Happy 40th to Crystal Anne...

40 years old today....All those years have passed us by in a flash!  All Growed Up, she is...with a family of her own.  We will love her forever and ever....

The Super Moon...or Something?

"Super Moon" over Waco skies this Friday night! This weekend's Perigee Full Moon (as it is technically referred to) will appear 14% larger and 30% brighter. It won't be this close to the Earth again until August 2014! Said Rusty Garrett, our Weatherman. 
 I remembered it last night after reading someone elses FB post about it, so out I run, into the moon driven light, to get my snaps.  The first shot came out with some weird white formations included....the second snap, of which I took only seconds after the first, came out normal.  No, I didn't jerk the camera, there was little to no wind, I didn't have my tin foil hat on...Hahaa....  I have no clue what happened but thought it was indeed, a magical night....You could just "feel" it.
Have a peaceful and Happy Sunday!!

They Had a Blast!

 Mexican Police in Cozumel ...but I seriously think the girls could take him...Hahaaa

 Can you hear the ocean?

 A little siesta.....

 The Girls...

 Beginning of the journey...

 What a Father's Day for Tim!

Great view...

Well, the ship docked today back in Galveston Harbor at 8am.  Crystal texted to say they were off the ship and on their way home.  They had a blast but were ready for their own beds...I know the pups missed them as well.
Hope you all are enjoying your Monday...I think I'll go look up the word "Cruise".  I could use one!

They Made The News!

Well, Crystal and Tim, Samantha and two of her friends, left this morning to go on a cruise to Cozumel aboard the Carnival Cruiseliner, Triumph.  You know...the one that caught fire back in February?  It's Sami's graduation gift.   Well, it's been on the news all morning that everyone is excited about it's maiden cruise today...and guess who they do an interview with??  Our Samantha!  Love it!  Hope they have a wonderful time and God has also booked passage!

What a Rat!

Meet Gracie, a Rat Terrier...I got suckered in by Hubby....Saturday, we were doing our errands when we hooked up with Crystal and Samantha.  They were heading to the Exotic Critters store.  We were invited.  I KNEW better but...after looking around at all the lion rabbits and hedge hogs, I found Hubby standing by this puppy's bed.  They said she was the last of six pups.  They said she was for sale.  Hubby was smiling.  Momma whipped out her checkbook.  I haven't had to deal with a puppy since 1992...geeeez!  I'm surprised she held still long enough for me to take this shot. 
Hubby is still smiling.....
UPDATE:  6-12-13   Had to take her back to the store...Buddy (our other dog) would Not accept her...Oh well...we tried.

A Personal Photo Challenge, Composition Variations

Hello!  So glad you decided to come for a visit...because it's time for another of Donna's Photo Challenges!  Personally, no puns intended, I have been off to a bad start on the Challenges so far...at least I think so.  Either I waited until the last minute or got busy doing other things or working on photos only to lose them once I had done my edits!Hahaa.....SO!  Here's hoping I understand the meaning of Composition Variations! 
These are all eggs but all three are different colors...... If not, there will be a few eggs to eat!  And Yes Miz Donna!  I Want A Grade!!Hahahaaaa

Go grab a coffee or tea and head on over to  A Personal Photo Challenge and either join in on the fun or click on the links and go visit the other participants shots. 
Thanks Donna for hosting this fun Challenge!
Here's hoping you all have a great Weekend!!

I had to do two separate post for this weekend...SO!!  KEEP ON READING!  SAM'S GRADUATION PICS!Hahahaaa!

Graduation...2013...Sam

From a child to a teen...

Waiting to cross the stage...

Looking for family and found them...

After getting diploma....

Stephanie (Tim and Crystal's DIL), Sam and Crystal...

Sami and friend, Zack...

Tim, Sam and Momma Crystal...(She cried all through the ceremony...

Sam, Robert (her Dad), Little sister Ruby and Sam's other Mom, Aubrey...

William, Sam and their Dad, Robert...

Brother and sister....

Sam receiving her diploma...(click on photos to enlarge)

Don't ask me why all these photos are out of order....I do Not like the new loader!

Anyway...It was a sad, happy night!  Time is just rolling along isn't it?!!!  If not for photos, we'd soon forget all these tiny little moments in life.   Hubby and I didn't eat dinner, we opted out for the local yogurt joint.  Since it was going to be late before we got home, we figured this was a good choice...and it was!Hahaaa.....
I'm still finding grad photos to edit so yes...there will be more!
Hahahaaa....

Also, if you signed up to do Donna's, A Personal Photo Challenge...it's due tomorrow!  If you haven't signed up yet, go play along with us!  
Night all!

GRADUATION...Finally...

This is what my daughter, Crystal, wrote to Samantha on FB this morning...

Young woman, my daughter,
my joy and my heart,
You’ve reached the end
only to find a new start.

The world sees the young woman
with her charm and her smile,
but behind the woman,
I will always see the child....

The most difficult of times is when your little girl is not that anymore. She is a lady full of life that needs to venture out on her own, to test her wings to see how far she can fly. And, yes, there will be ocassions when she fails, or is hurt, or is feeling less than loved. At these times, however, She needs to remember that her family will be the one to whom she can come to without pretense, without question, or without ridicule. After all is said and done, there nothing we wouldn't help her do...

I love you Samantha Lynn. Congratulations on pushing through what life has thrown at you and still remaining true to who and what you are and will be. A new chapter, a new door, a new life....a new adventure. Make it yours. Happy RHS Graduation Day squirt. You made it.

As Sam always says....... "Peace out Felicia"

Oh hush...sniff, sniff......!Hahahaaa.....I think it's sweet!  AND...................

Graduation is TONIGHT!  And YES!  There will be PHOTOS tomorrow so gird your loins!!Hahaaaa

Hubby and I also took our Grandson, William, to see Star Trek, Into the Darkness Wednesday at noon....It Was Good!  A fun twist on an old story!   The movie was almost over when he whispers in my ear, "I GOTTA GO!  Tell me what happens when I get BACK!"  And, off he ran....I'll bet he was back to his seat in two minutes flat.  Looking at me he ask, "What happened?",  I reply, "The tribble lived."
I got a "look"....Hahahaaa
If you've seen it, you'll know what I meant.

Have a good one!

Sunday at Sam's Baccalaureate ...

Baccalaureate June 2nd, 2013... It was a wonderful ceremony and yes...we still include God.  After hearing about so many school districts around the country that seem to have a problem even recognizing Him, we heaved a huge sigh of relief when we were asked to pray, sang religious songs and listened to a Minister deliver the Address to the Seniors...nice.
We still have the actual graduation ceremony on Thursday to attend.  We are SO proud of Sam.  She works...was going to high school and has been going to beauty school at our local college part time, for the last year.  It's a plateful but she never complains.  Just keeps her head down and keeps on going.  Yes, she's our sweetie...
Hope you all are having a good Monday!