Sandy's Space----Come on in and Relax!

Saturday Photohunt....heart

2012-02-11T10:17:00.001-05:00

My favorite sweetHEART!

Saturday photo hunt--fluffy

2012-01-28T07:57:00.001-05:00

Nothing says fluffy like snow! This is from 2010..thank goodness not 2012.

Saturday Photo Hunt-Bliss

2012-01-21T08:50:00.005-05:00

What could be more blissful than the birth of our grandaughter, Paisley, in 2009

Saturday Photo Hunt-Circular

2012-01-14T09:09:00.001-05:00

This is at the lighthouse at Corolla,NC.
This is at the bottom of the circular staircase in the lighthouse...as you can see donations accepted.

Saturday Photo Hunt-Bling

2012-01-07T10:05:00.001-05:00

Paisley Girl has the Bling

Photo Hunt-Wet

2011-11-19T09:14:00.002-05:00

Whew! Makes a hot day better!

Photo Hunt-Broken

2011-10-29T09:17:00.006-04:00

The door is broken; the tin is broken; and the brick is crumbling...but it still stands the test of time. Tobacco barn in Ayden, NC.

Photo Hunt--Waiting

2011-10-08T08:37:00.002-04:00

Wonder what Mr. Frog is waiting for....a fly??

Photo Hunt-Wooden

2011-09-17T10:02:00.002-04:00

My grandparents were from this small village in Lithuania...with all wooden buildings.

Photo Hunt...Cards

2011-06-25T08:43:00.002-04:00

Cards...I send them, and I save them as evidenced by my rubbermaid tubs. LOL

Photo Hunt-license plate

2011-03-19T08:10:00.004-04:00

Baby Chris

2011-03-14T07:39:00.002-04:00

Remembering always!

Photo Hunt-Machines

2011-03-12T07:35:00.001-05:00

Fashion

2011-02-05T09:30:00.002-05:00

Nothing says fashion like Pailey's Christmas outfit...

Photo Hunt ---Hands

2011-01-22T08:39:00.002-05:00

Nothing sweeter than sweet Paisley's hands!

Photo Hunt --Shadow

2011-01-15T11:30:00.000-05:00

Photo Hunt--Your choice

2011-01-08T07:54:00.001-05:00

Well, of course if it's my choice...it's going to be my favorite girl, Paisley....

Photo Hunt-Male

2010-12-18T08:02:00.003-05:00

Nothing says male like a tractor and a Bass Pro Tshirt...LOL

Photo Hunt-Written

2010-11-27T10:16:00.002-05:00

Immediately when I heard written, I thought of the written word of God....I have heard ministers say that phrase all my life.....and it's one to live by.

Photo Hunt==Juicy

2010-11-20T09:05:00.002-05:00

Nothing like a juicy orange...yum

Happy Halloween

2010-10-31T19:10:00.000-04:00

Photo Hunt--Dark

2010-10-30T08:04:00.002-04:00

At the Outer Banks, NC

Photo Hunt-Orange

2010-10-23T09:33:00.002-04:00

Nothing like picking out a pumpkin

Freedom Tribute

2010-10-17T15:03:00.006-04:00

Last week the Freedom Tribute was in Suffolk. This is an 80 percent replica of the Vietnam Wall in DC. It was truly inspiring. We saw a classmate's name..M.Ed Smith, two former students from the Iraq War--Jayton Patterson and Travis Youngblood, and one of the captains Bill served under..Richard Buckley and so many hundreds and hundreds of lost heroes.

"I do not believe the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have been given the credit they deserve. It was a difficult war against an unorthodox enemy." General William Westmoreland

Photo Hunt-Letters

2010-10-02T10:01:00.002-04:00

I love reading Sue Grafton's Alphabet Detective Series.... A is for Alibi, etc.Yes, I am one of those who watches all the Law and Order series.

Photo Hunt-School

2010-09-18T10:50:00.002-04:00

This is the original school house at Corolla, NC. It was built in the early 1900's and currently houses the Corolla Wild Horse Museum.

Photo Hunt-Numerical

2010-08-21T09:59:00.002-04:00

Paisley is one year old and such a delight!

