Happy Birthday Alice May

Alice May

Born: December 28th 1925~

This is my mom at age 17, when she didn't shake or forget things. When she had energy and didn't need anyone to take care of her. When her body didn't hurt and she could sleep through the night.

Her birthday was Monday, she is now 84 years old. She has lived through the Depression, a few wars and some hard times. She was a rock through it all. She has always been a kind and loving mother to her six children and THE MOST awesome Grandmother! Autumn's favorite person in the whole world!

She lost my dad, one of my brothers and all but one of her 8 siblings.

She lives with us in a mother's-in-law apartment in the back of our house. I had to take her for her monthly blood test today, it was very cold and very hard on her. I worry all the time she'll slip and fall. She has before and it's so scary!

It's kind of strange how life is just like the seasons of the year.

Spring, when we are young and starting to sprout.

Summer, when we are strong and are in full bloom.

Autumn, when things are slowing down and changing colors.

Winter, when all is white and it's time to rest.

I know I'm in the season of Autumn at this moment in time. Slowing down and changing colors.

My mom, she's in winter...

I love this photo of her. Happy Birthday Mom and to many,many more!

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Update on the layoff: We've made it through Christmas without the layoff, but starting next week my husband will be working 3 day weeks... which is much better than a layoff, but still is going to challenge our budget for sure! There is work at MSU coming up in the spring, we'll just hunker down until then. All is good.

Happy 18th Birthday!

Happy Birthday Caleb!

He's going to his sister's Day of the Dead party this evening.

Have fun!!!

Love, Mom xoxoxo

We're back home...

We are back home from our trip to the Hocking Hills, Ohio area. I can't even describe the beauty we saw. It's really a spiritual experience to see the caves and waterfalls.

We also went to the 103rd. annual Circleville Pumpkin Show. So many people!!! I wasn't into it after spending time in nature at the caves and waterfalls.

I did love the pyramid of pumpkins.

The King Pumpkin weighing in at 1,636 pounds!

This house was in Circleville. I've have never seen weeds growing out of a chimney before!

Kind of spooky looking.

I have some thrifty finds to show you... but another day. We have a full day of homeschool classes today. I've posted some photos on the Purple Squirrel Homeschool blog of the caves and waterfall, if you'd like to see them. The link is on my side bar. Have a great day!

Oh Yes, To Brad:

Happy Anniversary Dear!!!

XOXOXOXOXO

Welcome Mrs. B's Haunted Blog Tour Guest

Hello everyone and welcome to my blog!

My name is Anet, a homeschooling mom of three (two in college, one still homeschooling) and I just adore vintage Halloween, especially witches! I am so connected to the earth during the fall... (sometimes I feel out of place.) But during the fall I'm in my element! I've even named my daughter Autumn Rose.
Not only am I so pleased to be on the blog tour today. But when Mrs. B asked me, she chose this date which happens to be mine and my son's birthday! Happy Birthday Noah!!! Yes, having a baby on your birthday is some fun!;) So today is loaded with celebrations!

This weekend we are off on our annual birthday trip weekend. Every year we go somewhere different. We've been all over Michigan (which is absolutely stunning this time of year!)
This year we are headed to south/eastern Ohio to the beautiful Hocking Hills area. With waterfalls and caves to explore. We've rented a 1840's cabin and will have our second birthday celebration there.
Please feel free to browse around and to thank you for popping in. I'm posting some Vintage Witches for you! Just right click and save if you'd like.
Happy Halloween Everyone!

THE WITCH
I saw her plucking cowslips,
And marked her where she stood:
She never knew I watched her
While hiding in the wood
Her skirt was brightest crimson,
And black her steeple hat,
Her broomstick lay beside her -
I'm positive of that.
Her chin was sharp and pointed,
Her eyes were - I don't know -
For, when she turned towards me -
I thought it best - to go!
Percy H. Ilott

Double, double, toil and trouble;

Fire, burn; and caldron, bubble.
Fillet of a fenny snake,

In the cauldron boil and bake;

Eye of newt, and toe of frog,

Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,

Adder's fork, and blind-worm's sting,

Lizard's leg, and howlet's wing,--

For a charm of powerful trouble,

Like a hell-broth boil and bubble.
Double, double, toil and trouble;

Fire, burn; and cauldron, bubble.

From the Witches Chant by Shakespeare

Pretties for my ears!

My husband asked what I'd like for my birthday coming up.... "Oh ,I have the prefect gift for me! " Some beautiful earrings from Penniwigs Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7028183
Really the most lovely, gentle on your ears, earbobs! So if you need a gift for someone special you should check out Penniwigs Etsy.
The orange pumpkin shaped ones I won from one of her giveaways. I just adore them. They are beautifully made with vintage beads and findings, all of her earring are!
So, I order a few for my birthday. They arrived today and I immediately put on the blue ones.
I can't wait to wear them all! Thank you Dear Penniwig for the extra sweet surprise too, I just love them!!!!!!!!!!