Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez! Let the Good Times Roll!

Our New Place

2011-02-16T12:12:00.001-08:00

Yes this is what they call a kitchen. 2 burners only---1 problem they only work on HIGH. When I cook I have to stand there and turn the burner off and on. So much fun.
You notice there is no oven. I mentioned how much I missed cornbread to a lady staying in complex. She had never heard of cornbread. Poor lady--deprived and didn't know it.

The living room is big. One of the cleaning ladies told me this was new furniture. The couch makes out to a double bed, so come visit, we have a place for you to sleep.

At home we have a handicap commode, it is so high the tips of my big toes touch the floor. I have not got adjusted to this one. Every time I sit, I have the feeling that I have missed and falling to the floor.

The bedroom is bigger than at home. The closet goes the full width of the room. Too bad we don't have that many clothes.

This view is so pretty when it snows. The mountains (foothills) glisten in the sun.

This view is prettier in the snow also. There is a dog in one of the yards. When we 1st arrived, he would bark, Bou would sit below the window and bark back at him.

We looked at another place last weekend. Only queen size beds...Too much togetherness. Had a dishwasher, now--why do you need a dishwasher when you only have 3 place settings. NO oven---still can't cook cornbread or biscuits. All I was asking for was an oven.

Today Danny, 1 of the maintenance men, spent 2 hours working on problems.
1. We will be able to control the heat!!!(HAHA) Heat is furnished by hot water pipes running along the baseboard. The thermostat on the wall is a joke, if you turn on the a/c to cool off---that makes the furnace cut on. Fighting a loosing battle. 3rd time they have worked on it. Maybe???
2. Replaced parts on the burners, so now I can cook without the on/off action.
3. The refrigerator made a loud rattle every time it turns off---it was quiet for awhile.
They have been good to me. I report problems, they fix them. Whoever gets this apartment when we leave will have no problems.
Remember Danny in your prayers. He is a young Christian who comes from a Buddhist background. He takes his step children to church while Mom stays home. Stan, the manager, is a minister from TN who doesn't mind answering his questions.

Uncle Rodney & Aunt Bonnie's Home

2011-02-15T19:33:00.001-08:00

When you are looking for Exit 282, and start seeing Exit 2, you have made the wrong turn. We did good, found a road that would drop us on the right road and started looking for Exit 282 again.

-----THREE GENERATIONS-----
--Bonnie---Brittanie---Micki Lynn--

-----Bonnie---Brittanie-----

-----Wayne---Rodney-----

-----Brittanie---Micki Lynn-----

We had a great visit.
Brittanie was visiting from college for the weekend. Micki Lynn has an interesting job. She is going to start hunting mountain lions that roam her property. The bears are okay?????

Wayne's GPS (me) did a better job going back. Made it without making any wrong turns.

Snow In Denver

2011-02-15T18:16:00.000-08:00

The snow is so light and fluffy.
It's beautiful.
Boudreaux and I like it better from the inside looking out.
We do not like the cold.

Wayne doesn't like driving the Mustang on the ice. Rear wheel drive makes it hard, you 'fish-tail' too easily. The 180# of sand in the trunk makes for better traction.

It's getting scary, our car is beginning to look like a "native Coloradoan" --- DIRTY. When it snows the streets are covered with 'ice melt', then sand, so the roads are filty. That makes the cars DIRTY.

*****BUT THE SNOW IS PRETTY*****

*****It is pretty*****

Trip to Denver

2011-02-05T17:17:00.000-08:00

First let me thank all of yall for your prayers. We had some scares on the road, but Jesus had us in His hands.

Rylee is cured of the RSV, doctor says she has the immunities in her body and will not catch again. She and Mom were going crazy being stuck at home. Marlee is at home and doing fine. Deb, my sister, had a scope done on her knee. Everything looks good. There is a question on the ‘’knee joints’’, some are being recalled. Hoping the scope procedure took care of any future problems.

Thursday night we packed the Mustang, all our bags fit. Wayne said it couldn't be done. HAHA Folded most of our clothes and put in trash bags to take up less room. Wayne filled the trunk and slammed it shut. The lock is strong, did not spring open while we were going down the road.

Friday, January 28, 2011

We left Friday AM about 6:45. Wayne asked if we were crazy? Y/N I text and ask the family, Wayne’s Uncle Gene wrote back NO. He later called us to say NO we were not crazy, he moved from LA to TX for a job. At the age of 70 he applied for a job in Iraq/Iran. You are never too old to try new things.

We were so tired we kept punching each other on the shoulder to stay awake. We had a hard week. Wayne got 3 calls Monday from the headhunters, then talked to Gordon, Supervisor in Denver at 6:30 pm. He had a job and would start on Monday, January 31, could not be postponed. I was going to stay in LA to get things taken care of and then fly up later. That night I decided, what wasn’t finished could wait 4 months.

Between doctor appts, bringing and picking up the g-babies, Boudreaux’s beauty parlor appt, the Mustang being in the shop for 1 ½ days and packing, we were busy.

Started seeing snow along the fence rows in North OK. That is when Larkin, our 9 year old granddaughter, got mad at us. We did not bring her, she wanted to play in the snow. She was going to walk, but decided it was too far. Her second plan---she’s buying bubble wrap next time she goes to the store, wrapping herself up, getting in a box with snacks and her dog, BooBoo, and mailing herself to us in CO.

In OK we saw black cows in the pasture, in KS the cows were white. Texting Chell about the next color we would find---she said “polka dot”. Well she was not “polka dot”, I would call her a "patch work"-black and white. When we got on the west side of KS we found pastures with STRANGE things in them.

One pasture had a tumbleweed rolling through it. Only saw them on television, in old westerns.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

This was a welcome site. 25 hours to get here. We were ready to get out and relax. But that was not to be, we were told in Baton Rouge the antifreeze in the Mustang was good to 10 degrees. Forecast was for BAD weather. Wayne and Ed had it rechecked, it was good to -22. The 1st week we were here was the worse in a decade. One night got down to -17, record was -18. Came close, but no new record. You know you are in trouble when you look out the window and your red car is now covered in white snow. (Mustang is the second car on right)

Wayne checks each morning to see if it is "white again". Most mornings have been white.
We are told that this is not normal. Have snow, but skies are clear and beautiful blue. You do know, this bad weather is our fault---we get here Sunday, this weather starts Monday.

This is our neighbor, HOOTERS. Ed told Wayne about this restaurant before we left Baton Rouge.
It is a man thing. Tonight Wayne is taking Ed to supper, Ed leaves Wednesday for South Carolina, by way of Baton Rouge. Will be at work Tuesday morning. Wayne thought we were crazy!!!

Again thank you for your prayers and letters of encouragement. Long drive, but Wayne is enjoying the work. Not looking forward to driving in this "pretty" snow and ice.

