Brax..@ two weeks already!

If  a picture speaks a thousand words..
then surely these are speaking VOLUMES!
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..and now Baby Braxden makes three!!
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Daddy's still getting used to me ..
always loving on me..
kissing me...


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But Mommy can really make me smile..
she has the food locker..♥
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Okay folks..nap time for me.....zzzzzzz!

Monday: colorful worlds

scenes from the weekend:
snow in the high country..
much needed snow!
skiiers and snowboarders delight..
hiways were quite the opposite..
lengthy delays  to and from ensued..






daydreaming  about my kinda snow!!
but the very best part of my weekend was this:
seeing two very special fellas  chatting man to man!

Creating memories of a life time..

one moment at a time!!

Joining these fun parties..

Blue Monday

Mellow Yellow Monday

Ssssh! Baby Brax is sleeping..

Love is.... Brax!

Look at my sweet fella~
sleeping..
so contentedly..
dreaming sweet baby dreams..
Oh how tempting to wake him up!!


One week old tonite..
5lbs..7oz!

In Black and White

Being avid Bloggers..
You  will be seeing this sign often  today.
What does it mean?
I took the liberty of "borrowing".. 
from one of my favorite Blogs Mad In Crafts ..
as she stated it so eloquently.  Just think, if these bills were to be passed, you nor I would NOT be able to do this!

"Today many websites are blacking out or otherwise participating in a protest against the SOPA and PIPA bills that have been introduced to Congress.

If you are unfamiliar with these bills, this video gives an accessible overview of the bills and their consequences

PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo. 

Mad in Crafts would likely be affected if these bills become law.  If I am even suspected of having links that infringe on copyrighted material OR if I am found not to be “doing enough” to prevent copyright infringement, the blog could be shut down, or worse.

Do I think the internet will come crashing down if these bills go through?  Probably not.  But I am generally not a fan of giving the government more intrusive power, especially when it comes to my First Amendment rights.  Online piracy is a problem that needs to be dealt with, but these bills are not the answer. 

If you would like to contact your representative in regards to the SOPA/PIPA bills,American Censorship has a simple form to send a message urging him or her to vote against the bills."

I've done my part already..

Now is the time for you to do your part..

make a stand..

Contact your representative and let your voice be heard!!

next.. be sure to visit Mad In Crafts.. 

such a delightful,fun blog!!

Now for Wednesday Eye candy~

                      Surfing Pensacola Beach Florida

                       A Beach Day in Melbourne Florida?

                          A bit of LOCAL color....

Linking to these fun  Wednesday Wonders:

                            White Wednesday

                            Outdoor Wednesday

                            Watery Wednesday

                            Wordless Wednesday

                            Rednesday

Blue Monday

Braxden Thomas..

Good Morning folks..
just an update..
We are STILL at the hospital with plans to leave for home after lunch.My Mommy had a C-section and needed a little extra time and TLC.
Daddy has been a great helper..
Boy did I get lucky in the Parent department!! 
I got the BEST!
I'm eating JUST FINE..
all systems are A-OK..
(My Gramma U has not edited the most recent photos..Tsk Tsk!!
maybe later today she can post more of my handsome mug with my parents...)
too bad she can't be there for my homecoming,,
oh well, there will be many more firsts..
Brax.. signing out
ps.. for more info, check my previous posts..
Blue Monday
Mellow Yellow Monday

Good cheery morning!

Greetings from the Hospital Nursery:
good morning!!
time to rise and shine..
Hi..this Brax reporting live..
I've been awake..
pondering my surroundings..
enjoying the view..
with so many new sights and sounds..
especially the loving cuddlyhugs,,
and kisses..
of my Mommie and Daddy!!
Yeah!!
stretch ..yawn..
later...
ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz!

Psssst! follow-up

Son Brandon with new Grand..
Braxden Thomas..
can you tell Bran played football?
will take more (better) pics tomorrow!
at least Heather came through with the cell phone!!

Pssst!Hey guess what?

I've Fallen in Love!!!
There's a new fella in my life!





Snips and snails..
and puppy dog tails..
that's what little boys are made of,,

Had a call around 4:30 Thursday afternoon from son Bran..
he and wife Jamie were out looking at something or other for their home..
His Message: " hey, Jamie's water just broke!"
Of course,as she was scheduled for a C-section for this Saturday, this minor event caught them totally off guard!
They had not a clue as what to do!
We asked,is Jamie's hospital bag in the car?
no..
Are you closer to home than to the hospital?
yes,,
Then drive carefully home, retrieve the bag..
and get to the hospital! 
Immediately!..
which they did..
Daughter Heather called around 5:30..
as she was finishing her Nursing class at another hospital..
Bran had called for her to come and stay with him..
(they are very close, always have been)
Heather called again at 9:30..
or rather  she picture mailed me ..
the photo of the most adorable little fella..

