Marjorie's Picture Page

Christmas 2011

2011-12-31T11:05:00.001-08:00

The Chicks

2011-09-04T14:52:00.001-07:00

Independence Day 2011!

2011-07-03T18:35:00.000-07:00

It's That Time of Year!

2011-04-20T15:12:00.000-07:00

1938 Indianapolis Motor Speedway

2011-01-19T16:02:00.001-08:00

1938 Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

This is a post card with the signature of the driver Floyd Roberts and Lou Moore the owner/chief mechanic.
Roberts led 92 laps, posted an average speed of 117.2 miles per hours, and won $32,075.

Road Block

2011-01-08T13:56:00.001-08:00

Deer
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T09:39:00.000-08:00

Here is a 1931 postcard with my great grandparents Viola and David Thompson.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child is Magical!

2010-12-05T09:25:00.000-08:00

Reading to the birthday girl

2010-11-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

BOO

2010-10-17T16:58:00.000-07:00

My Fall Flowers

2010-10-01T07:27:00.002-07:00

Sunset September 03, 2010

2010-09-11T17:47:00.000-07:00

The Heavens Opening Up.........West of SBLHC 5:47 p.m.

Pruning

2010-08-21T18:33:00.000-07:00

Or maybe they just want a bath!

Ahh shucks

2010-07-13T10:58:00.000-07:00

Red, White & Blue Queen Anne's Lace

2010-07-06T16:34:00.000-07:00

Seeing Double

2010-06-28T14:06:00.000-07:00

4 Generations

2010-06-18T18:52:00.001-07:00

4 Generations
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

C.J. Choat, Viola Thompson, Lillie Lutz & Fred Lutz . Since this picture was taken 3 more generations have been added to this family tree.

4 Years Later..............

2010-06-17T04:49:00.000-07:00

Happy Anniversary Alison & J.C.!

Memorial Day 2010

2010-05-30T19:40:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day

2010-05-27T09:39:00.001-07:00

Francis Thompson
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Years ago we didn't use artificial flowers to decorate our family's graves. We would go to Aunt Madge and Francis' house and pick the real thing.
Mother used tin cans wrapped in aluminum foil added some water and fresh flowers. We would make the rounds to Arcola, Mound, & Salisbury Cemeteries to show our respect to departed family members. At Mound Cemetery we would drive up the hill to see the Dog Monument.

Aunt Madge and Francis would make beauftiul arrangements in big baskets to place on the graves and also took flowers to church on Sundays.

Happy Mother's Day!

2010-05-09T19:50:00.000-07:00

Love to my dear Mother!

Beautiful Flower Identified as an Amaryllis

2010-04-22T06:19:00.000-07:00

Two years ago a library patron gave Alison two plants that came to live at my house. Well, one bloomed this year and I don't know what it is but I know it's beautiful. Hoping someone can identify this flowering plant from a bulb.

The Arcola Record-Herald March 10, 1911

2010-04-07T05:58:00.000-07:00

Wedding at the M.E. Parsonage (Front page)

Mr. John Lutz and Miss Lillie E. Thompson were married at the M. E. parsonage last Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J.M. Bennington performing the ceremony.

The young couple will go to house keeping at once on Miss Eliza Bartholomew's farm one and one-half miles north of Filson.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lutz and the bride a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson. The young people are both prominent in the young people's societies of the Methodist church. Their many friends join in wishing them a long and happy wedded life.

Picking flowers for Grandma

2010-04-01T11:22:00.001-07:00

Picking flowers for Grandma
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

What a beautiful day.

Jim & Ms. Phelps

2010-03-09T11:27:00.001-08:00

Jim & Ms. Phelps
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Last week we visited Amy in Nashville and Jim talked to her 3rd grade class about maps. Saw some green grass giving us hope that spring is coming.

Nature's Creatures

2010-02-23T19:54:00.000-08:00

Recent scenes out the window.......no outfits for these wild creatures.

Sledding is for the birds!

2010-02-06T12:34:00.000-08:00

New Camera Canon Powershot SX120IS

2010-02-01T10:54:00.000-08:00

Before Christmas I purchased a new digital camera. I wasn't happy with the pictures taken with it over the holidays so I returned the camera. After looking at other cameras and reading about them on the internet I still didn't know what to buy. So guess what I brought the same one again...........the salesman convinced me to give it a second chance. So far so good, Katelyn will be the real test.

