Our Sofa!

Patches and Dutchess II just love to lay or sit on the sofa. After I go to bed at night, Chuck said, "that is their favorite spot, on the couch."

Patches and the Kitchen Chair

We have a hard time keeping Patches our Shih-poo
off the kitchen chair. She walks around them under the table and chases the cats around. It is so funny! She jumps up there by herself.

Easter fun!

Grandpa Chuck really had fun with the foam bats. Timothy and Justin got the best of him. Don't let this picture fool you, Justin did get back at his grandpa Chuck for taking his bat away from him. It is so nice being kids again with your grandkids.

Their daddy Tom got in on the act, also. The adults are beaten by the little boys. Timothy was laughing so hard at his dad and Justin whooping each other with the bats. Kids sure do keep you young, don't they!

Leanna Rose Jaylee

Leanna just loved playing with the yarn that Maree' got for Easter from us. I'll have to remember that when her birthday swings around in June. Her mommy does crafts with them and I think it's wonderful that they get to make things with their hands.

Our third son, John

John came for a visit but Patches just wanted to be loved by him and sit on his lap. We always wanted a lap dog and we sure got one, LOL.

The Bobsy Twins, LOL!

Here is grandpa Chuck and baby Jacob, don't they look like twins? Baldness just runs in the family, LOL! They are both just so darn cute.

Hairstyles!

There has been different articles in the "Letters to the Editor" on mohawk haircuts. I finally wrote my thoughts on this haircut that some boys want to get and here is my letter in today's Express-Times.

GRANDMA APPROVES OF MOHAWKS FOR BOYS

Regarding the recent letters about boys wanting to wear mohawk hairstyles: I don't understand why people would criticize a young lad who wants to be a little different. That is what makes this world so unique.

I'm a 51-year-old mother and grandmother of four grandsons. If one of my grandsons would want a mohawk, I would take him and get it cut the way he wants. It doesn't change how I would see him with that cut. It's not going to make him a bad person. I see him as being an individual who wants to be a little different.

I remember going to Easton Area School District schools when I was a kid and there were boys who had mohawks. It didn't distract me from learning in class. As a matter of fact, I always loved rubbing my hands over their hair because it felt like a soft brush.

Now that I'm grown and I see some little boy with a mohawk, I think that he just wants to be different than his peers. Who cares what his hair looks like as long as it is clean?

I guess some people forget what it's like to be a kid again.

My Niece Rebekah and her Son, Jack

I don't get to see Chuck's sister's family too much, because they live in North Carolina. This is her youngest daughter Rebekah and her little boy, Jack. Isn't he so sweet looking.

I had a visitor on Easter Morning!

When I awoke on Easter Morning I heard a knock at my door. When I opened it there stood this most beautiful man. He told me he was my Lord Jesus, and he was going to all his children to let them know that he paid the price for our sins. Oh what a beautiful day it is! HAPPY EASTER everyone!

The Meaning of Maundy Thursday

The Last Supper as we all know it on Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday.

The first Day of Spring is Today

Happy Spring! Soon we will see the flowers bloom and the trees bud, and winter will be left behind, as a distant memory.

Easter Sunday

Our Lord has risen! Our Lord has risen!

Good Friday

On Good Friday we celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ's crucifixion on on the cross. He promises his people that he will rise from the dead in three days on Easter Sunday.

We celebrate this at our Good Friday Service at my church.

Maundy Thursday

Today was our Maundy Thursday Service at my church tonight. What a beautiful reflection of our Lord Jesus Christ having his last supper before he was crucified on the cross.

As he breaks the bread and drinks the wine in remembrance of him.

Patches turns 1

Our little Patches turned 1 on March 3rd and I was told by her father that I forgot to announce her milestone on my Blog. So, here it is, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATCHES!

Eric Braedon from the Young and the Restless

Whoohoo is this man sexy or what!


They don't call him the BLACK KNIGHT for nothing.


Here he is in a black suit.

The Sexiest Man Alive!

Just in case you don't know who this man is, it is "Eric Braedon/Victor Newman," from the" Young and the Restless." Is he just the most handsomest man around? Now I would love to meet him in person.

The Happy Father!

Mike is the proud papa of this beautiful little girl, OliviaMarie Kathlene.

My Foster Son, John, is an Uncle, YIPPEE!

Here are pics of the happy father, Mike, his fiance' Dominique, and finally the little precious gift they brought into the world.

OliviaMarie Kathlene, born February 25, 2008 at 6:31 AM.

Dutchess II and Patches

Dutchess and Patches love to lounge on my Lazy Boy recliner. They are so very funny!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JAMIE

Today is Jamie's birthday besides being Valentine's Day. So, let's all wish Jamie a Happy Birthday.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Today is sweetheart's day for you lovers. I want to wish you all a very Happy Valentine's Day.

Lynn Mastio Rice

I added a link to the side in my favorite links for Lynn Mastio Rice, she is the drummer's wife that is in the Stampede Band with Chuck. She is an actress that performs in NYC and other cities around the country.

She does movies, TV commercials, broadway, etc. Never knew she was this talented. It sure is an interesting field of working.

Check her out.

A Playground For Us Grandmothers

I think this is a GREAT idea for us older folks. I love to swing on swings and seesaw on teeter totters. I can see me smiling like these grandmothers, can't you?

Sorry, Steph, I had to post this on my Blog for my friends to read.

Bucky the Ram

This is Bucky with the black face. He likes ramming you and making you fall to the ground. He got me real good one day last summer.

