My Guys - Galveston Island

I have some really good looking men in my life.

My son, Thing 2, is 13 yrs and 3 months in these pictures. He's almost as tall as his dad.

OOOps.... beach hair!!

The Ocean Star

Thing 2, on the oil rig, the Ocean Star.

This is one link in the anchor chain.... WOW!!

The Tall Ship Elissa

This summer, we spent a week on Galveston Island in South Texas.

This was on the Tall Ship, Elissa.

I love the pictures of the masts and rigging.

Computer advice needed

Okay, for those who hadn't already figured it out, this post will prove/confirm my computer ineptness.

Does anyone know why I sometimes cannot get my paragraphs to space properly on blogger? It is so frustrating. I go back and edit my posts multiple times and still end up with them not being properly spaced. I use the 'shift, enter, enter' method (impressed with my technological jargon?) to space my paragraphs, because I realized that regular spacing (a simple 'enter') never does the job.

Edie?..... anyone?....

A Rose by any Other Name...

Pictures of some beautiful orange roses, from my rose bush given to me by my friend, Debbie, over at www.beulahland.com

Their fragrance is just the sweetest of sweet... so lovely.

He's Got His Made

Don Samuelson

1934 - 2009

My wonderful father-in-law passed away last night, after 12 days in MICU, following a sudden onset of pneumonia and many subsequent problems that attached themselves to the pneumonia.

I am so thankful that he found his way back, and lived a joyful life in Christ, for the last 2 1/2 years of his life. My husband had the privilege of being his pastor for that timeframe.

Dad was one of the most giving persons I have ever met. He lived on a fixed income, as so many seniors do, and was unable to give financially to the Lord, to the measure he wanted. Instead of saying that he wished he could, but he just didn't have any money, he actively looked for ways to get money that he could give to God. He loved antiques, and in years past, bought, refinished and sold antiques and collectibles. He decided, at 74 years of age, to once again open a shop so he could give the proceeds of that into the Kingdom. Then he decided to forge into technology and advertise on E-bay and Craigs List. He was such a beautiful inspiration of a giving heart.

We will miss him so much, but of course, we know, he is in a much better place. He gets to worship Jesus, face to face, now. He no longer sees through a glass, darkly.... all is clear and brilliant in the light of Jesus Christ. He gets to sing and make music that is more beautiful than he ever imagined. He gets to see loved ones, like Mom, who are already there... what a joyous reunion! He is totally at peace and rest in the amazing presence of his Heavenly Father.

And one day, because of the hope we have in Jesus, and in His resurrection, we know that we shall see him again, when we join him in Heaven.

Thing 2's 13th birthday pics

Did she snap the picture mid-blink or is

the birthday boy bored with the singing?

Seems to be very animated at blowing out the candles

Wonder who he gets that from??

Gloria


Marshall - Mr. Entertainer of the Year



Hannah


Gift time

Scrunched up limo ride

Patrick is afraid I will 'steal his soul'

if I take his picture

... yeah ...

Playstation 3 in here, Wii Guitar Hero in other room