Photo Hunt-Orange

2010-08-14T12:30:00.002-04:00

Orange is a power color and said to increase the craving for food...don't want this color in the house..LOL. It is said to stimulate enthusiasm and creativity. People who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere. Orange is Lady Luck's color.

happy fifth

2010-07-05T14:54:00.001-04:00

Hope everyone is enjoying the weather...over 100 here. A day to sit back and go barefoot.

Smithfield visit

2010-06-24T08:43:00.002-04:00

Jean and I braved the torrid weather Wed. and went to Smithfield. We had a great time visiting all the little shops and the museum. All the shopkeepers were so nice. We had a wonderful lunch at Smithfield Station.

Photo Hunt -Addiction

2010-04-24T09:08:00.007-04:00

I have many addictions----- flowers of all kinds

the computer

coffee

and my little grandaughter, Paisley. These are just a few with Paisley being my number one addiction. How could you not be addicted to that sweet face. (By the way, food is an addiction, too..but couldn't photograph--ate it all.)

Photo Hunt-Covered

2010-04-17T11:21:00.002-04:00

My sweet baby Paisley's head is covered!

Photo Hunt-Vertical

2010-04-10T09:21:00.002-04:00

Nothing says vertical like looking up at a tree.

Photo Hunt-Sweet

2010-04-03T10:53:00.002-04:00

You can't get much sweeter than this...my Paisley

Photo Hunt-Three

2010-03-20T09:12:00.002-04:00

What's better than one Paisley.....three Paisley's

Spring is in the air

2010-03-19T14:22:00.000-04:00

Nothing like daffodils to herald ---spring is coming!

In Memory

2010-03-14T16:01:00.002-04:00

March 14, 1980, marked the birth of our little Christopher Thomas. He was born too early at six months and was too tiny. He lived 33 days and was loved. May God always Bless his little soul.

Photo Hunt--Foreign

2010-03-06T08:14:00.003-05:00

My grandfather, Adam, was born in Lithuania and came to the US around 1908. He worked in the mines in Pennsylvania and lost a leg in the mines. He then opened a shop.

Happy Birthday MIL

2010-03-02T08:25:00.002-05:00

Wasn't my mother-in-law a knockout? She still is. Happy Birthday to a special mother-in-law.

Photo Hunt-Daily

2010-02-27T10:06:00.002-05:00

My daily activities include reading the newspapers and a cup of coffee.

Photo Hunt-cuddly

2010-02-20T09:48:00.003-05:00

My son and Paisley...can't get any better than this.

Spotted

2010-01-30T09:13:00.001-05:00

Spotted ...snow from my front door..we are expecting 8-10 inches..BRRR

Happy Birthday, DH

2010-01-11T08:17:00.001-05:00

Happy Birthday to the love of my life.

NO snow

2010-01-08T13:06:00.003-05:00

Well, the weatheman said we were getting snow but as usual after everyone ran out and bought milk and bread, the snow was a no show.

So here is some snow for you....

2009-12-31T15:07:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year and All God's Blessings to You.

Happy Birthday to my son

2009-12-21T14:19:00.003-05:00

The first day of winter and the birth of my son, Kevin.

Happy Birthday, Kev!

Christmas time

2009-12-19T09:59:00.002-05:00

Christmas is upon us....it is such a lovely season especially with Miss P>

Thanksgiving Blessings to all

2009-11-26T14:19:00.005-05:00

I am so blessed as usual this Thanksgiving: a new beautiful grandaughter delights me everytime I see her, A husband that loves me, two handsome sons and one gorgeous daughter-in-law all help make this a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Thank you , God for all these things and more!

Photo Hunt--Military/Veterans

2009-11-07T09:11:00.006-05:00

My DH served in Vietnam. He drove a track and saw action most of the time.

This was his unit's symbol.

A Blessed Veteran's Day to all!

Photo Hunt--free

2009-10-17T08:56:00.002-04:00

Now, you know if it's a free day the only thing I am going to put up is Miss Paisley!

Photo Hunt-Sports

2009-10-10T08:43:00.002-04:00

Nothing like college basketball and Carolina...yeah!

If God didn't love Carolina, why did he make the sky Carolina Blue?

