The Deviants of Decay, Forgive Us Our Trespasses Art Show

  
Last night we attended "The Deviants of Decay, Forgive Us Our Trespasses Art Show" where our son Ron and 5 other photographers displayed some of their work.  There was a nice crowd and we had a nice time visiting and seeing everyone's photos.  You can check out and Like/Follow Ron's Facebook page to keep up with his works of art.  Sit back, relax and take a look at all the beautiful photos he has on his site.  Also click on "About" and see why he is inspired to take photos like this and if you have any questions you can contact him on the site.

Ron and some of his work.

Ron's work.

Several of the display items came from my auction finds.  Ron borrowed them for the display.

My 3 beautiful grand daughters; Reagan, Hannah and Eliz.

Sisters, Hannah and Eliz.

Cousins; Reagan and Eliz.

Baking with Hannah

During the Christmas Holiday my 17 year old grand daughter Hannah came over and spent a couple of days.  She wanted to bake when she was here so the first day we made 2 loaves of cinnamon raisin bread, 2 loaves of cinnamon bread, 1 ham and cheese braid and 1 turkey and cheese braid using the left over meat from Christmas day.  Everything was absolutely delicious.  The next day we baked a batch of Cool Whip cookies.  I sent her home with the cookies, 1 cinnamon bread and 1 cinnamon raisin bread.  We had a lot of fun baking and look forward to her wanting to come and bake again with this old lady. 

Hannah

Back, Turkey and Cheese Braid; Front, Ham and Cheese Braid.

Ham and Cheese Braid.

Cinnamon Raisin Bread.

Cinnamon Bread.

Little Miss Eliz

On Tuesday and Thursday morning I have the privilege of watching Eliz while Gina is trying to finish getting her nursing degree.  She is always a ray of sunshine to my week and has been very easy to take care of.  Yesterday she was 12 weeks old and is growing like a weed.  Just wanted to share an updated picture of her so everyone else can see how cute she is.

I sat her on the table while I was getting her bottle ready and she was so patient while it was warming up.

  

Taking a Break

Thought I would sit and rest from working on taking pictures of stuff for Etsy and catch up my neglected Blog.  I had about 130 items to get photographed today, then I will tweak the pictures and then get them posted.  I have about 40 more items to photograph yet today so I can work on the tweaking part tonight.  Etsy and eBay are 7 days a week and all day jobs. 
My son Ron came over on Wednesday and transferred the stuff from my old laptop to the new one, cleaned up the screen of un used items and gave me some pointers.  The only thing about this laptop is that it has a very touchy control pad (mouse).  I don't have the space on my lap to use an external mouse and I will just have to get used to this one.  I now like this one a whole lot more than I did Monday.
Watched Eliz on Thursday while Gina was in school and she slept most of the time.  She was dressed in a Winnie The Pooh outfit for Halloween.  She was 11 weeks old on Friday, time sure flies.

 

Ian went to a wedding a couple of weeks ago and here are some pictures of him and him holding Eliz.  Ian is not a baby person at all and you sure can tell by the way he holds her.

 

 

Well this isn't getting the rest of my pictures done so I need to get busy and get them done.  I still have 3 totes of stuff that I need to get hung and then do all the pictures of them.  Busy, busy old lady but it keeps me out of trouble. 



 

 

Reagan's Art Showing

Reagan is home schooled and her mom tries to get her involved in many activities.  She had a six week art class this summer and on Friday August 30th they had a showing of their art they did in the class.  We had a nice visit and purchased one of her pieces.

The picture I bought is on the left.

Reagan standing next to the one Ron bought.

This one she gave to her mom.

Labor Day Gathering

On Monday the 2nd we had all those that could make it over to celebrate Labor Day and a wonderful day of visiting.  We ate inside and then we all went outside to visit and play some yard games.  I love to have family gatherings and always dreamed of having a close family.  When growing up this is not something we did and I always wished we could be like other families.  We are not as close as I wished we were, seems like someone is always unhappy with someone.  Life is to short and we only have one chance to go around so everyone should try to not sweat the small stuff and just get along.

Reagan and Renee.

Ilayda and Derek.

Brandon and girlfriend Brittni.

Erin, Hannah's friend and Brandon.

Ian, Brandon and Reagan.

Derek and Ilayda.

Hannah and Brittni.

Sunday's Pictures and Eliz gets to go Home

Caleb and Eliz

She found her finger.

