He turned 'One Year Old' this month

It does not seem possible that my youngest grandson is already one year old and will become a big brother in a few months.  He traveled to see his 'Graminator' and celebrate his 1st Birthday.  Here are a few pics (thanks to my daughter for posting these on her blog so I could pirate them over to my blog). 

He loves to chase bubbles

Yum, this is great Birthday cake!

I love this face! 

He is such a good little guy.  I got the opportunity to have him all to myself while his parents went out to dinner and even got in a little shopping.  We had so much fun playing peek-a-boo and building things with the 'big' legos.  I was amazed that he pushed a toy over to the coffee table so he could use it as a 'boost up' and try to get on the table.  Smart little guy! 

My favorite picture, he decided to wear his gift as a hat!  

Update on Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

If you read my last post, you already know that due to fund raising circumstances I was unable to raise the required $2300 to  participate in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure 60 mile walk in Boston on July 23-25.  That being said, my daughter-in-law did participate and here are a few pictures from her experience.
**Disclaimer** The quality of these pictures is not good.  They look fine when I view them on my computer, but when I downloaded them to my blog post, not so good.  

A little blurry, taken with a phone camera

 

A support sign

On bridge over Charles River near MIT

The back of another walker's shirt (sorry about the poor quality)

Up at 7:30 to walk with his Aunt

That building in the background looks like the designer had to much to drink! 

I hope if any of you know anyone that is training for a Susan G. Komen walk that you will support them.  Every $5 adds up.  I raised 62% of my $2300, and was disappointed that I did not reach at least the 80% mark, but there is always next year.  Thank you to all those that donated to my effort, I know the Susan G. Komen Foundation is thrilled to get my 62%. 

My Monthly Post - Someday I will get back into the groove!!!!

So much has happened this past month.

First, I found a part-time job (that ended up being full-time the first two weeks).  I came home exhausted every night and got soooo far behind on my blog reading.  I am in the process of catching up, but it will take me some time. 

Second, I had company for 5 days.  My daughter, son-in-law and my youngest grandchild came to visit from out of state.  The little guy turned '1' on July 5th, so we had a birthday party in my back yard.  It was so much fun to have all three of my children and my four grandchildren all in one place to eat, drink and visit.  No pictures yet, because I lost my cord to download from my camera....hopefully I will locate it soon.

The most distressing news is that I will not be walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60 mile walk on July 23rd.  I had registered with my daughter-in-law and we had to commit to raising a minimum of $2300 dollars each.  About 6 weeks ago we realized that the probability of both of us reaching our goal was pretty slim, so we took all the money we raised in the past 6 weeks (2 car washes, 2 yard sales, and hours of sitting at the local grocery store selling pink ribbon products) and applied it to her fundraising.  She is on her way to Boston and will participate by herself.  I raised about 62% of my goal and that money is already in the hands of the Susan G. Komen foundation.  So thank you to all those that donated money to my fundraising.  We tried so hard, but we live in a pretty rural area, and although everyone was supportive to what we were trying to do, it just did not happen for us.  I am thrilled that my daughter-in-law is able to participate.  She really, really, really wanted to do this in honor of her grandmother that is currently fighting breast cancer.  So during the week-end of July 23, 24 and 25, keep her in your thoughts.  Hopefully she will get some good pictures that I can post when she returns.

The good news is that all that training for the walk has left me in the best health I could possibly hope to achieve.  I am very thankful and hopefully I will continue to walk at least 3 times a week.

Well, that is about all for tonight.  I know there is more, but my brain is so tired from learning a new job, that I am fading fast.  It is still very hot and humid here, with no sign of cooler weather in sight. 

What have all of you been up to? 

A Whole Month Has Gone By......

It has been an entire month since I posted on my little blog.  I blame it on the sunshine.  During the winter when the sky is cloudy and it is cold outside I tend to stay in the house which equals spending more time on my computer.  Now that it is spring/summer I try to get out of the house as much as possible.  That activity has been halted by the extreme heat and humidity we are experiencing.  We are on day 14 (I think, but my brain is fried) of over 90 degree heat combined with insufferable humidity.  Today is will be 97 with a heat index in the triple digits.  After watching the weather report this morning, it appears there is no relief in sight. 

How is the weather where you are?  If you are in one of those places where the storms are spawning tornado's I am keeping good thoughts for you.  If you are somewhere in the sun and 70-80 degree heat, well I will just think you are bragging...lol. 

Talk to me. 

The "I Need To Catch Up Post"

It has been several weeks since I actually posted on my little blog.  No excuse, just been busy with life and training for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure 60 mile walk.  So here are a few of the things that I have been doing. 

Gem Mining with 'the guy' in the mountains of North Carolina.  I found lots of beautiful stones including one emerald.  It was great fun, and my back hurt for two days afterward, but so worth it.  

Attending lots of girls softball games to watch my 11 year old granddaughter play ball.  Those girls have improved so much this past year and the games are really exciting.  

Gave myself a 'much needed pedicure'.  I am making a resolution to do this at least every other week the rest of the summer.  

Trimmed all the trees in my yard.  This is only part of the branches, when I took this picture I had already hauled two loads to the dump.  My trees look great and I was very tired.  

I also made many signs for the garage sale we had to raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure.  Lots of people donated items for us to sell and we raised $100 in just 3 hours of sales.  We will do this again in a few weeks with the items that are still being donated.  

I have been spending week-ends working my booth at the Flea Market.  Last Saturday I so enjoyed watching these two little guys reading books while their mother shopped.  They were so cute and so well behaved. 

Well that is enough for tonight.  I have more to post, so stay tuned for Part II of why I have been so busy.  I know you will be waiting, my life is so interesting.....ROFL. 

He turned 10 Months Yesterday

I cannot believe he is 10 months old 

Wordless Wednesday

Well not totally wordless, since I have not posted in over 2 weeks, I thought a picture of my youngest grand would be a great way to start again.  He is playing in a tunnel at the Castle Park.