Katelyn playing with pan

2009-12-28T20:46:00.000-08:00

A Borrowed Photo from another Chicken Lover

2009-12-28T13:18:00.000-08:00

My friends at the Happy Hen House are real chicken lovers.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-17T19:15:00.000-08:00

Family Picture

2009-11-27T15:07:00.000-08:00

Look Who's One

2009-11-15T05:36:00.000-08:00

Katelyn

2009-11-01T19:38:00.000-08:00

Katelyn's babydoll

2009-10-21T19:21:00.001-07:00

More Walking

2009-10-21T11:12:00.001-07:00

Katelyn is improving on her walking skills. She gets where she wants to go!

Katelyn's first visit to a pumpkin patch

2009-10-18T19:04:00.001-07:00

First visit to a pumpkin patch
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

The cutest little pumpkin at the Pumpkin Patch.

Alison & Katelyn come to visit

2009-10-07T20:14:00.000-07:00

Look Who's Walking

2009-09-30T15:17:00.001-07:00

Katelyn has been taking a few steps. We had to coax her with pancakes for this video production. I'll keep you updated on her progress.

Look who's 10 months old yesterday!

2009-09-16T10:38:00.001-07:00

Katelyn 10 months
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Katelyn comes to visit every Tuesday & Thursday while her Mommy is in class at EIU. She loves to watch the chickens. Active would be one word to describe Katelyn she is always on the move.

Alison about the same age of Katelyn

Smile See My Teeth

2009-09-06T19:38:00.000-07:00

Busted

2009-09-03T10:48:00.001-07:00

Busted
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

You have seen the "What Happens at Grandma's Stays at Grandma's" T-shirts.......Well I'm going to design a new shirt "What Happens at Grandma's Gets Blogged!"

Wren Family in Flower Pot

2009-08-26T18:40:00.000-07:00

Birds must be attracted to my flowers, a family of wrens are making their home here.

Hair blowing in the wind

2009-08-23T05:34:00.000-07:00

I was so excited Katelyn has enough hair to blow in the wind, but she was more interested in getting a sip of her mommy's drink.

Happy 91st Birthday Mother

2009-08-19T20:01:00.001-07:00

Katelyn & Great Grandma 8-19-09
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

I should have taken this picture at the Reunion the oldest and youngest in attendance.

Katelyn & Grandpa

2009-08-13T12:02:00.001-07:00

Katelyn & Grandpa posing in their caps
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Katelyn finally grew into her hat. She always wanted to wear Grandpa's hat but pink is more her color.

Alison said Katelyn has two speeds fast and faster!

Proud of her new shoes!

2009-08-08T19:31:00.001-07:00

New shoes
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Finally Katelyn grew into her new shoes. Great Aunt Marcy cleaned out the clearance rack so she has about 4 more pairs to grow into!

Katelyn at the park

2009-07-25T19:09:00.001-07:00

Katelyn at the park
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Spent the afternoon with Katelyn.

Busy hands

2009-07-24T14:45:00.001-07:00

Busy hands
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Stop litter

2009-07-21T19:44:00.001-07:00

Stop litter
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Our township is cracking down on litter bugs. This new sign is down at the bridge.

Electra's Trophy

2009-07-10T18:43:00.001-07:00

Electra's Trophy
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Little Miss & Mister Summer Festival Contest 2009.

T Ball Starr

2009-07-08T19:36:00.001-07:00

T Ball Starr
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Alison and Katelyn took some pictures of Electria's T Ball game last night.

Katelyn Standing

2009-07-06T14:58:00.001-07:00

Still photos can't capture all Katelyn's actions. Notice about halfway in the video she stands alone. Any predictions on when she will start walking?

More Katelyn Crawling

2009-06-25T10:44:00.001-07:00

The pressure is on Alison to post pictures, since they are back home and I don't see Katelyn everyday. We miss her but are happy Alison is well again (minus her gallbladder) and back in her regular routine.

Alison had the power to go home all the time...... she only needed to click her ruby slippers 3 times and say there is no place like home!

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T20:13:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Father's Day Poem
Fathers are wonderful people
Too little understood,
And we do not sing their praises
As often as we should...

For, somehow, Father seems to be
The man who pays the bills,
While Mother binds up little hurts
And nurses all our ills...

And Father struggles daily
To live up to "HIS IMAGE"
As protector and provider
And "hero or the scrimmage"...

And perhaps that is the reason
We sometimes get the notion,
That Fathers are not subject
To the thing we call emotion,

But if you look inside Dad's heart,
Where no one else can see
You'll find he's sentimental
And as "soft" as he can be...

