Carnival Fun

Last week we attended a local outdoor carnival with

all of the traditional fun, it consisted of

games, rides, live music, concession stands filled

with yummy food and smiles.

The rides included the standard fair;

ferris wheel, fun house, bumper cars, swings,

a huge slide, plus loads of carnival games.

It was awesome to walk around watching all of the

big and little people with ooohs, awws and huge smiles.  

It brought back a flood of good memories of attending carnival's as a child or a teenager.

I always had soooo much Fun.

Plus, I am a huge lover of things that spin fast and play loud music.

In the end, the family outing was success.
We all had fun and made so some great memories.
Smiles, Paula

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{ Proud Mommy Alert }

Recently I hosted a birthday party for our oldest

daughter Ashley who turned 26.

Wow, I am not sure how that happened,

it seems like just yesterday we celebrated her 10th birthday.

I feel so blessed to have been given such a wonderful daughter.

When she walks into a room, she instantly lights up everyone's mood.

I believe that it is just one of her most powerful God given talents.

She is always smiling and full of excitement, spreading a contagious joy

that has never left her from being a toddler, child, teenager, adult or mother.

No matter how many toys she had growing up,

she would often throw them to the sides of her room in piles.

She had no interest in buying new things or collecting toys.

She most enjoyed being around people, laughing, playing and just hanging out.

Have you ever met a person, and said to yourself wow that person really loves me?

That is the feeling that Ashley magical extends to everyone she encounters in life.

All of her jobs thus far have been in the service related businesses

such as a waitress or store clerk.

I believe that to be a perfect path for someone who loves people so much.

Happy Birthday Ashley.

I am so proud of you.

You are a wonderful daughter, partner, mother, coworker, and friend.

It is so awesome how you manage to take care of a household, work full time,

attend college, pay your way, you do not have one student loan,

and always maintain a bigger than life heartwarming attitude.

Love You.

Mom

Summertime Childhood Memories

While browsing on Etsy, I came across a few images that quickly brought back a flood of childhood memories.

This amazing barn photo was taken by Rebecca with Sew Good Photography on Etsy.

This photo was taken by Amanda on Etsy.  She does a wonderful job of taking pictures of nature and turning random objects into beautiful photographs.

This images was taken by Julie with  JPG Photography on Etsy. Her shop includes a select collection of amazing photos taken and processed.

Here are a few precious memories, dedicated to my cousin Tracy.
I thought of you today.  You know, of all the early years growing up.
I remember the summer that we raided your Mom’s kitchen drawers and pantry in your farmhouse to find Jello and food mixes.  So that we could create the perfect snack; which turned out to be a mixture that no one would eat but your Dad {Uncle Leroy}.
I remember running thru the cornfield to get to the blackberries for a afternoon snack, vines packed full of yummy blackberries that bordered your country road.
I remember the year that you, your brother Leroy Jr., my sister Penny and I filled Grandma and Grandpa’s car with glowing fireflies; wow were they surprised to see their car lighting up when they came out to travel home.
And then one day, you grew up, I grew up.
Life should always be as simple as this phrase; "Come and play with me!"
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Thanks for dropping by and visiting my blog.
Smiles, Paula