Carroll Bunch

2011-12-13T18:33:00.001-06:00

Getting ready for Christmas...and the kids to come, can't wait. I love watching the lights on the tree, but I mainly love the Christmas season - the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus. What an awesome gift:))

2011-12-06T14:27:00.003-06:00

Well..hello dear blog. It's been awhile since we've seen each other.
This past weekend Brittny, Lindsay and myself went to see Josh Kelley, Eden's Edge and Lady Antebellum. What a great consert it was. Was the first time the. girls had even gone to a concert. We had pretty good seats, wish we could have been closer. When I bought the tickets the seats down close were sold out and the said the olny thing left was standing only. After getting there we could have stood right up next to the stage, oh well...next time I'll know better.

2010-07-26T20:22:00.002-05:00

Getting back on my feet after another surgery...BIG family party at my house this weekend - it's always alot of fun to have the family all here, but sure is alot of work. Not sure how many will show up this year, not as many as in the past I'm afraid. Guess we'll see who all comes.

2010-05-09T16:53:00.000-05:00

The weather has been soooo nice this past week and being able to sit outside and watch the sun go down over the lake is so peaceful. The honeysuckle is in full bloom and smell so sweet.

2010-04-21T22:36:00.004-05:00

WOW...what a year 2010 has been so far. After getting back to work for 1 1/2 weeks now off for 6-8 moor weeks for surgery to my neck. This surgery went so much better that the others. Woke up in recovery with no pain what-so-ever.... Have to wear this silly neck brace until released. Oh well, as long as there is no pain in my arms and neck anymore. So thankful to God for reigning down praises on me throughout all this. I am so Blessed.....

2010-03-17T15:38:00.002-05:00

Finnaly back at work, get tired very easy - but each day is better. Can't beleive how easy it was to forget somethings you did every day, but just like riding a bike it coming back quickly...

2010-02-28T17:39:00.002-06:00

WOW... what a year this has started out...went in the hospiatl for a simple surgery that went very wrong..after more than 2 weeks in the hospital, 3 small surgical procedures and a final surgery that lasted 5 hours I am on my way back to recovery. I thank God daily for placing his healing hands on me thoughtout this ordeal... Will be headed back to work soon and can't wait.

2010-01-13T13:40:00.002-06:00

Well...Shane is trying to work with Braxton on this home school stuff. Seems that the child is maybe only able to read on a 2nd grade level and his writing is very poor. What were those teachers doing for the past 5 yrs this child has been in school????

Happy New Year!!!!!!

2010-01-03T18:00:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year to all my family and friends - This weekend hasn't been very eventful, kept the grandkids last night...boy they sure test my nerves when all 3 are here, but I sure LOVE them....Sure am hoping for some work to blossom up for Shane and Billy. Think there is a house coming up soon - that is if the weather cooperates and stays DRY...if not we'll have to start putting names in the hat to see who'll get paid...lol:)

2009-12-30T07:14:00.002-06:00

Well... the year is winding down and here's to a better year in 2010. I sure hope the economy improves and the work market gets better. We have stuggled this past year due to the house building being in a slump, but if we can keep our heads above water this year I think we'll begin to see the light. Couple BIG things will be paid off in 2010. So here's a GREAT BIG "Happy New Year" to all my family and friends. May this new year bring good health and prosperity to all...

2009-12-04T13:07:00.001-06:00

So glad it's Friday finally....gonna clean house this weekend and put up some
Christmas decorations. Thought about a little "bah humbug" this year but still have those grandbabies who expect stockings...

Thanksgiving Skiing!!!

2009-12-02T14:43:00.008-06:00

WOW what a great weekend we had. Billy, Shane, Braxton and myself went to Red River, NM for Thanksgiving. Shane and Braxton went skiing while us old folks stayed on steady ground. Sure looked fun though, may next time we go Billy and I will get brave enough to try a little skiing. Billy was SICKKKK when we got there and finally started feeling better late on Friday. Hope to get to do this again next year.