I keep asking myself---Why are we here???---On, yeah, A JOB!!!!!

A Visit With Craig, Chell, Collin & Larkin

2010-09-09T15:33:00.000-07:00

Craig, Michelle, Collin and Larkin live back off the road. When we drove down the driveway their 3 dogs come out barking and welcoming us. Coming up behind the dogs was their 3 sheep---yes, sheep running down the driveway welcoming us. **You wish you had someone as excited to see you come to visit** You notice I said the animals were excited, Craig and Michelle were in the house in their recliners.

We arrived in time to watch the babies get off the school bus.
Collin is in the 9th grade. His high school was closed by the school board this summer. He rides the bus with Larkin to the old school, then gets on another bus to ride 30 minutes to Farmerville High School. This year 3 high schools were closed and consolidated into 1. More high schools will be closed next summer and put into Farmerville High School.

There are no dress restrictions at the new high school. Notice no uniform, caps allowed, longer hair and the "jelly bracelets".

Larkin is still at the old school, Spearsville Elementary and Junior High. She wears uniforms. Her school is dismissed 30 minutes before the high school bus arrives, the children stay in their classrooms to do homework.

Their school bus comes at 6:45 am, they are back home at 4:30 pm. Longer days, but shorter weeks. They are off every Monday.

*****THE CRENSHAW'S PRETTY COWS*****

This is the Crenshaw's "pretty cows". They are pretty because their ears are so "big". That is according to Michelle. The cows are on a friend's pasture, every day Michelle goes over to feed and "talk" to the cows. (((Wayne says they are "bovine", Michelle says they are "heifers".))) Whatever!!!

*****DAVID'S PRETTY COWS*****

We made 3 trips to this guy's house to see his "pretty cows". Again the BIG ears. Its true, beauty is all in the eye of the beholder. Have you ever seen a cow with "tiger stripes", David has a cow that is off-white, with darker stripes. Of course, she was camera shy.

*****LARKIN AND SUNSET*****

Larkin is taking horseback riding lessons. Miss Cindy lives across the road from them. Miss Cindy believes in learning to ride bareback first, this way Larkin will learn to "balance", then teach her to ride with a saddle.
Larkin is so excited about riding. She has to put on her skinny jeans, boots, cowgirl hat, cowgirl belt and her make-up. Miss Cindy and Mary surprised Larkin with new cowgirl boots for her birthday.

*****PAWPAW WAYNE & LARKIN*****

Larkin got her Pawpaw to play Farmopoly with her. Like the original Monopoly, but with farms. You see who is in charge of the bank, and you can guess who won. Pawpaw had a good time letting her teach him.

*****COLLIN HORSEBACK RIDING*****

Miss Cindy didn't believe Collin when he said he could ride. She had never seen him ride, but he has been riding since he was a "little tike". His dad's sister had horses and taught him how.
After Wayne and I left, they got out Beau, a 2 year old, for Collin. His job is to finish breaking Beau.

*****COLLIN PREPARING SUPPER*****

Collin started Friday night for Sunday night's supper. He fixed steaks, ribs and tipilia. No that is not MUD, well if it was it sure tasted GOOD. He put on this rub and let the meat sit until he was ready to cook.
Collin and Craig did the outside cooking and Chell took care of the vegetables. They have got it down...It was delicious!!!

*****GUN PRACTICE*****

I asked to shoot the guns. They didn't tell me how loud they would be. I had my ears plugged most of the time.
The pistol is only accurate at 5 feet---I'm in trouble. If someone breaks into the house, I will ask them to stop and wait while I get the pistol and the bullets, load the gun and then let me get the yard stick and meassure 5 feet. I'm in trouble!!!
The shotgun had a "kick". Of course, they don't tell me that. The camera battery was low (thank you), they did not get my expression after I shot.
They made sure the cows were not behind the target---think they didn't trust me. BUT I did hit the target---well, at least I was close. Point the shotgun in the "general direction" and you hit it ALL.

*****ROLLER COASTER*****

Friday night when we got there. Michelle had to go give Mike a message. He was on the 300+/- acres next door to them mowing grass. Sunday afternoon they were going to bail hay. Since Mike was across the pasture and there was NO road, Michelle made her own, through the middle of the pasture.
Have you ever been on a roller coaster and not be able to see the track in front of you. You were not able to anticipate the next THRILL.
The grass was as tall as the truck fender, could not see where we were going, but that did not stop Michelle, oh-no not my Michelle. I was glad I had put on my seatbelt---they not only stop you from going forward into the dash---but also, kept you in your seat and off the roof.
I was yelling and she was laughing at her mother. Is that allowed???
There is never a dull moment.

Morgan and Rylee at the Beach

2010-05-27T12:07:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Rylee at the beach! She loves going to the beach. Every time she sees her bathing suit she gets super excited! She is a water baby! She has to start putting ear plugs in her ears when we go to keep the water and the wind out! We will see how she likes them next time we go!
Love always,
Morgan

The Crenshaws Visit Graceland

2010-05-25T14:59:00.000-07:00

Craig had to go to Memphis to inspect construction in the plant.
Michelle and the babies were able to go with him.
You can't make a trip to Memphis without visiting Graceland.

Our Little Ballerina

2010-05-23T08:42:00.000-07:00

The Andrews' Infirmary

2010-05-06T18:19:00.000-07:00

Donna spent the weekend with Morgan and Rylee. On Sunday she woke up with a sore throat.

MONDAY night she went to the After Hours clinic. She was diagnosised with bronchitis.
Michelle and the babies arrived Monday afternoon for Collin's baseball game on Tuesday. Michelle wouldn't let her sister go by herself, so she rode with her.

TUESDAY Collin had a playoff baseball game in South Baton Rouge. Collin's stepsister and her family came back after the game to eat supper with us. The baby is 7 months old, but so much smaller than Rylee.

WEDNESDAY Michelle, Collin, Larkin, Wayne and I had plans of going to see Adis. Well---Michelle's little trip with her sister on Monday night began to 'kick-in'. (She was coughing and sneezing, so she stayed home.) Adis was so glad to see the babies. Each of them had to sit in her lap. She misses seeing them. Last time they were here was in January.

THURSDAY started early. Larkin woke up at 5 am upchucking. Chell was up at 7 am, I went to the house to use the bathroom, Cacie was also in the bathroom. Wayne and I stayed busy with sick babies.
Donna called laughing, she was at work, she couldn't get it. She came home about 430 sick. HAHA
Cory stays with Scott on Wednesday nights so he can go to youth activities at the church. Cory was home sick, he had blessed the bus twice that morning. Wayne picked him up about 5.
My stomach started bubbling---about 1030 pm Volcano Dianne blew. Volcano Wayne blew about 330 am.

