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Getting ready for the Cold

2009-10-22T11:40:00.002-05:00

Oliver is growing his hair out for the winter. He is starting to blend in with the leaves.

He is also ready to go trick n treating!!

Does the cold have to come???

Fall Colors

2009-10-17T15:27:00.006-05:00

It seems like the colors are not as bright and pretty as they should be. We are already getting November temps. I hate to think of what November is going to be like!!

For more of the beautiful Orange colors please check out Yaya's oranges - http://yayastuff.blogspot.com/

Summer is coming to an End!!

2009-09-25T23:34:00.004-05:00

Our weather here is starting to get chilly - So we won't be putting our boat out anymore this year. These are just some boats docked on the marina - I wish we could afford one and love to dream about staying all summer on one.

We will not get to see the lake from this view again until next year. The water is just to chilly already. I am thankful for the time we had this summer!! We did have lots of fun!!!

As the sun sets on another Summer!!

Gods Creatures

2009-09-18T02:11:00.003-05:00

Here are a few pictures of the creatures we encountered while at Lake this summer!!

Does this turtle seem to have a bad attitude or was it just me??

I have no idea what type of bug this was - but I didn't let him get to close to find out!!

Love the dragon flies - They also seem to have attitudes!!

Got to watch where you are stepping in the creek!!

And of course the cuttest creature of ALL!!!!!

Trip to the State Fair

2009-09-12T08:20:00.005-05:00

We went to the IL State Fair a couple of weeks ago and I thought I would share a few of my favorite photos.

This bike was awesome!!!

Loved this sculpture!!

Here is a video of Abraham Lincoln and a cow all made out of butter

We was there for the whole day and still did not get to see it all!!

Is it time to Hibernate Yet???

2009-08-20T23:19:00.003-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted much - I have been so busy with work and a lot of traveling and many projects!! I thought I would stop and share a few of my summer photographs.

We have been having lots of fun on the water!!!
Spending a lot of time in the woods- Very Relaxing!!

As you can tell we always have a crowd!!

Worked on a video for my Aunt - That turned 80 This year!! - Happy Birthday Aunt Paula!!

Worked on pictures for my cousins' wedding- They had a 1920's theme & they made some beautyful pictures!!

Promise to add more pictures - Sooner - Hope you all enjoyed these!!

Sometimes I forget... That I am Blessed!!

2009-06-27T11:44:00.005-05:00

I may never climb a mountain so I can see the world from there I may never ride the waves and taste the salty ocean air Or build a bridge, that would last a hundred years But no matter where the road leads One thing is always clear...

I am blessed, I am blessed From when I rise up in the morning Til I lay my head to rest I feel You near me You sooth me when I’m weary Oh Lord, for all the worst and all the best I am blessed!!

All along the road less traveled, I have crawled and I have run I have wandered through the wind and rain until I found the sun The watching eyes asked me why, I walked this narrow way I will gladly give the reason For the hope I have today

You’ve given me joyYou’ve given me loveYou give me strength when I want to give up You came from Heaven to rescue my soul This is the reason I know I know!!!

For my children!!

2009-06-16T13:02:00.004-05:00

This is to let my children know that I will always be there to help them with my arms wide open. I may not always agree with the paths you take but I will always be there to help you finish!!! This is a video of Redmond and his father comes out from the stands to help him.

Taking A Break..... To Be Continued.....

2009-05-31T19:13:00.002-05:00

I have been so crazy with vacation fill in at work & trying to cram everything into the very few days off that I have not been able to post. I will be taking a short summer time break & promise to return soon !!!!! - Hope everyone has a great summer & remember I will take time to stalk- I mean visit your posts!!!

PhotoHunt - In Memory

2009-05-09T10:20:00.003-05:00

This weeks' PhotoHunt theme is "In Memory". These pictures were taken at a very pretty Grave Yard in St Francois, IL. I could not get my PhotoHunt link to work today, so I apologize for not having my link.

