Small Town Fun

How does a small town have a good time?  They throw a little party for 400 of their closest friends!  Good food, a great band, good friends and lots of family led to a great time for everyone! Five couples from our community will be getting married between the end of March and the middle of June.  So, we celebrated with A Barbeque and Barn Dance at the McClure's.  They are so gracious to open their home for many events throughout the year. Reed and I were thrilled to be apart of this, because Rose, Maria, Haley, Heath and Caroline have each been so important in our lives and Lindsey and Caleb's.  There is no way to count the cheerleading events, river trips, beach trips, baseball games, football games, proms, and so many other things we have shared over the years! Lindsey and Martin and Caroline and Caleb actually started out at Cathy's Daycare together! Events like this reinforce how thankful I am that my children grew up in a small town! It's amazing that they are all grown, responsible adults now.  Time flies!

With the standing room only crowd, I wasn't able to get a picture of all the couples, so the table of pictures had to do!

Sweet sisters-Bride to be Rose and Mary Pat and Best Friends-Melanie and Kathy

Some of the hostesses hanging out and having a great time!

The Birthday Girl-Jean (It's ALWAYS about her! :) and The Hostest with the Mostest-Lauri, sporting her oven mitt

 Fun was had by all - young and old

Lindsey's Senior Class(2004) was well represented.  The years slipped away when they got together.  They were having so much fun that getting a picture was quite a challenge.  There were actually a few more here that didn't make the picture.  I know Lindsey would have loved to have seen this bunch!.....Caleb also had lots of friends here, but I wasn't able to find him at all in the crowd.

After quite a few trys, we finally got them settled!!  I love this bunch!!

Wonderful memories were made, and everyone seemed to have a fantastic time!  I know we did!

Simply Not Possible

It seems like only yesterday that this sweet boy entered the world.  Now, he just completed his Senior prom and will soon graduate and be heading off to college.  I can't wait to see how his mom and dad handle that empty nest!!  We love you Jonathan and are so proud of the wonderful young man you have become!!

(All pictures taken with Marnetta's phone)

Tim, Jonathan, and Marnetta

Stacy- She just wishes she had been his date!!!

Oh Happy Day!

Our sweet son in law came into our family about 3 1/2 years ago, and he has been a true blessing.  It's a wonderful feeling to know that your daughter and grandchildren are in such wonderful, protective hands.  We hope you have a very special birthday!

Kite Flying Kind of Day

While Nana was attending the funeral of a special friend's mom, Uncle C and Pop ventured to the hayfield for a special afternoon with Maddie.  Pop had gotten Maddie a new kite, and they decided it was a perfect time to try it out.  Uncle C said after running about 2 miles with the kite, it was up and away. The pictures pretty much sum up what a great time they had!

Pop and Maddie

 Uncle C is the best!

 Pop taking it easy after quite a bit of running!

 Having a ball!

 Up, Up and Away!

I hate I missed this adventure.  Looks like they all had a ball!

Strolling

Pop was busy working, so Maddie and I took a little stroll.  She insists on taking the stroller when we walk, but she never gets in it anymore!  She also had her side of the street, and made sure I stayed on mine.  We walked over to feed the neighbor's horses, Choctaw and Cherokee.  This is one of her favorite things to do!  Who knew a simple walk could be so much fun!?

And we're off!

She's pointing to the spot on the other side of the road where I am suppose to stay! 

Walking is serious business.....

And it's lots of fun!

Well, hello there horses!

Headed back to Nana and Pop's house.....

Swinging is pretty fun, too!

So, we had breakfast, dressed, played with her toys, watched a little tv, went on our walk, went to the grocery story, and then to the dollar store, came home and did a little swinging and picked up sticks........And it was still only 8:30 in the morning!

The Adventures of Pop

So, Pop and I took off Friday and headed east.  While there, Pop was able to participate in several important adventures. 

First, he took a little train ride on the Thomas Express-

Then he headed over to the farm and did a little work-

In the above picture she was actually saying to me, "Stop taking pictures, Nana."

Then, he helped build a skyscraper to rival the Empire State Building-

Followed by a big hug for a job well done-he's that kind of guy!

And finally,  he traveled to a castle in the far away lands of Candy Land!

Who could ask for more?

This was one of those speedy trips that I have grown to love!  We left early Friday morning and came back Saturday morning.  (And yes, I was playing hooky - and no, I don't feel guilty!)

Check out these 2 pony tails as Maddie calls them!  Cute! Cute! (Her very best "cheese" smile!)

More adventures are sure to come next weekend.  She will be visiting us for a few days!!

6 Months

Almost 3 years ago, we were initiated into the wonderful world of being a grandparent.  We simply did not know that it is the most awesome thing in the world.  People try to tell you how great it is, but there is no way to prepare for the joy and love you feel as a grandparent.  Now we are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Baby Number Two this May.  Josh will be finishing nursing school in May also, so it will be a busy month for
them.

6 months down - 3 to go!  It's still unbelievable that our baby girl is old enough to have babies!!

 

And on another note, when Lindsey was little, I made hairbows in every size and color!! Lots and lots of bows!! So many bows that Lindsey grew to greatly dislike them.......I was so afraid that she wouldn't want Maddie to wear them. However, this is not the case. Maddie has grown to really like them, too. So, Nana is back in the bow making business, and I have loved it!! I made 8 today, and about 12 last week. So easy, so inexpensive and yet so cute!! Hobby Lobby had the cutest ribbon on sale this week, so I stocked up! I also did some appliqued onsies, diaper cover, and shirts for soon to be arriving baby!

Just a sample of the bows-

And on another happy note, Caleb will once again be away
for the weekend, so guess where Pop and Nana are going? 

We can't wait!!