FRIDAY we were ok, but weak. 8 out of 9 of us were sick. Never heard of so many getting sick at the same time.
Michelle went to the After Hours clinic, she had broncitis, given the same meds as Donna.
Collin was the only one who cheated the 'bug'.
Craig kept telling Michelle to stay in Baton Rouge. Don't bring home the 'bug' to him.
Their trip was longer than expected. Is that the secret---get them sick, they will stay longer....Not worth it.

Friday and Saturday Michelle and Collin walked around the yard digging bulbs and shrubs to take home. They had the back of the truck full. Took awhile to get it replanted, but it is done. Looking forward to next year and the blooms.

Donna finally started feeling better 8 days later. Michelle stopped taking her meds after a week. They could not sleep and stayed nauseated. Donna researched the meds, the antibiotic was causing the problem. OH.....if you take a 'drug test' while on this med, it will kick out as ...cocaine...

SHS Baseball Playoff

2010-05-04T18:52:00.000-07:00

This is the 2nd year that Collin's team has made it to the state playoffs. today Collin is the 'designated runner' for the catcher. The coach has clocked his speed, don't remember the number but it was FAST.
Of course, I can't watch the game and take pics. He has a beautiful (?right word?) stride. HA He made it to the bag, but someone else got out.
At one point SHS had them 3-0, but the final score was 7-3.
The seniors are leaving big shoes to fill, but each year the team improves.
Maybe next year, they will make it to Alexandria for the State Tournament.

The Birth of a Shopping Diva

2010-05-01T18:13:00.000-07:00

Morgan invited Donna to attend a Mother's Day Banquet on May 1st. The men of the church honored the Mothers by cooking and serving.

On Saturday the girls went shopping. Look at Rylee's face when she got her shopping bag. Jason and Morgan are in trouble now.

Rylee enjoys the package. The question is---does she have to have anything in the bag to be happy???

The Donna Smith Family

2010-04-10T15:57:00.000-07:00

Donna and Morgan planned for months to go to Alabama to make family pictures on the beach.

As you can see, the girls worked hard to get makeup and hair just right.
Didn't last long, the wind was strong coming off the Gulf.

I think the pictures came out good. You can't make a bad picture when you have 'lovely' subjects.

Rylee and Great, Great Mawmaw Adis

2010-04-10T15:27:00.000-07:00

In April Morgan and Rylee came for a visit.
We brought Adis to the house for the day.
Mawmaw Adis and her great, great grandbaby enjoyed being together.

The Doffee Home

2010-04-10T10:50:00.000-07:00

We went to Alabama to make Donna's family pictures on the beach.
On the way home from the beach Morgan made pictures of the beautiful sunset.

Sunday morning Morgan had nursery duty for early service. Jason was given the task of getting Rylee dressed for church. I don't think Rylee likes the dress Daddy picked out for her. As you can see Daddy won this battle. Jason and Rylee are friends again.

Pawpaw Wayne watched her while we got dressed. Who went to sleep first???

Our Visit to Craig, Michelle, Collin and Larkin's

2010-04-01T20:38:00.000-07:00

Yes, the sign is correct. You hunt Easter eggs at night with a flashlight. When the flashlight beam hits the plastic eggs, they glow. There was over a 1000 eggs hid on this small lot.
Every time Michelle took a step, she stepped on an egg. I stood still taking pictures.
After the egg hunt we were taken into the fellowship hall for ice cream sundaes.
Fudge, caramel, fresh strawberries, chopped peanuts, whipped cream, and ice cream.
The kids had a great time.
These country people know how to have a good time and then top it off with sundaes.
MMMmmmmgood.

PS--Have you heard of 'mud volleyball'??? It was explained to me-use a tractor, add water, and guys on 4-wheelers, mix well until desired MUD consistency. I have got to come back for this. These people know how to have fun.

Our Visit to Craig, Michelle, Collin and Larkin's

2010-04-01T20:06:00.000-07:00

The kids were to bring 6 plastic eggs filled with candy that will not melt in the heat.
How are you to hide 100+ eggs on a playground, lay them on the grass. The Moms are counting and hiding eggs for the kids. Each child is to pickup 6 ONLY 6. One boy was caught hiding extras in his jacket.
Didn't take long for the kids to find the eggs. Time to enjoy the spoils. Hey, what about me!!!!!
I was so glad I was a Grandmother, I watched, took pictures and enjoyed the candy.

Our Visit to Craig, Michelle, Collin and Larkin's

2010-03-31T20:51:00.000-07:00

Our granddaughter is in the 3rd grade, but she has got big plans for her future.
She made this poster for school.
She will be 'fair' and she is 'smart'.
Her qualifications are better than some in office now.
I will let you know when she casts her hat into the ring.
***GO GIRL***
My granddaughter the Governor. I can see that in her future.

(click on photo to enlarge

Our Visit to Craig, Michelle, Collin and Larkin's

2010-03-31T19:46:00.000-07:00

There is a beautiful pond behind C&M house. We went fishing for our supper.
Larkin won the prize for the smallest fish.
Collin and I discussed who caught the biggest fish, I didn't tell him but I think he won.
They were so fat and pretty. Gave you a fight pulling them in.
My Grandpa Price would not let us talk or move in the boat, because you would scare the fish. Well, he would be disappointed in me. When I catch a fish everyone on the lake hears me. Dewey and Adis would be in 1 boat, Wayne and I in another, Dewey could tell you how many fish I caught---I get excited. Still do, ask my grandbabies.
We caught so many we had fish left over.
They were good.
**Yes, that is Craig hiding behind a tree.**

Our Visit to Craig, Michelle, Collin and Larkin's

2010-03-30T19:02:00.000-07:00

We were not able to see any of Collin's baseball games last year.
But the 1st week of April, Collin had 2 games and we had no grandbabies here that week. So off we went.
I was warned that it would be different from girls softball. But I was surprised.
We had watched Morgan play softball, this was a big change for us.
Girls charge the ball, the boys wait, (behind the 1st and 3rd base bags,) for it to come to them.
Girls catch flys, boys let the ball bounce 1st, then chase it down.
Throwdowns to 2nd by the catcher, Morgan would have been embarassed. Never hit the same spot twice.
Girls back up each other, the boys don't.
What happened to TEAM WORK---WORK TOGETHER.
Yes we will go again.
Sit in another set of bleachers, watch another grandchild play ball.
Life doesn't get any better than that.

Rylee's 1st Trip to the Beach

2010-03-20T11:45:00.000-07:00

Donna and Wayne K went to Jason, Morgan and Rylee's for the weekend.

They had plans to go to the beach, but Jason and Morgan had a meeting and could not go.

Donna and Wayne K took Rylee to the beach.
Rylee had to check out that white stuff.
She wasn't sure if she liked it.
As you can see they enjoyed themselves.

