HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the one that made me a Grandmother

Photo shoot for  Kid's Sports Illustrated

Ut oh, is this gonna hurt?

So many choices

Does this mean I can drive the car now?

Angels game with Grandpa

Ooh she loves her footies

Picture in the sports Ill. mag

How cute is this!!!!

Summer in the garage

Now that summer is here I am inspired to start some projects in the garage, starting with this chair which I love.  It has been in the living room for many years in a green fabric; since I have recently painted the walls a light grey and reupholstered the sofa and 2 chairs in white fabric I wanted to update the chair also.
I am following Rosemary Barnes villabarnes.blogspot.com painted furniture tutorial using many layers of paint.  I love her site and the many lovely projects she does. Hope mine turns out as well as hers.
I will post as I go along.

Chair project to start the summer

On to making Dog treats with Grandpa...which smelled divine. We have news that Sara, Scout and Hoover gave them an A+ good

Starting off summer with a cousin sleepover at Tutu's

The last of the school programs for 2012.  And now we begin the best months of the year...for me
SUMMER!!!

Granddaughter # 4 in her Fifth Grade play. She play ed Athena and the play was called "Demeter and Persephone

 

Thursday was the last day of Second and Fourth grade for granddaughters numbers 3 & 4, so our tradition has been to have tea for lunch.  We love Paris In A cup and come home full from 3 tea sandwiches, a teacup of Potato soup and 2 scones, plus the girls get to have the cute Mouse gelato dessert.

We then have a quick spin through one of the stores before the girls start to get antsy.  Actually they are really fun to shop with and help me find items they know I will like.  We found a typewriter and a silver tray for me.  I hope to make a chalkboard with the silver tray and will post a picture when I have it done.
Traditions are a wonderful way to celebrate passages with your family and I am fortunate to be included.

Last Day of School for 2012

Mother's Day

A lovely afternoon and evening celebrating Mother's Day on a  Duffy, cruising  to dinner. Captain Linden at the helm Not shown is Rylen, Nana and Gramps Schmid,  Tutu Bradshaw. The weather was perfect and dinner delish at the Cannery.  They have a guy who docks your boat for you while you have dinner.

While cruising the bay we enjoy  snacks and libations while listening to  good music, enjoying the beautiful homes and the setting sun. If you're in the area be sure and try the Duffy Boat rentals, but bring a sweater for the cooler evenings.

Grandparents Day at school

LeLe and Rylen at Grandparents day.  Here's Le Le with her Nana. Harbor Day puts on
the most wonderful programs.  No pictures of Grandpa and Tutu, as I was taking the pictures.

This is gonna be my February post...here it is all ready for me.

Kisses for................me!!!!!

Our Christmas card for 2011

now we are 13

JAN 2012

Jan. brings us full circle to birthdays. BUT this year this beauty has a new last name and belongs to us...

TA DA our new lovely daughter in law who will be celebrating a brand new year in a couple of weeks. The first for the year in the family.

so far our score is boys-4 girls-9

September found me taking a fun and full of laughter Sally Jean class...don't ask...no I didn't finish my project. Had fun and will get around to it....

Sept. brings me up to date from the last time I posted......naturally a year full of activities, birthday, celebrations, creative projects, 13 day road trip, grand daughters school programs and life just like yours.

The beginning of fall and a few birthdays, starting with 3 girlfriends, (one my bestest from jr. high)

granddaughter no 3 (big #10), cousin, and then this beauty below.

Birthday Time for my lovely first born

then in November

November found me making a few small surprises to leave behind as we went visiting realtives....forgot to make one for myself~~~~~maybe not practical but kinda cute to have for gobble day...

I had the happy opportunity to participate with my art group in a Holiday Affaire the first of Dec. This is my contribution . I had a lot of fun, learning, creating and finding so many ideas, I didn't want to stop. Many found new homes and hopefully will be enjoyed in years to come.

Here are a few more...........

a few here