| Welcome to Butterfly Landing! |
 |
| Links to my pages: |
 |
| South Carolina welcomed this California native with six hurricanes that passed right by, an ice storm as severe as one that occurred 25 years ago, a thunderstorm that blew out the sprinkling system, and four grandchildren who give me lots of hugs. I like the last part best. We make lots of homemade ice cream in 20 minutes flat. My "famous" pancakes (part hazelnut flour) sometimes feed the ducks and the Canadian geese, who seem to stay year-round. Lakeside, the children like to catch minnows or make pinecone rafts to set sail from the dock. I hope to set sail in a rowboat before the summer is over, in order to avoid the gym. Oldest grandson is sure he will be able to catch more fish from the boat. The last time I took him fishing, he hooked 4 turtles, which he released; just so he doesn't catch the resident alligator, I'll be happy. However, I just had a tasty piece of fried alligator as an appetizer, and I wouldn't mind if someone else catches that critter! |
| My grandchildren are the reasons I moved here. I have been in another state while these four have been growing up. They are 10- 12 - 15 - 17. Two more live in Idaho, 13 and 10, and wish I could travel there more frequently. Photos |
| Once in a while, I like to write a little bit about whatever I've been thinking. BarbieQ's Bits is a bit nostalgic, humorous, introspective at times, folksy at others. Enjoy...If you pass any of them on, please send it as a link. Wake-up Call Not your usual alarm... |
 |
|
|
|
| From bagpipes to guitars, music is a part of my family's history. It figures the real talent skipped my generation, but I struggle along for fun on a baby grand I shipped here from California. I play nearly every day in the music room behind that third fern. I'm working on jazz now. My soul sings. Music Jazz links, lyrics, family history |
| Pets and kids go together. Iguana, dogs, a horse, frogs, bird, fish. Mustn't forget Friendly, the cat who lives next door - why isn't he catching the gophers? I have to count the squirrels, ducks, butterflies, and birds, because I spend so much time watching them. Jack has written a hilarious story about his dog, too. Pet Page Jack's Place |
|
|
| . |
| . |
| . |
| Note: You can close the Yahoo ads in the ad's upper left corner for easier viewing. Thanks! G'Kids' Gems: King of Everything Princess of Quite-A-Lot Batman Prince of Smiles Princess Laughs-A-Lot Prince of Hearts Humor: Men are like a deck of cards Misquotes The Chocolate Truffle Favorite Emails Kids: Kids' Crafts & Links Songs Links for Family Kids Kronicles September Newsletter Holiday Pages: Valentine Air Rose Sweetheart Roses Heartstrings Kokopelli New Year's St. Patrick's Easter Thanksgiving Christmas - Track Santa! Inspirational: Quotations- Something to think about over a cup of tea Nails in the Fence Seuss & Me How to Love a Child Write Upon Your Heart Poetry: King of Everything (grandson #1 - some school assignments and some for fun. I like the "rose.") Jamie's Poems (6th grade girl, former 3rd grade student of mine, sent me these remarkable creations) How Does One Endure? Spring Enchanting Perspective A Little Bit of Everything Taree's "The Scent of Summer" BarbieQ's Bits: School Daze Catching Forty Winks The Jazz Man Time Santa Baby Socks - (Folding them can drive you crazy!) Wake-Up Call Sailing, Sailing "You Are My Sunshine" Magnolia Memories Mayflowers Southern Style BarbieQ's Bits My 29-year-old Datsun 280Z safely carried me from CA to SC along Route 66. Driving alone with plants for company is cause enough to re-evaluate my wisdom, let alone sanity. Family Links: Try this for a home page. Our most used links, weather in twelve cities, and...well, look. Family Links: A "Royal" Hawaiian Wedding for Larry and Galen Butterfly Landing: Pictures of my home Fall and Winter Summer Friends of mine have some beautiful pictures of the Landing during springtime on their website. |
 |
| I WISH YOU ENOUGH I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good bye. U NO ? |
| Dave, who made a difference in Iraq, until health issues sent him home. He died January 3, 2009, after fighting the good fight against cancer for five years longer than they said he could. My page for him will be here soon. The above poem has helped hold me together for the duration. See my support page for his fifth son, who served three tours in Iraq. His second son was deployed to the area as well, and has also safely returned. |
| Scroll below for additional page links for pictures of the Landing, holiday cards and pages, BarbieQ's Bits, inspirational, humor, and other odd things. |
| My friends have been sending me some of their favorite photos they've taken. So far, we have pictures of leaves, lakes, sunrises, sunsets, monuments, and still-life. Three are professional artitsts, who have created some beautiful works they are sharing with us here. Take a look, then visit their sites for more of their work. Favorite Photos |