This was the birth of a "beach babe".
Jason, Morgan and Rylee love the beach.
They spend a lot of time on the sand.
The oil spill did not reach their beach until June 11.

Mr. & Mrs. Jason Landry Doffee

2009-02-20T13:50:00.000-08:00

Let me introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Landry Doffee. They decided to get married at the courthouse. No fuss.
Morgan was waitressing in Hammond. Jason was in Robert for school. He ate at the restaurant, Morgan took his drink order but another waitress asked to wait on him because he was so cute. Morgan said okay. But it was Morgan, Jason came back to see.
Morgan called and told me that she was going to marry him one day.
Jason called his family and told them he had found the girl he was going to marry. His mom called, she had to meet Morgan. Jason had never said that about another girl. She must be special.
We have another grandson. First time he came to visit he fit right in. One of the family.
Jason bought a house in AL, but I am working on them. His family all live within a few miles of each other. So I have a tough job ahead of me.
He works offshore for Shell Oil, he leaves out of Amelia, LA. Save 4 hours driving time if they would move to BR and Morgan and the baby would be closer to their grandma. Hint! Hint!

Twin Living Christmas Trees 2008

2009-01-31T18:31:00.000-08:00

We were taking Adis to hear the music and the grandbabies tagged along.
The pictures due not do justice to the performance. There were actors on the floor, an orchestra in the pit and the singers went all the way to the ceiling. Colored lights coordinated to the music. It was beautiful, both singing and acting.
We went on Sunday afternoon, then went to supper.

Little Morgan or Little Jason

2009-01-31T17:27:00.000-08:00

Yes, this is the first picture of our new great-grandbaby. Morgan and Jason are blessing us with this little bundle in August. They live in Foley, AL, east of Mobile, but I am working on them.
Jason works offshore, leaves out of Amelia, LA every two weeks. He would shorten his drive by four hours. More time at home with the family. I am not giving up.
Morgan's aunt has predicted a little girl because Morgan had morning sickness 24 hours a day. Jason's brothers have had girls, so Morgan has decided the baby is a girl.
I'm sure you noticed the baby sucking her thumb, if she has not given it up by the time she starts college, she can go to therapy.
On February 3, 2009, I went with Morgan to the doctor. We heard ONE heartbeat. Only ONE baby. Why do I say that? Jason is the younger of twins. There are twins on his mom's and dad's side. So it is possible.
Do the great-grandparents care if the baby is a boy or girl? No. We pray for a healthy baby. Either one will be welcomed and loved.

Snow in Central, December 2008

2009-01-31T11:21:00.000-08:00

You can see the headline in our paper. We were blanketed with 5 inches. We had snow on the ground for 5 days.
When it started we thought just a little snow, but it would not stop. The snow got so heavy you could hear the limbs breaking. You first heard a sound like a firecracker, then hear the limb hit the other limbs on the way to the ground. We still have dead limbs hanging in trees, one day they will fall.
On the first day Wayne left at 5:15 am to go to work, he came home at lunch before the roads were closed.
Donna was off that day but forgot to turn off her alarm clock. She was up at 5:30 taking pictures, as excited as when she was little. She was afraid I would miss the snow, when she woke me up the third time, I stayed up. We didn’t lose our electricity until the afternoon.
24,000 homes were without electricity for 2 ½ days. That included us. We went to bed with a pile of quilts, felt like we were back at my grandmother’s house. No heat in the bedrooms, only quilts so heavy you could not turn over.
First day the house was tolerable, each day got colder. The last night when we went to bed, the temperature inside was 55 degrees. Even the dogs were glad to go to bed at night, they were glad to be on the bed.
The town of Central is 7 ½ miles away, had electricity, we would drive there to get something hot to eat.
The work crews were back out trying to get the electricity going. Seemed like they never stopped, first the hurricane in September, followed by a snow storm in December. At least this time we did not have to worry about food spoiling.
Yes, it was pretty.
Donna and Michelle were in high school the last time we had a big snow. Morgan was in Mobile, she missed it all and was disappointed. Cacie and Cory were at Scott’s, they had fun. Michelle and her crew had a snow storm in March.
One of our neighbors had a Christmas tree as part of her decorations, you can say we had a ‘white Christmas’.
How do you like the ‘deerman’ instead of a snowman? Very imaginable.

2009-01-30T21:44:00.001-08:00

Wayne and his children, Leighton and Taylor spent New Years Eve with us. Pawpaw and the kids made their trip to the fireworks stand. This is just some of them. Do you know how cold it was outside that night? It was COLD...
The next day was clean-up. With everyone helping, it didn't take long to clean-up the firecrackers, and since we were out there we picked up a few leaves. (JUST 6 BAGS)
We appreciated their help. Thank you.

Christmas At Home 2008

2009-01-30T21:16:00.000-08:00

Christmas At Home
Yes that is Morgan peeking around her gifts. At one point we lost her in the gift wrapping. She requested clothes this year, that is what she got. How do you girls walk in those stilts? Sitting beside Morgan is Jason and Noelle. Noelle was Morgan’s Christmas gift from Jason. Already spoilt by the two of them.
Jason’s house has one big room upstairs. His dream is to put a pool table in that room. Cacie decided to help out---a pool table and a foseball(?)table. He is all set. Morgan went shopping with us, she said Jason needed dishes for his kitchen, at least they are brown and black. He was excited.
Jason lives in AL and there is a contest, who will be the best this year, AL or LSU. But he loves New Orleans Hornets basketball, Donna and the kids gave him a shirt with the Hornets on it.
Our Cory is growing into a man, but he still has a soft side. He will whip me when he sees I put the picture of him holding “Horton Hears a Who” on our blog. He went with Pawpaw to buy his gifts, he got games for the Wii. He is building a nice collection of knives. He and Pawpaw built a display rack for his room.
Cacie got lipstick and nail polish. I keep reminding myself that she is just 10 years old. I don’t know who Hannah Montana or Camp Rock is, but the girls do.
The animals had a good time. Taffy, the cat is not sure about Noelle, she is checking her out. Taffy was glad when the gifts were unwrapped and the paper was cleaned up, the tree was his again.
Wayne, Donna and I were there enjoying the fun. Can you tell Donna got a new camera for Christmas. We had flashes going off everywhere.