Carlyle Lake

2009-04-28T23:44:00.006-05:00

This is when we first pulled in. We just barely made it before dark.

Oliver could not wait to get outside!!

We camped where the water was on both sides of us & the wind was CRAZY!

Only seen a couple of boats on the water. The water was to choppy from all the wind.

I think I wore Oliver out - way too much walking for this little one!!
(I will post more pictures later - just wanted to share these for now.)

Camping Time

2009-04-23T23:36:00.003-05:00

I can't wait until tomorrow night!! - We will be rolling out Friday night and staying in this for the weekend

We will be sitting out doors during the night keeping ourselves warm by this:

We will be bringing a few of these supplies to also keep us warm:To bad the weather or the water won't be warm enough to do any of this:
I am sure we will have lots of fun anyway - I will be taking my camera to later share some actual pictures. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Mr Fur Ball=OLiver

2009-04-20T07:32:00.003-05:00

Oliver loves wearing his Yellow Hoody!! It keeps him warm,

and he looks cool-hip-in style!!

until mom takes it off - Then he hates the comb out!!

PhotoHunt-Purple

2009-04-18T06:12:00.004-05:00

I thought I was going to have trouble finding Purple today - but after looking through my pictures I was surprised to find that I had several Purple captured moments. The above picture is a flower I found on the bluffs in Alton,IL

This is an Afghan Blanket made by my late grandmother. I really appreciate her hard work on those cold winter nights - she continues to keep us warm!!
These were my grandmothers favorite flowers. So this captured moment is in her honour.

This is a basket of flowers I recieved from a very dear friend for my birthday a couple of years ago & these always brighten my day everytime I see them!!

This is my hubs favorite picture. I cheated a little bit on this picture - This effect came through with using my hue & saturation adjustments.

Hope you all enjoyed these Purple captured moments!!

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Mississippi in Memphis and St Louis

2009-04-17T09:39:00.004-05:00

This is from our trip to Memphis. We see the Mississippi from the Missouri/Illinois views all the time and it is amazing that seeing it from the Memphis view is really not that different.

This is a picture of the Mississippi in front of the St Louis Arch - taken as I was crossing the bridge from Illinois to Missouri. (I was a passenger not driving)

PhotoHunt-Triangle

2009-04-11T07:27:00.004-05:00

There are Triangle(s) in building a garage!! Thanks Guys for all your hard work! http://tnchick.com/

Stripes - PhotoHunt

2009-04-04T06:08:00.004-05:00

Todays Photohunt theme is Stripes- Since I have taken a long break from posting I thought I would share some of Gods' Fancy Artwork of Stripes! These pictures were taken at the St.Louis Zoo in Missouri. http://tnchick.com/

Lots of Pictures

2009-03-23T02:52:00.004-05:00

I can sit and look at pictures for hours. My mother was always taking pictures and home movies as we were growing up and now these memories are so special to me. When my Aunts all get together they sit and go through everyones new pictures - so this is a family obsession that was passed on to me and now I am thrilled to know that my daughter will be blessed with the same obsession. The greatest gift that I could pass on to my children is a trunk full of memories and knowing that they will honor this and keep passing it on. What a wonderful legacy!!

Lets Play

2009-03-18T02:31:00.003-05:00

Playing with Oliver is a wonderful way to end the day & brightens every morning!!!

PhotoHunt-Four

2009-03-14T08:06:00.003-05:00

This means it is almost time to go home!! YEA!!
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Scrapbooking

2009-03-12T11:59:00.003-05:00

I just started making a digital Scrapbook and this is one of my favorite pages so far.

ABC Poem - The Woods

2009-03-08T00:37:00.003-06:00

I love doing ABC Poems. This helps me release a lot of emotions I never even knew was there.

My favorite place to go to when I need to find peace is in the woods and I can never pass a creek without exploring it!! Here is my ABC poem about this picture. Please feel free to try this poem and if you do Let me know - I will be glad to check it out!!

