MEMORIES ARE MANY THINGS

This is the famous or the infamaous Joe Johnson. This person was truely one of a kind. He was extreme in everything. If you ever get a chance to be around those that knew him well you can spend hours and hours listening to stories that to this day can make you laugh until you are in pain. Cousins, nephews, brothers and sister all have wonderful stories of the good and 'bad' side of him. All of these stories make you love him more.

Last night Dave and I went with Carol and Tony to Helen's to clear out some of her things to sell the condo. There were many memories of a woman who had a full life and a wonderful family but of all the things that we brought home with us, this picture and the experiences that I had with this little boy made me want to laugh, cry, and laugh some more.

He was loved and will always be in my heart.

OUR FAVORITE GRANDSON

Happy Birthday , Maison.

He is not only hansome, talented, great in sports, very smart and has very good manners, he is our FAVORITE GRANDSON. We love him very much. It was a very short 12 years ago that we met this little fellow and he took our hearts immediately and forever. You will always be a part of us, Maison and you are one of our greatest joys!
Granny and Gramps

(....he was not holding this gun on me while I typed either)

MAGGIE AND THE BOYS

For the first time since Granny Cecil this Johnson family has twins.

This is my favorite Christmas card this year and if you look closely you will see that they are 'all' smiling.

LIFESTYLE INTERIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY

THIS YEAR WE HAD OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT SANIBEL STEAK HOUSE AND IT WAS A DELICIOUS MEAL.

Do you notice that David's hair is turning gray? Not mine... :)

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAKING

This year was the 5th Annual Christmas Baking Day at Cheryl's. We made 12 different kinds of goodies, some new but mostly old favorites. I think we ended up with 13 regular platters and 2 extra large platters and I think they have all been passed out. It was a fun day.

KIDS

You just can't figure them out. You buy them every kind of Christmas present imaginable and a pair of wolf slippers and a fur hat is what this Florida guy remmebers. Check out http://yetispeak.typepad.com/

MY HOME COMPUTER HAS THE BLOGGER BLUES

My blogging problems are still giving me fits. I can't sign on at my home computer because after I put my password in my computer freezes up and I can only post tiny little photos from my computer at work.

Todd was kind enough to post a decent size photo of Anna for me after her party. The problem continues and I am still seeking a solution.

anna's 5th birthday

Here's a picture from Anna's surprise party...

CAN YOU BELIEVETHIS GUY IS WEARING A RED COAT AND PANTS?

COUSINS MADE CHRISTMAS MORE FUN

Tara was such a sweetie ...no Rochelle here

CHRISTMAS GOLFING

Sarah, Sarah...where are you?

THREE WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

Keep your finger crossed I think that everything is operating properly again

MORE CHRISTMAS PHOTOS ...

I pulled out photo's to post everyday but Blogger has not been acting right lately so we had a delay....I got on but it doesn't give me the option to add my photo. Keep checking back. I thought that this beta thing would work better.

DRESSING FOR THE SEASON

Don't you think that getting dressed for the season always makes it more fun. I think that is one of the few things I miss about living in a climate where you don't put your summer clothes away in the fall and get you winter clothes out...the same old things seem new every year.