That finger tastes mighty fine.

Caleb and Eliz.

Her going home outfit that I picked up.

Me and Eliz.

I love bonnets.

Saturday and Baby Eliz

You would never know that Gina had a C Section yesterday.  She was up walking and in no pain and isn't taking anything for pain.  She started breast feeding last night and said Eliz latched on like a pro.  She finally got to get out of the nursery about 5 PM today and is now staying in Gina's room.  I guess Ali is telling her things "like watch her neck"  "this is how you do it".  Gina reminded him she has had kids before and thought she could handle her correctly.  Ali is so proud and I'm sure she will spend a lot of time in her dads arms and on his chest.

Gina and Eliz

Me and Eliz, first person to hold her besides her parents, not that I'm bragging.

Me and Eliz

Eliz

Reagan was next in line to hold Eliz, she got to hold her before her brothers and sisters did.

Hannah was next.

I think she looks like Hannah through the lips.

Blossem was next and got to hold her the longest.

Blossem and Eliz

4:35 PM, 18 1/2" Long, 6 lbs 1 oz, Lots of Dark Hair

Eliz is here, a little early but doing great.  She will have to stay in the nursery on monitors for 24 hours to watch her before she can go to Gina's room.  Her blood sugar was low so they gave her some formula and that helped.  She had a slight fever and was sweating a lot.  They will watch her very good and take her blood sugar every couple of hours.

Before going back for the C Section

Kartal and Ian

Renee and Hannah

Ali all ready

Very first picture of Eliz

All cleaned up and no place to go

Eliz has found her fingers

Today is Baby Day

The big day is here and little Miss Eliz will be born sometime after 2:00 PM today.  Gina has been in the hospital since Tuesday with bleeding, high blood pressure and a slight fever and the risk to wait any longer is to great.  She was due for her C Section on Sept 4th so this is a little early.  I think she might be 36 weeks today.  The baby is 6 lbs and they have given Gina the 2 hormone shots to make sure Eliz's lungs are good and strong.  She might have to have a little oxygen but they feel everything looks good.

Gina and Baby

Got a call yesterday from Gina that she was going to be the guest at our local hospital for a couple of days. She had been having some trouble with some bleeding and she is only 35 1/2 weeks.  She spent last night in Labor and Delivery hooked up to monitors and such.  The bleeding has stopped for now and she was transferred to Antepartum.  If she can go for 24 hours without any problems she gets to go home.  Any bleeding at all and the baby will be delivered right away.
Ian and I were there when they did the detailed sonogram and it was very interesting.  Eliz weights 6 lb 2 oz and has the cutest little face.  They gave Gina the first of 2 hormone shots in case she delivers early to make sure the lungs are good and developed.  The doctor and tech kept says how good Eliz was doing practicing breathing when they were doing the sonogram.  She needs to go for at least 2 more weeks so we will be praying for everything to go well.

Chicken Stuff Done for the Weekend

Up early and strained the broth from the bones and picked off about 1 pint of chicken pieces.  Ron and I then canned 7 quarts and 2 pints of broth and 1 pint of chicken pieces.  We had 2 canners going at the same time so we were able to get it done much sooner than when I had only 1 canner.
After the canning we got out the Kitchen Aide mixer and the grinder attachments and ground 10.6 lbs of chicken. Nice amount of stuff from the 9 chickens.
I think there are about 15 or so more chickens that are not yet ready and most will be kept whole for baking or grilling.
For supper tonight we went to Gina's and Ali's for a cook out.  It was real nice and nice to get out and visit. The weather was perfect, in the 70's with a little breeze.  Ali makes a Turkish Salad that has cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, salt, lemon juice, vinegar, black olives and olive oil.  It is very good and Gina sent the leftovers home with me.  I will be eating that for my lunch tomorrow.  Of course he doesn't have a recipe he just use a little of this and a little of that.

Gina at 8 Months

Gina stopped by today to bring some things I'll need when I start watching the baby.  I wanted to take a picture of her but she hates to have her picture taken and refused to let me.  I was determined to get a picture so when she was leaving I picked up my camera and followed her out and snapped a few shots as she was protesting me the whole time.

She refused to turn around so I got a back shot, told her I would post it because she wouldn't turn.

We can almost see the stomach.

There is the belly shot, not that big for being 1 month away from delivery (Sept 4th).

Now she is thoroughly mad at me for taking the pics.