Always peaceful
Babbling Brooks or
Creeks sooth and are
Divine
Exciting and always
Fun
God shows
His works of art
I
Just sit and
Keep very still
Listening to the
Music
Nature
Offers
Peaceful
Quiet
Retreat
Somehow
The
Universe
Validates and all my
Worries are
X-ed out
Yawns come and then
Zzzzz

PhotoHunt-Space

2009-03-07T04:34:00.002-06:00

We have plenty of "SPACE" to jump and run with our friends at the Lake!!
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Thankful-PhotoHunt

2009-02-28T07:32:00.003-06:00

This is one of my favorite pictures. I am very THANKFUL for all the wonderful Blessings in my life. Thankful for my hubs-children-family-friends-pets -work & home. The Love and Peace that God provides means so much more than anything this world could ever offer!!

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Popeye's Town

2009-02-27T02:29:00.004-06:00

Here are some pictures taken in Chester,IL - This is the town of Popeye. These were taken in July 2008 - Oh how I long for Summer!!

What every woman should know

2009-02-23T21:37:00.008-06:00

MAYA ANGELOU'S' BEST POEM EVER

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own, even if she never wants to or needs to...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .... something perfect to wear if the employer, or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .. a youth she's content to leave behind....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age....

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE... one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her

cry...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .... a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ... eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal, that will make her guests feel honored...

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .. a feeling of control over her destiny...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... how to fall in love without losing herself..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confront a friend without; ruining the friendship...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... what she would and wouldn't do for love or more.....

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it....

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. . whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... where to go... be it to her best friend's kitchen table.. or a charming Inn in the woods... when her soul needs soothing...

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW... What she can and can't accomplish in a day... a month...and a year...

Items from the past

2009-02-17T02:37:00.003-06:00

I have been trying to take pictures of items that I grew up with that are no longer around.
Someday the future generations may like to see a picture of items that we once used but now are obsolete. To think these items may even be condsidered "antiques"!!!

Can you believe that when I was growing up this was the only way I could call to get help, or to check in with home. I don't remember using it to talk to friends.

This was the type of TV I remember having at home. The knobs are no longer on this one, but I do remember having to turn the channels. No remote (except for us children) & we only had about 5-6 channels!!

I don't have any of my 45's So I am glad I got this picture when we visited Sun Records Studio in Memphis, TN.

This is what I actually played my records on!! I don't believe you can even get parts for these "Stereos" anymore. I remember my first record was by Shaun Cassidy - "Do Run Run".

I have my cassettes packed away somewhere. Ole the good OLE DAYS!!

Does any of these items bring back any memorys? Can you remember what your first Record was? Please stroll down memory lane with me, and if you want to post any of your "antiques" leave me a comment and I will be sure to come by and check them out - We can stroll together!!

2009-02-11T02:38:00.003-06:00

I seen this today and was totally amazed at how well this was thought out & how the words are all so true!!

Bridge-PhotoHunt

2009-02-09T08:24:00.006-06:00

Bridges crosing IL & Mo.

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Defrosting with Fur

2009-02-02T22:49:00.004-06:00

Sorry I have not posted - Been busy with work this week - The snow storm did not help matters. I missed my Sat. PhotoHunt, So I thought I would still show a little Furry Snow Ball!

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Top Of The Stairs - Lookout Point

2009-01-24T23:24:00.004-06:00

Here is everyones request for what is up at the top of the stairs. It is a very beautiful view!!

During the summertime Alton will hold outside concerts at the Gazebo - I haven't been to one in years though!!

PhotoHunt-Chipped

2009-01-24T07:08:00.002-06:00

These Chipped stairs lead to a very cool lookout point that is on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River in Alton,IL
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Sky View

2009-01-23T02:21:00.006-06:00

This is a picture my Hubs took while he was working on a roof top. I love this picture!
So many items to find off in the Horizons.

My First Award

2009-01-21T22:12:00.019-06:00

I was given my very first bloggy award by my very blogilicious friend: Bee and Rose @http://beeandrose.blogspot.com/- Thank You!!!