Christmas With Michelle, Craig, Collin, Larkin

2009-01-12T10:25:00.000-08:00

We planned to have our family Christmas on the New Year's weekend. Craig, Michelle, Collin, Larkin and dogs with puppies were coming south to visit.
But---as always changes have to be made. Craig's family called Christmas Eve morning to say they would be there for the New Year.
At 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Wayne and I left for Spearsville. Donna was working the 26, wouldn't get the kids until Sunday night, Jason and Morgan would be in Sunday. So what was holding us here.
We got to Michelle's about 10:30. First the kids had to open their gifts from us. We gave Craig and Michelle money for a dishwasher this year. They had already installed and enjoyed the miracle of clean dishes. Collin was real excited with a new dishwasher, he loves to cook.
Each kids had their own Christmas trees. They will plant them in the yard this spring. Santa wrapped Collin's gift in camouflage and Larkin's in Hannah Montana.
Collin is ready to go deer hunting and stay warm doing it. So far this year he has not got one. You can't count the one Santa gave him, that one 'poops' chocolate.
Larkin is a farmer by heart. She has a box full of farm animals and is glad to get more. Pawpaw had to get on the floor to play farm.
You can see the beginning of the wood floor. They liked 2 feet finishing the living room, plus the hall. The supplier ran out of planks and it is not made any more.
Larkin got a handful of whirlygigs, she puts them in her flower beds because they are pretty.
You notice the big, unwrapped box. That was a special surprise for the kids. If you notice the kids right hands you will see they are each holding a key. Each one got a 4-wheeler. They were so excited. Larkin took Pawpaw for a ride, she made a turn to fast and threw Pawpaw off the back. No they could not get Mawmaw near them things.
What is it about boys and mud? Brand new, and Collin covers his 4-wheeler and himself with mud. He enjoyed himself.
Booboo's puppies were so cute. No, I do not want another one. She let us love on them, but she kept her eye on us. She has bitten Collin and Craig for getting too close. Craig gave her an 'attitude adjustment' with his boot.

A Week With Michelle, Collin & Larkin

2008-11-17T15:14:00.000-08:00

Craig had to go to Oklahoma for a week of classes. I went to visit Michelle and the kids. Michelle was suppose to be taking it easy, she had her gall bladder removed two weeks before.

I had to meet Michelle and the kids at Ms. Mary's. Michelle and Collin were helping Mr. Mike work his cows. Larkin and I were shut-up in a corral because one of the cows might attack us. A great way to start my visit, hiding from cows.

Collin's Basketball Game

Collin has a new basketball coach this year. The younger players, including Collin, practiced with the girls team 3:30 to 5:30, and practiced with the boys team 5:30 to 7:30. Then sit the bench (or chairs), never got to play in a game. You can tell from his pictures he is not happy. This was his last game. He asked to quit and get ready for baseball.

AFTER SCHOOL CHORES BEGIN

Every day the animals have to be taken care of, feed, water and given medication. Collin and Larkin each have a calf, Collin's has a bottle twice a day.
Michelle is treating one of the cows by putting medication in her food. That is why she is carrying a stick that is as long as she is tall. But it gets the job done.
Larkin feeds the cows. Each one is allowed to have a certain amount of feed. She makes sure they get only what is theirs.
Never been to Michelle's house that we did not go 'dumpster diving'. They need another hobby. (haha) That is the "in thing" in that part of the country. This time we left something, green carpet the puppies could not tell the difference between green grass and green carpet, so they ripped the carpet up to put down a wood floor. You see Larkin was really excited about "dumpster diving" that day. She was watching a movie and did not want to be disturbed.
When it gets dark the work inside begins. Supper is around 9 (I'm ready for bed by that time) & homework. They have three chiahuahuas, Cujo, BooBoo & Cleopatra. BooBoo is pregnant due before Christmas. Larkin felt a puppy move, she was so excited.
Michelle told me this week she has 200 eggs in an incubator. They have had chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys & pheasants before. Found out too late that the city water was killing the birds, too much chlorine. This time they will use the well water.
This is a small tractor compared to what Collin usually uses. Mr. Mike hires Collin to work with him. They work the cows & mow, rake and bale hay. Collin loves doing that kind of work.
Every day this has to be done. You have to really love animals.

-----SPOOKY-----

This is what we found one morning when we took the kids to school. The ground was covered with ice from a heavy frost. The cows look like white and dark chocolate chips in the "white" pasture. It's not Halloween yet but the warm pond and cold air made it look so spooky.
I know there are different hunting seasons, such as deer, squirrel, etc. But when did the "road sign" season begin.

TRICK OR TREAT

We started our scary night with pizza at Pizza Hut in Farmerville. We went trick or treating at 3 homes, but came back with our bags full. Country people don't hold back.
Larkin wore red glittery shoes, wings and skirt. Collin, Michelle and I went as ourselves. Collin said he was too old to dress-up. Same for Michelle and me.

You notice that my chore was behind the camera, I made sure I had it in my hands all the time. I was afraid they might give me feed for one of those animals. If they eat, they have teeth, I love my toes and my nose kept picking up strange smells. I kept checking my shoes to be sure I was not bringing the "farm" into the house. I am not the farm girl type.
I was glad to get back to BR and my "dull, quiet and slow life". There is no "down time" in Spearsville. Something or someone always needs you "to do" for them. They love living there and they love their animals.
Every time we visit we are surprised by something new. Reminds me of going to my grandmothers when I was young. She always had baby animals.
Enjoyed the visit.

October 6, 2008 Monday Night Football

2008-10-17T21:16:00.000-07:00

Jason is a strong Alabama fan.
We are still trying to change him to LSU.
This year he was very happy---AL 27, LSU 21.
But next year..........
But when it comes to NFL he cheers for the Saints.
They enjoyed the day and the game.
Even with the Saints losing 27 to Minnesota's 30.

October 2, 2008

2008-10-17T20:29:00.000-07:00

Today is Jason’s birthday. At our house on your birthday you get to choose what we have for supper. All Morgan could tell me was ‘mashed potatoes’. She called later, he likes ‘green beans’.
Donna asked about fried chicken from Popeyes. No, he only liked home fried chicken. I have not fried chicken in years.
Morgan cooked his cake, yellow cake with chocolate icing, mint chocolate chip ice cream, since Morgan is the only one who likes ‘mint’, we had plain chocolate chip.
Off to the store I went, cake and ice cream was easy. I finally settled for chopped steak with brown gravy.
Then came the cake and lighting of the candles. Jason was 23, with 1 to grow on. The lighter Morgan used looked like a ‘torch’. Morgan burned her fingers trying to light candles.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JASON

Michelle, Collin and Larkin

2008-09-30T15:28:00.000-07:00

Morgan, Cory and Cacie

2008-09-30T15:07:00.000-07:00

Three Little Monkeys

Morgan and Jason

2008-09-23T10:50:00.001-07:00

Morgan was working as a waitress when Jason came in to eat. Morgan served him his drink then another girl took over, she wanted to wait on Jason. But it was Morgan who Jason took to a movie, to dinner, to the park to feed the ducks and to breakfast at 4 am before he left for work.

Jason is from Foley, AL, the disagreement here is who is the best, LSU or AL. Last Sunday, Donna’s Wayne and Jason watched the Saints. Jason has asked to come back this Sunday to do it again. Morgan, Wayne and I washed our cars, we could hear ‘the other Wayne’ and Jason yelling at the game.

