Garage Sale Addiction

 I know I have a garage sale addiction. I know I do and I'm trying to keep it under control. I only allow my self three a day on Friday and Saturday on the way home from work UNLESS it's a special occassion (like a community sale). See? I don't make any special trips. I'm in my car-which cuts down on large purchases and that of farm animals.Before you juge me-this is what I got for $3.75:
a christmas tree skirt-with an elaborate cut out lace fringe
2 really cool snowflake cookie cutters
a blouse
some boots to wear to feed the animals
an owl salt and pepper shaker set that came with a tooth pick holder
and a large pendant that could be put on a necklace or broach
and I had a lot of fun

Happy Father's Day Daddy

A long time ago, when I was a young girl I would often wind down my summer days playing in the yard. I'd either be in a tree or playing in the sand at the foot of the hill, but I'd be in the yard with one ear cocked towards the road. As soon as I heard my Dad's motorcycle, I would race him to our driveway. As he pulled in, I'd be there hopping up and down begging for a ride "just ONE time around the block". It was one time around the block for me, but it often became many more for him as I was the oldest of four and there were often neighborhood kids standing in line too. It never occurred to me that he might be tired or that he had just worked all day. I don't ever remember him telling me no either.  Dad, if you're reading this I want to say thanks for all those miles on the motorcycle. I want to say thanks too for being a rock after my mom died. Her death taught me that no one can ever take tomorrow for granted. I don't call as often as I should. I'm three hours away, but
there's not a day that goes by that I don't think of you. I want to  make sure you know how much I love you. I love you very, very much. I always have. I don't think I've ever told you how proud I am of you. You came from a small delta town to a big city finishing your college degrees working full time after fathering four kids. Becoming a mom came easy for me, I had the best teacher in the entire world. You never had that luxury. You never knew your father's love  or discipline or had his guidance. You had to self teach yourself a whole lot of things. All in all, I think Gramps would have just as proud of you as I am but for the record I love you more.

Happy Father's Day Mike

Sunday is Father's Day, so I'm taking the day before to proclaim it Stepfather's Day. Mike, You are so much more than my mom's husband. You've been a wonderful dad and Grandpa and friend. I can't imagine our lives without you-you've taught us how to work on things, how to fish and canoe, how to balance a heavy work load with family. I hope this picture doesn't upset you, but I love the smiles on both of your faces. I hope Father's Day puts this kind of smile on your face again. Wish I could be there in person but know that I'm thinking of you and that I love you very much.