National Pickle Day

Did you know that today is National Pickle Day?  I received a very important email notifying me of this very fact!
And my mind went immediately to about 10 years ago when I tried to make pickles.  Well, I didn't try, I actually DID make them, and I thought they turned out fine.

But the girls made up this song:
I felt it was worth repeating.... to make this day more memorable.

"Christie's Pickles are the best!
Serve them to unwanted guests.
Stuff your mattress with the rest,
CUZ
Christie's Pickles are the best!"

Love from my little darlings.

LOL

Its World Kindness Day

 This is the 65th Anniversary for World Kindness Day.  I am thankful for those in my life who have been so kind to me.  Today, is a day to recognize kindness and to be kind to one another.  Of course we should ALWAYS be kind, but I'm thankful for a day to recognize it.

 My son, who is a philosophy professor is wearing a "Mr. Rogers" cardigan to teach today.  I'm proud of him for standing out and saying, "Be kind"....

He grew up watching Mr. Rogers.  He wanted to imitate him, and would try to catch his shoes like Mr. Rogers did. He'd zip up his zipper sleeper all the way up, then back 1/2 down to wear it like Mr. Rogers.  We didn't DARE try to zip it all the way back up... "NO! Mr. Rogers doesn't wear it that way!" 

When I think of the word kindness, I also picture tenderness, gentleness, patience, and a gentle smile.
Children NEED us to simply be KIND.  They need us to be tender, gentle and patient.  And they need us to smile at them affectionately, so they know we love them.

I'm thankful for all of the lovely, kind people that speak into my life.

These Two!

These two crack me up.  They are my joy.
BUT

                                               Just as Erika moved out last semester, SARAH is
                                                        going to join her in January!

                                      This means I have to purchase another potted plant!
                                              
                                                                        AND....

                                       TURN SOMEBODY'S ROOM INTO AN OFFICE! :P

Albina and Sebastian

Six months ago, I had the honor of being at the birth of our grand son Sebastian.
Albina is such a wonderful mama.
Sebastian is growing, healthy and such a happy baby!

Sarah and I got to baby sit recently. :)

                                 Praising the Lord that He is doing so well and that his mama is committed to
                                 raising him. :)

Thankfulness Month!

Give Thanks with a Thankful Heart
Because of What HE has done for us!

                                                 I'm thankful for fall colors!

Plum Jelly

THIS IS HOME MADE PLUM JELLY!

Erika's sweet friend Donato brought it over the other day.
I think, we could trade plums and apricots and have a cooking party in the summer. :)

I Love Having Friend Time

The girls have some wonderful friends that come over often.
I just love them all!

                                                 Erika puts her friends to work! LOL

                                                        And I'm thankful for my dearest friend!
                                                                         My Mike. :)

Happy Feet

My favorite feet. :)

 Relaxing

 Playing

Resting in Erika's room

 Resting in my room

 Working

 International

Expressive

French

Exercising

Silly

Sleepy