2009-11-19T15:02:00.002-06:00

This has been a slow week at work. Nice for a change, but slow... Gotta go to Ft Worth tomorrow to see the doctor about my neck - think I'll go by Hancock Fabrics when I get finished and pick out some material for the girls a new shirt. They are wanting zebra stripes... Maybe they'll have some in color, like PINK!!!!

2009-11-15T18:18:00.000-06:00

What a great Sunday this was - today our church celebrated it's 3 year anniversay, my husband, Shane and the kids all went - had a pot luck dinner after sevices, but there were so many people there that Billy wanted to go to the cafe and not wait in line. I made an apple cake and squash casserole... hope it was good. I am so very blessed....

2009-11-10T13:51:00.004-06:00

Shane and the kids met us at 2nd Monday Trade days this weekend in Bowie - the girls was begging for everything they saw that was either peace signs or zebra print - so mema went to Walmart and bought some material - went home and dusted off the ole sewing machine and made both girls a shirt out of peace sign material. I see more sewing in the future!!!

2009-11-04T15:52:00.004-06:00

OMG... I had forgotten just how dysfunctional my family was. Such drama that my cousin Patricia, Carolyn's sister, had to have at the funeral. Guess we all have dysfunctional families at some degree, but I think mine tops the cake!!!

2009-11-02T21:42:00.003-06:00

My heart is saddened today - my cousin, Carolyn, passed away on Saturday - she will be greatly missed, especially by her loving husband of 50 years. I know she is rejoycing with Jesus and is smiling down from heaven today on us all!!!

2009-10-26T21:45:00.000-05:00

Well...I've been having problems trying to get logged onto my blog - finally got my password reset so hopefully I'll be able to start blogging again. So much has happened since my last blog. Braxton, my 10 year old grandson is in whats called the BIC Unit at B'port school. This unit is for kids who have a behavior problem. He's been diagnosed with ADHD and has been "labeled" a problem child since kindergarden. Well, last Tuesday the teacher placed him in room by himself and he locked the door. So what do they do but call the police. Braxton was taken to the police department and charges were filed for disruption of the educational process and the teacher filed charges for assault - seems her thumb got shut in the door. It's a sad day when a 10 year old has to be taken to jail instead of his butt being busted by the principal as in old times... My son and daughter-in-law have both told them to whip him but the school says they are not allowed to do that any more. What will our school system be in the future when the teachers can't have any authority over the students. No wonder there is so much violence in our school systems.... We know Braxton needs punishment, but not juvinile probation or jail!!!!

2009-10-14T10:57:00.005-05:00

OK, I figured it out - for here are some pic's from the carnival

2009-10-14T10:26:00.004-05:00

Hello out there to my friends - sorry it's been so long since the last blog. Can't get any singal at my house to use my computer - you know there's not fast internet Me and the grandkids went to Louisiana over the weekend so they could visit with thier dad and papa who's been there working the past 3 weeks. We took the kids to the carnival on Saturday. I can't seem to get the pictures I took with my phone at the carnival to download, bummer!!! Oh well we all had a great time.

2009-09-08T08:57:00.002-05:00

Had a great weekend - went on a motorcycle trip with our friends, David and Carla. Headed out for Red River, NM Thurs evening, made it to Amarillo and ate at the Big Texan Steak House. M-M GOOD!!!! Made it into Red Rvier Friday afternoon. Got caught in mountain rain riding over the pass. Was cold in the mornings and rainy in the evenings. We got up Saturday and headed out to ride the Enchanted Circle. Stopped at "Taos Pueblo", the oldest indian town in the US. The Taos indiands still live there. Made it back home safely on Monday.

2009-08-28T12:59:00.002-05:00

Finally it's FRIDAY. Gonna get up in the morning and take our Harley for a new tire and oil change to get it ready for our little trip next week. Think we're gonna go up thru New Mexico into Colorado and back home by Monday. Temp is in the 70'S in the daytime - guess we'd better pack the ole leathers - can't wait!!!!

2009-08-18T15:17:00.002-05:00

Learning all about Facebook - found a long lost friend and contacted her. We were attached at the hip when we were younger - we lived next door to each other and if she wasn't at my house I was at her's. Grew up in the 60's and boy did we have a good time!!! Lots of memories.

