My view in Hawaii

I can't wait to get back!

Thanks to Pam Rubert for the wonderful drawing and reminder!

The Florida Botanical Gardens

This picture was taken on one of my last trips to Florida, May 2002. It is a view of the Botanical Gardens that are near where my father used to live. It reminded me of the Florida I grew up in, wild and beautiful.


I used some sepia filters to produce the picture below - this is how I see Florida in my mind.

I think we should head...this way.

I think we should head...this way., originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

Really, I think it's this way...at least that seems plausible.

Handsome young man

Handsome young man, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

My wonderful grandson.

Jamming to the oldies...

Jamming to the oldies, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

...every baby ought to have a set!

He comes home tomorrow...

DSC_1618, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

...and I can't wait to hug him!

They'll be here soon!

DSC_1171, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

She lands in Chicago and will fly out in an hour, then she'll be here with HIM! We are getting ready to leave for Louisville to meet them and bring them home. Life is sweet.

Pandora

Pandora is the latest goodie I have discovered and I want to share it with you - enjoy!

Brad got promoted

DSC_2654, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

Hey all, I forgot to post this. On December 1, 2008, my husband Brad was promoted to SGM (Sergeant Major), highest enlisted rank in the Army. I am so very proud of him. The photo on his cake is from basic training, 26 years ago.

Upside down

DSCN1548, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

Happy Thursday!

Home

Just thinking about them.

DSC_1175, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

My sweet baby girl and her baby boy!

YES WE DID!

Black IN White, originally uploaded by Racchio.

Thanks to Racchio for this!

President (Elect) Barack Obama

Barack Obama [President-Elect], originally uploaded by slight clutter.

Our new President! I am renewed in the belief that anything is possible in this great nation of ours. I feel so proud to be a Christian, an American, a military spouse and a military mom.
AMEN!

Thanks for the picture slightclutter photography

My Irish Twins

DSC_1623, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

I love when the two of them are together. It makes me so happy to see them interact and finish each other's thoughts and sentences.

Smiling

DSC_1544, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

My son, James B. McDonell, graduated from Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on Thursday. Can you guess which one he is? Yup, that's right - those Irish eyes are smiling. He received honors for outstanding athletic achievement in scoring a perfect 300 on his physical training test. He ran his 2 miles in 11:06. I am so very proud of him!!!

He begins training at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo, Texas on Monday for firefighter. We had to say goodbye to him this afternoon and drive back home without him. My husband and I are so proud of him and we are so happy that he seems to have found his direction. He is so looking forward to school and all that comes after serving in the Army.

I Will Have Cake!

I Will Have Cake!, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

Happy Birthday to my grandbaby boy Brian!

Zoom, zoom, zoom!

Brian BW, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

He's here! And he's fast! And cute as can be! My Brian boy!

They're Coming Home Today!

DSCN0996, originally uploaded by Nikongirl's Photoshop.

I can hardly stand the waiting - my daughter and my grandson will be here this evening! I have missed them tremendously!