Tug of War Winners!

This is my class this year;  we were the victorious winners of the annual school tug-of-war.   I have never had a class to win at this fierce competition.
It's a tradition carried on here for many years; I told them to be sure to never give up, and they beat out the other 5 classes in 4th grade to be the champs! 
Way to go, kids.

Snake of the Day...

Yet another snake making his way through my yard.
This one is around 5 feet long.    He was definitely unwelcomed by the mockingbird who was trying to scare him away.
He turned around and slithered into the cedar tree;  Maggie and I watched the whole process.

Family Art

Maggie created this family art work.  So creative; I love it.

Sadie, lovely then and now...

Sadie:  age 4, and age 16

What good memories and fun times we have had.    You were so much fun as a little kid; you are still fun now.
I love you!

They are together, again.

This is a picture of my husband, Keith, in the middle of the photo, with his parents.  I selfishly still want him here with us; but it is a comfort to know that he is with them again.   This picture is comforting, while it makes me cry, too.

Snakes......

These little gray snakes really like my yard.   This is the second one I have seen so far this spring.
They don't hurt a thing, and aren't that scared of people.
This one was hiding in my garden, and went under a stepping stone when I saw him. 

My early days as a mother...

This family portrait was taken in the year 2000.  Little Sadie was, and is, such a joy to us.
Happy memories....