Monday, April 30, 2007

Sixty Reasons Why...

... he means so much to me!



He's caring.
He's considerate.
He's clever.
He's creative, convivial and kind.
He's positive,
proud,
patriotic
and a man of prayer.

He's generous, devoted,
respectful, enthusiastic,
energetic,
and loving...
He is wise and wonderful.
He's handsome,
happy,
healthy,
thoughtful and careful.

He's a giver,
a tenor,
a lover,
exhorter,
provider,
protector and problem-solver!

He's musical, he's ethical, he's wonderful.
(Did I say that already?)

He is supportive.
He is understanding.
He is industrious.

And he
cooks for me,
and he makes my tea.
And he starts my yoga tape for me!

He's my plumber,
my mechanic,
my electrician and mason.
He's my roofer, finisher, gardener, and landscaper.
He is my installer and appliance repairman.

He's my rosemaler,
woodworker,
calligrapher,
dog trainer,
tincture-maker,
fire-builder,
and doggie trainer.

He has character.
He loves the Lord.
He is a great Dad.
He is a doting Grandpa.

He is the best.
He wants the best.
He always tries to do better!

...and he is my friend.




Saturday, April 28, 2007

When you turn 60...

...take more time for your favorite things...

Find yourself fishing!


Get yourself Golfing!


Grab opportunities with Owen!



Continue your creative cooking.




Take it easy once in awhile!




Travel new and exciting trails!




...but most important of all, PLEASE TAKE ME WITH YOU!

Monday, April 23, 2007

Congratulations - A Ribbon...

at your first show!

Beginners Honorable Mention at the
Norse Rosemaler's Association Show.

for your beautiful painting!

I'm so proud of you!

See, you just keep getting better and better...

and better and better!

Sunday, April 22, 2007

A Busy Weekend...

Phil, you still got it! WOW!
Friday evening: grade the driveway.
and ...run the compactor!

Saturday morning: pour out the concrete.

and finish the concrete... soooooo nice.

Sunday afternoon: Spread the dirt and plant the shrubs.

Voila! A big job is beautifully done.
Thank you so much. It is beautiful, and you made it almost look easy.