Sunday Snaps!

My dear bloggy friends,

Can you believe that another week has just whizzed by in the blink of an eye?! I'd love to tell you that we are now right bang in the middle of the warmest and pleasantest (is that such a word!!) sunshine that I have ever known, but, of course, I would be telling porky pies (lies), so I won't even say anything more about the weather, apart from the fact that my wellie boots have become permanently attached to my legs!

Well, here is my first Sunday Snap for you today.  It was taken when Eli and Ruby's mummy and daddy were enjoying their honeymoon in the Dominican Republic earlier this year.

When daughter number 2 saw this photo, she said "why is Eli wearing Ruby's pink   pyjamas?!".  I thought they were a bit small, but Eli assured us that they were his pyjamas.  Mmmm, should we be worried, do you think?!

This second photo was taken this week (facebook friends, please look away now, as you have already seen this one!) and I just think it is such a happy photo.  Even hubby is smiling!!  Apparently, I was looking really silly trying to hold a large golfing umbrella (which was almost as big as me) and trying to take the photo at the same time.

Actually, there is a very interesting story about this tank which I think, certainly, my American friends will be interested in, so I will probably tell you about that in a future post.

I'm delighted to say that I have booked a holiday at the end of October for Eleanor and I, and we are going to Puerto Mogan, which, apparently, is the prettiest resort in the Gran Canaria.  Can't wait!  The hotel looks gorgeous as well.  Hubby did blanch a bit when I showed him the brochure, but I just played on the sympathy bit, and said that I did deserve something a bit special this year.  Hee Hee! I can be a cunning little mynx when I want to.  Here is a photo of the Hotel and a view of the resort.

This last one is for Shady, as he has mentioned that he hasn't seen Alfred for some time now.  This was taken last year when the sun was shining!

I will finish  with an Apache Blessing for all my bloggy friends today, to thank you for your friendship and your love.

My Painting Has Arrived, and an Award from Jo-Anne

Well, I was very excited to receive a large parcel in the post today, as it meant that my painting from my good bloggy friend Eva, over in Dublin, had arrived!  Voila! Here it is.  Can't you see how it is just going to bring sunshine into my home, even with the rain still falling outside?!

If you haven't seen Eva's blog yet, do go over and have a look.  She is so talented and virtually every day seems to come up with another painting.  Her latest one is of The White House in America, and the detail in it is amazing!  Thank you Eva - this painting will give me much pleasure as I walk past it every day.

I had a surprise last week, because Jo-Anne gave me an Award, and it is one that I haven't seen before, so thank you Jo-Anne. I was delighted that you thought of me.

Now comes to the hard bit, because I have to pass this Award on to seven fellow Bloggers.  I have gone through my blog roll and tried to pass this on to people who I haven't nominated before.  If I have given you an Award, and yours is an Award Free zone, then please feel free to just ignore it!


Sush over at First Do No Harm
Shelly at Le Tejana
Pam at Empty Nest
Skippy at I Make Soap (because she really deserves it)
Eva at EM Illustrator
Bouncin' Barb (just because she is awesome!) at This and That As I Bounce Thru Life.
Sandie at Chatty Crone


Believe me, all of the above ladies are more than deserving of a Sisterhood Award!


I also have to tell you seven things about me, but this post is getting rather long, so I will save that for next week, as I don't want you all going to sleep on me here!


See you soon my friends.

Just A Quickie....

Hi everyone.  Just a quickie for you today, which I hope will make you smile!

A six year old goes to the hospital with her mummy, to visit her grandad.  When they get to the hospital, the little girl runs ahead of her mother and bursts into her grandad's room.  "Grandad, grandad", she says excitedly.  As soon as mummy comes into the room, make a noise like a frog!"

"What?" says her grandad.

"Make a noise like a frog, because mummy said that as soon as you croak, we're all going to Disney Land!"

Hope you're all keeping well.

Sunday Snap!

Hallo dear bloggies everywhere.  Well, in my little part of Devon during the past 24 hours, we have been on high flood alert, as it was forecast that a month's worth of rain was going to fall on us overnight.  Oh deep joy! We woke up yesterday morning, to find the garden looking like a lake, with great pools of water everywhere, and the garage had flooded.  Luckily, most things were up on pallets, because this has happened before.

However, my real sympathies lie with the poor people whose houses have been completely flooded on the ground floor.  It really is terrible, with all the mud and sludge that float through the house.  Usually, when this happens, it is a few months before the families can return to their homes.  So, we are the lucky ones today!

I just have ONE Sunday Snap today, and it is of my number one granddaughter - isn't she gorgeous?!  Oh, she is the blond one on the right hand side!  She is working at the French Open Golf Championship with her French friend, doing hospitality work, and she is absolutely loving it.    She will be very good at it, I know, because, although she is only fourteen and a half, she loves meeting people and chatting!

When she stays with me, she comes to my Ladies' group meetings, and they all absolutely love her, because she goes around talking to them all.  In fact, it's difficult to shut her up. LOL!!  As I said to her over the phone, she will be really good at this work, because she is really good at talking AT people.  Then I said, "Ooops, I mean talking TO people"!!  Fortunately she saw the funny side.