Jason says he and Cory will get along fine. Morgan says they both know a ‘lot of useless info’. Jason and Jonathan graduated high school at 16, he works at Shell Oil offshore, something with electronics, on a 2 week schedule. Right now he works 1 week, in school the second, off 2 weeks.

Last week while Jason was working, Jonathan (his twin) was in school and came to check out Morgan. He had to meet the girl who has his brother in a ‘tail spin’, Jason has never talked about a girl the way he has Morgan. Jason says Morgan is the answer to his prayers, he is going to marry her. The first thing Morgan told me about Jason was ‘I am going to marry him one day’.

Jason has a 4 bedroom house on the beach, Morgan says she wants to get married on the beach, barefooted. Yes, I have told her to slow down and enjoy. But what do you do... His mom called to invite you to her home. They hope to go to AL to meet his family in the next couple of weeks.

Morgan lives on campus, but close enough that she comes here or we go there. Donna has supper with her at least once a week, if she is not working she comes here on the weekend. We didn’t have Morgan about 2 years, it is wonderful to hear them laughing and to have our grandbaby back.

PS: Jason says he let Morgan win the basketball game. Yeah!!! Why does a man always say that when he gets beat?

HURRICANE PARTY W/O A HURRICANE

2008-09-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

MONDAY---Donna would sit in her car and listen to the radio to keep informed about Gustav location. The winds started picking up before lunch Monday. We lost our electricity about 2 pm. Water blew through the screen on the east side, to 6 feet onto the patio. The fountain water is blowing sideways.

The new patio was finished the first week of August. Better roof, withstand heavy rains, quieter, more stable, Hurricane Gustav was putting it to the test. Wayne threatened us girls, if the patio roof acted like it was going to blow off, we girls were going to sit on it, to hold it down. Roof held without our help. The screen kept the mosquitoes out. The patio became our ‘party room’. We lived on it for 3 days. The kids moved their mattresses to the patio. We used those mattresses 24 hours a day. Donna, Morgan and Cory slept on them and we set on them to play cards. A lot of the time we were fighting the animals. Twix cannot jump, she could climb on the mattresses. Taffy the cat didn’t come out until the winds died down, but he and Morgan fought over who was going to have the middle of the mattress. He would use his feet to push, but Morgan hung on and said NO.

The oak tree in our back yard was my gauge for the winds. When the wind came from the east, the lower branches would bow down, it reminded me of a ballerina doing ‘toe touches’. Once the wind came from the west blowing the limbs up, it was catching a ‘girl’s petticoats’. When the winds gusted, it was scary, was ‘the old man’ going to hold on tight, or give up and blow over like so many others.

The kids taught us new card games. One was called BS, yes, that’s it.... The object was to lie about your hand and convince the other players you were telling the truth. Yes, they told their grandmother to ‘lie’. Another game Morgan taught us, involved drinking ‘shots’ when you play the wrong card. Since we do not drink, we laughed a lot. Wayne and Cory tried to teach us poker, after 1 hand they gave up, girls are a 'lost cause’. Morgan told us about a card game that involved ‘little green men and shots’. We didn’t attempt that one.

The first day of every hurricane the kids go 'skim surfing'. Morgan's instructions were to throw the board in the ditch, jump on and surf toward the concrete culvert. It was not easy.

We bbq every night, ribs, hamburgers, sausage. Ate in the apartment under kerosene or butane lamps. Who says you can’t have a romantic supper during a hurricane.

TUESDAY—Two of the kids’ friends came over, Derrick and Taylor .They had evacuated New Orleans with their mom and sister, but were bored in the hotel with electricity. Even with electricity some people are not happy. Wayne and I walked outside to see where we needed to dig ditches to drain water. Turned around, Morgan had the leaf rake, Cacie had the push broom. So we cleaned up limbs in the rain. Then Donna got a shovel to dig one ditch, Morgan and the boys dug another one. Had fun working in the rain.

Wednesday-- Morgan stayed with us, she came in on Saturday night. We had the three kids until Scott called Wednesday to pick-up Cory and Cacie. They had a good time being together. We laughed and laughed. Morgan doesn’t know when she can go back to school or work, she works as a hostess/waitress in a restaurant near SELU. Still no electricity in Hammond.

Wayne and I went to McComb for food. Michelle had gone on line for police dept in McComb and Natchez, Natchez was 100% without electricity. McComb had most of theirs. We filled up the gas tank, met a man from BR who had the back of his pickup full of gas cans. Some belonged to neighbors. Went to wash clothes, met families from Clinton, Amite and NO doing the same thing. Went to WalMart for food supplies, met a woman from BR. We weren’t the only ones looking for supplies.
Ate at Ruby Tuesday, never again, lousy service, food wasn’t worth the money.

Morgan went to visit a friend in BR, got caught in 2 ½ hours of traffic. Coming home her ‘low fuel light’ came on. Donna gave her directions to the Mercedes Benz dealership. Donna got there first, Morgan missed a turn. Donna got her back on the right road, then, Morgan’s cell phone went dead. Donna was relieved when Morgan pulled into the parking lot.

Thursday—Donna had to go to work without phones and computers, they didn’t do much.. Morgan went with her but found no gas, another night her car had to sit on the parking lot.

Lights came on this morning. The alarm system started beeping, very annoying. I called the alarm service, the receptionist would not tell me anything because I did not know the 'secret password', I might have been a burglar. We have not used the system in 8 years, it took 2 calls to get information to turn the 'beeping' off.

Friday—Donna and Morgan got to the gas station at 6 am, did not start selling gas until 7:30, their gas tanks are full. MB is supposed to close at 3 pm, still no phones or computers. No work can be done on cars, can’t order parts.

Wayne, Morgan and I raked the yard. Back yard had small limbs and leaves. Front yard under the big tree by the driveway lost big limbs, most of them were picked up Tuesday when we had help. Yards are looking good, all the debris is on the side of the road. Started picking up trash on Thursday, we are hoping we have our regular pick up Saturday.

I cleaned out my refrigerator and freezer, in the ‘old days’ they said your refrigerator would absorb the smells. That was a stink I do not want to smell again. Nothing left but cokes. Donna is cleaning out hers tonight for trash pickup tomorrow.

THREE WEEKS LATER---Most of the trash has been picked up in the subdivision, Greenwell Springs Rd is still a mess. Trucks working on the lines, trees littering the side of the road.

We saw trucks and vans from GA, WV, KY, TN and MH. They came a long way to help us get back to normal. Thanks.