2009-08-17T09:05:00.002-05:00

What a beautiful Monday Morning - the weekend just wasn't long enough!!!! Been having the strangest dreams at night. Not sure where that's coming from. Think we might go on a short motorcycle on Labor Day weekend with David and Carla- not sure where we're going yet. Would really like to go to the mountains. Oh well we'll see, have to get the groups decision!!

2009-08-03T15:02:00.006-05:00

Boy am I glad the weekend is over!!! This was our family get-together at our house. Everyone had a good time and the weather was fabulous, not too hot as times in the past. Paul cooked his mouth watering brisket, sausage and "meat falling of the bone" ribs and as usual WE ALL ate too much, but it sure was good!! Braxton was able this year to get up on the knee board the first time he tried. He was so excited. By the end of the day all the kids were sunburned, even with sunscreen.
Well, another 364 days until we do it all again.

2009-07-23T16:00:00.002-05:00

Finishing up the day at work. Trying to get the house and yard all cleaned and ready for the big family get-together next weekend. It's fun to have all our family and friends over, but it sure is ALOT of work before and after it's all over.
I wish Madison well at the NBHA World Championships, she's already advanced to the finals on Saturday out of over 700. Haven't heard from Amy today, so not sure hhow she did. We'll be cheering her on on Saturday. Way to go!!!

2009-06-20T19:50:00.004-05:00

Papa and Braxton are still fishing today. Caught a few more on the trotline this morning. Braxton is having fun. He and Papa are out in the paddle boat fishing for bass. Is nice out here this eveing, the sun is behind some clouds and a light breeze is blowing.

2009-06-18T07:49:00.002-05:00

My heart is very sad today - I learned last night that my daughter-in-law has asked my son for a divorce. Seems she needs to have more "fun" in her life. They have been married for 10 yrs and have 3 beautiful children who adore their father. I am hoping for a reconciliation. Marriage is probably the most difficult job anyone can ever have in their life time. It's something you have to work at daily and when those days come when your not having "fun" the next day may totally be joyous. I love you both very much and will be praying for all.

LOVE THE NEW OFFICE

2009-06-11T21:02:00.004-05:00

Almost a week has gone by in our new offices at work. Our old office space was VERY small and cramped - also could it get VERY LOUD when we all had hard of hearing patients at our desks. I had only been there right at a year and it was too small. Not sure how Amy and Barb was able to tolerate the cubicles before I came and made it even smaller It has been so nice to be able to actually interview patients in a quiet area. I LOVE MY JOB and also the people I'm so priviledged to be able to work with. Thanks so making me feel at home over this past year!!!!

Monday Morning and New Office!!!

2009-06-08T09:11:00.004-05:00

WOW, here we are in our new office - of course nothing is working right - lots of computer issues. Oh well, it'll get better. So good to be able to see out the window to a bright sunny day!!! -
Had the kids all weekend long - Amanda went to Tyler and met Shane for the weekend. Saturday I took the kids down the road to where some wildflowers were blooming and took some pictures. We had a great time, but sure was glad to have the house to myself Sunday evening. When they are all together they are quite a handful!!!!

Graduation 2009

2009-06-06T18:21:00.010-05:00

Friday, June 5, 2009, started off an exciting day as Barbara, Amy and I were able to finally move ours offices to the 2nd floor. We now have a privarte area in which to interview patients and WINDOWS!!!!
Later that afternoon Michael, Braxton, Brittny, Lindsay and myself headed to Mineral Wells to witness a very joyous occation. We first went to Jordan's house to see him before he headed to the school to prepare for graduation. Ciara was there from San Antonio so for the fisrt time in over 6 years I had all my grandbabies together. Picture Time!!! After a few pictures at the house we all headed to Ram Stadium. I know that Kim was smiling down from heaven as Jordan walked across that stage to receive his high school diploma.
I love a you Jordan and I'm so very proud of you for all your accomplishments throughout your high school years. May you have many, many more great accomplishments in your lifetime.