Anyway, here is my lovely Eleanor with her new best friend, Graeme McDowell, who was the 2010 US Open Champion.  Apparently, she tried to sign him up, as she didn't realize who he was.  He thought it was very funny, and signed her cap and also gave her a signed ball!

She'll go far that girl!

I hope you are all keeping safe in your little corner of the world and I hope you are having a lovely weekend.  See you again soon my friends.

In Honour of Grandparents ....

Well, I have been thinking of how very blessed I am to have my three delightful grandchildren, and I thought that perhaps it would be rather nice to devote a post to Grandparents.  I hope you enjoy it!

GRANDMA'S FLOWERS

Each time I go to Grandma's place

To spend some summer hours,

She lets me pick a big bouquet

Of pretty garden flowers.

I've learned the names of almost all

The flowers Grandma grows:

Carnation, iris, pansy, phlox

Petunia, and rose.

The sweet pea is my favorite;

It has a lovely smell.

The flower Grandma likes the best

Is Canterbury bell.

I think my Grandma's wonderful

And hope that when I'm grown,

I'll have a "green thumb" just like hers

And flowers of my own.

~By Pauline S. Walker~

GRANDPARENTS

Grandparents bestow upon their grandchildren

The strength and wisdom that time

And experience have given them.

Grandchildren bless their Grandparents

With a youthful vitality and innocence

That help them stay young at heart forever.

Together they create a chain of love

Linking the past with the future.

The chain may lengthen,

But it will never part...

~Author Unknown~

GRANDMOTHER'S TALENT

A grandmother has a special talent-

She always knows just what to do

To make her grandchildren happy

And to show she loves them, too.

At the family get-togethers,

She's the first person to look for-

She can entertain small children for hours,

And they always keep asking for more.

You can tell when a grandmother's teasing

By the twinkle that shines in her eyes-

She's an expert at settling problems,

For she's loving, patient and wise.

Her grandchildren always admire her,

Even when they are grown-

They always feel proud and happy

To claim Grandmother as their own!

~By Mary Dawson Hughes~

GRANDMA'S HUGS ARE MADE OF LOVE!

Everything my grandma does

is something special made with love.

She take time to add the extra touch

that says, "I love you very much."

She fixes hurts with a kiss and smile

and tell good stories grandma-style.

It's warm and cozy on her lap

for secret telling or a nap.

And when I say my prayer at night,

I ask God to bless and hold her tight.

Cause when it comes to giving hugs

my grandma's arms are filled with love!

~Author Unknown~

GRANDPA'S TOOL SHED

Grandpa's tool shed is a special place,

Full of mystery and delight,

Where little kids can come and watch

While Grandpa builds a kite.

Each day before the sunset,

Grandpa is always there,

The sound of his saw and hammer

Filling the evening air.

Grandpa can fix anything

And make it look brand-new-

He fixes toy cars and airplanes,

Trucks and trailers, too.

There are many happy moments

Pleasant to recall,

But Grandpa in his tool shed

Is the nicest one of all.

~By Marie Dostan~

GRANDMOTHER

A grandmother who's special

Who's caring and sincere.

Who's always took good care of me

And always brought good cheer.

A grandmother who's loving

Who's patient and kind.

Who's always made me smile

And always on my mind.

A grandmother who's sweet

Who's gentle and polite.

Who's always made me laugh

After a scary night.

You'll always be the best

No matter where you are.

You'll always be in my heart

And in God's hands..

"I Love You Grandmother"

~By Amy E. Mortimer~

 Quotes courtesy of Pinterest.

Sending Blessings To You All.

"Happy 4th July Y'All!"

To My American Friends Today

Hi everyone.  I just wanted to pop by and wish all my American friends a very happy Independence Day.  I hope you all enjoy your celebrations on this special day.

"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave". ~Elmer Davis.

Images courtesy of Pinterest

May God Bless America!

Sunday Snaps! (Rather Late!).

Hallo my dear bloggy friends.  I hope you're all having an enjoyable weekend and taking good care of yourselves.

Me? I've been going a bit stir-crazy as I haven't really been out much at all since my little holiday in hospital (!), so hubby suggested that we have a day out.  I really enjoyed it, although I'm rather tired again now because I did quite a lot of walking really.  They reckon that I should be walking for about 30 minutes after six weeks, and as it's only just been three weeks, I think that was more than enough for me today.

We went to a National Trust property about an hour away from here, called Knightshayes Court.  I don't know whether other countries have anything like the National Trust but, basically, a lot of the landed gentry here in England find it very difficult to keep up with the financial upkeep of looking after their country houses and estates, so the National Trust steps in and looks after them for the nation.  

Anyway, that is why my Sunday Snaps feature is rather later than usual today, but I hope you enjoy looking at the photos of the gardens, which really are beautiful.

"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul". (Luther Burbank).

See you all again soon!