Photo Hunt-Words

2009-10-03T09:18:00.002-04:00

Thankful words fill my tablecloth....

Photo Hunt=Twisted

2009-09-26T08:31:00.004-04:00

Twisted...such as the staircase inside the Currituck Lighthouse in Corolla, NC.
It has 214 very steep steps which I climbed last year. It is 162 feet to the top of the roof.

Go here for a great movie about the Lighthouse.

http://www.currituckbeachlight.com/index.php

The tree is also at Corolla and could tell many tales with its twisted branches.

He that planteth a tree is a servant of God, he provideth a kindness for many generations, and faces that he hath not seen shall bless him.-

Henry Van Dyke

Photo Hunt=Upside Down

2009-09-19T14:27:00.003-04:00

My DH and I visited the local Ag fair, today, and I spotted this...perfect for the theme.

Photo Hunt-Surprise

2009-08-29T09:17:00.004-04:00

On my birthday last year, my son surprised me with this frame and poem announcing the pregnancy of my Dear daughter-in-law.

July 11, the best surprise was Paisley Faith. My DS and DIL chose not to find out the sex of the baby. Isn't she the best surprise of all?

Delighting in new one

2009-07-31T12:30:00.003-04:00

Haven't posted much since new baby. Paisley Faith truly is a joy. My son and dil are such good parents. My DH and I couldn't be prouder.

Surprise Shower

2009-06-24T16:38:00.002-04:00

My dear friends gave me a surprise Grandmother shower , today. They certainly surprised me. I thought we were just getting together for lunch. We did have a wonderful lunch with chicken salad, fruit salad, chicken , ham biscuits, and tea. I am truly blessed. Thanks, everyone.

Great site--Self Made Scholar

2009-06-12T08:02:00.002-04:00

Ever wanted to learn how to play chess, do geneology or learn Russian? Well, have I got the site for you.... The Self Made Scholar...but most importantly it is free....
Check it out at

http://www.selfmadescholar.com/classes.html

Photo Hunt=Advertisement

2009-06-06T08:23:00.003-04:00

Remember Texaco!

Mr. Johnson is gone, now...only the sign remains for some of the best cornmeal, ever.

Happy Birthday

2009-06-05T13:55:00.001-04:00

Today is my youngest son's birthday. He is 27. Can you believe it? Seems just like yesterday.

Photo Hunt= Books

2009-05-30T09:29:00.004-04:00

Books,books, books! I love books. Pardon the messiness. We are in the middle of painting. Here are just some of my books. I love mystery books, nonfiction, and Eloise Wilkins books just to name a few. If Ancient One looks closely, there's a surprise for her the next time we go home.

Photo Hunt=Plastic

2009-05-23T09:56:00.002-04:00

Nothing says plastic like Legoland at the Mall of America in Minneapolis.

Photo Hunt-Painted

2009-05-16T08:09:00.005-04:00

My youngest son did this painting when in was eleven. He had a fabulous art teacher.

These are my Mother's Day Flowers and I photoshopped them into painted flowers.

My azaleas

2009-05-15T19:32:00.001-04:00

My azaleas didn't last long this year and I lost several plants over the winter. I just think my soil is not conducive to these lovely things.

Photo Hunt--In Memory

2009-05-09T08:57:00.003-04:00

My Mom-------
This is the burial place of my Grandfather and Grandmother Orlowsky; we assume she is buried above him. They were Lithuanian and came through Ellis Island during 1907-08. Grandfather came first then Grandmother. They died long before I was born and have a special place in my heart.

Snow Ball bush

2009-05-07T11:14:00.001-04:00

My snowball bushes were very pretty this year until the downpours hit. All the blossoms are on the ground, now.

Knockout roses

2009-05-04T14:01:00.002-04:00

Last year, I planted several knockout rose bushes. I love these things. Unlike regular rose bushes, blackspot usually doesn't bother them. They are more like a floribunda but I am really enjoying them. I also have a pink one. Haven't tried the yellow, yet.