2009-05-28T12:29:00.003-05:00

May I begin by SALUTING the men and women who fight daily to keep our country safe to live in. THANK YOU!!!!
Billy and I had made plans to go on a motorcycle trip this weekend and I was able to leave work early on Thursday, so as soon as I got home we loaded up the Harley and took off. We had made plans earlier to go to Nashville with friends, but they were not able to go, so we decided to go to New Mexico instead. We headed up 287 to Vernon and then headed west. By sundown we had made it as far as Paducah, TX. Being a small town there was only one motel. I new the building had a familiar look to it, so as we signed in I asked what the building used to be. The man behind the counter smiled and asked me if I really wanted to know, I told him yeah and he told me it used to be a funeral home. I laughed and asked him if the spirits were friendly!!We slept very well without any ghost!!
Friday morning we left there heading for Ft. Sumner, New Mexico. We wanted to see the grave site of Billy the Kid. We arived in Ft. Sumner around 1pm(our time) after taking a wrong turn out of Clovis, which took us about 50 miles out of the way. We went to the "Billy the Kid Museum" there in town. While in the museum it started raining very hard, once the rain stopped we got back on the motorcycle and headed for the grave site just outside of town. There are 3 graves, Billy the Kids and 2 of his buddies that are encased in a metal fence. Seems that someone from Granbury, Texas stole "The Kids" headstone some years back. You know there is a war going on between Hico, TX and Ft.Sumner of who actually has the authentic burial place. Well, upon leaving the grave site it looked like it was going to storm so we went back to town and found a motel, Super 8 not Heavenly Devine Motel!!!
Saturday morning while eating breakfast in Vaughn it began to ran, so we doned our rainsuits and headed to Ruidoso. Upon ariving in Ruidoso we headed for Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino. I put $30 in a $1 machine, didn't last long, only 5 pulls and it was gone! So I headed for a quarter machine. Found a "Wheel of Fortune" and put $20 in, couple hits and it landed on the button for the wheel to turn. Ended up with $92, finialy quit when I still had $50. The local indian tribe had tables set up by the main entrance and were selling some of their handmade crafts. I bought a heart shaped necklace made up of an elks antler. We left there and headed over the mountain to Cloudcroft, ate lunch and was on the road again. We were suppose to have taken Hwy 82 east out of Cloudcroft, but again we took a wrong turn and headed west. "Of course you know it was my fault that we went the wrong way". You ladies know what I'm talking about!!! When we realized that we had gone the wrong way it was too far to turn around so we got out the old map and headed for El Paso. Oh well, never been to El Paso! We stopped at the Harley Davidson Dealership there. I've never seen a Harley Dealership soooo big, guess that's why they have the slogan "Largest in the World". Bought a few shirts,you know you have to have a new shirt a Harley Shop!!! Left there and headed for Van Horn and spend the night.
Got Sunday morning and headed home. The rain stayed in front of us most of the day. caught a picture of a rainbow. What a great ending for a great trip.
What a great time we had just being together. Love ya honey!!!!

2009-04-22T14:56:00.002-05:00

Hopefully today I'll get my new wireless card (the old one died) and I'll be able to start blogging again from home and putting on pic's, yippy!!! Summers almost here and school will out soon. Several weeks back Papa told Braxton if he could stay out of trouble until school was over he'd buy him a "Cricket". It's a youth 22cal rifle. His Papa and daddy has taught him from an early age safety and rules about gun's.

WHERE'S SPRING!!!!

2009-04-06T12:52:00.004-05:00

Boy, oh boy I'm sure ready for Spring to come and stay instead of winter trying raise it's ugly head again and again. Gosh only about 8 weeks of school left. Jordan will be graduating and hopefully Braxton will be moving up a grade. He is such a precious child, but he acts up so bad in school that he stays in an alternative education and not in regular school. Amanda has heard of an illness called "Allergic Tension Fatigue Syndrome" and we would like to find out more about it. He is suppose to be diagnosed with ADHD. The "ATFS" has to do with specific allergies that cause a child to act out. They say that ADHD is misdiagnosed when it should be ATFS. Maybe we'l get him to Cooks and find out more about it.