Braxden Thomas..
weight 5lbs 4oz..17.5 inches long


Altho there was little sleep or rest due to hospital routines..
here's the happy Daddy Bran and baby Brax,,..
Mommy Jamie is trying to rest a bit..
if all goes well,they will go HOME on Sunday!!


Blue Monday
2805 Potpourri Friday
Show and Tell Friday 

My wishes for You...

After serious and cautious consideration, 

your contract of friendship has been renewed for the New Year 2012.

It was a very hard decision to make, so try not to mess it up!!!

My Wish for You in 2012: 

May peace break into your home and may thieves come to steal your debts! 

... May the pockets of your jeans become a magnet for $100 bills! 

May love stick to your face and laughter assault your lips!

May happiness slap you across the face, and your tears be that of joy!

May the problems you had, forget your home address! 

In simple words - may 2012 be the best year of your life thus far!!! ...

Thanks to each of you who have become "followers".. although  I tend to regard each and every one of you as my cherished blogging family..
Whether you visit regularly, or just pop in sporadically,
know the latch-string is always out,the porch-light is on..
Pull up a chair and let's chat..or laugh, or cry.. 
together we can conquer the mountains..
or solve the most minute of prickly problems..
Above all, know you each have a place in my heart..
your thoughtful comments are deeply appreciated..
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The Joy of Books

For those of you, like me, who enjoy books!!!

I love this!!!

be sure to turn on the sound..

then click to play...

enjoy!

The Moon..

I see the moon....

Seeing this photo reminded me of  an evening ritual..
one that is repeated in most every home,
every night..

the saying of ones prayer's before turning in for the night.
As a child, i would say :
"I see the moon,

the moon sees me..
God bless the moon..

and God bless me..
Now I lay me down to sleep..
I pray the Lord my soul to keep..
Four posts has my bed..
four Angels at my head..
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John..
Bless the bed I lay upon..
and then began the singular  God blesses..
mommy, daddy,
siblings
extended family..
finally pets..
then the riduculous..
to the mundane.."
then mom would end my prayer with..
come on, you are making others wait to talk to God!!
strange how a picture can trigger obscure memories..

what old memories of yours have surfaced lately?
hugs..
Loui♥
Ps..Margo's Mystical Moon Shot:

Courtesy Margo Redd, all others courtesy Weather Underground
Linking with these fun Monday Parties..
Blue Monday
Mellow Yellow Monday

a glimpse of home

My Hometown...Pensacola, Florida


You all know how much I BRAG  talk incessantly about home..
Pensacola, Florida,
Long known as a choice tourist destination..
Deep Sea /Sport Fishing,



City of Five Flags..



Home of Famous  US Navy Blue Angels Flight demonstration Team..

The Cradle of Naval Aviation..

Aviators of 1942..Bill Kidd, Bill Prescott and Ted Cross.


Often  Sometimes called the Mother in Law of  Naval Aviation..



Home of the most beautiful beaches in the world..
Sparkling Turquoise/emerald green waters..



kissed by sugary white sands..

but, there is another side of Pensacola..
that you may NOT know..
Delightful Culinary experiences to whet your palette..
Fine Dining at it's very best..
From the freshest local seafood..

To world class international fare..
something for every taste..
even tapas..

Pensacola has it all!
your tastebuds will be tantalized!!
Cheers!
Click the link  and smile..


Fine Dining Pensacola from CBS Atlanta
(from facebook)
(all images courtesy Google)

Wednesday..what in the world?

With the  weird weather of the past 48 hours..
seems like the entire country has been plunged into a deep freeze..
altho scenes such as these are so pretty to look at..
through the window from inside a toasty warm home..
while sipping something nice and warm..

donned in fluffy robe , slippers and jammies..
or comfy sweats..
all perfect for lounging about in front of the fire..

or curled cozily into your favorite chair..
book in hand,

furbaby at your feet...

Perfect ways to cure winter time doldrums..




temps were extremely low in Florida..
in fact, were warmer here in Denver than back home!!
I would so rather be testing the waters of a tropical beach..
perhaps down in the Carribean..
catching up on my "summer" reading.....





What is your favorite pastime in  Winter?
Do you take a vacation? If so, Where?
pop on over and check out these fun parties!


White Wednesday
Outdoor Wednesday
Watery Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday
Rednesday