Nathan's Farm Animals

These are some of Nate's farm animals down in Williams Township.

Nathan's Farm

Please check out my girlfriend's son's Blog about his farm animals.
Nathan, is just a sweet loving boy, that all he wants to be when he is done growing up, is a farmer, with all kinds of animals.

Our Youngest Grandchild, Jacob

Here is a picture of our youngest grandchild, Jacob, he is six months old today. It is so hard to believe that six months have past since his birth. He is such a happy and bubbly little boy.

Don't you just want to eat those chubby cheeks right up? Can't wait to see what kind of mischievous things he gets into when he starts to crawl and then walk. Hopefully, my daughter-in-law, will consider using a playpen with this one, cuz she has her hands full with Justin & Timothy. I won't judge her if she doesn't, but I won't want to be her, when she will have 3 little devilish boys on the loose. The two boys now can find things to get into. Can you imagine, when they start showing Jacob how to get into trouble, without getting into trouble by himself. OMG! I can see it now! Remember the commercial Mikey will eat it, well, I can hear Justin & Timothy, Jacob will do it, LOL!

When my boys were young they used to try and blame each other for things happening. When they wouldn't fess up to who did it, both would get punished for the wrong doing. It was only fair, I thought.

HAPPY SIX MONTHS, JACOB!

A picture of my son Tom

Maree', pictured up top was 10 when she painted this picture of her daddy, Tom. She has some talent in art.

Patches at 3 months old

Marie is holding Patches at a band job at Meuser Park. This is really a nice park in the summer to hear different bands. They have a playground, swimming pool, pavilions, and band shell.

The Rose

Here is Chuck singing in the Stampede Band. The lighting wasn't very good, but at least you get a good idea of what the band sounds like.

The Three Musketeers!

Cody our lab, Patches our shit-pooh, Dutchess our golden-doodle. As you can see Cody loves his picture taken.

They are best Buds!

Patches and Dutchess go everywhere together and play together. Here they are laying together.

Patches found a new Bud

 Patches found a new friend in Bill's girlfriend Cindy. I love her look as I took her picture. She seems like she is thinking, not again, another picture.

 My precious dogs. Top picture is Cody & Dutchess. Bottom is Dutchess after she got groomed. She is so pretty!

A Message To Our Unsung Heroes

I thank God for all you have to do to help US as a nation to have FREEDOM. May all you soldiers come home safely to your families. You are all amazing people.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Happy New Year, George

I thought I'd have George Clooney wish all us beautiful women a "HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Isn't he handsome!

Suzy Homemaker

I was Suzy Homemaker today. I made pepper pot soup and apple pie. Both came out pretty darn good, if I say so myself.

I tried multi-tasking today. I have a hard time at that, so I made soup & apple pie at the same time. Did laundry & vacuumed during the same time. Wow, I got some things done all together, which surprised me that I can do, if I'm not distracted by the phone ringing, Chuck being around my territory, or visitors.

Front Page of The Express-Times

This is how cold it was for us school crossing guards this week. Here is a picture on the front page of our newspaper, this morning's edition. I was dressed in my orange hunting coat with a hoodie sweatshirt under it, just to brave the elements. That wind was so wicked. The first day back, on Wednesday, we didn't have too many walkers, but the rest of the week we did.

The kids looked so pretty and handsome in their new outfits and boots. Santa was extra nice to some of them, LOL.

I love kittens

I just kittens! They are just so cute and this little one looks like our kitten we had many years ago. I named her patches because she had black patches on a orange & white body.

Clutter in Your House can be More Damaging to Your Health Than You Realize

I found this article that I thought was very interesting.  So, I thought I would share it.

Our Granddaughter, Maree' Turned 11 years old on Dec. 26th

 Maree' is turning into a beautiful young woman. It is so hard to believe that she is 11 yrs old. I remember when she was born.

Here I am Looking at Chuck

My heart belongs to one man and that is Chuck. Here I am while looking at him, LOL. And he is looking back at me, LOL. I can read his mind......He is saying only Sue!

My little Patches Thinks She is a Super Dog, LOL.

My little Patches is so funny, that Chuck calls her his little Bulldog. She is so strong and mighty. Here she is weight lifting, LOL.

A Pic of The Sun

I am playing around with some gifs and stuff.  Pretty neat!

Thanks to my daughter-in-law Steph for telling me about where she gets her gifs.

Back To Work

Today was a very cold to return to work crossing those little kiddies.  The wind was a blowing and the temps were lowering to a frigid degree of 26, but it feels like 16 degrees.

I feel sorry for all the kids that have to walk to school when it is this cold.  My little granddaughter Leanna, her mommy, and her brothers have to walk to school, also.  Mommy doesn't drive, but her school isn't that far from her house.

Our school district is a walking district, so most kids have to walk.  Most parents drive them on cold or rainy days.  When it's warm and beautiful out they all walk to school.  Less congestion at the school when everyone walks. 

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!

Chuck and I went to West Easton AA from 8-1 PM.  They served BBQ and sausage patty sandwiches, macaroni salad, chips, pretzels, olives & pickles.  At midnight we had a Champagne toast with all the noise makers to ring in the New Year.  I do not like Champagne, YUK!  I took one sip and got rid of it.  I had some Jello shots the flavors were orange cream sickle and cherry.  I tried them both, not bad.

So, each of you I truly wish that 2008 is a much better year for us all.

God Bless

Sue and Chuck