Budding Photographer

I took a picture of E.C. while waiting on her mom's ultrasound.

She wanted my camera.
Here's what she took.
Budding Photographer.....Right?

It's A Baby Sister!

We found out today that we will be Nonny and Poppy to
two girls!
E.C. is having a baby sister.
Sometime around Thanksgiving
we will have TWO grandgirls to visit the M&M Man!!

Nonny and Poppy can't wait!
Congrats A, G and E.C.!

King Of The World

love this song by *Point Of Grace*.
my little granddaughter, E.C.,
loves for her daddy to dance with her.
i know one day this may be her song to him.
listen to it.
it's a good one.

Wordless Wednesday

*Worker Man* Is 28!!!

This baby boy was born September 1, 1981

J was the baby brother to a 15 month old sister and a three and 1/2 year old brother

He was THE CUTEST kid

....and he loved his *My Buddy*

His *DREAM* was to be a *Worker Man* and wear *Worker Man* boots.


Fast forward a few years.....

He is now a *Worker Man*


And his bride has *Worker Man* boots

We are so very proud of you, J.
You have a heart of gold
and
We know you would do anything for us.
Thank you for loving us well.

Have a Happy, Happy Day J.
You are loved.



Love, Mom and Dad
Edited to add: Click on THIS to see Worker Man's post from his bride.

Kidney Stone

how can something this little...............

this is NOT his stone. His has yet to pass:(

hurt a man this big.................

yeh, well, it did! we spent the day in the E.R. wish us a good night.

Watch This!!

I REALLY want to see this!

Let me know what you think.

It's based on a true story.

Just wait until you see where he is now!!!

Wouldn't This Be Fun???

I think I want this.

I don't think I want to pedal it.
I think I want to wear her dress.
And stand beside it.
Complete with the fresh flowers.
Wouldn't want to sweat.
Now would I?

THE WINNER IS...........................

The winner of the Target gift card is......................Charree @ http://heldinhishands.blogspot.com/.
Congrats! E mail me your mailing info. to conoil@yahoo.com and I'll get the Target gift card in the mail to you!!!

A GIVE AWAY!!!

one of my daughters-in-law (just click on *one of my* to the left) is starting a little photography business on the side. she is really good. her first pics were of my daughter and granddaughter. take a look.

to win the giveaway
(which, by the way, is a TARGET gift card)
go to her site and leave her a message about her new venture. then, come back here and leave me a message telling me your favorite picture.

i will have the drawing this Saturday, August,23.

here is a peak at her work:
if you don't have a blog, you can still enter. just make sure to leave your email address.

Vacation Let Down

Something about vacation being over.

It's like the after Christmas blues.

Everyone has gone their own ways.

Regrouping until we do it again.

Back to painting and laying tile and working.

Trying to remind myself how blessed I am.

Thankful that we could be together.

Missing them all.

Especially HER.

We Are Still At The Beach...It Is Still Wonderful

Big Wawy (Water in 21 month old talk)

This is going to take some getting use to!!!

The BEST Dessert I Have Ever Had

Hands Down. The best dessert I have ever had.

I made this pie (it makes two pies) the other night for a night out with my
Beach Buddies.

Oh. My. Word. You HAVE to try it.

No wonder they sell it for $16.95 a pie. It's worth it.

Try it and let me know what you think.

Go....get the stuff.....make it. I'm waiting to hear! It's THAT good!

News Staff/Beverly Taylor Ashley McMakin holds her coconut caramel pie, a staple at Ashley Mac's Catering. Ashley Mac's Coconut-Caramel Pie
(yields 2 deep-dish pies)
1/4 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecan halves
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
16 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 deep dish (9-inch) pie shells, baked
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel topping

Melt butter in a large skillet. Add coconut and pecans. Cook until brown and set aside.

Combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a mixing bowl. Beat with mixer until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.

Layer ¼ cream cheese mixture in each pie shell.

Drizzle caramel topping (about half the jar) on top of cream cheese mixture in both pies. Sprinkle half coconut mixture on top. Repeat the layer, beginning with the cream-cheese mixture.

Freeze. Serve frozen.

A Break From Painting

One More Day.....
We are headed to the beach for a week.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Painted Brick....Check!!

I FINALLY got my fireplace painted. It was ugly red brick. Here is the *before*.

Here is after it was primed.
We painted the inside black since it was already partially black from soot.

Here is the *After* pic. Brick is the same as my wall color.
It is Sherwin Williams *Navajo White*.

Now, I'm off to decorate!!!

NOT FUN!

I'm painting. Fireplace brick. Foyer. Bathroom. Pics to come later.

What Was I Thinking?

Happy Birthday Sister

July 31, 1955-October 10, 2004

Forever 49

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY