Rest In Peace Pete!!

(This is a QP I made using RDH kit From Earth to Sky- I see I made a boo boo on the photo, should be Bennett!)
I was given sad news this morning that my first husband, Pete, passed away! I met him in 1966 while he was home on leave. I was just finishing a year of technical school shortly after graduating from high school and was taken with the smooth talking older worldly man in uniform. We married on his next leave which was October 21,1966.
In November he was sent to Turkey for a 2 year tour of duty, I followed in January of 1967. My first time for flying, my first time outside the USA and my first time of total terror of doing this all alone at the tender age of 19 and as green a hick little girl as you could find....LOL! Of course this was still during the cold war so we had many "On Standby" situations and did some traveling to other places as well as learning a lot about that part of the country and even a few devastating earthquakes. In October of 1969 we returned to the states headed to San Angelo, Texas until his retirement in late 1970, then we headed back home to Georgia. Due to so many, many adjustments, too much alcohol and a lot of medical problems for me, we divorced about 6 months later. I moved back to Texas in 1976 and lost touch with him, but when I went home for visits I would visit his dad or his brother and check up on all the family. In 1988 he happened to be at home from his many travels and I called, he came to my sister's house for a visit. I took this photo of him, he still looked the same after all those years. Then in 1989, while on a motorcycle trip to my dad's in Tennessee, I met him at the North Carolina/Tennessee Welcome Center, he was in his motorhome and just returning from a trip to Montana. Had a nice little chat again. I have always remained friends with him and tried to stay in touch occasionally. I am so happy he conquered his excessive drinking and enjoyed the latter years of his life traveling and sharing one adventure after another. May his soul be at rest now. I extend to his family by deepest sympathy for their loss of beloved brother and uncle. Luv, Mat

How y'all are?

Sounds kind of cajun, huh? LOL! The weather here can't seem to understand it is winter, to be up around 70 today and tomorrow. Got spring fever already, cause I've been cleaning and opening windows...LOL! Now I need to rake leaves again, but tomorrow is supposed to be pretty windy so maybe ALL the leaves will be down if I just wait a couple more days and only have to rake them once more....LOL...I know my neck, back and shoulders would appreciate that! I've finished my work, having a Mimosa and have some short ribs cooking think I will go add some rice to them for dinner...yummy smells in my home right now. I got some photos of the great-nieces and great-nephew over the holidays, so wanted to make a couple of pages for them. Hope you enjoy looking. I've also been creating for Miriam with her first kit for 2012 if you want to go take a look. Hope y'all all have a terrific weekend ahead, make lots and lots of memories to share. Be safe whatever you do, chat more next time. Luv, MatThis is a freebie QP at Miriam's Scraps that I created using her birthday kit from last year...Jayson is Grandpa Jim's pride and joy for sure...look at the cute little frog hat that his Aunt Tiff made for him...cute, huh?Jade and Ruby with their Angry Bird caps...LOL...Ruby even has on an outfit I sent her for Christmas too...I used several different Christmas themed kits by Raspberry Road to make this QP. Don't they just love these caps?This kit is called Lovely Christmas and is a freebie from Kyra at With A Russian-Dutch Heart. Miss Hayden is in her pretty dress I sent her for Christmas and her new pink cowgirl boots she also got from someone. Too cute, too cute!

Happy 2012 Everyone!

It has been spring for a couple of days here (at least temperature wise)! Even had my windows open today! I've blown leaves and picked up 11 bags for the trash yesterday, cannot move too well today...LOL! And as the wind picked up...the leaves began another rain dance and my lawn looks like I've never picked them up...What a mess again...LOL! Anyhow, house is clean, clothes are all washed and put away, starting out the new year right....tee hee! Making pork steaks, cabbage, black eye peas, and cornbread for lunch tomorrow and a few friends will be coming to eat and celebrate with me. Can't wait!
My boss had her knee replacement on Wednesday, all went well, she is at home now, trying to manage the pain and getting used to the therapy! Sure know what she is going through, but her surgery was much less invasive than mine. Glad they have new techniques now. Hopefully, she will be back full and ready to go in about 5 more weeks.
My wish for all of you is a safe, healthy and happy 2012. 2011 was pretty good to me for the most part and I am really looking forward to this new year, lots more happiness and hopefully the ability to do a little more traveling to see my beloved family! Hope all of you enjoy this evening making lots of memories to share! Chat more with you later! Luv, Mat
PS Forgot to say happy 3rd birthday to Ruby, so Happy third birthday Ruby, luv you bunches and you sure look cute in this page made by Miss Linda! XO XO! :)

