Mixed Nuts: For the Grandparents

Quotes

"There is no better way to thank God for your sight than by giving a helping hand to someone in the dark." - Helen Keller
When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." ~Erma Bombeck
You may never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.- Unknown
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow' ~Helen Keller
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."- Dr. Seuss
"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you react to it."
"God doesn't give children with disabilities to strong people: He gives them to ordinary, everyday people, then He helps the parents to grow stronger through the journey. Raising a child with special needs doesn't TAKE a special family, it MAKES a special family."Author Unknown
I have been driven many times to my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go – Abraham Lincoln
Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. ~ Benjamin Franklin
There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as if everything is a miracle - Albert Einstein
The journey of a 1000 miles starts with a single step
Sometimes in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives you a fairy tale
Where there is great love, there are always miracles - Willa Cather
The Difficult we can do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer
Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness
There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings.
Be the change you want to see in the world
Don't tell God how big the storm is, tell the storm how big Your God is..........
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it
Fall down seven times - get up eight - unknown
Despite our differences, we sink or swim together
Life may not be the party we expected, but while we are here, we might as well dance
"The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." -Confucius

Friday, April 22, 2011

For the Grandparents

I realize that I have been neglecting posting pictures for awhile, and if I don't post pictures of the grandchildren soon, I may be disowned.

So please bare with this post and all of its pictures.

We had a chance to spend a lot of time outside today. Even thought it was cool, the sun was warm.

The kids had a great time. After being in the house most of the week due to bad weather, and Cainan's illness, we were glad to spend the majority of the day outside.

While the kids played, I had a chance to rake up a few random leaves that like to collect around our deck. I also was able to treat the grass, and just do the last of the spring cleanup.

Tonight, Arlington and I are going to see my cousin Kirsten perform "My One and Only" at our local theater. She took a break from NYC to perform in this show and we are excited that she is so close!

So Arlington and I are having dinner with her and then going to the show.

Tomorrow we don't have much planned. We will probably get some more plants to fill in what the moles destroyed.

We will be shopping for our Easter Sunday dinner, and getting ready for the Easter Bunny.

I cannot believe that our spring break is almost to an end. Although, I do think the kids are ready to go back to school. Today, before we went outside, they were having a hard time occupying themselves.
They are used to be being busy, and being with their friends.

This weekend Mat and I will also be working on the fliers for our upcoming Fun Run/Bike/Walk that will be held in Connellsville on August 20th. We are going to be having a basket raffle - so if you would like to donate a basket, please contact us! The more the better! We will also have a tip board for a Crosby Penguins shirt. And there will be more to announce soon!

And we also found out today, that a wonderful friend of our family was able to "Score" us a SIGNED Crosby Penguins jersey. This is very cool. Everyone will have a chance to win this shirt - who wants it. We are going to auction it off, so details on that will be coming soon. What a great item for a huge sports fan in your life!

So stay tuned. More news will be coming your way. We have more announcements that will be made as they becoming available - so keep checking back! And for those of you in my area - May 7th is the Breakfast for Finley at the Congregational Church. 9-11am - come any time!