Memoirs of a Moorings

Thankfulness In Full Bloom: The One Thousand Gift List

"I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it." ~ Shug in The Color Purple

219. New bright, green leaves on a dying plant in the house.
220. Old friends, cousins and lots of belly laughs.
221. A heavy baby snoring in my arms-proof that he's growing heartily.
222. A daddy whose eyes lit up at the site of his grandsons.
223. A mother who misses us after 8 days of us taking over her house.
224. Two little boys full of hugs and kisses, happy to return to their daycare provider.
225. A new welcome flag hung outside the front door.
226. New life on the jasmine outside.
227. A sharp and very alert grandmother who still has a strong hug
228. And her sugar cookies. Delicious and crisp just like in my younger years.
229. Two brothers holding hands.
230. And wrestling
231. A big boy who asks for time to play alone-he loves his own company!
232. Friends who call to encourage and uplift and tell you the truth-even when you don't want to hear it.
233. Friendships that are still strong 20+ years later.

Two Little Gamers

"Video games are bad for you? That's what they said about rock and roll." ~SHIGERU MIYAMOTO

As you can see, video games are serious business around here.

Always Sisters, Always Friends.

"If you don't understand how a woman could both love her sister dearly and want to wring her neck at the same time, then you were probably an only child."  ~Linda Sunshine

This is my younger sister. Known around these parts as Auntie Bobbi or as Rhyan calls her his "Game Girl" for their mutual love of video games.

This chick makes life easy and fun. What would I do without her? When I need a nap or someone to watch the kids, I call her. Need a laugh? Call her. Need someone to help hook up the TV and all the confusing wires? Call her. She won't read the manual, but somehow it will get hooked up just right.

The boys LOVE her. When she's around, Mommy is moved to the back burner--and that's just fine by me.

But rewind about 25 years and I was not a fan of hers. She was the tag-along little sister who always ruined my plans at the right moment. Five years is a big difference when you are 13 and you have a little sister who is 8 and wants to go everywhere you go. Not Cool At All!
 

Today, I wouldn't trade her for the world. We celebrate you today Auntie Bobbi aka Beerocka aka TT Baba on your birthday. Enjoy this day--may God's best be yours this year and the years to come because you deserve it. We all love you!

Weekend Happenings

"There aren't enough days in the weekend." ~ Rod Schmidt

Not much new this weekend. A lazy Saturday. Lots of time at home. My perfect kind of days.

Friday was Obama t-shirt day for the boys. Nedra the shirts fit perfectly. Thanks :-)

A little bit of Nintendo DS Action.

There was some catching up with phone calls.

Some snack sharing.

And a bit of one-on-one play time with Daddy.