Some songs just bring back happy memories.

Some songs just bring back happy memories.

Growing up I was (and still am) a fan of John Denver's music. Annie's song was a hot 45 record one summer. The flip side was Cool and Green and Shady. I must have drug the record player, the extension cord, blanket and pillow out front under the maple tree for over two weeks. I played those songs over, and over, and over, and over for hours. I'd make cloud pictures, give myself a manicure with outrageous colors in bright reds, blues, purples, and any color that had sparkles in it; or just watch the cars pass by. Those songs can still invoke that sense of peace and joy today.

Cool An' Green An' Shady

(Denver/Henry)

Saturdays,

holidays,

easy afternoons,

lazy days,

sunny days, nothing much to do.

Rainy days are better days for hanging out inside.

Grainy days and city ways make me want to hide

some place

cool and green and shady.

Find yourself a piece of grassy ground,

lay down close your eyes.

Find yourself and maybe lose yourself

while your free spirit flies.

August skies, and lullabies,

promises to keep,

dandelions and twisting vines,

clover at your feet.

Memories of aspen leaves trembling on the wind,

honey bees and fantasies,

where to start again,

some place cool and green and shady.

Cool and green and shady.

Cool and green and shady.

Cool and green and shady.

Gma I ate cereal 2day Chip 10-27-08 7:32 Pm

G'pa, Jayme, and Buster 2008

Canning time again 10-13-08

It's been a busy weekend canning. Over two days I did the following canning.
24.5 quarts of frozen veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, onion, green pepper, garlic, green beans, and brussel sprouts)
21 quarts of spaghetti sauce
15.25 quarts mild salsa
9.75 quarts of V8 juice
35.5 quarts of tomatoes
6 quarts dilly beans
4 quarts dill pickles

It sounds like a lot but it sure goes quickly during the winter!

Our nephew Bo

Here is an article in the local paper about my brother's son, Bo! He's a supererb athelete. He was awarded a scholarship to college but decided to go locally.

http://www.thenews-messenger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080617/SPORTS03/806170328&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL

June 17, 2008
SLL tops SBC 12-7 G'burg's Faunce, Hobbs aid Suburban Lake's win News-Messenger reports

GENOA -- Gibsonburg's Bo Faunce caught a 38-yard tipped touchdown pass from Elmwood's Nathaniel Fitch late in the fourth quarter as the Suburban Lakes League defeated the Sandusky Bay Conference 12-7 in a senior all-star football game Monday.
The SLL has won two of eight meetings in the series.

The Golden Bears' Ben Hobbs recovered a fumble in the end zone for the SLL in the third quarter.

Clyde's Justin Cook caught a 30-yard scoring pass from St. Mary Central Catholic's Ryan Heath late in the second quarter. Heath, who was named SBC offensive MVP, completed 7-of-13 passes.

Oak Harbor's Spencer Skinner (a co-worker's son), who was defensive MVP for the SBC, forced a fumble to set up Cook's touchdown.

Fitch was offensive MVP for the SLL while the Comets' Josh Teet was defensive MVP.
Cook caught four passes for 66 yards while Clyde's Ethan Ott added three for 28.

Alex isn't here yet...!

6/16/08

Mom- Still no MAJOR contractions, I had a few last night in the early evening but nothing compared to what I've exprienced already. I am feeling really crowded lately, seems as though I'm not able to get comfortable for the life of me. lol. Alex has been doing his fair share of pushing today....not just out but on my bladder as well. My next appointment in tomorrow moring at 945, so we shall see what happens. Chip is working in Perrysburg today, yet has to go back to Marysville the rest of the week. The girls are going home Tuesday then coming back Wensday night until Friday. Call me tonight after 0700 & maybe we'll get together sometime this week. Have you had a chance to look for a dresser for Alex yet, the only reason why I ask is because I've ran out of room to put all his clothes....blankets....other baby items. It seems as though the UPS man has been to my house like every day since last week. lol. Hugs
Katrina

18 years strong - July 27, 2008

we celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary yesterday. it's hard to imagine it's been that long. it's gone by in a blink! we just hung out saturday -went to the genoa faremer's market, the hayes museum and toured the house, ate ice cream, went out to eat for supper at appleby's, just had anenjoyable day. he surprised me with a ipod nano. i've been so busy i haven't had a chance to load more music on my 'puter. yesterday i canned what we got at the farmer's market then later jo and the kids then even later katrina and kids came over to visit. ken was hilarious! the girls were breastfeeding the babies in the living room - nothing indecent was showing. we were hanging out having adult time when he started to come into the living room, saw them feeding, turned and walked right on past. he was blushing and shaking his head.

it's amazing how little things can put lives into perspective. jo and juan were arguing and neither was talking - texting a ton but not talking - toeach other. jo and jordyn went down to the golf course to pick up supper.there were a couple of guys in there being jerks. the wife of one of themen called on the cell phone and he handed it off to his buddy. they were giving the wife grief. she kept calling but not getting her hubby - onlythe his friends. jo came back and had to text juan that even though they were arguing at least he wasn't a jerk. i laughed when she told me she had to tell jaun he wasn't a jerk. perspective is a good thing...:)

jayme's now 7.5 months old. he army crawls everywhere! he gets so excited about buster (the dog). buster just loves having kids to watch over! the cats weren't as thrilled. tinkerbell was hiding under the kitchen table and chairs. jayme crawled over and the looks on tink's face was cute. you almost hear her thinking..."how did this kid get down on my level!" jayme cried when she'd had enough and ran away. pumpkin just hides when they come. he doesn't like being picked up and given "elmira" hugs. (elmira hugged her pets until they strangled to death. it's a bugs bunny spinoff.)

Katelyn

Heather, Katelyn, Kira

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Katelyn at Chucky Cheese 7-1-2008

Georgia

Here's one of my best friends...
Georgia!
She likes frogs, (she got Katrina started liking frogs a long time ago),

babies, gardening, sewing, and family.

Georgia and Trina blowing out Georgia's b-day candles.

Georgia, Jim (her hubby) and g'daughter, Heather.

Hula Hooping - Can you still do this?

Do you remember hula hooping? That was a favorite pasttime of ours as kids. Leisa was the champ most of the time when she did it around her waist; but I could beat her for longevity when we challenged each other to the arms or neck. Being taller helped. There was one size of hula hoop - big; not like today when I even found one Kaylee-size!

This cartoon, Rose is Rose shows it all.