But he's so busy every day
In the grueling race of life,
He leaves the sentimental stuff
To his partner and his wife...

But Fathers are just WONDERFUL
In a million different ways,
And they merit loving compliments
And accolade of praise,

For the only reason Dad aspires
To fortune and success
Is to make the family proud of him
And to bring them happiness...

And like OUR HEAVENLY FATHER,
He's a guardian and a guide,
Someone that we can count on
To be ALWAYS ON OUR SIDE.
Helen Steiner Rice

A Family Tradition

2009-06-16T13:26:00.001-07:00

Making Cookies with Grandma
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Making cookies with Grandma......now I'm the Grandma. Katelyn didn't get to eat any cookies but she was eager to lend a helping hand.

Look who's 7 months old today!

2009-06-15T19:35:00.001-07:00

Granddaughter Katelyn
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Party favor for Katelyn

2009-06-15T04:30:00.001-07:00

Party favor for Katelyn
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Great Aunt Marcy brought home party favors and cupcakes from Tristen's birthday party. Katelyn loved the glasses and Grandma loved the cupcakes!

My Beautiful Hollyhock Doll

2009-06-15T04:21:00.001-07:00

My Hollyhock doll
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

I'm counting on Patty to remember making these dolls.......no one else remembers.

Did you do this when you were little?

2009-06-13T10:55:00.001-07:00

Did you do this when you were little?
Originally uploaded by winglessangel383838.

Seeing the hollyhocks in bloom made me think of making dolls. I never had any look this good but wanted to see if anyone else remembers make hollyhock dolls. Life used to be so simple.

Grandma Judy Visits

2009-06-12T19:37:00.001-07:00

Grandma Judy
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Grandma Judy wanted to see Katelyn crawl and her first tooth. As always little Katelyn was the center of attention!

Katelyn crawling

2009-06-09T18:59:00.001-07:00

Rub-a-dub-dub

2009-06-04T19:38:00.001-07:00

Bath time
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Bath time with Katelyn.

Katelyn sits up by herself!

2009-06-01T06:01:00.001-07:00

The newest accomplishment! This girl is going to be on the go soon, I see crawling in the near future.

Cousins: Lacie, Landon & Katelyn

2009-05-28T08:49:00.001-07:00

Cousins-Lacie, Landon & Katelyn
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

This group kept their Grandmother, Grandma and Great Grandma busy trying to keep up with them. Plenty of action!

Mamma Hen & Her Little Brood

2009-05-20T06:20:00.001-07:00

Chicks
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

FYI:
Out of 12 eggs 4 hatched.
The rooster did his job all eggs were fertilized and the ones that didn't hatch were at different stages of development.
None of the blue eggs hatched.
All chicks have feathered feet.
Pullets or roosters? Gender not know yet.
Jim is in the process of building me a new condo for the little brood.

This has been a exciting project. You can learn alot from the barnyard, but not many families have barns anymore.

3 Little Chicks Now There are 4

2009-05-18T19:36:00.001-07:00

3 Little Chicks
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Update on the chicks hatching, about 8 pm another black chick pecked it's way into the world. Wow almost more excitement than I can handle!

Nana Hen

The Miracle of Life

2009-05-18T10:14:00.001-07:00

# 3
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Egg # 3 is hatching out.

Patty provided the fertilized eggs and I had the broody hen, so this is a joint effort.

Katelyn

2009-05-15T13:37:00.001-07:00

Katelyn is 6 months old today. She is sitting up and pulls up with a little help. Hope you enjoy my latest video.

Put your foot in your mouth

2009-05-15T08:05:00.001-07:00

Foot in mouth
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

We have all done it......... but Katelyn actually can and it is so sweet!

Smile Katelyn

2009-05-08T11:49:00.001-07:00

Smile Katelyn
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Aunt Amy wanted more pictures of her cute niece. Grandma Judy took this photo at a wedding shower and is one of my favorites.

Katelyn in action

2009-04-26T13:56:00.000-07:00

Katelyn's first mushroom

2009-04-25T20:38:00.001-07:00

It must be in her genes, Katelyn found a mushroom on her first walk.

Cindy, Katelyn & P.J Sparkles

2009-04-17T18:49:00.001-07:00

Cindy, Katelyn & P.J Sparkles
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Hey Aunt Amy your room is a fun place to hang out!