I have special Birthday wish for Amy who works beside me, I wish you a VERY, VERY Happy Birthday and MANY, MANY more!!!!

Birthday's

2009-03-13T13:53:00.002-05:00

Michael James our oldest grandson had his 21st birthday on March 10th - gosh it only seems like yesterday that he was born!!! He has grown into such a fine young man and we are so very of him. Wish I had a picture so you all could see what a great smile he has, but he is VERY camera shy. One day I'll sneak up on him and get his picture. Happy Birthday Michael and many, many more!!!! Love always Mema and Papa.

OMG - What A Hunk!!!!

2009-03-03T13:52:00.006-06:00

OMG!!! Amanda, her mother and sister ,along with myself went to see Trace Atkins and Craig Morgan last Saturday. The concert was previously scheduled for Decemeber 8th but had been cancelled and rescheduled for Feb 21st. I had purchased 2 tickets on the 19th row seats 5 and 6 for myself and Amanda, a week later I called and ask to purchase 2 more tickets next the 2 I already had. I gave the first 2 tickets to Brenda and Shelby for Christmas and was to pick up the other 2 tickets at the box office when we got there. Brenda and Shelby had gotten lost and was running a little late. Amanda waited for them in the parking lot and I went ot the box office and got our tickets. As I was standing waiting for them to get there I happened to look at the tickets and noticed that they were for row 6 seats 17 and 18. As they were walking up to the door I told them I had bad news and good news - bad news was we wouldn't be sitting together, but the good news is - and then I showed Amanda the new tickets and she screamed so loud. Craig Morgan came out 1st, then Trace Atkins - man-o-man - what a hunk!!!! We had so much fun, just girls night out. Amanda and I stayed at Howard Johnsons just 2 blocks away.

Jordan's birthday was Friday February 27th - he turned "18". Happy Birthday and many, many more. I am so very proud and love you so very much!!!

Carination Pic's

2009-02-11T09:24:00.005-06:00

Saturday was the "The Carination" at Mineral Wells High School. It's a tradition that's been going on for many. many years. It's simular to prom where they dress up in formal attire, they say Prom is more casual. Jordan said he and Faith had so much fun. You both look so FABULOUS!!! I love you and am so very proud of you Jordan.

2009-01-29T12:22:00.003-06:00

Boy has distric play been tuff. We played Azle on Friday who I believe was from the land of the Jolly Green Giant - man those boys were tall!!! The shortest I beleive was 6'2". We got beat by around 30 points. We were to play Saginaw on Tues, but the weather messed things up. We will play them tonight, we've beat them once - hope to win again. I am hoping that they can win their disctrict. (Jordan #24) GOOD LUCK!!!

Christmas pic's

2008-12-28T19:27:00.007-06:00

Well, finally I got a chance to upload Christmas pictures. Braxton had been begging for a shave kit, when he saw it at WalMart with his daddy, he begged him - told him if he'd buy it for him he would act surprized when he opened it. Instead Santa brought it to mema and papa's house - he was so excited and surprized. He immediately went to the bathroom to shave. Brittny pulled out a pencil out of her stocking from Santa that had "3rd Grader" wrote on it. She showed it to papa and said "look, Santa knows what grade I'm in". Lindsay was showing off her cowgirl shirt and jeans along with new boots. It was so good to have Jordan there for Christmas. I just love Christmas morning!!!!

Blessed Christmas

2008-12-25T23:08:00.003-06:00

What a Blessed Christmas Day to be able to praise our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the day of his birth with family and friends. The day started off very early when our phone rang at 6am. As soon as I answered it all I heard was Braxton, Brittny and Lindsay on the other end wishing Papa and I a Merry Christmas, then they began by telling us what Santa had left them. We all ended up at Shane and Amanda's for Christmas dinner. Jordan, along with his girlfriend, Faith and her mother, Lisa, came from Mineral Wells. I was so excited that he got to come, he hasn't been for Christmas in several years. Michael had to work so he and his friend James wasn't able to be there. The house was "full" with both Shane and Amanda's family. When time for dinner, Shane said Grace so very elloquently, I was so very proud of him.
(Well I'm not able to download pictures tonight, so wil try later.)
We hope that all had a Very Merry Christmas, and A New and Prosperous Year!

