The Eclectic Company: Little People on the Living Room Rug

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Little People on the Living Room Rug

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Last evening we heard the pitter patter of little people on our living room rug. It was the pitter patter of our gran's feet. They came to visit while mommy and daddy had a movie date.

First stop: The Toy Corner

This same little toy corner stays new and exciting to them since they only get to play with it over at Kamma's house.

Second stop: The Music Room

Piper stood close by while Mackinley enjoyed directing and singing from the chair Papoo uses when playing his guitar.

He even looks like he knows what he's doing, doesn't he?

Pipes being her beautiful little sober-sides self.

Third Stop: Family Room

Mackinley spent some time rolling his hot wheels around on a pillow.

Not to be outdone, Piper crawled up on the couch and collected a few cars of her own.

Contentment and peace reigned supreme

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10 comments:

j said...: Your post made me smile. I remember the toys that I played with at my Nanny's house. And I remember that feeling of getting there early and finding my FAVORITE one before my cousins got to it :)

Your grandbabies are beautiful Keetha.... but of course YOU know that.; August 12, 2009 at 2:46 PM
KBeau said...: Looks like fun. Wish I could see mine more often.; August 12, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Holly said...: Those? Are your grandkids? How did I miss that you have grandchildren? They are so cute I could eat them up!; August 12, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Raise Them Up said...: They are absolutely beautiful. I have the uncontrolable urge to reach out and touch their little heads. :) It has been a long time since my guys had such soft looking baby hair!; August 12, 2009 at 4:49 PM
Tonja said...: Oh, my! They are so beautiful! And, I bet they are as fun as they are beautiful! Such blessings!; August 12, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Keri said...: Dad should have accompanied Mackinley's singing with his guitar!; August 12, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Lori E said...: Going to Grandma's is always special. How lucky for all of you to get together and for mom and dad to go out.; August 12, 2009 at 6:48 PM
kyooty said...: Very cute Grans!!! I love the pictures. I have an award for you over at my blog today; August 12, 2009 at 7:35 PM
Anonymous said...: Aaaawwwwwww, so adorable!!!! Chloe used to copy and follow Drew around like that too:); August 12, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: It looks like a fun evening :) You have some of the cutest little ones!; August 12, 2009 at 10:28 PM