Photo Hunt-Walking

2009-05-02T09:38:00.001-04:00

We had to go to Smithfield to get a tractor part. My DH had to check out the new tractors, but I told him he better get WALKING....LOL

Photo Hunt-Purple

2009-04-18T08:20:00.001-04:00

Wisteria--love it but wished it bloomed more than once a year....

Remembering

2009-04-16T10:27:00.002-04:00

Remembering Christopher Thomas Benson

March 14, 1980 -April 16, 1980

God's precious angel

The Dreaded Tax Day

2009-04-15T10:12:00.003-04:00

Hope everyone's taxes are done, and you are not one of the last minute filers. We actually didn't have to pay more this year, but that is because of the stock market...which is a downer. Hopefully, the economy is going to take an upturn soon. Did you know if the IRS owes you money you don't have to file taxes until October??? In Virginia, you have to work 106 days to pay taxes; in NC you work 99 according to this site : http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxfreedomday/

Easter Blessings

2009-04-12T10:19:00.005-04:00

Easter Blessings to all my family and friends on this the most Holy Day of the Year.

God Bless You all.

Photo Hunt-Triangle

2009-04-11T09:49:00.002-04:00

My dad was a US Marine during WWII; my brother was a US Army paratrooper during the Korean and Vietnam War; my husband was a track driver in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Thanks to all of them for their service to our country.

Pat Boone

2009-04-08T10:41:00.003-04:00

My DF and I went to Hampton , yesterday, to a Healthy Life conference. Pat Boone was the featured speaker and even sang several tunes. We had a great time, and the lunch was wonderful with strawberry cheesecake for dessert...so much for the diet. Pat Boone was a great speaker and is still going strong at 74--has a new book and new songs.

Photo Hunt-Hands

2009-03-28T09:26:00.004-04:00

One Thanksgiving, I did the boys' handprints. Kev was 10, and Drew was 4. It seems like yesterday, but it was 1986.

Hampton VA

2009-03-25T09:30:00.004-04:00

DH had a doctor's appt. at the Hampton VA , yesterday. Just a checkup- The doctors, nurses, and staff are so nice there. They always want to help. They even added a valet service to park your car if you needed that. That is such a great service for our wounded or sick vets.

They redid one of the courtyards, and it looked great.

If you look in the distance, you can see the James River.

Photo Hunt-Yellow

2009-03-21T12:39:00.005-04:00

I love daffodils. This pic is from a calendar I made a couple of years ago. Notice the quotation. I always think daffodils bring back the belief that spring and all good things can't be far behind.

"Faith is believing in something when common sense tells you not to..."Miracle on 34th Street.

First Day of Spring

2009-03-20T13:13:00.002-04:00

It's the first day of spring, but it's still a little chilly, here. I can't wait to start seeing flowers. My daffodils have begun to bloom. I don't know about you, but I was tired of winter and being cooped up in the house.

Lacey

2009-03-16T12:15:00.002-04:00

This is my youngest son's new puppy. This is a Weimaraner, the gray ghost. DS has always wanted one of these dogs ===even back in eighth grade. He even cut out pictures. Now , he finally has her. Isn't she cute?

Photo Hunt-Four

2009-03-14T09:20:00.002-04:00

"The four-leaf clover is an uncommon variation of the common, three-leaved, clover. According to tradition, such leaves bring good luck to their finders, especially if found accidentally.[1] According to legend, each leaflet represents something: the first is for hope, the second is for faith, the third is for love, and the fourth is for luck." So here's all the hope, faith, love, and luck to you.

Telemarketing---Grr

2009-03-13T14:24:00.003-04:00

Grrrrrrr===Somehow we have gotten on a telemarketer's list. This outfit has called us over 35 or more times in the last three days. We are on the Do Not Call list but it doesn't seem to make any difference. It is getting aggravating. I have emailed the FCC with a complaint and the Do Not Call list with the same complaint. Probably nothing will come of it. When the call comes in, the caller ID says NEW JERSEY. The number is 2019184983. It is an automated call . Any suggestions from anyone??? We are on our ninth call for today.

It's Snowing , here

2009-03-02T11:19:00.001-05:00

Everyone around us has snow, too. 70 by Saturday..LOL

Photo Hunt-Thankful

2009-02-28T09:33:00.004-05:00

I am so thankful for so many things: my family, my friends, my neighbors, my health and being a Christian. "It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful but what you have in your heart." My heart is overflowing for all the wonderful things in my life.

