I am going to combine Aww Monday with Monday’s Music Moves Me this week.

Yes, we’re still on track to welcom our newest great-grandson to the word in late Cecember or early January. Saturday there was a baby shower at the church for four grand daughter and mother-to-be.

This image is my wife (Nana), or grand daughter (mother-to-be) and our daughter (to be known as Nina). They are quite a trio when they get together.

Paternal grandmother, Nana, Mother-to-be, Nina, and the other maternal great grand mother (our son-in-law’s mother). There was a large group in attendance and numerous gifts, many of which I have no idea of their purpose. It was an Aww…some event.

Monday’s Music Moves Me

How appropriate is it that this week’s theme is music about food, FAMILY, and friendship. I choose family. In a few short weeks we will be singing “Welcome to The Family”! Yes, there will be photos.

When the great-grandson arrives there is sure to be discussions about who he looks like. Does he have his Papa’s hair or his mothers skin tone. One thing we all pray for is that he has his heavenly Father’s eyes and heart. Eyes to see a need and a compassionate heart to help. Eyes to read God’s Word and hide them in his heart. Yes, his Father’s Eyes.

What can I contribute to this child’s life that is worthwhile and lasting? Maybe I’ll Buy a Boy a Baseball! Have a blessed week.

Ozark Autumn 2.0

I am going to feature the same event in Aww…some Monday and Monday’s Music Moves Me. Last Wednesday night Joe Bonamassa was in town for a concert. I bought tickets in April and have been looking forward to this event for months. He did not disappoint. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Joe Bonamassa, he is one of the best blues gutiarists to ever step on the stage. At the age of 12 he opened for BB King. At the age of 26 he recorded his first album, Blues Express, and it is still being sold. He has had 27 no.1 hits on the blues charts. Joe has shared the stage with Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, BB King, and Albert King.

Last Wednesday night Joe took the stage at 8:00 pm (no opening act) and played for just over two hours without a break. It was an Awe…some evening.

Ozark Autumn

It turns out that our next door neighbor loves cocker spaniels as much as I do. Meet Murphy, the newest addition to the neighborhood. He is a gorgeous red cocker spaniel pup. The word is, he always has his nose to the ground hunting for new scents and he can be a little independent. Well, that’s what cockers do. Welcome to the neighborhood Murphy.

Monday’s Music Moves Me

This week is a freedom of choice week at 4M and I have decided to spin some tunes you have probably never heard. There is a message in each song. There is love, broken hearts, anger at politicians among the subjects. These are not tunes for the dance floor, they are songs written from the depth of the soul. Here we go.

Just a little someting my wife put together.

Big Boy Toy

The truck on the left is mine. My previous truck, on the right, now belongs to my grandson as a graduation present from electrical lineman school. A tradesman needs a truck!

Aww…some Monday – Birthday Boy

This young man had a birthday last week. He turned 20!

And he’s 6-4″. The Big Guy also has completed his trade school training as an electrical lineman and is in the process of finding his first “Adult” job. Considering the current job market of skilled trades, it shouldn’t take long.

Monday’s Music Moves Me

This week the theme at 4m is music from the movies. I am going to take my cue from Curious-As-A-Cathy and make my selections from a single film…Dirty Dancing.

I took social ballroom dancing in junior high and high school. I developed a love for music and dancing during those years. I still like both, but old age and a knee replacement ahs severely hampered my ability and desire to hit the dance floor, but not my love for a good dance beat.

These clips will take you back to a great movie and some of the songs will take you all the way back to the mid 50’s. Here we go.

Have a blessed week!

The Monster that Devoured My Truck

Several months ago I announced that our oldest grand daughter and her husband were in the process of adopting the young man pictured above. That process is nearly complete and it’s almost like X-man has always been a part of the family.

As things sometimes happen, not long into the adoption process, our grand daughter found out she was expecting. Last week-end the gender reveal was held and our house and we have another great- grandson on the way. The newest family member will arrive in early January. It’s going to be a very Happy New Year. God is good!

Monday’s Music Moves Me

This week at 4M the theme is whatever music moves you. There are a lot of genres that move me in different ways, but in light of this announcement, I think it only appropriate to offer up a little praise and worship to our Creator for the blessing of a new family member.

Let’s start with a song honoring X-man and his entry into our family. His is a special blessing.