Memorial Day 2025 (Visiting The Family)

Mother's Day 2025

All of the kids came over for a roast beef dinner on Mother's Day, and I now have two more orchids to take care of. I'm thankful that neighborhood friend, Shelley, let me watch over her orchids while they went away on vacation, because with her detailed instruction on how to care for them, I learned a lot and no longer have a fear of killing them.

Flowers for Katie

I made ice cream pie

A solar hummingbird lamp from Jake and Brianna!

From Nick and Katie

I guess orchids like to be close to each other

Bruce took me out to eat at Baker's Ribs the day before, and gave me a new jigsaw puzzle. I've recently started up on puzzles again after taking a break from most of last year. Puzzles are so calming.

yummy lunch special at Baker's Ribs

I thought a lot about Mom, too, it being the first Mother's Day without her to celebrate. I am grateful for the three babies I was gifted with, and I'm happy that they're still in my life. Not all moms have this privilege. 💕

my babies 💕

Lunch With Pa (A Wordless Wednesday)

Did you know, that elephants represent fierce and loyal love in female friendships? 

 

A lovely day to sit under an umbrella and drink tea 

Rhubarb cake ala Patricia

sweetheart

A Mexican Coke with lunch at the Colossal Cafe

Jacob Gets His Masters

Brianna hosted a BBQ last Sunday at their place to celebrate Jake's graduation with his Masters Degree in Machine Learning. Which is a big deal when you already have a full time career going on at the same time! 🎉🎈

Maggie looked pretty in her floppy hat.

The raspberry cream cake 💕

Brianna's mom, Beth, was the grill master, and we were able to meet even more of Brianna's family. Chalk and bubbles helped entertain the little boys, and Brianna's sister Maggie braided dandelions for Pop Pop to wear. Plus the weather was perfect for an afternoon BBQ. People were then wondering what degree Jake would pursue next, but I guess only time will tell.

Tony 💕