Grandson # 2 is getting larger!!

Happy 28th B'day, Manders!!

One word frees us
Of all the weight and pain in life
that word is Love.
-Socrates-

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL!
Wishing much love to everyone.

We're On The Market !!

http://www.kennelsandhorsefarms.com/detail.php?id=5040

Worth Watching

As most of you might guess, I am a big Obama fan!!

Today Was Sonogram Day!!!!

I just got a call from Sandy & Dave, today was sonogram day!!!
They told her to start buying dresses and pink things then decided to take one more look and there *it* was, ooops, glad they looked again. It is A Boy!!!!
Okay Amanda you will have to be the one to give me a granddaughter one day;))

neglected blog...

I know, I will be back on track with LOTS of knitting to update you all on ( anyone out there??? anyone....) Things have just been very crazy here. Husband HAS decided to retire ( i.e. take 6 months off & then decide what he will want to do ) anybody that knows him knows that he cannot not work at all, just not in his nature. Hopefully he will begin work on our retirement house ;)))
We will have our home/business listed within the next week...will let you guys have the link to it when it comes out...can't wait!! Hopefully we will not be tied up for five years;((

Brian D.'s Birthday Dinner

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY BRIAN ...30 is the new 20 :))))
Hey Brian, I think you're liking that shirt!!

Quick Christmas Photo

'Tis The Season To Be......

SCARED OF SANTA!!!!!
I suppose with husband working nights, I just don't have enough to do (LOL)

A worth while read from my nephew's blog

14 December 2007 by bowes

Very interesting perspective by Jay Leno…

I hope you will all read to the end. Jay Leno puts it into perspective and makes us think about the pathetic negativity. That’s right, Jay Leno!!

Jay Leno wrote this; it’s the Jay Leno we don’t often see….

“The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true, given the source, right?

“The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed, and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence, 2/3’s of the citizenry just ain’t happy and want a change.

“So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ‘What are we so unhappy about?’
“Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

“Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?

“Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?

“Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time, and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?

“Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state?

“Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?

“I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough.

“Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all, and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.

“Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top-notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings.

“Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.

“This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.

“How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?

“Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.

“Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don’t have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.

“I know, I know. What about the President who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The President who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same President who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The President that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?

“The Commander-In Chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn’t take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad?

“Think about it…are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the “Media” told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.

“Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn’t have to go.

“They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ”general” discharge, an ”other than honorable” discharge or, worst case scenario, a ”dishonorable” discharge after a few days in the brig.

“So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds, it leads; and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by “justifying” them in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about “how he didn’t kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way”…Insane!

“Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad.

“We are among the most blessed people on Earth, and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative.

“With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, “Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?”

Jay Leno
2007

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Fa, La, La la la

Yep, it is pneumonia!!! Crap!!
Thank goodness for internet Christmas shopping.

Sick,sick,sick!!

Yuck, I have been sick since last Saturday. I felt fine that a.m. but by the afternoon I was sneezing, runny nose etc. I have never had a cold come on that fast! Anyways after about 2 days I began to feel better then* BAM *fever started, sleepiness crept in, headache and right now ( although, I have no chest congestion ) my lungs feel as though they are under water with a concrete block on them ( fun).....I suppose I should wander off to the doctor tomorrow....maybe....

Anyways I have been knitting and crocheting evenings and below are some of what I have been working on, enjoy!

New Afghan

Here is my Round Ripple Afghan that I have just begun. I chose some Amish colors to match an Amish quilt that I have. It is about 36" in diameter & I am thinking about 65" should be good.

Some knitting & Crochet

Crocheted hat and scarf, just for me!

Too funny not to pass along

I found this on a knitting blog, right now I cannot remember who's blog...It made my day.

Okay, So this is how I imagine this conversation went:

Walmart Employee: 'Hello 'dis Walmarts, how can I help you?'

Customer: ' I would like to order a cake for a going away party this week.'

Walmart Employee: ?'What you want on the cake?'

Customer: 'Best Wishes Suzanne' and underneath that 'We will miss you'.

Family!!!.....ooops, where's Brian?????

Ravelry !!!

I got my Ravelry invite! Happy dance!
I have been spending way tooooo much time just surfing around there. What an amazing site!

You've Gotta Be Kiddin' Me

Now I can say I have heard of everything!!!
Click link to see......

Pretty good b'day!

DH is working all night so I am enjoying some quiet time for my B'day. Started a Tiramisu Baby Blanket for the newest to-be grandchild, got a good book to read , some Yorkshire tea in my mug...can't get much better :))
oh, BTW did I mention the pint of Chunky Monkey.........................................

Life's Good

Daughter #1 loves her new job (Foundation and Prospect Research Officer ,Hospital of Central Connecticut )AND she just bought a house ( i believe the closing was today )
. Daughter #2 and her husband are making me an "OMA"
again in late June 2008!!! Can't get much better than that!!!

Some fall photos for a beautiful fall day! Enjoy!

Scott Lake Tree.

A view of Hebron.

View of Scott Lake from the Bowes' house.

Where our retirement house will sit. The saplings will be thinned to be able to see the beautiful view of the Green Mountains.

Where the livestock (goats) were to go. The house will overlook this field.

Favorite place on earth

Yup, you guessed it...Pawlet, Vermont.
Just another shot I took last week.

To My Sister

Thinking of you today . HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!