And she has been waiting so patiently for me to accept- Thank you again -Please stop by her site and smell the roses just be careful of the Bee - LOL

The rules for the Honest Scrap award:
The honorees are to:
A) List 10 honest things about yourself -
and make it interesting, even if you have to dig deep!
B) pass the award on to 7 bloggers that you feel embody the spirit of the Honest Scrap

1) I love country music & My favorite clothing is a pair of blue jeans, cotton shirt & my cowboy boots!! My favorite singer is George Strait and my favorite no #1 song of all time is "The Chair" by - you guessed it George Strait.

2) I perform better under pressure. I do procrastinate sometimes to the last minute because I can!!! If I have all day to do something and start it early than it seems as though I cannot get "into" it until the last few minutes.

3) I was once a few years back in a local commercial. I was a Real Estate Agent and my partner at that time and I done a "Charlies Angels" theme commercial for our Real Estate business. It was very funny and we did not let it run for very long. Hopefully it will never show up on You Tube!!

4) I went to the same small town elementary school from kindergarden to 6th grade & graduated with about 20 of the same kids I went to kindergarden with. My graduation class was aprox 630 students. I now don't live that far from where I grew up at (aprox 20 miles) and I have never ran into any of these people. I often wonder where they are all at!!!

5) I graduated from Cosmetology school - Real Estate & took Accounting in college and I don't do any of these professions anymore.

6) I also took a dream Psychology class in college. I think it is amazing what our dreams can tell us about ourselves and sometimes others. I pay attention to my dreams because they have helped me figure out a lot about myself or what I am going to have to face.

7) I don't like to be in big crowds. I can socialize one on one or with a few but I don't like speaking to a large group, or even talking around a large group. I will listen and love to watch people but in a large group setting I am usually part of the kitchen detail or clean up crew.

8) I do not like roller coasters!! I don't like anything that goes fast or takes my breath away.

Not much of a risk taker I guess.

9) My favorite store to go to is the book store. I will sit in the aisle and read several different books until I find the perfect one. I have spent 4-5 hrs inside these stores before and way too much money a couple of times.

10) I Love my husband, and children with all my heart and always will!! I have been blessed with a wonderful family!!! This includes my parents-inlaws-siblings-aunts-cousins-grndparents-ect... I thank God for the wonderful people that he has placed in my life. I know the times have not always been easy or great - but I thank God for never giving up on me!!! I also know that I am not perfect in any way shape or form and have made several mistakes - Thank God for forgiving.

Wow I am glad there was only 10 because I am a very boring person and I don't think I could tell anything more. I know I am suppose to pass this on to 7 more wonderful blogs but I have decided that if anyone wants this award they are more than welcome to take it. Please just leave me a comment that you have taken it so I can check out your truths.

Oh and one more thing I forgot to mention - I don't always follow all the rules- I do tend to do my own thing - (just ask my Hubs)

PhotoHunt-Hat(s)

2009-01-17T08:17:00.004-06:00

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The true Yah-Yah Sisterhood Hats.

The identities have been blackened out to protect the innocent!! (innocent??)

My Aunts made these hats for us - I feel very lucky to be part of their sisterhood!!!

A Photo Tag

2009-01-15T00:23:00.006-06:00

Ok I have been tagged by http://shaleeclarkmarriedlife.blogspot.com/ to do this:
(Please stop by and check out her project 365!!)

1) Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer

2) Select the 4th picture in the folder

3) Explain the picture

4) Tag 4 people to do the same

So this is my picture:

This was taken at Lake Kincaid in Ava, IL - We have a little camp site there that we spend every weekend that we can during the summer. I sure wish the weather would get warmer so we could go now!! This is our "Get Away" & I can't wait for Summer!!

And now I tag:

JyLnC at http://moderatesuburbanchick.blogspot.com/ She has an awesome recipe for Cinnamon Delights and pictures that make your mouth water.

