYAN AND ERIN!!!


Erin just called and told me that on the 15th of June we will find out what our baby is. I am placingmy bet on a little girl. They have a girls named picked out. Are undecided on a boys name. It seems like just a week or so ago they told me about the baby. The time is just flying.I just had to share this wonderful news. If it is a little boy that will be great to. I really want nowhat to do with a little dancer. I will let ya'll know on the 15th. Oh yes I am on vacation that week. Look at this beautiful bassinet that I have found..Is this just to cute or what!!


CONGRATULATIONS RYAN AND ERIN


Monday, June 1, 2009

THE SIMPLE WOMEN

  • FOR TODAY (June 1st, 2009

    Outside my window...I see blueberries about to bloom.Lots and lots of flowers beginning to bloom.

    I am thinking...Oh how has my life gotten where it is today.

    I am thankful for...Having a job,because alot of people have lost
    theirs. That my beautiful family is well. For the beautiful friends that I have came across through blogging..

    From the learning rooms...(Can be any room where I can read or watch the news..)

    From the kitchen...My favorite room in my home. I spend alot of time in the kitchen. That's the room that I really become creative.

    I am wearing...Red Miss 101 t-shirt with red and white puppy dog pajama bottoms. I have been off today..

    I am creating...A plan for me.I am just not sure where I am heading it seems to be down a long narrow road with a dead end.

    I am going...To spend lots and lots of time in my BIBLE and I am asking each and everyone of you to pray for me.

    I am reading...Daybreak With God

    I am hoping...That through prayers and praying that GOD will give me everlasting strength..

    I am hearing...Bella barking,the TV up stairs,car passing,children
    outside playing..

    Around the house...Things that I am wanting to rearrange.I just
    need on the dime make over.I need to add lots and lots of color
    ..

    One of my favorite things...Connor starts baseball tournments this week.I plan to go to all the thrift stores.Hoping to find that
    great treasure..

    A few plans for the rest of the week:I plan to go to all the thrift stores.Hoping to find that great treasure..

PLEASE PASS IT ON ~ EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PET,


Please tell every dog or cat owner you know. Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.


Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk . Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.'

This Snopes site gives the following information:http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called ' Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.


PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION!