This is what 82 looks like

My Mother In Law for 35 years now.

Kathleen Floyd Griffis.

I couldn't ask for better,

She's is wonderful.

 

My SIL sent this picture to us today.

So cute.

Happy birthday Mom!



Happy 10th birthday!

Maxwell Sterling Crenshaw

Max is my youngest Crenshaw nephew.

My brothers son.

I feel like he has grown up to fast.

This was taken last week during spring break with my cell phone.



Happy Birthday Shela

Shela Bella (Shelby) had a great birthday/Holiday weekend!

Growing up way to fast.

Love her with all my heart!



30

Darling Daughter in Law turned 30 today.

She also requested cheesecake, Oreo Cheesecake.

I didn't make her make her own.

I made it for her.

In her word's, "it was the bomb".

That's a good thing!

We had a family dinner last night

then she was off to her 12 hour shift at the hospital.



Happy Birthday Elvis

My BCF (Best Cousin Friend) sent me this picture in my Birthday card.
She sent several pics from a wonderful trip we took together back in 1993.

I can't believe I was just that crazy to lay down on the side walk

beside Elvis star, fanny pack and all!
I've always loved Elvis.
 Such fun memories.

 



Happy 15th Birthday

We had a family birthday party here at my house this

 past Saturday celebrating my niece, Anna's 15th birthday.

Poor thing, I made her make her own birthday

cheesecake. Her request!

 I figured there was no time like the present

to learn to make cheesecake. She doesn't like birthday cake!

**GASP**

Now we all know how much I like any kind of cake,

especially birthday and wedding cake!

This was a GREAT tasting cheesecake

and she LOVED it!

Surprise

 

Never underestimate the power

 of surprising some one with flowers

for their birthday or any day!

It's just the best ever!

Thanks my friend!

Loves.

New Trick or Treat Bags

October is finally over!

It has been one hard month.

The Sweetheart has had all kinds of setbacks since

his hip replacement on Sept. 25.

Not with the hip but with other health issues.

He has been a diabetic since he was 18 yrs old.

It has really taken a toll on his body.

We never know from day to day what will come next with him.

It's really hard to make any long term plans.

So needless to say, I'm looking forward to a better month.

Hopefully November will bring us lots of different hope and changes!

 

BA Hum Bug on Halloween.

But I had one crafty day this month and decided

 that the GRAND girls needed new Trick or Treat Bags.

 

 

 

They were really excited about the new bags and the few pieces

of candy that I threw inside.

 I live down a long dark and scary drive way

and have never had any Trick or Treater's

which is just fine with me, believe me!

I've made the Chili and the Mummy Dogs

and deserts and we are headed over to the GRAND girls 

house tonight to feed them and watch all the fun.

 I may or may not take my camera?

Depends on my mood.

I will take some cell phone pics though.

 

How do you like my Pumpkin Owl?

Mrs. Ella bought a black pumpkin from Michael's

and used an oil pen and painted the owl on it.

She gave it to me a few weeks ago as my birthday present.

My birthday is Sunday Nov. 4th, so it was a few weeks

early. She wanted me to enjoy it ahead of time.

This is the ONLY Halloween decoration

 that I have put up this year.

I really hope my desire to decorate for the holidays

comes back again.

 

Well, I hope who ever is out there has a safe and happy Halloween!

And BRING ON NOVEMBER!

Ella

Happy 1st birthday Pretty Girl!

Happy 7th Birthday

The very first time she smiled at me she stole my heart!

Happy birthday to my oldest GRAND daughter,

Shelby Bailey!

Can't wait to eat some cake today!

Happy 77th Birthday Elvis

And I'm not talking about Tauna's Chicken either :)

Happy 14th Birthday Anna

My sister, Carla's baby girl!

Birthday Boy

 Remember this little one?

Jacob?

 He was oh so tiny.

He's not tiny anymore.

