Meet our newest granddaughter Grace Suzanne, and newest grandson Leo Marcus:

Happy Thanksgiving

It was a Happy Thanksgiving this year indeed.  This year Dad and  I were not alone.  We had Benjamin, Thomas, Abigail, Catherine, Marcus and their 3 boys with us this year.  It was my birthday and I loved every minute of it.  I got a beautiful bedroom set for my birthday.  My sweetheart is so sweet!

Kissing Cousins

Perry IV and Byson

Meet the Parents

We were so happy that night.

My Kids

My son and his bride Roxanne with his three brothers and two sisters.

My Boys

What a beautiful bride, Roxanne and her dad were ready to have their final walk down the asile together.

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Much better.

Are we ready? We must have been trying to figure out where was everyone before the ceremony.

Roxanne's grandmother and grandfather were celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary on the same day.

The wedding was so beautiful.

Getting Ready

Going to the chapel and I'm gonna get married. Thomas was very helpful helping Christopher get ready for his big day. Benjamin was Christopher's best man and they got ready in our room that afternoon.

Tag Your It

Two names I go by:

1. Mom

2. Grandma

Two things I’m wearing right now:

1. Glasses

2. yellow blouse

Two of my favorite things today:

1. Going to church

2. Playing with Byson

Two things I want at the moment:

1. My wedding ring I lost

2. all my family to live close by

Two favorite pets I have had:

1. Samson

2. Sugar (both dogs)

Two people I hope will fill this out:

1. Lydia

2. Aunt Gail

Two things I did last night:

1. Drove home from Enterprise

2. Talked to my kids on the phone

Two things I ate last night:

1. Chicken

2. Fries

Two people I last talked to:

1. Byson

2. Catherine

Two things I will do tomorrow:

1. Work for Grandpa

2. Go grocery shopping

Farthest trips I have taken in the last 5 years:

1. Texas

2. Gatlinburg, Tn

Two favorite holidays:

1. Thanksgiving

2. Christmas.

Two favorite beverages:

1. Ice Tea

2. White chocolate mocha Coffee

Tournament time again

Abigail and her dad are off to Chattanooga to compete in the regional Taekwondo Tournament.
Her academy has as many competitors as the local academies from Chattanooga. Hopefully she will bring home some more gold.

Carnival Week

Today we ended carnival week with bounce houses at both our preschool's. The children had so much fun bouncing especially Byson. Uncle Thomas just had to let him bounce and had him wanting more. When he put him down he said jump, jump. His favorite thing to do is to ride in Uncle Thomas' jeep. He loves jeeps.

It's a Girl and a Boy

Kim and Perry had a beautiful baby girl today on our soon to be daughter in law's birthday a little after 8 o'clock. About an hour later Catherine and Marcus found out they will be having a little boy. That's #11 and 12 grandchildren. We are so thankful mom Kim and baby are doing great and can't wait til we get to Texas to hold her.

Summer Happenings

Here it is the end of June and our summer theme weeks of school are going fantastic! We have enjoyed Teddy Bear, Western, Hawaiian, Zoo Week and now are having a blast with Carnival Week. This Thursday the snow cone man will be coming to each of our schools to sell the children a snow cone, then on Friday we will have bounce houses at each school to end the week with lots of fun in the bounce houses. Byson loves to stop in and enjoy a Popsicles at our last recess of the day.

Abigail's Instructors The Rodgers

Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers with their two sons have helped Abigail reach the rank of 2nd Degree Level 2 Blackbelt.

Award Ceremony

Yeah she made 2nd Degree Level 2 Blackbelt rank. Way to go Abigail.

My Two Guys

While Byson's daddy is away fighting in the war Uncle Thomas helps keep him in line. Recently we had a church picnic can you guess what Byson really loves to eat? That's right Cheetos.

SHE WON THE GOLD!!!

Abigail and her dad traveled to Mobile to compete in the National Taekwondo Tournament and came away with a gold medal for forms. Way to go Abigail!

Happy Birthday Abigail!

Our youngest daughter celebrated her 14th birthday on Valentine's Day. She has grown accustomed to competing with the big holiday for birthday celebrations. This year I was home sick in bed and her dad and Thomas had to come to bat for her to make her day special. She was very excited as she heard from most of her brothers and her sister. Her call from Catherine was special as Byson could say almost audibly Happy Birthday Aber.

Presentation Day

Every quarter at FCS the upper division students have to present a project in front of their classmates, their parents, teachers and friends. This was Abigail's first one of this year, it was a mythic retelling.

My Boys

This was taken last summer, but they are the same today. As sweet as ever, they would be the dynamic duo if they lived closer.