Photo Hunt =Warm

2009-02-21T10:53:00.001-05:00

Nothing like puppy love....or a warm puppy!

Photo Hunt-Nautical

2009-02-14T08:21:00.002-05:00

My grandparents were immigrants from Lithuania, and my grandmother came to the US on the USS Vaderland with $2.00 in her pocket, a daughter and a son. My grandfather came earlier on the USS Finland.

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

Photo Hunt-Bridges

2009-02-07T09:03:00.002-05:00

Took this picture when the dept. of highways was working on the bridge on the interstate near Richmond, VA.

Font maker

2009-02-06T09:26:00.003-05:00

I found this cool new FREE program that is fun and easy to use. "YourFonts.com is a FREE online font generator that allows you to create your own TrueType fonts within a couple of minutes. Go make your own handwriting as a font!" It installs like a dream and you can use it in your Word docs or other things. You can find it here-
http://www.yourfonts.com/

Photo Hunt-Furry

2009-01-31T10:35:00.002-05:00

Our little puppies from last year...they were so sweet, furry , and cuddly.

We put out peanuts for the squirrels. I think Mr. Squirrel is enjoying his snack.LOL

Photo Hunt -Chipped

2009-01-24T09:10:00.001-05:00

Gertie and Sandy

2009-01-23T10:41:00.002-05:00

My ds finally came and got his dogs today. I will miss them because labs are so loving but they will have so much more room to run around in at his house. Bye Gertie and Sandy...

God Bless Our President

2009-01-20T14:01:00.003-05:00

He's definitely got his work cut out for him. Let's all pray for improvement in America and blessings to the new administration.

Photo Hunt --Hats

2009-01-17T09:32:00.006-05:00

What is it about men and their hats? They are all over the house. My DH truly loves a hat.LOL

Photo Hunt-Aftermath

2009-01-10T08:16:00.002-05:00

This is the aftermath of Hurricane Floyd. The whole town just about was under water. We were out of school for two weeks and no phone service, either.

Photo Hunt-Hope

2009-01-03T10:04:00.004-05:00

There's something about this old tree that causes me to think of hope...what do you think?
“Here is the deepest secret nobody knows
.Here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
And the sky of the sky of a tree called life;
Which grows higher than soul can hope or mind can hide.
And this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart.
I carry your heart.I carry it in my heart.” eecummings

Happy New Year

2008-12-31T17:40:00.003-05:00

Have to wish it now...because I know I will be in bed by the time the clock strikes 12. I lead such an exciting life....LOL. Wishing everyone a Blessed New Year.

Merry Christmas to all

2008-12-24T16:16:00.002-05:00

Wishing everyone a Blessed holiday! Merry Christmas!

Hampton VA

2008-12-18T13:39:00.002-05:00

Took DH to Hampton Va , yesterday, for a checkup. Don't they have a great looking tree?

Twelve Days of Christmas

2008-12-15T07:30:00.002-05:00

1. True Love refers to God
2. Turtle Doves refers to the Old and New Testaments
3. French Hens refers to Faith, Hope and Charity, the Theological Virtues
4. Calling Birds refers to the Four Gospels and/or the Four Evangelists
5. Golden Rings refers to the first Five Books of the Old Testament, the "Pentateuch", which gives the history of man's fall from grace.
6. Geese A-laying refers to the six days of creation
7. Swans A-swimming refers to the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, the seven sacraments
8. Maids A-milking refers to the eight beatitudes
9. Ladies Dancing refers to the nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit
10. Lords A-leaping refers to the ten commandments
11. Pipers Piping refers to the eleven faithful apostles
12. Drummers Drumming refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed

Photo Hunt--Favorite

2008-12-12T18:08:00.003-05:00

Christmas is one of my favorite times with all the wonderful memories. Click on the picture to see the enlarged version.

My squirrel friends

2008-12-10T10:29:00.001-05:00

DH had some old peanuts, and we have been feeding the squirrels in our front yard. They are really enjoying the treat. It doesn't take them long to go through those peanuts.