Fashion

MaryP is definitely developing her own sense of style. Just look.

(Left) Admiring her hat in the oven reflection. (Right) She put the turtleneck on herself and accessorized with the swimsuit.





(Left Top) Cutie. (Right) She wanted to wear the sparkly pink shoes - thank you Piper!
(Left Bottom) She is really into shoes these days. I think the black church shoes offset the oven mitt well, don't you?





(Left) Hat from Great Grandma. (Right) A little help from Dad with the coat.
(Left Bottom) A daring look: one boot and one Sunday shoe. I was impressed...she got the boot on all by herself.

A Memory of Aunt Betty

I was driving home from Woodine's Grandparents (who taxied us to and from the airport) following a wonderful trip to San Diego. As I drove, I was reminded of my Aunt Betty. She passed away this last year, and is buried in a beautiful cemetery that is just off the road we take to drive home from the Seattle-Tacoma area.

In particular, I was reminded of her funeral and the comment that was made that, "Betty never said a mean thing about anyone - ever." I think that can be said about her two sisters as well. I am lucky to have one as a mom. I wish people would say that of me. . . and be truthful. Right now I don't think it would be, but after this evening I have more motivation to live and act like my mom and aunts and watch what I say (and think - because that's where it all starts) more carefully. Thank you Aunt Betty.