MORGAN'S FIRST YEAR

2008-07-01T15:34:00.000-07:00

PATIO REDESIGN - 2008

2008-05-14T20:53:00.000-07:00

WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2008

EAS---Emergency Alert System---kept messing up my tv show today. Heavy thunderstorms and tornado watches. Well----------we didn't have a tornado, we got the 'HEAVY' rain.

So much so that we now have a 'sunroom' instead of a covered screened patio. I was unloading the dishwasher when I heard a loud noise on the patio. I could see the 'top' of the patio on the floor. Somewhere under that mess is a table and chairs, recliners, swing and flowers.

I have been in Alexandria, Daddy has been in the hospital. The dogs and cat have been staying on the patio while Donna and Wayne worked, I got home yesterday. Twix is scared on the loud noise, Boudreaux likes finding treasures out there. He came in awhile ago with a stick.

I was not the first one to call the insurance agent, bad weather all over. Took Donna 2 hours to get home. Trees and power lines on the road. Thousands without electricity, our lights blinked, but never lost them. Lost a patio cover, kept our electricity. Fair trade?????

PATIO REDESIGN - 2008

2008-05-14T19:52:00.001-07:00

X-FEST 04 25 2008

2008-04-26T18:30:00.000-07:00

My oldest grandson Cory Smith asked me a while back to takehim to a concert called X-FEST, sponsered by a local radio station.Now, I love music, almost all types of music except acid rock and rap. I guess you might call the above bands, hard rock. Anyway, I agreed to go with him and to go with an open mind.

We got to the BR River Center early and walked around a bit before we got in line. We had a fairly good position in line but that was okay because we did have reserved seats. We finally got to our seats and found out that we had really good seats.

Cory and I are going to review each band so this post is

UNDER CONSTRUCTION.... RETURN AND CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS LATER

PAWPAW WAYNE

LARKIN BUILDS A SNOWWOMAN....

2008-03-08T21:54:00.000-08:00

FIRST SNOW @ MICHELLE & CRAIGS - MARCH 07 2007

2008-03-07T19:11:00.000-08:00

LEAVING HOUSTON - JANUARY 2008

2008-02-07T00:10:00.000-08:00

THE LAST FOUR YEARS IN HOUSTON HAS BEEN A

WONDERFUL TIME. I HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW SO

MANY PEOPLE AND MAKE MANY NEW FRIENDS.

SO DECIDING TO LEAVE HOUSTON HAS BEEN A VERY

DIFFICULT DECISION. I AM LEAVING FRIENDS I WILL

NEVER FORGET, EVER. BUT THE JEG, BATON ROUGE,

LA OFFICE ASKED ME TO TRANSFER BACK. SINCE

I HAD BEEN GONE ABOUT SEVEN YEARS AND DIANNE

AROUND TWO YEARS WE DECIDED IT WAS TIME TO GO

HOME. WE MISSED OUR HOUSE (PAID FOR), OUR KIDS

AND GRANDKIDS. DIANNE IS SO EXCITED AND HAPPY

TO BE BACK.

TO ALL MY FRIENDS IN HOUSTON, IT HAS BEEN GREAT

AND YOU ARE THE BEST...

Collin's 1st Deer of the Season

2007-10-15T07:09:00.000-07:00

October 14, 2007

Collin was allowed to go to the hunting club near their home. He had to be there by 6:15 am, to be put in the stand before 7 am sunrise. He was there and ready.

By 7:35 he had shot this doe and had to sit and wait for the other hunters to finish so they could go get his prize.

You can see the pride on his face.

Michelle's comments:

Okay, here it goes. This weekend was the first youth hunt here, and this is Collins first deer of the year, shot with the gun bought by us and his grandparents for Christmas year before last(first kill with the gun), and the first deer he has shot 100% by himself. On top of all that, he got a perfect hit on her. We are very proud, there was a total of 3 deer shot that day at the hunting camp, his is the only one that fell right after she was shot, the 2 other hunters had theirs run, haha!! Just joking, they are friends of ours and just had a day of bad luck I guess.

Wayne's Boy Boudreaux

2007-10-14T19:37:00.000-07:00

Wayne used to go to bed and close the door. Boudreaux set down on the outside and whined.

Now when Wayne starts getting dressed for bed, Boudreaux gets his 'sleepy pal' and waits on the bed for him.

Good thing that we have a kingsized bed, as you can see Boudreaux takes 'his half' in the middle, Wayne and I hang on the edges so he will have enough room.

When Wayne gets on the computer, Boudreaux stands on his back legs by his chair until Wayne gives him a treat.

Yes, Boudreaux has trained us well.

Corbin Joshua Smith

2007-10-14T17:04:00.000-07:00

Corbin Joshua Smith

This is Brian and Melissa's big boy.

Alli's little brother.

Aunt Kelsey little nephew.

Mawmaw Deb's first grandson.

COLLIN & LARKIN'S BIRTHDAY PARTY - 2007

2007-09-04T19:15:00.000-07:00

Saturday, September 1

***HAPPY BIRTHDAY***

***LARKIN & COLLIN***

We went to a Mexican restaurant that celebrates birthdays. Larkin was 6 years old on August 15, Collin will be 12 yearsold on September 27.

The kids were surprised when the restaurant employees came out, put sombreros on their heads and sang Happy Birthday in Spanish and then in English.

I did not have my camera ready to catch Larkin's expression when she opened the envelope with her birthday money. But you could hear her hollor "20 dollars" all over the restaurant. She is a true female, she loves money.

There is only one person she can color with---Pawpaw Wayne, we had to change seats so she could be by her Pawpaw. The question is---who was the best, she is neat and stays withinthe lines.

Collin was quiet, he is waiting for them to shutup and remove the silly sombreros.The food was good, but the company was better.

***HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABIES***

Cacie and Larkins Vacation

2007-07-17T16:42:00.000-07:00

A NIGHT OF FINGER NAIL

AND

TOE NAIL PAINTING

DRESSED FOR CHURCH

FUN AT THE POOL WITH STEPHANIE

LAST LUNCH WITH STEPHANIE

SAYING GOODBYES

Cacie & Larkin have had so my much fun with Stephanie

during our lunches. They would color, draw, talk and pick

on each other. Also having had an afternoon with her at

the pool. We went to lunch at Cheddars and

Stephanie brought the girls gifts, Diary Gift Packs

for their going away gifts. The girls were surprised and delighted.

THANKS STEPHANIE

Cacie and Larking told Steph goodbye, that they would miss

her and gave her a big hug. Was a really fun lunch.

Happy 17th Birthday Morgan - June 23rd 2007

2007-06-22T17:08:00.000-07:00

MORGAN

MOM'S 79th BIRTHDAY PARTY AT GLYNN AND KAY'S HOME

2007-06-06T18:58:00.001-07:00

GLYNN AND KAY'S HOME

(TAKE TIME TO SMELL THE ROSES)

FAMILY & FRIENDS

CANDID SHOTS

OUR FIVE GENERATIONS

DAY SIX OF TEN DAYS OF VACATION WITH GRANDKIDS

2007-05-31T10:28:00.000-07:00

SCHLITTERBAHN

We left out at 6am and stopped at Denny's

After having a good breakfast we headed out. Three hours later we arrive at SCHLITTERBAHN

It was a beautiful, fun and wonderful day.