Alicia aka "Yaya" at http://yayastuff.blogspot.com/ - She has the most awesome orange site that will surely brighten your day!! :)

Tara Bennett at http://obyandtarabennett.blogspot.com/- This lady & her beautiful daughter offer so much encouragement that they make you feel like you could conquer any mountain!!

Carla at http://amellowlife.blogspot.com/ - She has some awesome pictures to enjoy!!

Thanks ladies for all the fun - Sunshine - Encouragement & Sharing that you bring!!!

Birthday with friends

2009-01-12T10:40:00.003-06:00

We celebrated my daughters 20th birthday this Friday by going out to dinner with a couple of her best friends.

You would not believe what all they have in their purses!! Looks like they are going somewhere for the weekend to me. JK!! JK!!

Ohhh to be young again!!! My daughter made everyone the beaded bracelets for christmas - Aren't they cute??

PhotoHunt-Aftermath

2009-01-10T08:47:00.003-06:00

A puddle is a FUN aftermath of a rain storm!!!

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Thankful Thursday

2009-01-08T06:45:00.004-06:00

I am very Thankful for my 3lb bundle of Joy!!
I would like for everyone to meet my baby: Oliver Bitz
He is a little bitz!!!

Good ole Boys

2009-01-05T07:35:00.005-06:00

Two of the modern day Robin Hoods

This is dedicated to my Hubs and his best friend. They have been friends for a lot of years and now days a true friend is very hard to find.

David Bowman's Precious Prints

2009-01-04T19:09:00.004-06:00

Please check out these prints!!! I so wish I had this wonderful gift - But since I don't that is why I take pictures. David Bowman has a wonderful gift - He actually captures the love of Christ so much you can feel it in his prints. If you copy the following and post it - You can also have a free 8x10 print of your own.

Here is what to do to get your free signed 8x10 print:*This offer expires Monday Jan. 5th at noon!!*Copy and post on your blog or website all the items below....Also send an invite to everyone you know to do to the same for them to get a free print. Ask them to come see David's work and website! You can add your own personal touches if you'd like :)Then after you post make sure and send David an e-mail at: contact@bowman-art.com so he knows you posted to get your print.From here on is what to copy and post on your website or blog....I wanted to share these beautiful pictures and what the artist has to say about each one of them! You can ALL win a FREE signed 8x10 print of your choice (out of the three prints), by copying and posting to your blog or website this whole post! After you post then send an e-mail to David (contact@bowman-art.com) with your website or blog address telling him you posted it and that you read about this offer on my blog. Also send him your name and mailing address and he will send your signed 8x10 print of your choice :) Hurry because...*This offer expires Monday Jan. 5th at noon!!*David Bowman: has had a passion for art ever since he could pick up a pencil. He loves creating images of the Savior that inspire and uplift. Along with his Christian fine art, David has also written and illustrated a series of scripture storybooks for children titled "Who's Your Hero". Check out his website at http://bowman-art.com/indexFineart.htm to see more of his precious art."David Bowman Print Giveaway...

PhotoHunt-Hope

2009-01-03T06:31:00.002-06:00

This weeks PhotoHunt is Hope-http://tnchick.com/

My hope is for everyone to

S-tart

T-hinking

O-f

P-eace

Shadow boxes made with Love

2009-01-02T14:50:00.002-06:00

Was packing my christmas items and wanted to share the snowmen one. My mom makes these and here are a couple more she has made for us. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Thanks mom - Love You!!

Tree Expressions & Expansions

2008-12-31T08:21:00.008-06:00

2007

2008

The neighborhood has grown!

Love of Coffee

2008-12-29T05:15:00.010-06:00

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What a pleasure it is to sit around sharing all the joys
& aggrevations of the world with a cup of coffee.
It is always better when a little sweet treat comes
with it!!!

Its beginning to look a lot like christmas!!

2008-12-23T04:07:00.004-06:00

Follow the yellow brick road

2008-12-15T04:01:00.001-06:00

Can you guess what area I am from??

2008-12-14T10:52:00.001-06:00