A Special Doll...

I have mentioned in the past that my Mom and one of my grand-daughters has the same birthday.  You may also remember that my Mom went to Heaven to spend the rest of her eternity with my Dad and God...so her is another part of the story...
...rewind 3 weeks ago...My son told me that his daughter had mentioned  "Barbie" for a Christmas present...now fast forward to 2 weeks ago while I am at my Mom's home as we are taking care of some family matters...and I came across this...


My Mom was always picking up toys and gifts for everyone...but this doll has been around since 1995-96 and it has never found it's home. I spied the doll and with my sister's permission - I was allowed to take it home.
Here is that result...





Mom...You are still bringing smiles and happiness to your Great-grandchildren! (I even told her it is a special doll from you!)

Grand-Daughter Play Dates

My local grand-daughter and I may have a favorite place to spend time on our days together...


You may find us at this playground when the weather is good.


She became very brave and decided to go up on her own and take the "corkscrew slide" down. 




She was on a very similar slide on Halloween night and would not let go of the side...but she had no problems at all this time!

The Locket...

...There are times in your life when you happen upon something special.  I did just that this last Sunday. 
I chose a piece of Mom's jewelry not knowing what to expect. It was a "heart puff" that looked familiar.




I gently picked it up and found the locket latch...I teared up as I opened it and saw a picture of Dad on one side...but the other side was empty.




One of my things I was determined to do this week was to complete the inside of the locket. Today my Dad will once again have my Mom next to him...




This will  be a very special Christmas gift that my Mom has left behind for me. I love and miss you both...

December Color

It is hard to believe that there might be color in the gardens with the weather we are having - but things just seem to slowly brighten up after  just a few moments at Mom's...

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...Gusts of Wind with A Chance of Giggles..

Today was a day to brave the outdoors with the high winds blowing...


We thought we would practice moving the legs to help move the swing...


Look at the feather blowing with the  wind!


Yep...we shared a few giggles!