Friday, July 4, 2025

Independence Day...A Birthday, Babies and No Horses

Good morning Friends.  

I hope you are already having a wonderful Independence Day.  It's morning so I'm enjoying my coffee.  

Larry and I have both been suffering with, this time of year, allergies.  SO tired of it.  Stuffed up from all the rain then sunshine steaming everything.  Crazy...Sorry I haven't posted or been reading any of you!  I promise to do better...





Our grandson Tylar, little Sydney and momma Sara had this photo done. Too darn sweet.  Can't wait to see them in September!




Our daughter Crystal had her 52nd birthday June 28th!  Oh My Word!!  How did all that time pass so fast??






Crystal absolutely loves being a grandmother!  And she's good at it!  They have such fun!




Our precious Crystal Anne...so long ago.  I know you all can relate.



Sloane wanted a photo with little sister Lottie...I love them!





Samantha is just the best Mom!  She's off from work for 6 weeks since Lottie's birth but has taken care of the babies mostly by herself and with the help of hubby Everett.  And loves it!  Of course, Crystal stayed the first week after birth then had to get back to work and of course, Larry and I are here for them, but the phone doesn't ring often for help...They are great parents.  But it can get a bit tiring...lol



Switching subjects...Larry bought me a new recliner/rocker/electric chair...sounds funny, doesn't it...electric chair...lolol...no, it moves when I push buttons! lol

It's SO nice!!




I bought a photo scanner...had to.  I have Too Many Photos!!!
Stacks...so...I finished putting the slides onto the computer with the 

Kodak Slide n Scan Digital Scanner
from Amazon

Sue from Photowannabe asked about it...
but then discovered I needed one for photos!   So, I purchased the 
ScanSnap ix1300
I love it!  It'll scan photos, invoices, receipts, you name it.  Had a hiccup to begin with but Tech Support was great!  Easy fix.










Homemade Banana Pudding...I never use the boxed stuff for this!  Homemade or not at all.




Sausage off the grill...so yummy.
Since we both hadn't felt our best lately, there wasn't much action in the kitchen, and we didn't go out except for church.  We weren't contagious...just stuffy and sneezy with itchy eyes!
I'm not a fan of this season!






I had an eye appointment yesterday.  While sitting in the chair of doom, I noticed the doctor's chair.  Have you ever seen one of these?  It's like a saddle!  I've never seen one used.  I looked around for the horse but couldn't find one...lolo

Well friends, I suppose that's all for me today.  Hope your 4th is fun, safe and full of laughter and prayer for all those who aren't here with us today to celebrate.

So until next time...


Oh...a note to "Anonymous"

You really need to find something to do besides leaving nasty comments.  I don't care what you advise or think...You are in South America so that tells me you are just a scammer who is too embarrassed to leave your name.  Essentially, a coward.

So...if you continue to leave more idiotic comments I'll just discard them.  A waste of Your time.

Enjoy your lonely existence Jose...   



24 comments:

Mari said...

Look at those cute grandbabies! I'm dealing with allergies right now too. And my husband has a man cold!
The banana pudding looks so good. Happy 4th!!

photowannabe said...

Oh my, those sweet babies make this grandma want to smootch them bunches.
Sorry about the allergies. My eyes are driving me nuts, watery and itchy..ugh
Thanks for the reference on the slide scan. I will have to look into it when the finances are a bit better.
Happy 4th to you
Sue

MadSnapper n Beau said...

I could maybe sit down on the saddele but not get up unless I had something to hang on to. nope, never seen one. would love to see him on it.
your babies are darlings as as the daughter and granddaughter. so sweet. that sausage is calling me, yum

MadSnapper n Beau said...

my youngest son Dan is 57, his daughter is 36 and her daugthers are in their early teens.

Prims By The Water said...

Adorable photos of the kiddos. Happy July 4th! Hope oyu have an awesome weekend. Janice

The Happy Whisk said...

Haunted. lolololol. Loved the little one with the phone shot.

Margaret D said...

Lovely to see the little ones and Happy Birthday to your daughter, and oh, to be that age again! :)
Hope you and Larry feel much improved with your itchy eyes etc. and no, never seen a chair like the eye doctors but I do like the look of that comfortable chair of yours.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Such cute grands! Happy 4th of July!

Ann said...

Allergy season is never fun. I've been waking up with a runny nose every morning but thankfully it usually clears up by afternoon.
Happy Birthday to Crystal.

Linda said...

I hope you both get to feeling better soon. I love 'nanner pudding, smiles.

Lowcarb team member said...

Lovely family photographs.
Belated good wishes for the 4th of July.

All the best Jan

Shug said...

love all these adorable pictures!! I like that new recliner…it’s looks super comfy! Do you mind if I take a quick nap in it?? I’m kinda sleepy. that anonymous person really does need to get a life. isn’t it sad that all a person can do is make critical remarks?

Granny Marigold said...

All of a sudden Sloane looks so much older! I suppose it's because she's so much bigger than little Lottie. Happy Birthday to Crystal 💗.
Your new recliner looks amazing. A chair that would be so easy to snooze in :)

Elizabethd said...

Those recliner chairs are so comfortable. My late husband had one and loved it.

Polyester Princess said...

How cute is that photo of grandson Tylar, little Sydney and momma Sara! And of course the one of Sloane and little sis Lottie is delightful too!
Happy birthday to your daughter Crystal, and oh, wasn't she a cute baby too!
I'm now showing Jos that photo of Larry's electric chair err ... recliner or he'll want one of his own :-)
Oh, and I think I had the same nasty anonymous commenter for a while ... I just remove their comments right away. People can be really obnoxious :-( xxx

Back2OurSmallCorner said...

Allergies are tough to deal with at any time and so much more so when the weather is so hot. Hope you will both feel more comfortable very soon.
Amazing info about the female shark and what a history she has lived through.
That recliner looks wonderful, just perfect for relaxing. Well done Larry.😊.
Love the latest family photos of Sloane and Lottie. Such precious treasures. Wishing belated wishes to Crystal for her birthday and for happy days in the year ahead. Aww sweet one of Sam too, taking a few minutes mamma rest.
Looking forward to more of your family coming home in September. One big happy family. Happy days.

Joyful in His Presence said...

Oh my word! Those blue eyes are adorable and that sweet smile! SO cute! Loved the picture of Sloane and Lottie. So cute!

I like the picture of the saddle chair. I'm guessing it must give better support for him in some fashion, but I would miss having the back support.

I'm glad Larry bought you a new recliner. Electric chair! lol I know what you mean, but when I first read it, I had to chuckle.

Your banana pudding looks fabulous! But then anything that you make looks, and I am sure tastes that way!

acorn hollow said...

Beautiful family lucky you with all those babies.
A new chair too! that chair in the dr office looks painful to me lol.
I haven't had banana pudding in years, and it sounds so good this time of year.
I hope you and your husband are feeling better.
Cathy

Jennyff said...

Sorry to hear about your summer suffering. I agree about the nasty commenter, they really need to find something to do with their little life.

Kelly Steel said...

Such beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing.

Debbie Nolan said...

Donna I hope you and Larry get feeling better soon. All your photos of the family look wonderful. How quickly time goes and how fast they grow. Take care and have a good week. Hugs!

Bill said...

Such sweet family photos. Have a great week!

Sandra Cox said...

Don't ya hate allergies. Ack. Sloane is really growing! Loved the old lady meme. So funny. So true:)

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Sweet photos of the darling babies. ❤️ The duck cartoon made me laugh. Thank 😊 you so much for sharing.