We have recently been having a bit of a bat problem. If they were living in an old barn like Annie's we'd leave them be, but we can't allow them to roost under our eaves. I think we have convinced them to move on as I haven't seen any up there for the last three mornings. They are still coming around to hunt at night which is fine, but they have to roost elsewhere. They make a terrible mess which is both unsanitary and unsightly. But, they are cute little things!

I cant say that it is very different from the love I feel for my daughter and sons. But, there is a special happiness from knowing our family is expanding to another generation. Our three kids are now 37, 34 (DD) and 29. We privately wondered if we would ever be blessed with grandchildren. The two boys (I should probably call them men at this point) are still light years from marriage. We are hoping DD and SIL will have another. He is from a family of four kids and his sister is having a fourth child, so SIl’s family culture is for larger families. . Fingers crossed!

(((((Fran))))) As you rest in the confidence that he rests in peace, may you find increasing times when your heart feels comfortable being at peace, as well. ole joyful

I just purchased 15 Large/8" white lilies & 24 small/4" red lilies to plant in a bed together. After I planted them today, we got 3 hours of hail & rain.....this is what's left of the ones that were opened. They were almost done anyway.....looking forward to next year!