MY MNI is 1

One year ago today Jeff bought me my dream car.  I've loved MINIs since I was a missionary in Scotland way back when.  When I first saw them in the States, I hoped that someday I'd have one.  We were lucky to find one used so that someday came much sooner than I expected.  It took a good week of some serious buyer's remorse before I could say I love my car, but I LOVE MY CAR!  It's probably the only "cool" thing we've ever owned.  Isn't it cute?  (The driver isn't bad either!)

Weird Bug

What is this?  I took this picture on a camping trip a couple of years ago.  I've never seen anything like it before or since.  Isn't it cool?

It's a Girl!

I just got off the phone with my brother Dave.  He and his wife are going to be adopting a brand new baby girl, due in December.  This will be their fourth adoption which makes two boys and two girls for their cute family.  Congratulations Dave and Tanya.  We're so happy for you!

CUTE family!

I thought he was sleeping

I was literally sitting at the computer just now wondering if I should post a blog or just go to bed.  I thought the little boys were sleeping when Soren walked down the stairs just giggling!  If the bright cherry chapstick and princess dress aren't enough to make you smile, maybe the play apple and tomato he "stuffed" with will do the trick. 

Friday Funny

Why does Tigger smell bad? 

Because he's always playing with Pooh! 

Wash Tub

When Jeff was digging out the backyard for the garage foundation a couple of summers ago, he found several items that must have been thrown out by the original owners of our house.  My favorite of these is what I'm guessing was used as a large laundry tub in the 1920's or so.  Jeff was going to throw it out; after all, it's completely rusted and has holes all around the base.  It turns out those holes provide great drainage and now it's adding character to our front flower bed.  I love it! 

Hummingbirds

I could watch them all day!

Before and After: The Toyroom

As I was looking through my Better Homes and Gardens magazine last year, I came across a picture of a bedroom that had built-in shelves and a window seat.  With that as my inspiration and Jeff as my handyman, we ended up with built-in shelves with a window seat/toybox in our toyroom to rival any seen in a magazine.  They look like they've always been there and they sure help to clean things up! 

Before

 

 

After

Run for the Fallen

Yesterday Jeff and Spencer participated in a one mile run in honor of a soldier who died in Afghanistan.  The goal of the event was to have enough runners sign up so that each of the fallen soldiers from Illinois was represented.  The goal was met and Jeff and Spencer enjoyed their participation.  While I'm glad they were able to take part in the event, the best part for me was that Jeff actually ran the whole way.  You might be thinking that a mile is no big deal, but it's the first time in 16 years, almost to the day, that Jeff has really run.  Having been in a farming accident where he almost lost his leg in August 1994, and then having the support rod replaced 3 times in the past 5 years, he's finally been given the "all clear" and feels better than he has since the accident.  So he ran.  That's definitely something to be happy about.

Happy Birthday!

          Smart

   HaPpy

                         Eager to please

                                  Never procrastinates

          Cute

Bright Eyes

              Reader
 

We love you, buddy.  Happy 11th Birthday!