Birthday Flowers

Had to share this picture of my beautiful flowers from Brad. Again, he proves to be a thoughtful and wonderful man and a true keeper. Thank you Brad for putting a smile on my face and wonderful surprise this morning. The picture will help me to always remember the beautiful flowers on this day of getting older. To everyone, I choose to go backwards and stay in denial. Thank you to all for remembering my day.

end of year pictures for TJ

I know it is a little late but I wanted to share anyways. This is TJ's fifth grade teacher, Mr. Klanderman. TJ also had a big watermelon event that is traditional for the fifth graders at the end of the year. Although TJ does not eat watermelon he enjoyed hanging out with all his friends and the attention they all were given. He is enjoying summer and soon science camp at the college. The kids are doing well.

graduation 2010 for TJ

A very proud mom with a very happy and proud TJ. On to sixth grade and new school. He is excited about his accomplishment and is enjoying being big man on campus. He did so well during his ceremony. I am sure Ted was smiling. Brad was with us. TJ and I were very glad to have him with us for this special event.

TJ fifth grade handprint

A very proud fifth grader as he leaves his mark on Peach Plains. The last of the Friedgen clan to go to this school. He is the 3rd generation to go through this school. The hand prints of both sister and cousin are also in this same hallway. Today he is at his future school White Pines to explore what life will be like as a sixth grader. A proud time for his mother. He has done well in his career at Peach and is well liked by all teachers who have been lucky enough to have him in their class.

Remodel supplies for the basement

To those that have an interest in knowing what my future downstairs bathroom and bedroom will look like. I am showing the supplies for both. The ceiling light fixture, not the fan will be for Dalton's room and I am showing a sample of the floor we think we will be using for the bathroom. However, Brad and I are still wondering if this is the best choice for flooring. We both like the stone look, so for now that is the one we will be going with. Opinions welcome.

Snow be gone and TJ grades 2010

I hope you can maximize the picture and see his awesome grades. If not I can tell you that he brought his grade up in Math and Writing and got nonstop compliments from his teacher on his intelligence, hard work and abundant creativity. Yeah for TJ! He has made his mother proud again.

More Art from the awesome artist

These are the other two great pieces from the artist herself. I have already layed claim to the pot. The landscape has been promised to the snowbirds to the south. I was told the painting was done in acrylic. Definitely worth framing. It is even more beautiful in person. I am hoping that you can see that she recieved a B+ on this project. Although, I believe it deserves an A.