Birthday's

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!!!!

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

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.

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

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

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

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.