Jake, our Golden with the Golden heart

My little dog, a heartbeat at my feet.

~Edith Wharton

Autumn Splendor ... from my front yard

Trees, charming at dawn, greet me
Trees, vibrant at night, rest me

Trees, dancing in the breeze, thrill me

Trees, silent, still and tall, move me.

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But only God can make a tree.

~Joyce Kilmer

Having breakfast with two sweet little girls ...

Morgan and Delaney enjoying breakfast

with some hot-chocolate ~

Delaney and I ~

Delaney was not quite two when I met her.

She is now 12 years old and a little chatter- box!

She makes me laugh :)

Morgan and I ~

I've been nanny to Delaney and Morgan for 10 years now.

Morgan was 6 months old when I met her.

Morgan is now 10 years old.

She has the most tender and kind heart!

Having breakfast with Morgan and Delaney

is a real treat ~

We are usually there for a few hours.

Delaney and Morgan are beautiful and loving girls ~

And I love them ~

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Little girls bring such delight

with hearts so warm and smiles so bright.

~Author unknown

My family ... when we were kids ...

Brothers and sisters, I'm 2nd from the right, the little tow-head

My little brothers ... love this picture!

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You don't choose your family.
They are God's gift to you
as you are to them.
~Desmond Tutu

Happy Birthday to my wonderful son ...

David will be 23 years old on Nov. 26th.

Nothing can be compared to the

feeling of pride you get when

you see your little son grow up so wonderfully

into such a gentle young man ...

Thank you, dearest son

we can call ourselves very proud parents ...

Happy Birthday ...

Love always ... mom and dad

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We find delight in the beauty and happiness

of children that makes the heart too big for the body.

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Content and at peace with nature ...

This picture was taken on a recent trip to Palm Springs, CA.

My husband and I had a wonderful time there in spite of the 100 degree temps! (I'm not a fan of such heat and was happy to have a beautiful swimming pool at the place we stayed at) I Loved Palm Springs, the people there were so friendly and the scenery was amazing!

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In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.

~Aristotle