Grandpa

So this week my cute grandpa passed away. I just wanted to blog a little about what I loved about him. And the things that I remember about him through my life.



I am putting together a video of Grandpa's life. And going through these photos I have enjoyed seeing him before I even knew him. He had such personality. One of the things I love the most is his love for his mom (Susannah). You can just see it in the photos with the two of them. I would have loved to see them interact with each other.

Now for my memories. I don't have any specific stories just some general memories. You know my memory.

The first memory I have of Grandpa is his great love of fishing. I don't know of a time visiting them that he didn't go fishing. Or speak of fishing. He loved to share that passion with those around him as well.


I remember going to Grandpas work a few times as a young child. I have grown to love the smell of motor oil and garages because of him. Grandpa was always such a hard worker. Not only on the job but at home as well.

He was an excellent farmer. I remember him going out to work in his field. Even when he was older and couldn't work the big field we would go to a smaller garden that he was growing crops in.

Then there was the tractor. I have very vague memories of riding on it with Grandpa.


He would also get up early every time we would come up to visit and make a wonderful breakfast. Eggs, bacon, and pancakes. We never went hungry.


I don't remember Grandpa ever being all that talkative. But the one thing I do remember and will miss the most is his smile. He always had a warm greeting for you when you saw him.

Grandpa was very dear to us all and will be missed.

Is anyone else sick of this?

I am so very tired of the rain. We cannot mow the lawn. We cannot go out and play.
I want Summer!!!
These storms are wreaking complete havoc on my yard. Between the torrential rainfall
and the winds. Soon I will have no foliage left.


This is a purple flowered bush I have out front. (sorry, can't remember what it is called)
The center of it has completely spread open. The stems used to stand up. Now it
is just squished flat.

Then there are my beautiful Peonies. I was so proud of them.
Guess they were right when they said "Pride comes before the fall".
Proverbs 16:18

Last but oh so not the least is these little beauties. I picked up at least a hundred of these from my front lawn. That was just the big pickable ones. And not even the back yard yet.



Sorry if I complained a little too much here. I am thankful for the rain. I think. :)
I just really want my summer.

I am having too much fun.

So I am really getting into this photography and photo editing thing. This is a photo of my nephew. I loved the lighting in it. Perfect window lighting. Needless to say I am spending too much time in front of the computer.

Happy National Doughnut Day

Today is National Doughnut Day. Josh had told me that yesterday, but since we are on the South Beach Diet doughnuts are kind of a no-no. So since doughnuts are Josh's weakness I just had to do a search. I Googled "phase 1 doughnut recipe" and I actually came up with one. So I made these little guys.



Made with whey protien, no flour. And sugar substitute with cinnamon. Not bad for diet.

Peony

My peonies are blooming right now. I love them so much. The bush out front was just drooping from the weight however. So I decided to go out and cut some to bring into the house for us to enjoy inside as well.



I Love Spring.