Friends ...

Most of our Grandparents friends became good and close friends that lasted a lifetime.  Grandma said she was lucky with all the good and wonderful people she met through the years. Most of you knew and remember Florence and Henry. They were good and kind friends... often would stop by just to say Hello and share a cup of coffee, and some words. Two of Grandma's favorites...good memories.

Emma's Birthday...

On April 2,1905 Emma Alberta Lovlie was born to Anne and Edvard Lovlie in Norway. She had five siblings and grew up on a farm in the country, scenic landscape,hard work and a good education. Today we send her Birthday wishes for her special day. More later...

Grandma and the metric system.

Grandma Emma learned the metric system as a child....she still used this at 95 years young...amazing what we learn as children we use our entire life...

March 1st...favorite saying...

On March 1st, Grandma Emma had another favorite saying...."In like a Lion, out like a Lamb"  If it was good weather on the first, it was: "In like a Lamb, out like a Lion"....   She always thought this was a nice way to welcome Spring.

Grandma's Garden in Iowa...

Grandma Emma often spoke of her large garden in Iowa. She was so proud of her lovely and plentiful varieties of fruits and vegetables. She tilled the soil, planted, grew and then processed the bounty, either fresh or by canning.  Tomatoes and strawberries where some of her favorites. Always enough to eat and to share with others. Good times.... more on this story later.

Wheel of Fortune...

Every evening at 7:00pm we would watch Wheel of Fortune with Big Grandma. I believe it was her favorite program in later years. She would listen, learn and give a guess to the word puzzles. She looked forward to this time...She said it kept her brain working better...she was right. So today, I watch the famous Wheel. A good lesson for me.

Walking...

Grandma Emma had a very favorite saying:   The more you walk the better you walk and the better you walk the more you walk....