Lousiana Trip

2008-12-14T15:54:00.006-06:00

We all loaded up Friday and headed to DeRidder, Louisana for the weekend. Most all of Billy's family lives there - and it was Sam (Billy's youngest brother) and his wife, Connie's 25th wedding annaversary on Saturday. Their kids had put together a party for them. We had such a good time seeing family we hadn't seen in several years. It's always better when you get to see family and friends when it's a joyous occasion and not a funeral. Only problem is the weekend went by way too fast.

family and friends

2008-12-04T19:53:00.003-06:00

It's been a few days since I last blogged. Since then Thanksgiving as come and gone. What a great time we had with family and friends. Later that afternoon after Thanksgiving dinner was over, away to the deer lease we went, one more one!!! Billy and I got up before dawn on Friday and headed to the deer stand. One lonely doe came out just after daybreak and ate for a while. At about 8:30am I happened to look up from reading a book and there walked out a mule deer (look at them ears!). When I looked through the binoculars I saw that it was a spike buck. Since we have never seen any mule deer on our lease the past 2 years and there are only 2 weeks of mule deer hunting season allowed in Texas, I took a shot at him.

Fun Times

2008-11-22T19:06:00.008-06:00

What a "Great" weekend this has been. It started on Friday, there wasn't enough patients scheduled at work for all 3 of us so I stayed home. Brittny and Lindsay are staying with me this weekend while everybody else goes to the deer lease. I picked up the girls after school and we headed to Joshua to watch Jordan (#24) play basketball. Wow, it's a long way there!!! He plays for Mineral Wells High School, the Ram's. It was such a good close game. We won 47-41. In the last 2 minutes of the game Joshua was returning with a vengeance. Jordan was fouled a couple of times there close to the end of the game and made all 0f his free throws helping win the game. Good playing Jordan!!!

The girls and I got up Saturday and headed to the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine to see the Christmas Ice Exhibit. It was so cool, well actually it was VERY cold! They give you big heavy coats to wear over your own coats because it is about 9 degrees in there, guess they don't want all that ice from melting. They girls absolutely loved it.

nice 9 point buck!!

2008-11-17T20:56:00.003-06:00

Shane and Braxton went to the deer lease with us this weekend. I went with Shane and Braxton went with his Papa on Saturday morningto the deer stands. Shane and I only saw a very young 6 point. Think he's the son off "big 6" that Shane shot last year. He had height but not many points, doesn't really matter when mainly we're shooting for meat in the deep freeze anyway. About 9 am we heard a shot and called William on the walkie talkie, he said he had shot at a nice deer. After waiting 15-30 minutes he and Braxton went looking to see if he had made a hit. He called back and told us to bring the 4-wheeler so I knew he'd hit him. Wow what a deer, 9 point with lots of mass at the base. Even though it's a very nice set of antlers, still didn't beat mine from last year, sorry honey!!!!

hunting season under way!!

2008-11-03T20:36:00.004-06:00

Saturday was the first day of "gun" season. William and I went up to our hunting camp on Friday evening. Braxton had a make-up football game early Saturday morning, so they didn't get there until time for evening hunt on Saturday. William and I accidently slept in Saturday morning so we didn't have time to get the 4 wheeler ready to get to our deer blind before the sun would be up, so we walked to Shane's. All we saw was 2 moma doe's along with thier twin babies. That evening we took Braxton and Brittny with us. We saw an mightly ugly coyote (didn't get a chance to shoot), 1 whitetail doe, 1 mule deer doe and 2 very young 8 point bucks (oh well you can't really see the bucks antlers in that pic). So needless to say we didn't shoot a thing on the first day. Was way too hot anyway if we had of shot something, really want to wait until the weather gets a little colder. Anyway, they say the "BIG ONE's" are shot in the next few weeks during the "rut".

