Happy St. Patrick's Day

I love St. Patrick's Day, could it be that I am Irish? I have red hair and green eyes and very fair skin, yes, you guessed it, Irish. I celebrated the day by going out for lunch with 3 nieces, my sister in law, Sharon, and daughter, Julie. It was so much fun just laughing and cutting up with those girls. In the past few years, it seems the only times we can get together is at a funeral, so this was a real treat.

Have a great (or green) St. Patty's Day!

Marvelous Monday

For the first time in months, it is Monday and it's not raining or snowing, however, it's not Oklahoma either. Ha! We watched spring come alive as we drove south. I love spring here in the deep south. The redbud, chinese magnolia, Bradford pear, and dogwood trees are blooming and the St. Augustine grass is so green here in Louisiana. Can the azalia blooms be far behind!! The family here is doing well, except, they all seem to be fighting allergies. Baby Allie has them too. Guess that is the price you have to pay to have all of this budding out.

Our granddaughter that goes to college at Northwestern La. Un. talked our two grandsons into driving up for the weekend so, we got to see them. They are such sweet kids, thanks to Julie, their Mom, who did a great job as a single mother. On another point, NLU is in Natchitoches La., the little town where the movie Steel Magnolias was made. That is my all-time favorite film. Our granddaughter that goes to OU was also here for the weekend.

I am taking pictures but can't post them as I can't get my computer online. It is something with Rick's firewalls, as I mentioned before. I will have to post them when I get home.

We have a quiet day planned, just blog reading for me and deciding what's for dinner. Big day. Have a good Monday and a great week.

And away we go

And off we go tomorrow to Louisiana. We will be staying at our son's house and will try to keep up with my blog there, however, his system is always a mystery. Sometimes it works and sometimes, forget it, as far as outside individuals are concerned. He is a cardiologist and has various firewalls, etc. on his computers. I understand it, since he does chart work and patient files from the house, so for confidential reasons has to have all of this security.
He has a beautiful home and I will try to take pictures. He built a pool last year, so I am anxious to see how it looks now. They have had lots of snow and cold weather, so it may be still in disarray.
Until we meet again

I  like lots of you, I've  fallen in love with white, however, it is not condusive with living  with a three year old, plus, 2 cats and 5 dogs and probably with me, if truth be told.  I have limited white to one shelf in the  den.

Don't you think white tulips are exquisite!  That is our oldest granddaughter, Lauren, on her wedding day and her groom, Randall.  The picture behind the little church is Lauren and her baby, Allie, our first great grand, and a generational picture.   I thought these were great for a white day.  I have changed this shelf  somewhat.  Will show you later how it looks now.  Getting ready to settle in for Idol and the guys.  Have a good evening.

More of my ramblings

Here I am rambling once again.  I have just been pretty busy, getting caught up before we leave on Friday, that is going to Hobby Lobby and DT today.  Don't quite know what that has to do with getting caught up.   Neither place had what I wanted.  Everyone must be reading and doing new blog crafts.  I have pictures to post and will try to get busy with that soon.  I haven't attended any of the parties because I really haven't figured out how to deal with Mr. Linky but, I need to do that to get a few readers.  I will probably be out of the loop for the next few days, but I know you won't miss me,  LOL!

Spring has sprung

This morning it was cool and clear after a stormy and rainy Monday.  I decided I couldn't wait any longer to prune my roses.  Oh my gosh, what a gorgeous day.  It only took me a little more than an hour so, I don't know what I was waiting for.  Boy, were they a mess, and I am now covered in scratches on my arms.  It was just too warm for me to wear long sleeves, if that is what you're  thinkin.  Besides I would rather have something to whine about.  No, I am not a whiner but, I do like whine with my cheese.  Now I need to finish up some indoor projects, since we are going to Shreveport on Friday for a couple of weeks.  Have a good afternoon!

Oscar entertainment

We had our own oscar entertainment here, as the boy got new Woody pajamas and just loved them.  I couldn't resist letting you see his antics.