LAKESIDE STAMPER

Christmas Isn't a Season. It's a Feeling...

Christmas 2011...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lakeside Stamper Sharing Saturday...

Salutations on this Saturday Stampers!

I'm going through mouth surgery and anyone who has gone through this knows how painful it can be. For the past week my days have been whining to my family, while popping antibiotics and pain medication, so today when I sat on the deck whining, theses little guys came out of the woods and really made my Saturday. 

I know that next month Ill be complaining about them  as I chase them out of my gardens, but they made my day today. I just wanted to share John's photos with you, so you will take five minutes out of your hectic, crazy and even painful day to really see what's around you. It really is the little things...

Have a Sensational Saturday!

Stampin Hugs,

Easter Blessings...

From our family to yours,

"Have A Very Blessed Easter."

 

Diane, John, Megan and John
 

Welcome "Zephyr-Louis" to Our World...

The cute and cuddly baby invitation I did back in January was for this little guy. I'd like to introduce you to "Zephyr-Louis"  born today to my Goddaughter Carol-Marie and her husband Neal. Babies are the best!

 

Surprise Snow Gifts...

This morning we woke up to a surprise snowfall. The snow has been falling on and off all day due to snow squalls. These little cuties have been hanging outside my kitchen window all day filling themselves on bird seed and suet. Do you blame them??? 

A Male Red Cardinal...

 

A Female Downey Woodpecker...
  

Make it a great day!
 

We Welcome "Nathan Tyler" to Our World...

I have joyous news!!! My dear friends Marisa and Todd who lost their 12 year old son, Jonathan a year ago just had a baby boy, Nathan Tyler. Originally, Nathan was due to come, by cesarean, into our world on December 7. I was thrilled because today was my dad's birthday. Then, the cesarean got postponed to December 9. Well, as it turns out the doctor changed the date again this afternoon when Marisa went in for a doctor's visit. I'm thrilled he was born healthy and on my dad's birthday. Here's Nathan: 

In Memory of Jonathan...

It's hard to believe a year ago we lost Jonathan. In his memory I dedicate today's post to Jonathan alias "Superman" and "Johnny Rockets." Jonathan taught me about life, love, laughter, peace, determination, friendship, kindness, giving, being silly, acceptance, joy, and in the end pain and lost. I am truly a different person because of my friendship with this remarkable 12 year old. I ask that you keep Jonathan, his mother Marisa, father Todd (the best parents in the world), sister Kayla, brother Trevor and soon to be new brother Nathan in your very special prayers today. Thank you, Diane 

Jonathan at our Labor Day BBQ (2008). 

To read Jonathan's story go to http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/jonathanpawell

A Blessed Event...

As many of you know my friends Marisa and Todd lost Jonathan their twelve year old son last year. Well they are expecting another baby-another miracle and today was Marisa's Baby Shower. Emotions were all over the place but it was certainly a joyous occasion.  Here are a few pictures that Dawn took. I just wanted to share some of the joys of today with those of you know them. By the way Nathan is due in December.

A very emotional Marisa...

Marisa and Todd...

Dawn and Marisa...

Kayla, Nathan's big sister and Marisa... 

Me, Mrs. Davis and Marisa...

 

Opening baby gifts. What could be better? 

Possibly eating cake?

 

And what shower would be complete without the "Hat?"

 

Thanks for stopping by...

Today is Meg's 25th Birthday...

Happy, Happy 25th Meg!!!!

More Sunset Beach Photos...

Here are some more photos of our vacation. We took these today. Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love birds so, it was fitting to photograph the seagulls, sandpipers and of course pelicans on the beach. We bring lunch to the beach and one seagull took peanuts I was eating right from my hand. You're probably saying no big deal as birds eat from hands all the time except he was in flight!!!!