Another week gone

2008-10-12T18:54:00.004-05:00

Wow, where does the time go!!! It seems that each week seems to go by faster and faster. The weekends are full with family events, football, cheerleading and getting ready for hunting season. Last weekend Braxton's game didn't get started until late and then we all headed to the deer lease. Suprise to me when we stopped at Texas Road House for my birthday. Saturday morning we got up and retreived the memory cards from the game cameras and headed to Wal-Mart in Childress. Lots of pictures to go through, there were 2700 pic's on our camera and 1250 on Shane's. Couple of good 8 point "young" bucks, several does and babies and an inceasing number of pigs. How cool is the picture that came from Shane's game camera. These 2 doe look like they were poising for the camera.

Menagerie

2008-09-30T22:00:00.005-05:00

Sunday evening we added a bobcat to our Menagerie of wildlife in our home. William shot the bobcat last hunting season and we took it to a taxidermist back in December. I have him laying on fireplace hearth. Every time I happen to galnce that way I think one of my cats has sneaked into the house again, except he's just a little bigger!. He also shot a pheasant but we haven't gotten it back yet. When we get it we'll add it to the bobcat,1 mule deer, 2 whitetail, turkey feathers, havalina hog and of course MY european mounted whitetail, the BIGGEST!!! Maybe you'll get the big one this year William!

Fast Moving Weekends

2008-09-28T15:55:00.005-05:00

Man the weekends sure go by quickly these days. Yesterday was a fun day, sad day and then finished on a happy note. Saturday began at Braxton's football game, Thank goodness it was in the morning and not too hot yet!!! Braxton (#44) played very good, catching 3 ball returns. He was very excited that he got to run with the ball, even though they lost the game, again! It's not weather you win or lose, course winning is always more fun, it's learning sportsman ship. After the football game I then attended a Memorial Service for a very dear friend . Then finished the day at a Wedding. Braxton came home with us, we all got this morning and went to church. Even though the weekends seem to fly by I cherish each and every one, especially when the grandkids are here.

What a Great Day

2008-09-20T21:21:00.006-05:00

Brittny and Lindsay came home with me Friday evening after Amanda worked on my hair. We always have fun together when they come over. They fished for a while, only catching a big ole sun perch. After fishing the girls wanted to go swimming and wanted me to come swim with them, but when I stuck my foot in the water it was too cold for me. After they played in the water for a while we went in and baked some sugar cookies with "sprinkles" on top, in which I ate way TOO many!!!! What a Great Day we had together. I hope that when my grand kids are all grown up they will have wonderful memories of spending time at Mema and Papa's.

Cooler Weather Ahead!!!

2008-09-15T22:11:00.003-05:00

Oh boy, it's beginning to feel like football weather! The rain last week and also on Saturday was much needed. I just love sitting outside on my swing watching the sun go down. Every evening offers a new experience. The sun is already moving back to it's winter spot on the water. With the rain we received last week, the lake level is rising some. Hopefully we'll get some more those fall rains to put more water in the lake.

Elliott

2008-09-08T20:57:00.002-05:00

The kids found "Elliott" on Memorial weekend. He was lying on the side of the road covered in fireants, the mother was no where to be found. He was so small and frail. They got some goat milk, a bottle and began feeding him. After a while he was running around playing with their dog "Henry" who was about the same size as Elliott! When they came to the house, Elliott came also. He thought he was one of the family He would chase the kids around. Looked out one day as the kids were swimming and there went Elliott out into the water. He swam out to the kids, made a circle around them and swam back to the shore. A couple of weeks ago Elliott died. We love and miss you Elliott!!!

FOOTBALL SEASON!!!

2008-09-06T22:55:00.000-05:00

Today was the first game for the PeeWee "Bridgeport Bulls" football team. Shane is one of the assistant coaches, Braxton is #44 and Brittny cheers from the sideline. The "Bulls" played the "Alvord Bulldogs". The "Dawgs" made the first touchdown, but the "Bulls" came back strong and came within 2 ft of the goal line of making a touchdown, but those darn "Dawgs" held us off. Then the Alvord team made 2 more touchdowns to win the game. All the boys had a good time today, even though they didn't win. Maybe next time!!!!!

