Backyard Neighbor: April 2011

PINK SATURDAY - A CALIFORNIA WEDDING - BIRTHDAY WISHES TO CALEB

Click here for lots ot pretty pink "How Sweet the Sound"

A very happy hello to all of you Pinkies out there in blogland. Beverly is our wonderful hostess and she is the reason we have so much fun on Pink Saturday. Be sure and visit the wonderful pink posts that we all share on this Pink day. She would love to see a comment from you.

FIRST HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GRANDSON CALEB

Caleb on the left and Logan! My grandson's are best friends and now they are both 14.

Logan was 14 in Feb and now Caleb is 14 today.

We love you Caleb,

Grandma and Grandpa

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A SPECIAL FRIEND AND A SPECIAL WEDDING

They met in junior highschool

Harvey and Bobbie at the senior prom

They went to different colleges and time separated them for 'many' years.

Harvey and Bobbie at their wedding on April 24, 2011

Bobbie made her bouquet, the bridesmaid's bouquets and the grooms lapel rose.

From these gorgeous roses...

The room was beautiful.

The cake top

The flowers are all made from sugar. Beautiful in pink.

So sweet.

The centerpiece bouquets were lovely.

Roses everywhere

Family and Special friends came from Long distances to share this special day.

Fiftyfour guests celebrated this special wedding day.

The following are a few that I met personally while I was in California. Special friend and family of note. Believe me, there were many more in attendance that made me realize how many people really love Bobbie and Harvey Too many to put on this post.

Bobbie's granddaughter, Kristin and her boyfriend on the right came from VA where they are in college. Her daughter Debbie lives in LA.

Harvey's daughter Andrea and her husband David.

Harvey's son Bill and his wife.

Harvey's son from Chicago

Harvey's sister Vivian from Miami.

Harvey's brother Mike and his wife Barbara from NJ.

Jeanie and her husbnd, Kathryn from Canada and Carol from Texas

Me and Kathryn Last but not least

Congratulations Bobbie and Harvey!

With love from your forever friend,

JEANNE

Apr 29, 2011 3:31:22 PM

WEDDING OF THE YEAR

I'VE BEEN INVITED TO A WEDDING PARTY

Here I am all dressed up for the wedding of the year.

CHEERS!

QOPS, NOT MY FRIENDS IN CALIFORNIA.

Their special day will be my post for "Pink Saturday"

April 29th is the Royal Wedding Party at 4:30 am at my sister's home.

That's right, we are getting up in the early morning to watch William and Kate get married.

We are serving tea and scones in their honor.

The Royal China for William and Kate

Come and join in the fun. All you have to do is wake very early in the AM and turn on your TV.

Congratulations to William and Kate on their Royal Wedding of the Year.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

JEANNE

Apr 28, 2011 9:54:37 PM

A CALIFORNIA WEDDING SHOWER TABLESCAPE

Susan at, Between Naps on the Porch

Be sure to visit Susan for beautiful tablescapes.

IMAGINE BEING IN LOS ANGELOS CALIFORNIA

Bobbie and Harvey are getting married and I was there.

That's right, I flew all the way to California to see my longtime dear friend get married. Her friends gave her the most beautiful shower and it was held here...

The weather was perfect.

Here we are arriving fashionably a bit late.

Bobbie (bride to be) her daughter Debbie and me.

Why didn't I button my shirt???

The tables were in the shape of a U. It was lovely with fresh flowers in individual vases that we could take home.

We all had a gift of a small frame for a photo in this pretty package seen here.

THE MENU

We selected one of theses brunch entres. Mimosas were served among other choices such as a Bloody Mary. I love Mimosas the best. The food was delicious.

A view to die for! Well, at least swoon!

Bobbie talking to her SIL.

More guests with Bobbie.

Guests and one of the hostesses. She did a wonderful job planning this shower.

My gift to Bobbie for her shower.

A beautiful shower, lovely gifts and lots of happy friends gathered to honor Bobbie

My photos were not great but the light was at a bad direction.

It was a blessing to be able to fly so far to share in this happy occasion.

Love,

JEANNE

Apr 27, 2011 10:02:37 PM

OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY - My grandfather's cabin in 1939

Susan at, A Southern Daydreamer, is our host for today's event. Please visit Susan's blog for great outdoor posts.

My grandfather had a hunting cabin in Northern Michigan that is still in the family. It is now owned by my cousin Bob. The photo I am sharing is from the year 1939. it still looks pretty much the same. It now has Electric but the outhouse is still there.

There were two outhouses and one was called Paris, (for the girls and Rome (for the boys). Rome is the only one left. We spent summer vacations there and the men in the family hunted deer in the fall. The rural setting was the fun part of going there. Lake Superior was near by for swimming (if you could stand the freezing water) and the woods were beautiful.

My cousins Bob and Linda visiting a local bear attraction added many years later. These bears are protected and very friendly.

The Northern woods in Michigan. Wild blueberries are everywhere. So are the mosquitos!!!

My grandfather died in his eighties hunting on this property. He loved being there and I am sure if he could tell us...He would say he died happy.

Happy Outdoor Wednesday

Love,

JEANNE

Apr 27, 2011 12:01:07 AM

HOME IS WHERE MY HEART IS

I'm home from California.

I have been gone six days and I have a load of catching up to accomplish. I have truly missed each and everyone of my dear blogging friends.

My dear friend Bobbie at her wedding shower as beautiful as ever at age 71.

Everything was beautiful and I will post more of the shower soon.

Today I am trying to recover from a three hour time change.

The wedding was very beautiful and love was in the air.

More to come soon!!!

I am very late connecting to Blue Monday. I haven't missed a Blue Monday since Sally started it quite a lone time ago. So Sally here I am, better late than never.

