Race For the Cure 5/12/12

                                Today was our annual 3 mile walk for Race For The Cure.
                                Kris and Jessica and I participated as we have for many years.
                                It is a very touching day and a day I feel thankful when I see all
                                the survivors and it just brings tears to my eyes every year.

                                Our plan to go to the annual art show were cancelled due to rain.
                                We were to meet Jackie and Shelby there was that did not happen
                                in the rain. We headed to Paneras for bagels and it was still a
                                wonderful day for us.
                                I love this tradition!
                                 

Diet Pepsi Challenge

                       My daughter and I decided (her idea) to give up something for 30 days to see
                       if we could contol our will power. She chose bread (I refuse to give that up!)
                       and I chose pepsi. I have been drinking way too much so thought it would be a
                       good idea.

                      So 3 weeks into this challenge and I am soda free. Funny thing is that I
                      really donot miss it...except when I had pizza but water was ok! I drink
                      lotza water so I can handle that. I am a little surprised it has been this easy.
                     One more week to go  and then we will see if I go back or not. I hope to be
                     able to have an occassional soda but keep it under control.  Besides my sweet
                     granddaughter Shelby said I could not do it so I am even more determined!                    
                     

Pretty and Delicate

This is a Summer Wine bush (Ninebark) we purchased last year at Heights Flowers

and it so pretty and the little flowers are very delicate. It sure has bloomed well in

this early spring and I am loving the old fashioned flair it seems to have. Hope it  will

continue to bloom all summer long!

Doctor Visit

So yesterday I went for my annual visit with my doctor after completing

lab test last week.

I left her office feeling great as all these tests came out great and even

could eliminate one of my high blood pressure medications!

I was so pleased and even though it is hard to see she gave me a smiley

face on my report!!!

Patio Tomatoes

            I found this patio tomato plant at SAMs and thought it would be prefect for the deck.
          Previously the rabbits nibbled  the plants down before they had a change to grow strong.
          I am pretty sure those darn rabbits cannot get onto the patio.

          I see big fat juicy tomatoes in a few months. Fingers are crossed.

Grandchildren @Prom

Jackie & Shelby

Chase

                                                            

Grandpa, Shelby and Grandma

                           

Jessica, Shelby and Aunt Kris

                                It was prom time for 2 of our youngest grandchildren so picture taking time it was.
                          Chase is 18 and granduation next month and Shelby is 17 and a junior.
                          She was one of  the nominees for prom queen but a close friend won so all is well.
                          Aunt Kris and cousin Jessica attended this event.


                           
                           
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Just Add A Umbrella

Being I have my patio set up with the furniture
it was time to buy a new umbrella to complete
the deck for outside sitting, reading and eating.
We get a late afternoon sun and when it is hot
this is necessary. It is very windy in our backyard
so have lost umbrellas more than once.

One was found on the roof when the wind took
it for a ride so I do not spend a lot of money on
the umbrella because it is a yearly pruchase it
seems.

So here we are new and pretty and waiting for me to relax! This makes me happy!