Better late than “never”

I know I know, here she goes again with the family pics of the “little rascals and all, but ya know folks, this is my life and I love it!

Saturday after Christmas, who should arrive at our door step, none other than "the little rascals” and boy oh boy was it a busy 3 days!   Come on in and enjoy the ride….I can tell you that you will be exhausted as we were when all is said and done! LOL  First off my new camera, that I am taking a lot of pictures with and still am not sure how to use it took a lot of pictures.  The night setting, I am still not sure how to use.   But I am having a lot of fun!  Yes…they brought their new bikes and scooters and YES we let them ride them around the house….they were good not to run into anything….hehehe

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The first night, Saturday, they all climbed into my bed and got all snuggled up to watch a movie, they like our bed because it is adjustable. 

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The next morning, Sunday, was blueberry waffle morning with fresh juiced apples and oranges.  They all got to help Papa make the yummy juice…

 

 

Little missy tried on several of the hats that Oma made for her.  Is purple a favorite color for every little girl?

 

 

The ducks and geese are very friendly!  They saw the kids coming with a sack of bread and pretty much followed them around, sometimes chasing them to get more!

 

Ryan had NO fear of them, he chased them back!

 

 

Kyler joined us at the pond, both sets of parents left us in charge of the crew for a few hours.  We took walks, it was a beautiful day, went to the playground….

There was a lot of spinning…

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swinging and climbing up slides…….

as well as going down slides….. Even a little hair raising! Static………

We watched some Big Boys fly some model air planes….

Dinner together is always a treat

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and making tents in the office, can’t be beat!

 

 

Let’s not forget that MY baby turned 33 (OUCH!) Then RUB-A-DUB-DUB three “Little Rascals” in the tub…oh so sweet!

 

 

 

 

 

As the year came to an end I was reminded….

Hug someone, kiss someone, tell them you love them…

 

 

 

It may be someone you need to be nice to!

 

ALWAYS be sure to help some  in need

 

 

 

 

 

 

When climbing mountains, be sure to take one step at a time, even though it may seem a bit overwhelming…

 

 

 

There is always a way down……No matter your age

If you have to…

HANG ON for dear life….even if you encounter a dragon or 2 along the way…….

 

 

Be sure to laugh…

A LOT!

 

 

 

 

 

Because laughter IS the best medicine of all…..

 

 

 

 

Life is always full of surprises so be sure to…

 

 

Stay out of trouble whenever possible…..

 

Stop and smell the roses, even if they are only mums…..

 

 

 

 

Take a nap if you feel tired…

 

 

East dessert when ever you feel like it…

 

 

 

 

 

 

And NEVER feel guilty about it because…

 

 

 

 

Life may take you by surprise…

 

 

Enjoy every sunset and sunrise…. as if tomorrow will never come because it may not….

 

 

 

 

Aim for greater heights…

and rely on your partner…..

 

 

 

 

Stay FOCUSED!

 

 

 

Nothing is impossible!

Because 2 people fell in love…..

 

 

 

 

 

 

1970 young love…2009 still in love

Everything became possible…..

Be sure to Count your Blessings everyday no matter how big or small……I do……..Hope your year was a great as mine!

You’ve got a friend

This artist is amazing, thought you all would enjoy a little peaceful ray of sunshine from a friend!  More of SandFantasy on youtube if you would like to see the works of the amazing artist.  I am still here and haven’t downloaded any pics of Christmas yet! ARGH!  A friend sent me this video and I just had to pass it along.

A New Chapter

I hope what ever you do tonight you have a wonderful time and be safe .

Happy New Year my Village Friends!

With new camera in hand I will be experimenting and learning all sorts of fun NEW things!  OH the pictures I will be taking and posting!  Watch out!  

Mary’s Lullaby

(2004) I woke up in the middle of the night. A melody kept going over and over in my head. I am not musical. I don’t play an instrument, I can’t read music, but a melody kept playing in my head. I tried to ignore it. I tried to sleep, but it wouldn’t stop. I remember looking at my clock illuminating in the dark, it was after 3 am. I closed my eyes and tried to stop the music. Then lyrics came to my mind. Over and over again, lyrics kept coming to my mind. It wouldn’t stop. OK, ENOUGH I said. I will get up and go to my computer. Ever so quietly, not to wake my Huhoney I crept into the office, and opened up a new screen. I was so tired and I didn’t think to grab my glasses. It didn’t matter, the words were coming so quickly now that I couldn’t stop typing. The music kept on and on and on. The words just spilled from me. I closed my eyes while I was typing because the screen was so bright. That’s ok, I can type very quickly and I don’t need to see what I am typing. I was done. I sighed a huge sigh. I will look at it in the morning I thought to myself. I left my desk and went to my bed, it was after 4 am. I laid my head on my pillow and slept a dreamless sleep. When I awoke in the morning I jumped out of bed and RAN to my computer….to see what I had written. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, I began to cry. What had I done? I was typing to frantically last night my fingers were one key over to the left. Yes, every word was a total scramble. There was nothing to my words smf o vpi;frmy frvogrt smuyjomh. This is what every line looked like. Huhoney came to me and asked what had happened and I told him of my night. “Don’t worry” he said, “you will remember, I know you will remember, the spirit will let you remember”. He hugged me. I was so sad. I couldn’t stop thinking, I didn’t want to do anything until I had remembered. Then I prayed. Yep, I prayed. I am not a renowned poet or anything but this was special, the melody was special and I knew I needed to write it down. Even if it is just for myself and my children. Late in the same evening after the day’s events, it all came back to me. This is what I wrote. I wish I could sing you the melody, it is so pretty. But I can’t. I don’t know how to sing! lol

Sleep; sleep my angel, our Prince of Peace,

The son of God, please don’t you cry;

Sleep; sleep my baby sang Mary’s lullaby

A cloudless night, the stars shone bright

A warm wind blew throughout the manger

The beautiful voice of a mother’s song

The son of God born in a stable

A cry rang out so soft and gentle

A mother’s kiss and this babe lay still

As she cradled the infant Christ child

She so sweetly sang this verse

Sleep; sleep my angel, our Prince of Peace,

The son of God, please don’t you cry;

Sleep; sleep my baby, begotten son,

The chosen one, to reign on high

The night was endless dark but bright

As stars glistened through out the night

And one alone shone over head

To lead the way to a manger bed

Mary held her infant son

As tears of joy washed her face so pure

And Joseph smiled as he watched them both

So sweet a sound her voice was heard

Sleep; sleep my angel, our Prince of Peace,

The son of God, please don’t you cry;

Sleep, sleep my baby, sang Mary’s lullaby

All those who came and knelt in awe,

Knew that they saw the son of God;

And though the heavens praised his birth,

Just one voice whispered in the night

So gentle a sound, so soft, so light

Her lullaby touched all who heard

God’s promise had come to earth

Sleep; sleep my angel, our Prince of Peace,

The son of God, please don’t you cry;

Sleep; sleep my baby, King of Kings

Our Lord and Savoir, the chosen one.

12/14/2004 Linda Higgins

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Merry Christmas all my Village Friends…and a Happy, Joyful and SAFE New Year.

love you all…

Linda