Green Wellies

With thoughts of Haiti

With thoughts of Haiti
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Over the last couple of days, I haven't taken anything for granted. Every time I turn on a tap, climb into a warm bed and sit down for a meal, my thoughts have been with the people of Haiti. I wanted to send food, clothing, blankets and bandages. I felt helpless. Last night I went onto the Doctors Without Borders website and donated to their cause. I knew it was one small thing by one person, but if each one person did something, anything, then it would add up to bigger things.

My first birthday present!

My first birthday present!
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I won't say exactly how old this toy is, but it's old. It was my first birthday gift from my parents and over the years, it's logged many miles. My brother had it after me, followed by my sister and then all three of my own children rode around on it. He's always been referred to as Ducky. My grandparents lived up a long gravel driveway at the top of a hill. My brother would position himself at the top, push off, raise his chubby little legs and bounce and fly all the way to the bottom. One time, he was at the top of my great grandparents' back porch (I think he was about two at the time) and he went straight down the steps, landing face-first on the metal door mat at the bottom...he had a grid on his face for a week. Ducky survived it all!

I think I need a bigger bulletin board!

I think I need a bigger bulletin board
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When you cross a packrat with a hoarder and scrounger, you end up with a bulletin board that is packed to the gills with cards, photos and heaps of memories. I think it's safe to say that I've run out of room on this one!

Eye heart U

Eye heart U
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Following in the homemade card tradition of his mom, auntie and uncle, my grandson made this one for me. It speaks for itself! I love it