August 14, 2012
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Misty Dawn
~ Misty Dawn ~
This post will mostly be about our oldest granddaughter Misty Dawn.
I was tickled that it suited to bring Misty home with us last week after our church conference. I wonder if she knew what she was getting into!Monday we drove from Mich. to Delaware.
Tuesday Misty and I started washing windows. She washed all the inside ones on the downstairs, while I did the outside.
In the afternoon, I took her to the pool. Wednesday was a repeat, finishing up the downstairs windows and pool in the afternoon.
Baby sitting for Maggie May!
Wednesday afternoon, we got a call from Jeremy telling us about a property in Baltimore that was going up for absolute auction the next day. Mark and I decided to drive out that afternoon and see it.
We were floored! This property is inside the Baltimore beltway, and instead of feeling like 4 acres, it feels like 20 acres in the country. I told Mark I felt more in the country there than I do here on Greenwood Road.
In this picture, I was standing next to the stream, and if you look way back in the back of the picture, you see the house. The property line is somewhere in front of where Mark and Jeremy are. The state owns a buffer strip on both sides of the stream, which is public property, but not accessible to the public. Does that make sense? It is also adjacent on three sides to park land that is also not accessible to the public.
While we were there that evening, we saw a buck running across the land. We saw fish in the stream.
The best part of the story is that the auction was held the next day and they were the highest bidders!
We are still standing in awe at this “Miracle on Kathydale!” and are so happy for Jeremy and Cheryl. They love Baltimore, and they love country! Only God knew that both were possible!Now Max, Bo and new baby will have more room to play than in this fenced-in area on Parksley!
Thursday, Misty and I were back to window washing. This time the upstairs one. I got the inside this time and she washed from outside on the porch roof.
Somewhere on one of those days we also washed my vinegar cruet collection. They look so nice and sparkly clean.
Very exciting news happened on Friday. Christopher and Alicia moved to Delaware from South Carolina.
That day was tomato juice day for me.
Misty got in on some play. I’m trying not to work her too hard, but she is a right good helper!
If this game looks like fun, you can buy it here
Saturday she helped Chris and Alicia unload all their earthly possessions from the van into their apartment!
Time for swimming afterwards!
Saturday evening, we went to Sammy’s Concert Hall to hear the Resurrection Quartet and also the Chuck Wagon Gang.
Is that you, Merle, up there singing so natural with the group!?!
Earlier in the evening Merle came up to our table to talk to Misty, telling her that ever since her great-grandpa Mark Yoder died, he has taken it upon himself to pray every day for our children and grandchildren by name. That includes you Misty!
Misty had a front row seat at the concert!
Merle, we are eternally grateful for you and your prayers. God bless you many times over for your kindness to our family.Here’s the Chuck Wagon Gang. I loved them. I know they appeal to the older generation, so you know where that places me!
Sunday evening: time for a family game of croquet.
On the sidelines, with Maggie May at our feet!
Monday was a big shopping day for Misty and me.
Now Tuesday brings me up to date.I’ve been wanting to start a sewing project with Misty before our time with her is over.
We wanted to make something with a checkerboard pattern. You start with strips.
Misty is a great little sewer. Look at her concentration.
Time for an iced coffee break!
Chris and Alicia gave this sweet little black featherweight to me that was given to them by a friend who wanted it to have a loving home.
More of Misty’s project later!
I love this girl so much!Please check out Queena and Ethan’s blog. They’ve just updated!
Comments (9)
That’s a sweet picture of you and Misty together at the sewing machines. I bet she likes it too. This post reminds me of when Tina & I spent some time at Grandfather’s house. It even looks like you have some of the same dishes! Jeremy & Cheryl’s place looks too good to be true.
I’m glad Misty gets to play, or at least enjoy herself. Washing windows is a hard chore. I’m sure her rewards are ample. So glad for Jeremy and Cheryl. How many rooms are in the house? When do they get to occupy?
That’s my GIRL! We miss her, but know she is having a wonderful time being doted on by all you wonderful people. Send her home soon…..the girls are starting to grumble about her being gone too long…..love you Misty~
Misty Dawn is a pretty name for a pretty girl. When I graduated from Hi School my mom gave me a black Singer Featerhweight Portable. I later took it to Africa, and had to leave it there when we came home. I don’t even remember who I gave it to. Now I use a white one that was my mom’s since she doesn’t sew anymore. I don’t sew often or well, although the quilt I made for my grand-daughter’s baby turned out pretty good.
If this girl does windows would you hire her out to someone in MO? lol So glad you had such a good time.
What an interesting post. I think Misty looks a bit like you – and on the last photo you have the same smile. I also enjoy keeping up with Ethan and Queena as I have subscribed to them through Google Reader.
I know Misty is having a wonderful time with you, I know I always do. I can’t get over how much Misty looks like her second cousin Afton. I even see a lot of Jolene in her, when Jolene was young.
Polly
You did a real good job on your blog–(as usual)–But this time I was on one of the pictures and you really god a good shot–Thank you for your kind words
Wow, I love the house and property. Looks like a great place for Rest and Relaxation. I am glad you could spend time with Misty Dawn. I love that name combo…..we used to babysit a sweet little girl with that name and I’ve always loved it.