The Eclectic Company: All My Children

* "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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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

All My Children

Number One (and so far ONLY) Grandson, Mackinley, using his blue death-ray sword to save us all from the forces of evil that are loose on our planet.

(So far our youngest) Grand daughter Piper, modeling the tattoos which she artistically gave herself (and the wall) while daddy was snoozing and mommy was away.

Grand daughter Kaeleigh grinning over her birthday loot.

And last, but certainly not least, my OLDEST child petting our vacation doggy, Cheney.

Because we ALL KNOW - - - the only difference between a man and a boy is the price of his toy. Fisherhubby is ALL boy, and he has LOTS of expensive toys.

I'm linking this little peek into my world,
The world of Central Wisconsin,
To YOUR world at Communal Global.

31 comments:

Anita Johnson said...: I know the masked face well, my life was filled with boys and capes for a long time! The tatoos are lovely too, I hope they come off the walls! Yikes! I think it is safe to say the word spring now...hot hot hot! The cloud bow was beautiful...I sort of thought what the National Geographic said WAS the same as a regular rainbow, only with frozen water...whatever...it sure beats SNOW! I love looking at your blog...the places are familiar to me too!; May 31, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Lori E said...: Love the tatties. See what happens as soon as mom turns her back.
Your vacation dog looks like our Maxine. The gray muzzle.
How convenient to have a vacation pet.; May 31, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Diana Lesjak said...: Keetha, your grandchildren are adorable! Men never really grow up when it comes to their toys! Great pictures!; May 31, 2011 at 9:19 AM
Linda @ A La Carte said...: Love this post! I have two girls, one son-in-law and now a sweet Tiger Grandbaby! Life is good! hugs, Linda; May 31, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Keri said...: The tattoos DID come off the wall. FYI if you ever need it, hairspray removes ink from a painted wall just like magic! :); May 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Rebecca said...: The grand kids are cute and the man and his dog........Love it!; May 31, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Keri said...: P.S. Thank you for inspiring a post for my blog. :); May 31, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Sooooo sweeeet!; May 31, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Holly said...: Oh, thank goodness for Mackinley. We certainly need someone like him around.

I wonder what Piper's mom thought, though, when she saw the tattoos and the wall? Hmm....

Y'all are so cute and fun! And yes -- my husband is also definitely all BOY!; May 31, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Grace said...: What a great looking crew you have and the tattoos are great but daddy probably didn't think so when he woke up from his nap. LOL; May 31, 2011 at 2:11 PM
Vivian said...: Your comment was awesome!! Thank you. Like you I'm sure we all thought the same thing about Aruba. This post with your grandchildren...and the other child..is so funny! Glad you stopped by!; May 31, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Joanna said...: What a wonderful family you ! & how beautiful Wisconsin looks & sounds :D; May 31, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Frogmum said...: great post ~ capturing family is the best :); May 31, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Nancy said...: This is what really goes on behind the blog! Great post.; May 31, 2011 at 6:05 PM
nancygrayce said...: Our children's children are the best gifts ever!!!

And thanks Keri for the tip on using hairspray!; May 31, 2011 at 6:19 PM
Buckeroomama said...: I totally hear you about men being boys at heart --especially when they have their big-boy toys! :)

My kids had "tattooed" themselves a few times in the past. I look back and I smile now. :); May 31, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Heart n Soul said...: Ha ha ...when Mums away!!!! Mischief happens :) Thank you for stopping by.....so nice to meetcha; May 31, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Tamar SB said...: Your grandchildren are adorable, marker tattoos and all!; May 31, 2011 at 8:37 PM
urban muser said...: cute grandkids. love the tattoos!; May 31, 2011 at 9:52 PM
Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...: How sweet! You have such a wonderful family. Adorable grandkids! :); May 31, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Tiffany said...: I just can't stop smiling...love to visit your blog. June loves to draw a tattoo now and again...Thanks for following our journey.

Tiffany; May 31, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Serline said...: Lovely family, and very true observation about men and boys!; May 31, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Sunny Simple Life said...: At least those tattoos weren't on her face.; June 1, 2011 at 12:33 AM
tinajo said...: Ooh - this made me relate for sure, especially the tattoo thing... Oh yes - been there! :-D

Wonderful and fun pics! :-); June 1, 2011 at 4:24 AM
Maddy said...: What a beautiful family!! I'm sure you're thrilled to have so many adorable grandbabies :) It looks like Piper went to work with her ink! Lol!; June 1, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Ashley Sisk said...: These are great - the first one cracks me up.; June 1, 2011 at 12:08 PM
kyooty said...: oh that's so very true about boys and their toys! :); June 1, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Anonymous said...: she might get a half or full sleeve someday,gotta keep an eye out if this happens more often and with color giggle; June 1, 2011 at 9:30 PM
42N said...: The oldest boy sure knows how to have fun!; June 1, 2011 at 11:21 PM
Laura lok said...: hahaha. love the tats gotta love kids imagination; June 2, 2011 at 9:28 AM
Kristin - The Goat said...: What fun! Kids - the young and old - are such a delight. Even the tattooed ones LOL; June 2, 2011 at 7:01 PM