Photo of the Day!

Love this photo! This was NOT taken by me. It was actually taken my the Columbus Telegram and published in the paper. This is my Nephew Sheldon Boschen in the 1600 Meter Relay Race at the Nebraska State Track Tournament. 

Now there is another reason I love this photo. Because the whole team wore Wrestling Singlets. Yes, they really did. Just for this relay, but it was awesome! That Singlet that Sheldon is Running in was one of my favorites. That was the one that Says Newman Grove on the back, my personal favorite. 

He really did do a great job running. I was so proud of him. As I always have been and always will be..........

A Gold Medal moment.......

It all happened so quickly yesterday. It passed in a flash. Right before my eyes. Watching the Newman Grove 1600 Meter Relay Team at State Track. I waited all day to watch my Nephew Sheldon participate in his last High School/Career Athletic competition. The boys did such a great job. They ran their hearts out, but their time just wasn't fast enough to place them higher then 7th. But Sheldon gave me one last good cry......THANK Gosh I could wear my Sunglasses :) They won their heat and for one glorious moment, Sheldon, Tatem, Tom and Troy were all gold. I am still proud of them, they did great.

Kenize's Day

My first experience at State Track was an experience to say the least. Ron and I went to watch our Goddaughter and niece Mikezenie at the Nebraska State track Tournament.

We are so proud so proud of you Kenzie. You did awesome. I am so sorry it poured all day.

The new and Improved Blog....

In an attempt to blog more, I decided to combine all three of my blogs. So welcome to the combined versions of Diamond Daze, Gone Scrap Crazy and my 365 Photo a Day blog. All my previous posting at all three blogs have been merged. There are some duplicate posts, especially from my Scrapbooking blog, but I think I will eventually get all the duplicates out. I hope my friends and family who have been following my blog will continue to and to those who are new followers, nothing too earth shattering happens on here but every once in a while you'll get one lively post or two out of me.....if your lucky :)

This blog will continue to change this week, so don't be surprised if there are finally some new things happening here. So welcome to my blog.

Sheldon's Graduation Quilt

Typically, I make my nieces and nephew's a scrapbook for their high school Graduation. But Sheldon's Mom and Sister have done such a great job putting all of Sheldon's photos and memorabilia in books, I thought I would do something a little different for him. So this idea of a photo quilt popped into my head. It was a grueling process this quilt. All I had to do was pick out the photos and fabric :) BUT it was most certainly a challenge and hard to pick out the photos. After all I was limited to the number of photos I could use. 

This was one of those gifts that I wanted to keep for myself. I couldn't believe how perfect it turned out. From the colors to the design to the label on the back! I loved it! 

I think Sheldon was genuinely surprised and pleased with his quilt. I sure hope so cause that gift came straight from my heart. I enjoyed seeing him smile and his reaction while he was looking at the quilt. I hope it truly is something he cherishes forever.......

PS....if you click on the collage, you can see a larger version!

For you Sheldon

Ever since you were a little boy, you have always been "my boy". You always had a special note, story, or homemade gift just for me. I loved you then, I love you now and I'll love you always.

You are just something special to me. If I had to pick a son, I would want him just like you.

 It breaks my heart to know that all those times we spent watching you play sports are almost over, but like Uncle told me at State Wrestling...."Don't cry because it is over, Cry because it happened" There have been Wrestling matches, Football games, Baseball games, Track meets and you don't have to be a champion. I never cared about one single Championship I only cared about you. 

So on your graduation day.....all I can remember is this little boy who I love so very very much......all I can see when I see you is you with Grandpa. He loved you so much. Don't ever forget him. 

I promise when life gets you down. I will be there. I promise if you are in a pickle....just call me. I promise, if you need a helping hand...I'll be the one. 

You are such a special and wonderful young man. 

I LOVE YOU A MILLION TIMES Sheldon Boschen...................A MILLION TIMES! 

Snapshots of Cheerio.....

Today I decided to just pick out some cute snapshots of Cheerio from the last couple of months that I haven't uploaded anywhere or scrapbooked. Just some ones that I thought were cute....

The boy and his bed full of toys.......they go in, he pulls them all out and then they all go back in :)

Sit in a chair, with a blanket and you always have a visitor on your lap. 

 Ahhhhhhhhh I am one happy and spoiled little dog!