This is Brittny's first year to be a cheerleader. She is so shy when she gets in public, but hopefully before the season is over she will be yelling her lungs out. Amanda and the Cheer coach decided today to make a "Spirit Stick" to give a girl each week who shows the most spirit during the week at practice and at the next game. The "Spirit Stick" will be filled with all kinds of goodies each week.

Lindsay's not old enough to be a cheerleader this year. So she hung out with mema and papa.

Dove season starts!!!

2008-09-01T21:36:00.000-05:00

Finally, dove season started!!!! Started out as a nice cool morning, but not only was the doves flying, so was the mosquitos again. After tons of mosquito spray we began shooting at doves. Shane, Amanda and the kids came up on Sunday to be there for opening morning. Braxton and his Papa decided to walk in the field for a bit to see if they could scare up some doves. Papa (William) loves teaching Braxton all about hunting and Braxton loves to hunt with his daddy and Papa. Us girls also shot at a few doves, Amanda did better than me, my arm began to hurt too bad to continue. By the time we got home I had a nice bruise on my shoulder.

After several hours of shooting and it getting VERY hot and humid, we decided to pack up at go home. I think between us we ended up with 15 dove. Everyone had a great time. It's always a great time when we're with family!!!

Deer lease - opening dove season

2008-08-31T19:25:00.000-05:00

William and I came to the deer lease on Friday. I'm not quite sure why we had to come so early, you see dove season doesn't even start until Monday Sept 1st, but we did so here we are. We did get our deer blind back standing upright. You see it blew over back in June when a tornado came thru up here. It stands about 15ft off the ground and took us all day and alot of yelling at each other, but we got it back up!!! After that was finished we took the memory card out of the game camera and took it to WalMart - there were 1764 pictures, mostly doe and babies, a couple of pigs and different 3 bucks, all in velvet. This doe has it figured out, if no corn on the ground, then just eat straight out of the bucket!!! Isn't this buck "nice", even though he's young he should grow up to have a nice set of horns one day. Something else big arould here is the moquitos, man they are like camacazi pilots, going in for the kill. Can't put enough mosquito spray on, they act like it's just candy. Oh well, the joys of hunting!

bright sunny and "hot" Saturday morning

2008-08-23T11:32:00.000-05:00

Today started off rather nice this morning - while sitting outside a flock of Canadian Geese swam up - I had seen them earlier in the year when it was 2 adults and 8 fuzzy babies - the babies are now grown - we had put out some cat food and they came up and started feeding. When they got fininshed feeding they started "honking" and flew off.

Here we go - new to blogging!!!

2008-08-22T21:05:00.000-05:00

Here we go!!!! Thought this would be fun to be able to blog about my wonderful family from time to time. I have the greatest husband, Billy, but I usually call him William - you know at our age "Billy" sounds so young! I also have 2 sons, Chris and Shane, and 6 of the BEST grandkids from the age of 6-20 (3 girls & 3 boys).

Our grandkids are the light of our life, we have the best time with them. We live on a lake and everybody has fun fishing, swimming and jet skiing. Can't see him too well, but William is sitting on the dock fishing. He did't catch anything, but I caught this beautiful sunset.

Michael James, my oldest grandson, has flown the nest. He recently started a new job in Denton and has moved in with a friend there to be closer to work. Even though I am very proud of him as he grows and matures, I sure do miss him being around. He has the most electric laugh.

Well the picture at the top of the page is Jordan and Ciara, they are Michael's brother and sister. Jordan lives in Mineral Wells with his other grand mother. He is 17 yrs old and will be a Senior this year. He's 6'2" and loves to play basketball. Ciara lives in Oregon with her father. She is 13 yrs old and looks more like her mother everyday.

Maybe once I get used to this bloggin stuff, I'll learn how to put the pictures where I want them or at least be able to move or delete them and try over. Oh well, not bad for my first time!!!