Misadventures in Mommyhood: Black and White Wednesday

The Oldest

Sage is the oldest of our three children. She is a sensitive, caring and very sweet teen girl. She says that she wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up. She is already growing up way too quickly for me. I am very proud of her for many reasons. She is a pre-ap, GT student with (almost) straight A's and is kind to everyone even if they are not kind to her. She has also broadened her horizons in the food catagory which I am very happy about. She has tried new things such as brocolli and asparagus and absolutely loves them! I like to think that we have done a pretty good job so far with her. Before long, she'll be all grown up and on her way to creating her own life!

The Boy

Raiden is the crazy part of our children. He looks and acts just like his father which can be good, but not so good at times. They do seem to share a similar temper and that's the not so good part. He's a real sweetheart, though. He is Momma's boy but is definitely all boy. I am very proud to say that he is now a Webelo rank in the Cub Scouts and plans on sticking it out till he makes Eagle. This week he tells me he wants to go into the military and that couldn't make me any prouder. He has also expressed intrest in being an astronaut, a teacher, a spy and a fireman just to name a few. He really believes he can be all of those and so do I. He is my Boo-Boo Bear after all!

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Black and White Wednesday

I would like to introduce you to my grandmother. Edna Mary Floyd Manuel.

She was one of the strongest women I have ever met and just as bull-headed. I miss her so much. I can't believe it has been almost 9 years since she and Grandaddy left us. I wish I would have taken advantage of spending more time with her when she was still with us here on Earth. I know she's looking down on me from Heaven, though probably scolding me knowing her!

I don't know when this picture was taken but it is an original b&w photo. I attained this and a bunch of other photos after she and my grandfather passed.

I love you, Grandma.

9 comments:

Michelle@DomesticationoftheSingleGirl said...: Awwww. She sounds amazing.

**Hugs**; February 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM
Tyler said...: what a neat pic to have! (you!)

I hope you have a good wednesday; February 3, 2010 at 11:43 AM
CM said...: How precious! What a nice heirloom photo. I wonder what she's opening? Was it Christmas?; February 3, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Laura said...: What a great post, she sounds amazing! Very cool picture too!; February 3, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Shannon K. said...: Classic photograph. Touching post.; February 3, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...: She sounds like she was an amazing lady!! What a special black and white photo to share with us:); February 3, 2010 at 4:52 PM
freckletree said...: thanks for sharing.; February 3, 2010 at 5:44 PM
MrsMonicaLB said...: great pic and a nice tribute to your grandma.; February 3, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Unknown said...: I love Grandmas so very much. Yours looks especially lovely! Great picture of her!; February 3, 2010 at 7:43 PM