A Family Tea Party.

My family from Boston where over and we had a real tea party. It all brings back memories for me. When my daughters came home from school we had our afternoon tea.It was a great time to be in touch with them and listening to what they had to tell.This later became a habit with my grandchildren. It is maby Dutch habit, but it also is a time to reflect and get to know them better.My grandson is really in to it.

Skipe.

I have been talking with my two brothers in the Netherlands. Amazing how that works. The nice thing is that you can see one and other. I took a picture of gerrit en Tiny talking to me.

Finale a little cooler

This has been the worst week of my life. I can not stand this heat anymore.I did not do anything. No cooking or even make my bed. And that is strange for me. Thursday I went to a friend for our monthly card playing. When I left her home and got in to the car the temperature was 101. I could not believe it. Yesterday they promised us rain. Well it finale came after 4 p.m. It cooled of a little, it felt good to get some fresh air in the house,It looks like a beautiful day. Today is or get together with my daughters for lunch. So everything looks better.

The latest Toy.

Dad and Son having a great time.

The ring of fire.

A nice evening with nice friends to see the ring of fire.

Counting my blessings

When I start to count my blessings, what am I thankful for? For all the little things that make me love life so much more. For the sky and grass and flowers, for every star and tree, For the golden sun that rises to light the path for me.For the smiles on friendly faces, for warm hellos that cheer. For letters in the mailbox from those especial dear. For the lazy summer, the wealth each harvest yields,For the crisp and cozy winters, for springtime's fragrant fields For the memories that give me sweet moments all day trough, For the ones I love and care for and for those who love me too.

Independence Day.

Independence Day means freedom. Free from being deprived from normal living. We celebrate, but do we really know what it means and how it feels.Not unless you have been there. I do remember what it feels and believe me it is not good. It will stay with me for the rest of my live. I also appreciate life more , because of what I went through.