Merry CHRISTmas Y'al!!

I just want to wish all my family and friends a very Merry CHRISTmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous new year. Don't forget the reason for the season and put HIM first in your life, then everything else will fall in place as it should! Hope all of you have a memorable family celebration and create lots of memories to share. My "girls" and I want to wish you and yours the best ever! Chat more later! Luv, Mat

Happy 5th Birthday Jade!!

Today is Jade's 5th birthday! Happy birthday sweetheart, I hope your day at school in PJs is fun and the party you are having Saturday to celebrate is so much fun for you. I hope the surprises I sent you are to your liking and that you have many, many more years of these special days to come. Loving you bunches! Greataunt Neenie!

Hi y'all!

Such a busy time of the year...constantly on the go it seems, and my vehicle is still broke down...LOL! I'm hoping that will be fixed by the end of the day as I have a couple of boxes to take to UPS and my last minute little gifts to purchase. I need to buy some food to fix for Christmas dinner too. Not enough hours in the day it seems because I have been in a creating mood. Made lots of borders and now making some clusters....LOL! Anyhow, been trying to do a little scrapping too. Weather has been up and down and when it went down, it went down, like a 40-50 degree drop all at once. Been really dreary and gray and foggy, not today, sun nice and bright and warm. Probably back up in the mid 50's today before the next norther comes in the first of the week. Hope all of you are busy (but not too busy) getting ready to make lots of memories of this wonderful CHRISTmas season. Here's a couple of pages I've created this week. Chat with all y'all later! Luv, MatMy Sister Kathy with her 3 grandbabies. I snatched the photo from Christina's FB acct and the page is by Lindalou called Let It Snow.This is Kathy's daughter in law Tiffany with Jason and Christina's children, Jade, Ruby and Jayson. There is no TOU with the cluster, the page is from RRD.This is sweet Hayden (lol) that Margaret sent to be on my blackberry, the page is from RDH kit and frame from another RDH Christmas kit, the wordart is Linda's and the sentiment is O so true for Hayden...ROFL!!!

Happy Birthday Myrl & Judy!!

Two lovely ladies sharing a birthday today, my sister-in-law Myrl and my friend Judy! I hope you both have a marvelous birthday and are blessed with many more to come. Hugs to both of you. I have made you both a little card! Myrl is in a QP I made using freebie kit Lost in Time by Kyra at With A Russian/Dutch Heart!Judy is in a QP I made using freebie called Fall in the Air by Teapot Lady!
Don't know if you have noticed or not, but have been making some QP's, clusters and borders for Miriam at Miram's Scraps from some of her kits. If you get a chance stop by and have a look or better yet grab some freebies from Miriam, Gina or myself.
I am about ready to put my packages in the mail, finished my shopping except for a few little things for loved ones here. All my shopping that has to be sent is ready to go this week. That is, if my car will start...think the fuel pump has finally given up...just waiting for a little warm up around here before I tackle trying to get it to my mechanic. It hit 31 here this morning with a very biting wind and that is on top of the rain/snow mix from yesterday. Not supposed to even get out of the 30's today. I know you think that is not cold, but...30-40 degree drop all at once really gets your attention around here. I do NOT relish getting out in it and taking a cold. Nope, will just wait it out, to be back in the 60's by the weekend...LOL! Well, got some work that must be done, so outta here for this time, chat more next time. Keep making those memories to share and having fun doing it! Luv, Mat