Look Back Through The Years

Looking through old photos and wondering where

all the yearshave gone. As our children are young we

enjoy each and everyday of their lifes. It seems like

yesterday that Chad and Ryan wereConnor and Coopers age.

I have been so blessed with my boys.They both are married

have chosen wonderfuls ladies and that is always a

mothers concern.Who will our children marry. Erin & Ryan

have only been married one year this past November.

Chad & Kelli just celebrated their ten wonderful years

of wedded bliss. Through Chad and Kelli we have

Connor and Cooper. I guess what this all means is

that I am a happy mother and grandmother. This

is shared from my heart as I look back through

the years.

Just alook back for me today.

Have A Great Day!

Look At These Beautiful Smiles!!!

Cooper with this precious little smile is

trying to decide what he is

fixing to get into..

Connor already for bed..Look at that beautiful smile.
These are some pictures of Cooper and Connor.
Connor had just had his bath and was all ready for

bed. This one of Cooper was the morning after.
The boys have a room here at mamaw's
which makes it so easy to keep them.
Cooper was with me Monday and he learned to go
up the stairs. Oh gosh mamaw was worn out.
Connor is planning to spend the night with me
Friday night. I feel like I have neglected them with
pictures of Bella. These are once

again my beautiful grandsons.

Are Fried Dill Pickles A Southern Appetizer

3 to 4 lg. dill pickles,
whole1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. beer
1 tbsp. cayenne
1 tbsp. paprika1
tbsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. garlic salt
3 dashes hot pepper sauce
Vegetable oil for frying
Cut dill pickles into slices of 1/4 inch thickness. Combine flour, beer, cayenne, paprika, pepper, salt, garlic salt and hot pepper sauce in a medium mixing bowl. Dip pickle slices into batter. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. in a large, deep saucepan. Fry pickles until they float to the surface, about 4 minutes. 4 to 6 servings.
Fried Dill Pickles..Yum Yum
Extra Dip: With Ketchup

Have You Seen One???

I was looking on the internet for vintage handbags.

This one would really be a great choice. First let

me say I love extra large handbags. The website that

I found it on I cannot get back to it. If anyone knows

about the Etsy shops that may have this bag,

please please e-mail me. Price had just been

marked down. The hours that I have spend looking for

this bag..I need help!!!!

Little Things Bring So Much Joy

MEET BELLA

So cozy in Bella new puppy bed!!!!

All in Pink just like little girls like..

This is the one on the internet. Adorable..

I do have this same case

but Bella did not look like she had enough room.

Today is Pink Saturday again. Thanks to

Beverly for hosting this wonderful event

for all the pink lovers. Let me say this has been

a fun week for me. Last Friday I recieved a 3 month

old ShihTzu I had been wanting to find a pretty

older cat maybe that needed a home but no luck.

Cajun is my 7 year old solid black pekingese.

He gets so lonelyduring the day. Let me say not

anymore with Bella he hasspend this week watching,

chasing and opening that Bella would be leaving.
But A Guardin Angel called and asked if
I would like a Shih-tzu of course I just hollared.
So around 7:00 Jen brought her to me,
a guy at the base here locally was being
transfered and he still had three puppies left.
Make long story short he asked for good homes
for them and a very small price for a registered

ShihTzu can you believe. This has been a fun

week with Bella. She is very loving,great

peronality. Seems to go with the flow. I looked

on the web for ideas for Bella a bed. This is one

that I thought was to cute.I found and old suitcase
at Penny Pinchers this week. 2 pink blankets
at the Salvation Army. I haven't painted the
suitcaseyet it is just too cold. When I finish
it will be real girly for Bella.
That is my Pink Saturday hope you may get
a idea if your needing a dog bed for your pet.
I am glad you stopped by. Please stop again.
Have a great day!!

Do You Have Assurance??

As I started looking on the computer tonight.
I came across this poem. I know that I must have
an angel watching over me. This has been a very
tough week. Sometimes in my weakiest point I
forget God always knows about these trials and
tribulations that we face daily. I just want to share this poem.
Its time to write in my journal.
Have A Great Day Friday!!


The God of Heaven is the One we adore
May we all learn to trust Him more
He is our true and faithful Friend
He will be with us till the end
In His love we find great comfort and power
And He is our Rock and strong and mighty Tower
He knows no measure or end
And victory he will send
He is Jesus, the First and the Last
On whom every burden I cast
His Spirit will guide me safely to that blessed Heavenly shore
I'll praise Him for all that He has done
And trust Him until my race is run
I'll praise Him for all that is to come
And trust Him till I arrive at home

Recycled Homemade Dog Pet Wow!!!

After getting Bella last Friday I have been looking
for a cute dog bed how cute is this one and the
price is FABULOUS. I had to share this cute idea
for all the puppy lovers. I am going to the thrift
stores Thursday I will share mine when I get
it made.
Thanks for this precious idea.

Okay, it’s not the most life-changing DIY you’ve ever seen, but the sad little dog bed my 4-pound Yorkie Winnie called home needed some help! Store-bought beds are easily $50 and not great quality, so I thought, “Hey, why not just make one.”
After much Internet research, a perfect solution (and creative inspiration!) was found via Kristen, a designer and Etsy seller.
Because Winnie is so tiny and likes to nest in small spots, I knew an ordinary suitcase would be too big for her. Luckily, in the back of my closet I had this vintage Samsonite hat case that I’ve been carting around for years–finally, a reason to dust it off!
Again, a stroke of luck when it turned out that Winnie’s old dog bed was the perfect fit! Check out Design^Sprout for more pictures and Kristen’s instructions (scroll to the bottom) for how to sew a pillow to custom fit your suitcase.
Next, I bought a colorful, vintage Afghan for only $1 (it was riddled with holes), cut off the offending parts and used some leftover yarn to sew a sleeve covering the old bed. I tucked in the open end at the bottom because I want to be able to remove it for washing. I then pounded a thin nail through the hinges, preventing them from ever being opened or falling closed, added dog toys (which she immediately attacked!), her favorite blanket and viola!
What was once kicked under the bed when guests arrived is now a conversation piece! All for $1. Doesn’t get much better than that.
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