Everyone had a great time..

We arrived back at the apartment in Houston at about 11:30pm.

GOOD NIGHT ALL

DAY FIVE OF TEN DAY VACATION WITH GRANDKIDS

2007-05-31T09:13:00.000-07:00

A DAY AT THE HOUSTON MUSUEM OF NATURAL SCIENCE

LOADING UP AND HEADING OUT

Cacie, Peggy, Collin, Tray, Cory, Dianne(Mawmaw) and Larkin

AT THE MUSUEM

IMAX

AFTER THE MUSUEM WE WALKED THROUGH THE GARDEN PARK

DAY FOUR OF TEN DAY VACATION WITH GRANDKIDS

2007-05-29T16:49:00.000-07:00

We started out the day with plans of bicycling at Memorial Park. We, three adults and six kids, loaded up three vehicles with eight bicycles and the above mentioned bodies. It had rained earlier this morning but had cleared up... Weather.com showed no weather in the area for most of the rest of the day. THEY LIED.

See pictures below....

BEFORE THE RIDE

AFTER ONE LAP... THIRTY MINUTES LATER

DAY THREE OF TEN DAY VACATION WITH GRANDKIDS

2007-05-28T11:01:00.000-07:00

We got up early and picked up breakfast at McD's on our way to Mart, Texas to spend the day with family... We went to the home of my aunt & uncle Gene and Margaret Wilson and my grandmother Linnie Wilson.

Their three kids and their families,
Lydia, William, Grayson and Rachel,
Anita, Terry, Savannah, and Devyn,
Craig and Cearra. And Cearra's friend Haley,
were there for the weekend and invited us for the day and lunch.
THANKS AUNT MARGARET AND UNCLE GENE.. WE HAD A GREAT VISIT...

THE FAMILY

FEED THE BEAST

BRING ON THE FOOD

FELLOWSHIP, GAMES AND FUN

DAY TWO OF TEN DAY VACATION WITH GRANDKIDS

2007-05-26T12:19:00.000-07:00

We start he day out by sleeping a little late. A little later than we had planned (Went to bed way to late last night). We missed Morgan's first ball game... We drove through What-A-Burger and got breakfast sandwiches, lousy service, and made it to the ball field for Morgan's 2nd game.

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME

Morgan plays for a summer tournament team. The name of the team that she has been with for at least 7 years is "LOUISIANA HEAT". They are playing in a tournament this weekend at "Imperial Field" in Sugar Land, Texas.

LET'S PLAY BALL

The tournament ended Sunday with LOUISIANA HEAT taking the championship back home with them...

LOUISIANA HEAT

We ended the day by eating out at Otto's Bar-B-Q in Sugar Land.

DAY ONE OF TEN DAY VACATION WITH GRANDKIDS

2007-05-25T15:01:00.000-07:00

PIZZA POOL PARTY We started day one of my vacation by sleeping late and then having a pizza party (Papa John's Pizza) at the pool. Party consisted of MawMaw, PawPaw, Cory, Collin, Cacie, Larkin and Clem's kids, Trey and Peggy....

*****In the water*****

I guess you notice Cory is not in the pool.. He is laid back in a lounge chair reading a book. Anybody surprised?

After the pool party we went to the movies...

The boys, PawPaw, Cory and Collin saw Spider-Man 3.... Was a good movie. We enjoyed it.

I was disappointed that spidey and MJ did not get together. Left it wide open for no. 4.

The girls, MawMaw, Cacie and Larkin saw Shrek The Third.. They say it was really good... Larkin really enjoyed it.. She fell asleep through the whole movie....

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HOW TO HANDLE FOUR GRANDBABIES IN A SMALL APARTMENT

(LARKIN CAGED)

WE'RE THREE "ROOMS" SHORT...

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AN EVENING OF BICYCLE REPAIR

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GOOD NIGHT YA'LL

YA'LL ALL GOOD NIGHT

Congratulations Renita

2007-05-14T18:20:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS
Renita Michelle Williams

Renita has been working on her degree 8 to 10 years, while holding a full time job and dealing with more illnesses that any one person should have to go through. But GOD has blessed her and carried her through all these obstacles.

Renita's sister and brother-in-law invited us to their home in Fresno to help Renita celebrate. We had bar-b-que chicken, ribs, sausage, etc., then you know me, I went for the desserts---banana pudding, apple cobbler and whipped cream. We had lots to eat and lots of laughs. We had a great visit with her and her family.

Graduation was in the Reliant Stadium. Wayne thought about the binoculars as we were going to our seats. Wayne thought he found Renita sitting amount the 900+/- grads, but he was wrong. We found her when her name was announced as she got her diploma.

You noticed her last name "Williams", she was one of the last to receive her diploma, it was alphabetical.

GOD BLESS YOU GIRL..
MAY YOUR FUTURE BE NOTHING BUT BRIGHT

LOVE
WAYNE AND DIANNE (AND BOUDREAUX)

Collin's DARE Graduation

2007-05-10T17:17:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, May 10, Collin graduated from the DARE program at SHS. This is a program taught by a Sheriff Deputy. The kids call her the "DARE Lady".
This program teaches kids the dangers of drugs, alcohol and violence. To complete the DARE program each child has to complete a workbook and write an essay. Three children were chosen to read their essays. One spoke of an addict who told her never to start---this child told of the diseases that follows the addiction. A boy told of all the reasons not to do drugs or alcohol, then he ends the essay with the question......"isn't that a good reason not to do drugs?......
These children are finishing the 5th grade, some lives have already been affected by the use of drugs, alcohol and violence.

VALENTINE'S 2007

2007-02-16T10:35:00.000-08:00

Dianne and I, on the suggestion of our good friend Stephanie Roos Hurst, made reservations at America's Resturant on Post Oak Rd by the Gallaria.
It was great. The atmosphere was great. The food was exceptional. The dessert sinful.

It was a wonderful evening.

Boudreaux

2007-01-30T17:51:00.000-08:00

Thanks

2007-01-24T14:26:00.000-08:00

*****STEPHANIE*****

We appreciate very much the effort you put into setting up
our blog. We are looking forward to sharing some of ourselves
with you, our family and friends.

Thanks again.
Dianne and Wayne

Welcome!!

2007-01-21T08:03:00.000-08:00

Welcome Dianne and Wayne to
blogging!! Hope you guys get to
posting soon!! I can not wait to see
all the great family photos!!
I hope you enjoy!!