Reverie's Inspired Giveaway

For all you photogs out there, you've got to check out the huge Giveaway at the Reverie Blog for Photographers: http://www.reveriemine.com! through Sept. 23, 2011

Have a great day!

~Amy J.

Evening on the river

Since my dad's sister & her husband & family (from out-of-state) were here for the week-end, the Grabers got together for an evening at the river.  Gramma & Grampa supplied the steaks, chicken & boat and everyone else provided the side-dishes.  We had an enjoyable time together (even if it was rather muggy).  Here are my fellow-passengers:









Lifevests that aren't the most comfortable for little tots!

Well, I've had a relaxing afternoon & my baby has too!

Hoping everyone has a blessed week!

~ Amy J.



The Weekend

Mom, Ashton & I spent the weekend up around Corinth, Booneville & Tupelo with my Grandmother & Aunt.  While we were at Old Navy, Ashton found this cute gal...lol:

Have a great week!

~Amy J.

Latest Happenings...

I'm going to back up to Memorial Day weekend...   Dad's family (those who were around & wanted to) went out to the river for a picnic.  Grampa Graber was on hand to give rides in "Gramma's" pontoon boat.

My cousin, Autumn graced us with her presence several weekends throughout the past month or two.  She was a counselor at Pine Lake Camp in Meridian.  We always loved having her around.

Ashton & I were privileged to attend cousin Caleb's birthday party.  He turned 3 & is quite the little man.

Happy Birthday, Caleb!!!

Ashton loves when his cousins come over to play.  Kirby & Stacy were at the house to swim with him the other day, but for some reason, Kirby didn't want to get in the pool much...I think it was because he just got a new BIG pool at his house & he didn't want to swim in a little pool...haha.  Poor Kirby!  But I love this shot of him...he's still cute! =)

...and here's a parting shot:

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Have a great week!

Amy J.

Happy Summer

Trumpet vine

Yes, it's summer now & he's in a long-sleeved shirt.  We've had no rain for how many weeks now & just this week now it started raining.  Ashton spent a part of his afternoon yesterday running in the rain & splashing through the water puddles at the shop.  He was completely soaked!  Then he was cold when he came into the office, so I gave him a shower & warmed him up with this shirt.

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All dry now! (Just Kidding!)  He just likes to play in the dryer.

~Amy J.

Grandfather (March 23, 1927 - June 10, 2011)

My grandfather passed away one week ago today.  Even though we lived many miles apart, I'm already missing him.  It will be different going back to VA & him not being around.  I pray that Grandmother will continue to have strength & grace every day to adjust to him not being here.  I have many wonderful memories of growing up that have Grandfather in them. Grandle Funeral Home, Inc. Oren Early Heatwole (March 23, 1927 - June 10, 2011) Oren Early Heatwole, Sr., 84, of Bridgewater, VA, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, June 10, 2011. Mr. Heatwole was born March 23, 1927 near Dayton and was the son of the late Ralph Frank and Vera Early Heatwole. He was a member of Calvary Mennonite Fellowship near Harrisonburg. He was married on July 7, 1949, to Margaret Virginia Wenger who survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are seven daughters and sons-in-law; June (Jim) Flory of Timberville, Coleen (Glen) Barnhart of Waynesboro, GA, Julia (Paul) Graber of Brooksville, MS, Sheila (Sanford) Helmuth of Bridgewater, Polly (Mark, Jr.) Yoder of Greenwood, DE, Emily (Perry) Hostetler of Weyers Cave, Barbara (Terry) Cline of Bridgewater; and one son and daughter in law, Oren, Jr. (Cheryl) Heatwole of Bridgewater, 43 grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers and sisters-in-law; Enos (Glennys) Heatwole of Denmark, SC, Daniel (Betty) Heatwole of Yakima, WA, Willard (Melba) Heatwole of Bridgewater, Byard (Rose Mary) Heatwole of Millen, GA, and six sisters and brothers-in-law; Miriam (Howard) Brubaker of Olar, SC, Ida (James) Goering of Dayton, Twila (Robert) Risser of Waynesboro, PA, Evelyn (Edgar) Strite of Hartwell, GA, Doris (James) Landis of Waynesboro, GA and Vera Rose (Eldwin) Campbell of Dayton, VA. Mr. Heatwole was preceded in death by a brother; Roy Heatwole, two grandsons; Brian Graber and Justin Flory, and one great-grandson; Logan Powell. A visitation will be held Saturday, June 11, from 5-8 PM at the Calvary Mennonite Fellowship , 6038 Mt. Clinton Pike. Pastor Paul Emerson will conduct a funeral service Sunday, June 12 at 2 PM at Calvary Mennonite Fellowship. Burial will follow at the Bank Mennonite Church Cemetery near Dayton by Pastor David Burkholder. Arrangements are being handling by the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Christian Academy, 6083 Mt. Clinton Pike, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

Cute Kiddos (preview) & an Orchid

We were privileged to be with our cousins in Colorado this past weekend.

Such cute kiddos:

And then, last night I found the prettiest orchids & thought

of my friend that loves them...

So, I purchased this one for her:

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Have a blessed day!

Amy J.