Momma Duck says...

Since it so cold outside I was looking through

my spring pictures and came across this pic.

A momma duck with her ducklings. They 

were so cute and I passed them every morning

on my way to work.

The Winter Bird

I finally get to post again.

Computer was on the Blitz!

The Cardinals have been coming out

a lot this week. I really enjoy the colors

of the male Cardinal.

Sibling Love

Though there is 9 years between the 

youngest and the oldest, there is still 

that unbreakable bond. 

they will fight and argue

but in the end, they are and always 

will be

Brother and Sisters!

THANK A VETERAN!

This is my son and his best friends.

They are Afghan Veterans.

Please take time out this weekend to 

THANK A VETERAN

for SERVING OUR COUNTRY!

For whom the bell tolls

Library bell tower on the 

OSU campus. Took this picture

while walking to work. I love this tower.

Happy Halloween

From Halloween of the past

 

to the fun of the future

Happy Halloween Everyone!

Leaves for Leontien

October is National Breast Cancer Month.

Since I am a breast cancer survivor I know

what it's like to go through radiation and

wonder every time you have a mammogram

will it come out negative. 

 Leontien is battling an aggressive form of melanoma (see an update to her status here,)

This is just a note to say hang in there Leontien, a lot of people are thinking about you. 

Best Friends!

To be young and carefree

full of life. Let's put on fake eyelashes

and pretend we are models!

We are on the big screen, we are sexy,

we are best friends!

Calvin the Cat

This is Calvin! He thinks he owns the block!

He comes over for a visit all of the time.

We enjoy his visits and love taking his picture.

He's great at posing for pictures, a real natural in 

front of the camera!

Hot and Dry

We have had a very hot and dry summer.

Days of 100's, today being 112 degrees.

Two days ago we had a huge grass fire near town

that burned 500 acres. I was able to get pictures 

of the tail end of the fire as the Blackhawk started

dropping much needed water.

The town of Stillwater owes a lot to the Emergency

Personnel. The day was up to 111 degrees and the

men and women were taking shifts to try to put the fire out.

Surrounding towns came to help out as well. 

The People of Stillwater helped the firefighters by

bringing truck loads of bottled water and Gatorade.

By the end of the day they had a semi full. 

The fires have started up twice, but not as bad as the first time.

God bless the people who lost their homes and 

the farmers who lost their much needed hay bales.

It's going to be a tough winter.

Prom Nostalgia

I saw these dresses at the museum.

I love vintage dresses!

crazy to call the 50 and 60's vintage.

My oldest wore her grandma's prom dress to her

senior prom. She received a lot of compliments.

enjoy a little of the 50's and 60's prom nights.

Mother Goose

 

Mama looking for her Goslings. 

Here they are playing follow the leader.

A long week!

  

What a week of watching the little 

Rugrats!

Going to the Hot Rod tour.

Such cool cars!!!

and finally helping my parents paint

their house they are moving into .

Yep, a long week indeed!

I'm glad it's over....I'm ready to relax.

Peace and Quiet never sounded so good!

The Warrior within

my daughter and her friend ran the Warrior Dash today.

They have been training since the beginning of the year.

The race was a 5k in the woods, enduring obstacles 

along the way. The last obstacle was the fire pit

and then you had to go under barb wire in the mud pit.

Makes me wish I was young again and in shape!

The Day Lilly

For I can't help falling in love with you.

I love this flower. The Day Lilly has 

always been one of my favorites!

Remember their Sacrifice

Remember those who are fighting overseas for 

our freedoms this Memorial Day. Especially those whose

 lives have been lost both past and present.

allergy sneezin!

Need I say more?

Sunday Drive

Saw this dog the other day sitting up through

the car's sun roof. He was looking around

everywhere. Thought is was funny.

Prom Night

It was my daughter's Senior Prom.

She had a wonderful time!

Since her friends baled out on her,

Her brother and "adopted" brother

brought along their dates to dinner. 

Her date is a childhood friend who said YES

even though he lives an hour away. 

Friends may abandon you but your brothers will always

be there for you!

Pretty in Pink

I was walking through The Botanic Garden

at OSU and saw these flowers.

I love the texture and color of the flowers

They are so dainty. 

I wish I could have them in my own yard!

Flower to Flower

Flower to Flower

I came across one flower
While walking in a garden
It saw me and gave a smile
I too smiled and walked
Each day in garden I smiled.

........

Kranthi Pothineni

taking a walk

Found this little guy taking a walk on our porch.

Praying Mantis are so interesting to look at.

Inquisitive little creature. 

Flowers for Leontien, with Love

Link to Flowers for Leontin to join

Small Town Living

 This night was an Orchestra fund raiser.

The kids play downtown and people

drop money into a bucket

 My daughter in the blue

and her friend playing the violin.

The piece they are playing is from

Slum Dog Millionaire.

I love the atmosphere and the people.

This is my town, and I love it.

A bit of Nostalgia

How many of you remember what this

was used for?

Half a century old....

Today I turn a new chapter in my life.

I am now officially half a century old.

My co-workers decorated my office

for me. Are they sweet or what??!!

The Cardinal

• by Marianne Coyne
  Created on: January 19, 2008
  The Cardinal

The cardinal perched upon the limb 

And chirped his song most gaily; 

Welcoming a new sunrise 

As was his custom daily.

It's That Time

For Tornado Season!

Tornadoes yesterday and today. 

It's going to be a long night!