Please visit Sally at Smiling Sally for Blue Monday. If you are in love with the color blue, don't miss a visit to Sally's blog today.

Love,

JEANNE

Apr 26, 2011 2:18:58 PM

PINK SATURDAY - LUNCH AT TOOLEY'S CAFE - A CALAFORNIA WEDDING and HAPPY EASTER

WELCOME TO "MY"

Click here for lots ot pretty pink "How Sweet the Sound"

A very happy hello to all of you Pinkies out there in blogland. Beverly is our wonderful hostess and she is the reason we have so much fun on Pink Saturday. Be sure and visit the wonderful pink posts that we all share on this Pink day. She would love to see a comment from you.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO BEVERLY FOR LINKING ME TODAY.

I AM IN CALIFORNIA

My dear friend of 52 years is getting married and I am attending the happy occasion.

Here we are several years ago.

Jeanne and Bobbie

We are dear forever friends.

She is marrying her highschool sweetheart Harvey. They were in love back then but many years of separation happened as each of them married someone else. Harvey's wife passed away and Bobbie was divorced. As if it was meant to be, they reunited and romance sparked one again.

I wil be back on Tuesday to catch up witheveryone.

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LUNCH AT TOOLEY'S CAFE

On Monday I was in Hendersonville for my last eye appointment. It just so happens my dear blogging friend Donnie at, New Blessings Everyday lives there. I called Donnie and she and her hubs Don, met us for lunch at Tooley's Cafe. My cousin Marilyn came with me to keep me company.

Tooley's Cafe was all decked out for Easter so my photos wil share some Easter fun along with some photos taken of all of us as we enjoyed our lunch together.

Donnie and me in front of the cafe.

Going in...

Donnie and Don were a delight to visit.

Me and my cousin Marilyn.

The placemats were Bunnies and the menu was PINK!

This was hanging right by our table.

This Happy Easter wreath was fabulous hanging in Tooley's Cafe.

THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS AND A FUN TIME WAS HAD BY ALL.

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I am closing today's post with this wish for my dear blogging friends.

Blessings and love,

JEANNE

Apr 20, 2011 4:00:00 PM

2ND TIME AROUND AND NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS - SELLING IS FUN

Thank you Diane at, A Picture is Worth 1000 words, for hosting a great way to share our thrifty finds.

Thank you Linda at, Coastal Charm, for hosting your Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays meme as well.

Please visit Diane and Linda's blogs for some great fun with bargain hunting treasures.

Last weekend I was in Atlanta selling some items that are thrifted and definitely 2nd time around or more. I really had a grand time and I want to share a few of the items that were in the show. This was from 'my' space. My sister's sell much nicer vintage things which I will share another day.

A pretty biscuit or cracker jar.

Some Miscl items. The box with the fruit is a spice rack.

These items are probably 1950-1960's retro. Best part is... they are made in the USA.

I did sell most of the things I brought. Extra money and less to put back into the attic.

I'm doing the happy dance.

Keep on thrifting

Love,

JEANNE

Apr 18, 2011 11:05:18 PM

BLUE MONDAY - OUT OF THE BLUE - I'M WALKING

Please visit Sally at Smiling Sally for Blue Monday. If you are in love with the color blue, don't miss a visit to Sally's blog today.

Thank you Sally for our Blue Monday fun.

I used to walk with my neighbor in Florida. It probably isn't what you think though. We bought a walking tape by Leslie Sansone so we could walk in place in the airconditioning. Did you know it can get real hot in Florida, especially in the summer? Even though it isn't hot here in the mountains of NC, it is tough walking with the high elevation and up and down the mountains. So I ordered Leslie Sansones three mile walking tape. I love this type of walking. Don't think for one minute that this is a piece of cake. You WILL be sweating by the time you finish three miles.

This is the one I purchased from Amazon.

I haven't walked off ten lbs. yet but I am working on it every day.

WALKING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

The one instruction you don't have to do when walking in place, is focus your eyes 15 to 20 feet in front of you. Just focus on your TV.

Leslie does more than walking. She uses her arms, knee lifts, kicks and more. It is fun and it makes you feel so good about yourself.

Leslie's tape takes 45 minutes for three miles. That is even better than 30 minutes. You can also choose to walk one mile to get yourself started and then two and finally three. Work yourself into the three miles.

The cost is only about $11.00. The best money you will ever spend.

Happy Blue Monday

Love,

JEANNE

Apr 17, 2011 11:16:34 PM

SPIRITUAL SUNDAY -

Please visit Spiritual Sunday for more blessings. Thank you Charlotte and Ginger for hosting this special event each Sunday.

May this day bring blessings to one and all.

Matt..18:4-5
"Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And who ever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me. "

Johnny's Mother looked out the window and noticed him "playing church" with their cat.

He had the cat sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. A while later she heard loud meowing and hissing and ran back To the open window to see Johnny baptizing the cat in a tub of water.

She called out, "Johnny, stop that! The cat is afraid of water!"

Johnny looked up at her and said, "He should have thought about that before he joined my church."

Knowing scripture can save your life - in more ways than one!

Blessings and love,

JEANNE

Apr 16, 2011 11:20:00 PM

PINK SATURDAY AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH

WELCOME TO "MY"

Click here for lots ot pretty pink "How Sweet the Sound"

A very happy hello to all of you Pinkies out there in blogland. Beverly is our wonderful hostess and she is the reason we have so much fun on Pink Saturday. Be sure and visit the wonderful pink posts that we all share on this Pink day. She would love to see a comment from you.

PINK SATURDAY AND A BIRTHDAY

A pretty good day for a celebration of pink and my granddaughter's birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROXANNE

My beautiful granddaughter is 18 years old today. She is very dear to us and theses few photos will show her just how happy we are to have her for a granddaughter.