The Fireguy has retired...

This is it... The day we all look forward to; RETIREMENT!!

My Fireguy has been in the fire service for 20+ years and has made the decision to retire.
He has plenty of hobbies to keep him busy; fishing, hunting and rafting to name a few...

We hired an amazing young woman, Carrie @ Sheps Photography to take some shots to commemorate his career. I love the shots she took and I'm sharing a few with you in the slideshow below...

Congratulations to you my love and I wish you all the happiness in your new freedom - ♥ ♥

Mommytography 365 - Must See!!!

I am participating in the "Mommytography 365" project -

This week our assignment was a Scavenger Hunt with our camera's and I wanted to share my submission!!

I hope you enjoy my slide show

Favorite Things - May

Oh my goodness!

Can you believe it is nearing the end of another month!!

I am posting this a little early, since I tend to forget (wink wink)

Knocking live video is an iPhone app

that is like having a live mobile phone web cam.

See what I see, LIVE anywhere!!!

The ONLY thing missing with this app is sound...

but I'm sure Apple is working on it ~

Flip videocam...

is an easy to use, pocket-sized HD camcorder.

Our purchase came with the Flip Videocam,

rechargeable AA battery pack

(recharges when connected to USB);

HDMI cable (you connect to your HDTV & watch your videos)

and a carry case! A power adapter is sold separately.

The camcorder also functions with two standard AA batteries.

A convenient flip-out USB arm plugs

directly into your PC or Mac

to launch pre-loaded FlipShare™ software.

The software makes it easy to email videos,

edit individual clips, make custom movies,

capture still-image snapshots,

and upload video to Facebook, MySpace,

YouTube and other sharing sites.

GARDENIA's...

♥ ♥ ♥ them!

It hasn't been warm enough just yet for full bloom

but they're coming!!!

I have two huge bushes lining my walkway to the front door

and I just adore the welcoming scent ~

STAR JASMINE...

Another fragrant favorite of mine ~

These little babies are popping out everywhere are here!!

Many folks use them as ground cover and

they make a lovely trellis also!!

For Mom...

To celebrate birthdays

is without a doubt a wonderful thing,

but what do you do

when the person is not there to celebrate with?
My Mom Shyrl at age 2

A Mother Like You

In my home there is a photo

of a face more precious than gold ~

And to those who love and lost you

your memory will never grow old.

Today I look at your photo

at your face so loving and true ~

No wonder my heart is breaking Mom

losing a mother like you...

But each day you walk beside me

and when my life is through

I pray that God will take my hand

and lead me straight to you...

Today I celebrate the day you blessed this World with your arrival Mom

I love and miss you every.single.day

Happy 3rd Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to Erin & Chris

Best wishes to our beautiful daughter

and her handsome Prince Charming!!

Dad & I have enjoyed watching your union

grow stronger each year -

We have seen the love in your eyes

as you support each other

not only through lifes daily challenges

but as you challenge yourselves both physically & mentally.

Again, congratulations and we look forward

to many more happy years for you!!

Mother's Day Wishes...

Wishing all of my Blogger Mom's a very

♥ HAPPY MOTHER's DAY ♥

Glitter Mother's Day Graphics

Happy May Day