Monday, October 11, 2021

The Girls are Back!!

 July 20, 2021

As mentioned earlier, Donna and Doug Lowry kept Skye and Ryan's girls while they moved to Utah, recovered from Covid-19 and waited for their apartment they rented in May to come available to move into. After 3 weeks at "Nonna's" house the girls came to stay with Grandma and Grandpa! 

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Grandpa had pizza waiting for us when we got here and then we had a mini birthday party for Avery who had turned 3 years old a few days earlier!




In the days and weeks that followed, her Peppa Pig Playdough set was a favorite "Go to" toy to keep  her busy.


Our bedtime ritual: Tea time with Grandma!


I don't know how she could sleep that way, but she did. 

It was so very, very hot and humid outside that it was almost impossible to go out and play unless you went to the beach or pool, which we did as much as we could.

An entire ocean at her disposal and Annabelle decides to make a foot bath! Haha!


Burying the victims!



When Avery came up to me I couldn't figure out what she had on her face...

Ahhh... It's a seafoam mask. She's such a funny little kiddo!

I wonder if it's good for your skin!




We also visited the mall for Food Truck Thursday!


Good Morning Cutie Patootie!





Avery loved to help cook breakfast! She and Annabelle are good chef's helpers!

And since they visited grandma we had to do some watercolors!

Look at their beautiful butterflies!

Hey!! What are you doing with my camera?

Reagan, ever the naturalist, was thrilled when she caught a red slider turtle. Just about this moment I think it peed on Annabelle's hand.


I made a new dress, but getting a selfie of it became a game for Avery.



Sometimes she played so hard she just collapses. I had my bedroom door shut and when I opened it this is what I saw.


And this 'Thought for the Day' is for my children. Instead of saying 'Meat and Cheese Tray', they say Charcuterie. Now I know why. 
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Just so you know... August will bring more fun and adventures!






July in Gautier - Wow.... The Summer is Going Fast!

 July 3, 2021

Your thought for the day!


Jesus Alamo, our good 'amigo' in Mexico, took this photo on the 3rd of July in Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico as a storm was coming in. It was so stunning I just had to share it!


July 4, 2021
Happy Independence Day!
Darryl and I in our patriotic Sunday best are ready for church and then to celebrate the founding of this great nation!


I found these custom mugs online and just had to get some made with my sister's names on them.


The following week Jonas (Elder Jonas Guffey) left for the mission field. He will serve in the Salt Lake City area until his Visa comes in and he can leave for Buson, South Korea.
Brotherly love - Preston and Jonas

The last time I visited Michelle she gave me this beautiful needlepoint that was made by my Grandmother Ruth. She started it in January 1942 and finished it in January 1963. It made me smile to know I am not the only one who doesn't get all her projects finished right away. 
I took it in to be framed and I think it turned out beautifully!

One of my sisters, Sandy I think, posted this photo of my Dad's entire immediate family from the early 1970s, maybe 1973. I have to say I had the perfect family! Oh how I love this bunch! Little did I know that 3 years later I would meet the love of my life and move far away, but I still get back to see them every chance I get!
L-R Back Row: John Eppert III, Ronald Eppert, John 'Doc' Eppert Jr., Robert Sampson
Middle Row: Michelle Eppert McCrea, Sandra Eppert Shawver (in front of Michelle), Patricia Eppert Wiley, Peggy Guth Eppert, Cindy Eppert Cunningham, Charlotte Lofstrom Eppert, Nancy Eppert Sampson
Front Row: Anna Christine Eppert, 'Grandma' Mildred Loughmiller Eppert holding Randy Eppert, 'Grandpa' John Eppert Sr. holding Eric Sampson, and Amy Sampson Schorr. 
FYI - Eric, the little boy on Grandpa's lap, welcomed his first grandchild in August 2021!
John Sr., Charlotte, Christy, Doc and Mildred have all passed away, but are always in our hearts!
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This is Primary in the Lucedale, Mississippi Branch. Oh, how I love these sweet children!

Another thought for the day! 😉

July 14th
We celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary this year. I surprised Darryl by showing up at work in the early morning with this cake!


His crew insisted he come home from work early so we could go out on a date. Laron, one of his crew, even gave us an anniversary card and a gift.


And Darryl surprised me by coming home with an Anniversary gift! I love this crazy rooster. I call him Hehe (HayHay) after the chicken in the movie Moana!


And I completed another watercolor painting. I like my little Hummingbird.

I spent a lot of time with the Sister Missionaries, Here Sister Dangerfield (L) and I are saying goodbye to Sister Cheney who was being transferred to Louisiana.


It has been a busy month so far... but I happen to know it's about to get a lot busier!