More Katelyn

2009-04-14T15:13:00.000-07:00

Katelyn

2009-04-14T14:48:00.000-07:00

Katelyn Easter

2009-04-14T14:13:00.000-07:00

Easter 1963

2009-04-10T09:10:00.001-07:00

Easter 1963
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Happy Easter!

Two peas in a pod

2009-04-09T18:43:00.001-07:00

Katelyn & Alison
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Daughter like Mother.

Precious cargo

2009-04-09T04:31:00.001-07:00

Katelyn's wagon
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Katelyn and her mommy are back at work.

A neat little push wagon, just one of Katelyn's many toys!

Tristen, Grandma & Kaylee

2009-04-07T17:58:00.001-07:00

Tristen, Grandma & Kaylee
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Marcy, Grandma, Tristen and Kaylee visited today.

Update on Katelyn's mommy she has a sinus infection with a fever. Alison get the neti pot out.... I didn't think of that until right now. Tell Katelyn Grandma will be back tomorrow.

Sitting up

2009-04-01T11:11:00.001-07:00

Sitting up
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Alison and Katelyn joined us for brunch. It wont be long until she is eating Grandma's turtle pancakes.

Think Spring

2009-04-01T04:45:00.001-07:00

Think Spring
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

" In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it
You'll be the grandest ladies in the Easter parade."

Road Closed

2009-03-31T06:42:00.001-07:00

Bridge floor
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Hope no one forgets the road is closed, this would be a car stopper.

Darla designated me official photographer of the project. More pictures in Blakeman Bridge Set on My Flickr Page

Which one of these chicks is celebrating a birthday on Thursday?

2009-03-24T16:36:00.001-07:00

Birthday Girl
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

A new chicken in the family. What a nice gift Marcy gave me, what can I say but thanks and you always find the best deals! My nest doesn't seem so empty anymore.

Gone but not forgotten

2009-03-22T11:30:00.001-07:00

Nugget's last picture
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

I found Nugget dead in the chicken coop this morning, not sure what happened but she will be missed.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2009-03-17T18:43:00.001-07:00

St. Patrick's Day Fun
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Amy has gone back to the city. We sure enjoyed having her around for a few days.

Our Girls

2009-03-16T03:48:00.001-07:00

Our Girls
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Amy is spending a few days of her spring break with us.

Playdate group

2009-03-12T20:07:00.001-07:00

Playdate group
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Grandma and I entertained Gloria, Cedar, Jasper, Katelyn and Alison. Or should I say they entertained us.

Cedar

2009-03-12T19:31:00.001-07:00

Cedar
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

The chickens were a big hit with Cedar. He fed them, gathered the eggs which he is going to eat for breakfast. Cedar caught the chickens by himself and let them eat out of his hand.

March Birthday Boys

2009-03-09T15:03:00.001-07:00

March Birthday Boys
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

The March Birthday Girl gave me this photo to post of John and Little Lonnie who celebrate March Birthdays.

Jasper and Katelyn

2009-03-07T20:54:00.001-08:00

More baby toes
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

We all had an enjoyable evening with the kinfolk. Jasper and Katelyn are the two newest additions to the family. More pictures toe come.

Katelyn visits

2009-03-06T11:19:00.001-08:00

Katelyn smiling
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Katelyn and her mommy got out to enjoy the warmer weather. Great Grandma and I were so excited they came to visit us.

Look at Katelyn Roll Over

2009-02-23T14:40:00.001-08:00

Look at me Roll Over
Originally uploaded by mmp52

Katelyn came to visit Grandma & Grandpa to show off her newest accomplishment. She rolled over twice today and was full of smiles.

Katelyn 3 months old

2009-02-19T19:39:00.001-08:00

Reading
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Biltmore House Asheville, North Carolina

2009-02-19T19:31:00.001-08:00

Biggest house in U.S.
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

A nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there unless the 35 servants came with it.

Katelyn dressed in pink

2009-02-13T13:32:00.001-08:00

Katelyn dressed in pink
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Katelyn has two Great Aunt Pattys and got to see them both today.

Rollie Pollie

2009-02-06T14:23:00.001-08:00

Rollie Pollie
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Katelyn found her knees and likes to roll up in a ball.

Sledders 2009

2009-02-01T11:39:00.001-08:00

Sledders 2009
Originally uploaded by mmp52.

Kevin, Shelby, Taylor, Lexie, Jesse and Me hit the slopes for some thrills and spills. Annie went sledding this year in her car.....down the driveway backwards.

Katelyn Now & Then

2009-01-30T10:23:00.001-08:00

Now 2 months & 2 weeks Then 8 days