Wait until you look inside

 The family inside is more interesting than the decor

Room after room with a style like only my friend could make happen 

We met over 60 years ago. I was the babysitter, then worked in Dr. K's office 

We have stayed friends through some hard times
They lost their oldest son, Daymon, in a car accident when he was still in high school
That is probably why the first question she asked was  " How is Damon?"
And she asked about Meeting, on Sunday    ( that tickled me )  

She is an artist... this bunny is a favorite
And she let me pick out one to take home 

The next son died too early. 

It was her 90th birthday last week so lots of cards and gifts on display 

There are two daughters.  
The oldest and her hubby are now living in the lower level....due to virus travel issues. Mom says she is an excellent cook. 
The youngest is down in Oregon and described by her mother as
             very intelligent, knows something about everything. 
              knows the Bible in and out and upside down,  and yes
              she still believes the world is flat. ( the words of a positive thinking mama )

And this....this is the ride up..and up.... you can start in the basement and ascend  two stories 

Master bedroom and bath  and 

and outside the powder room 

A little deck with chairs and flowers 
Not the best photo of my friend, but I came without warning 
She is always dressed in a "fabulous" style
Just like her home, only JoAnne  

Then, up another flight of stairs to the roof.... used to have a hot tub, but a couple years ago made a patio 

Going down now

the other way

circular stairway 

Quick stop in the powder room 

Hard to say goodbye.   Though it has been maybe two years since we were together.
( usually it is for a wedding or a funeral ) 

We don't seem to skip a beat, always plenty to chat about.

Memories.... one boy got upset at a TV show and shot his BB gun at the screen
While checking the aquarium several fish were found floating

playing ping pong and out goes the ceiling light

Starting a fire in the den fireplace...roof caught on fire

A generous, very generous family.  Dr. K gave me my first car  ( wish I had a picture) Baby blue *55 Cadillac convertible  ( His dad gave him a pink one )   One Christmas I received a hair dryer, another an electric shaver.  
And today,  I came home with two purses and a picture ...hand painted picture  and very adorable purse

Time to move on....

I live an exciting life