Yes, it was a most beautiful day. I think everything went wonderfully. The Lord has blessed us richly and I can't help but think of that everytime we get together. I'm so glad we counted and prayed, I'm starting to look forward to that everytime. Congratulations Kelsey!!! And Steve & Teresa, you've raised two wonderful kids. Tata for now :)

Thanks to everyone for making this a great day for Kelsey. Thanks for the yard compliment too. We have a lot of hours invested. I was surprised at the turnout that we had. I think it was 53 in all! Teresa talked to Trish and she said that Daddy actually like the cats. Imagine that.

We had a great time at Kelsey's Party. It is nice to see, Steve, that you have adopted our family tradition as your own. The circle prayer and the head count. Only thing missing was the huge photo. You all have certainly done some creative landscaping, it is beautiful. You can definitely see Teresa's hand in it. That girl is so talented.
It is hard to believe that Steve's little baby is graduating High School. Her new boss got her all the tools of the trade to start her new position as a Hair Dresser. I think Lonnie needs to make an appointment for some color!!! That was suggested by Monica!!
The day couldn't have been more beautiful. There was Cornholin' of the serious kind and then the law showed up. Well, Actually it was Mark stoppin' by for a bite to eat on his way to work, but that ol' boy was packin'. Looked like the law to me.
Steve, the folks from your church were really friendly. I talked to several of them. It's nice to have a church family, ain't it?
I got home and thought I was going to freeze to death. It was 71 degrees!!
I hope you have good weather tomorrow and Congratulations Kelsey!!!
On the way home, Mommy counted all of her kids that were there and she didn't miss any!! Lonnie and his family, Bobbie and her family, Trish and her family, Timmy and his friend, of course, Steve and Me.
Steve and Teresa gave Mommy and Daddy two kittens for Mommy's birthday. I hope Daddy lets her keep them.

Monica~You tell Mark "Good Choice"!

Well Lucy is the name! "Lucy you got some splainin' to do", "Lucy I'm home" Danny likes to say all that. All I can say is Mommy loved dog, but Daddy didn't want her scratching on the door and whining to come in. He just wants something to bark at the deer and when someone comes up the hill, but doesn't want it to be petted or hang around the house for anything else. So she has become our housedog. And I will probably take her with me Saturday because she hasn't learned to stay by herself for very long at a time yet. She is so attached to me, I can't even go to the bathroom by myself. I don't know if she was a housedog or outside dog but she was used to being in a kennel at the animal shelter, so I think if Daddy would've given her a little time she would've gotten used to being outside. I took her out one night and she heard a hoot owl and it scared her to death. Montana has tried to kill her a few times but no blood yet...

Well, Mark has been wanting a red-headed german shepherd that will bite anyone outside of our circle of family and friends and he was thinking of naming it Rita (lol)!!! I will be at Kelsey's on Saturday but Mark has to work. Adam has to work as well but he gets off at 5 so hopefully he will stop by when he's done. As far as I know the rest of the family will be there. I'm glad everyone had a good weekend. Janet, I bet you and Addy are ready for school to be out so you can enjoy sleeping in during the summer. Oh wait, I guess Addy will be the only one to sleep in (haha) :( It sounds like pawpaw just needs a bigger dog. Maybe the Lord will send them another one like he sent the beagle after Daisy.

No one minded the ice water at the "Bass Pro Shop" except mom...and Kaiden when he got hungry. Monica, I was wondering the same thing. Everyone must be busy...things are finally slowing down here. Six more days, only three with kids and two of those are field trips. Then, I will get to be with my own babies instead of everyone else's. Talk to you all soon!

Lucy? I like it...but what happened to Fancy and Milly and all those other names?

Zac and I made it through the weekend...I really liked it, all except for the bugs and the fear that a bear would eat me while I slept! We saw a bear on our way there, and there were deer that walked almost right up to us!

We stopped at Droop Mountain on our way back from Watoga...the view was beautiful!!

Well, the little dog didn't work out. It was too aggravating for Daddy so Trish is keeping it. You know how he is with a dog in the house and it wanted in all the time. It is the sweetest little thing, just hope Montana don't kill it. He's not very fond of it but Marley is.
Took Olivia and Kaiden to the pool at Babcock this evening. The water in the kiddie pool was like ice water! Only stayed about an hour in the big pool. I asked Olivia on the phone where we were going to the pool, Babcock? She misunderstood me and said "Yeah, the Bass Pro Shop"!! You know where she goes in Tennessee.
Monica, are you going to make it to Kelsey's Party on Sat.? Trish, you ought to take Lucy. That's what she named the dog. Same as Ruth's. I'm glad my name is not Lucy. Don't hear of no dogs named Rita, do ya???

where's everybody at? it's been three days.....