 He's had a birthday and now he is "2"!

 Jacob with his Mimi.

Cutest birthday cake and cupcakes!

His mama made it!

Trav's Birthday Cake

 I forgot to post pics of Trav's birthday cake!

It was to cute!

And tasted awesome!

Cake once a month is NOT bad!

I Had My Cake

And it was WONDERFUL!!!!

Thank you for all your birthday wishes!

It was a great day.

Enjoy your weekend!

November 4th

I plan to have a birthday WEEKEND!!!

Happy Friday and weekend to all of you my friends!

It's My Big Baby's Birthday

And he turned 30.
And I can't believe it.

I don't feel old but I must be,
because he is 30!
Love him more than he will ever know.

Happy Birthday To My Sweetheart

Happy Birthday to my Sweetheart today!

 Celebrating on the Black Raven Pirate Ship with the GRAND-daughters.

Celebrated with the rest of the family this past Sunday.

He is the Bestest Sweetheart, daddy, and Pop Pop, F.I.L. ever and a pretty good Son, S.I.L.., Brother, B.I.L. and Uncle Harry, too. I think we will keep him :)

He is a walking miracle.

I think he is even surprised that he has lived this long.

We thank the Lord daily for him and his life.

He is blessed.

We are more blessed.

Happy Birthday To My Daddy

I had the GRANDgirls and my niece and nephew with me the week before Father's Day.

We were staying in St. Augustine which is about 30 miles from where my parents live.

It was fun to go over one night and take Daddy and Mama to dinner and celebrate Father's Day a few days early.
p.s. I love that daddy has on one of the Sweetheart's Griffis Steel Co. work shirts. He gets a lot of hand me downs, :)

These are his GRANDchildren and the only 2 GREAT-GRANDchildren.

Amelia and Max are my brother's oldest and youngest children. The middle child was at Boy Scout camp.

Maxwell is Papa's youngest GRANDson.

Amelia Arlene with Papa.

Shelby wanted her picture with Papa too.

And Ms Reagan was all smiles.

And not to be left out they all got their pictures with GRANDmother.

And of course I needed a picture with my mama too.

We really had a nice evening and the children had a great time.

When they got back to the house Papa let the three youngest play his harmonicas.

If that wasn't a sight to behold and to hear I don't know what was!!

We are headed back down to Florida after church today to celebrate his birthday.

Best Daddy and Papa in the whole wide world!

Love you much!

Happy birthday today!

Happy Birthday Sister Dear

 Carla Elaine Crenshaw Adams

The poor middle child of our family of 5 children.

We had a birthday lunch with her yesterday at the Seasons of Japan!

Twas a fun good time!

She was in town for a Dr.s appointment.

Good timing Sis.

 These are Carla's daughters. Anna is the youngest and Jami Olivia is her oldest.

 Our baby Brother was in town for work and was also able to join us too.

This little GREAT niece, Reagan, was so excited to have a party. 

We went shopping at the Dollar Store and she and her sister picked out Auntie Carla some pretty funny gifts. Carla acted like they were the best thing since white bread and the girls really got a kick out of her opening her presents.

 You recon we are all related with these cute freckled faces!

 Both Reagan and Shelby with their Great Aunt Carla.

And then the two of us.

The oldest and the middle sister.

(I'm looking and feeling tired this week. Just been one of those crazy busy weeks)

On a different note:

Our sister, "Sissy",  Clarie Leigh passed away 6 months.

Her passing has left a void in our hearts and our family.

I still have issues with the way her funeral went down.

If you were there you might know what I am talking about.

Longest funeral ever.

And her father in law gave the concluding talk and didn't speak about her but gave the longest talk about her husband THAT IS STILL ALIVE!!

 If I even think about it much I get bitter feelings.

So I try not too.

Oh well, whatever!

 

I would like to wish you all a very safe and Happy 4th of July weekend!

Smiles!

So I try not to think about it.