Steve- I guess I can forgive you about breakfast, just don't let it happen again. My kids don't get REAL biscuits very often since mom went on a food strike! LOL You know that mom isn't making biscuits when Olivia asks for mine. By the way, Olivia has fallen in love with "Treesa" as she calls her.

If you click on the pics, they may enlarge enough to see the names.

I had a great time this weekend as well. It sure is nice getting with family. We are so blessed to have one another. Sorry about those who didn't get the word in time about breakfast. (Especially the nieces) I'll try to do better. Here is a couple of pics from the weekend. I made a copy of the family for Carrol and Lee to take home. I labeled one just in case some one doesn't know who we are :>)

We had a great time as well. We had a blast with Paul and Addy's "hairy" children lol. I must agree with Janet on getting the info spread out when it comes to eating. We did make it this morning and it was great. Till next time...

Happy Anniversary to Janet and Matthew too. Emily and Zac, it is hard to believe it has been a year! It was nice to be with the Cadle Family this year. We usually go when it is about finished, but it was really nice this year. The Fireworks were some of the best I've seen. Those guys are getting really close to professional!! It was good being with Uncle Lee and Aunt Carol too. It was a good weekend and I know everyone is worn out. Steve, be sure to post some of your pics and email them to Janis, Carol, Leitha and Debbie.

Carol, Grandma Vivian, Lee and Grandpa Ralph

Emily & Zac- Forgot to tell you Happy Anniversary last night so...Happy Anniversary. Yours is easy to remember. Good to see everyone last night- although brief. Wish I could have come earlier. The kids really enjoyed the fireworks, but they were asleep before we hit lawn road. Steve & Theresa- My neighbors, that miss nothing, saw you hit the pole. Don't worry, it was someone else's cable wire, not ours! We would never have to worry about our house being robbed because an ant could move over here and my neighbor would know which way it went! LOL He is good security! It was good to meet baby Clara! Amy, Olivia was a lottle disappointed. She wanted to know why she wouldn't talk to her. LOL That will come and they will fight like we used to. Love to all. By the way, there needs to be a better system of informing everyone about breakfast at Grandma's, especially if Steve is cooking! Some biscuits and gravy sure would have been good this morning!

 

Youngest to Oldest is: Steve, Trish, Rita, Timmy, Bobbie, David, and Ruth. Lonnie was there but had to leave before the Photo.

 

Youngest to Oldest are: Steve, Trish, Rita, Timmy, Bobbie, David, and Ruth. Lonnie was there but had to leave before the photo.

Happy Birthday Addy!!! Is it today?

Happy Birthday Addy Hope you have mannny more.

Happy Birthday Addy!

Clara

 
 
 
 

Emily-Wasn't "Thriller" the one that was really scary? Should we send Colin a sympathy card? Steve- You are definitely NOT over thge hill, nor are you climbing because I am not far behind! LOL We are having fun at the beach. BIG NEWS...Matthew actually went in the ocean up to his waist! He survived a day full of water and not a life jacket in sight:) The kids are REALLY tired, but seem to be having fun! Love to all!

Yeah, I should have been packing, lol.

but i love his videos! they're like mini movies, haha.

Emily~I'm sorry to hear you wasted an entire morning watching MJ videos!! Was there nothing else to do??

Thanks. I'm allready over the hill. I'm 41!!!

Did you guys all see that Michael Jackson died earlier this week? =( Zac and I spent all morning watching MJ videos on VH1. How did Colin take the news?

We are leaving Monday to go to Columbus and staying until Friday. We're going to the zoo and the aquarium, a huge bookstore, and of course a huge mall, lol. I'm so excited!

I will have loooots of pictures of animals to post when we get back!

Boy, the corn grows tall in Virgina!! I love the pics of the kids and the bee on the flower. Monica, you are quite the photographer!!

Abby and Landon are taking a trek through mom and dad's garden :)

Mom and dad's neighbor had her hay baled this week so the "hunters" came out for the mice !! Happy Birthday Steve!!

Trish, I think a radio anywhere near your garden gives you the right to be a redneck! LOL

Happy Birthday, Steve. I may not be on tomorrow either! I don't know who guessed that you were 40, but I was thinking 30? That makes me a lot younger too! LOL Anyway, hope you have a very relaxing day! Love you!

Happy Birthday, Steve ,and Hope you have mannnnnny mannny more.and God Bless them all Love you .

Happy Birthday to the Baby Boy!!! Let's all sing together now, you know you will!!
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to Steeeeevvveee
Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday Steve!!! I know it isn't til tomorrow but afraid I might not get on the computer!! How old 41? or 40? We are going to the Amish country so I will take lots of pictures and hopefully post them!

This is Janet on Rita's computer. Monica, don't act so surprised. I didn't do much, Addy was the muscles of the operation. However, I think carrying two kids aroun d has certainly made me a little stronger! No laughing~

Monica those are some good pictures!
Oh and Steve that would be....if you have a radio hanging in your garden that only plays COUNTRY music...you might be a redneck!

This is Coaley :)

These are some pics I took at mom and dad's a few weeks ago. They were doing some work out in the garden. Coaley enjoyed it I believe, she likes to trape through the cucumbers.

Rita, thanks for those pics on the "family affair". I have never seen Addy or Janet throwin' a bale of hay. I 'bout fell off my chair (lol). Looks like Janet had some umph behind that muscle :) Looks like it was a beautiful day for that though. It's supposed to be pretty here the rest of the week, a small chance of rain on Friday. Those were beautiful pictures of the Hocevar family that Ruth sent as well. Little Clara is growing so much!! Mommy and Daddy look so proud and blessed!!

I can hear Jeff Foxworthy now. If you have a radio hangin' in your garden...you might be a redneck! :)

Janet, Uncle Bill Sweeney has had a radio in his garden for years here in Ohio. It keeps the raccoons away.

I have not heard, but I am guessing that there is a radio in grandpa's garden. Jeff Foxworthy could read this and have material for a year!

Do you all remember the first time a deer was seen up at Daddy's? They had been playin' music (real loud, is there any other kind), and they attributed the deer showin' up to the music. Trish, you need to have Casey make a tape of his singing (screaming) and play that if you want to keep the animals (and people) away.

Good Morning all,
Mom and Dad went to the doctor last week and both got a good report. Mommys blood work was all perfect and the doctor talked about putting Mommy on the medicine for her memory but we all decided the side effects wouldn't be worth it. She also said the effects of the medicine usually only lasted for about 6 months, which I wasn't aware of; think I will have to research that one. Anyway, Daddy is anemic and his kidney functions were a little out of whack, but he takes fluid pills so that is about par for the course. One of his liver functions was elevated too but she didn't seem too concerned about it. He has been complaining alot with nausea and his side hurting. But if you could see the way he sits on the mower on the side of the hill its no wonder it hurts. I just talked to them both and he was eating breakfast and said he felt better. Jacob went up and weedeated some yesterday and sat in a chair on the lookout for squirrels. He killed one and is going back this morning. The kittens are really growing and Mommy really enjoys sitting in the swing with them on her lap.
We had a good turn out for our first night at VBS last night. And as always the kids had a really good time.
The sun is shining and it looks to be a beautiful day here in Dawson. Oh by the way, the radio by the garden; I think it will keep away intruders too. It sure keeps Lucy out of the garden. Scared her to death, she won't even go near it. Daddy might have to put one by the cellar playing rock and roll to keep the bear away! LOL

Yes, Dad is looking forward to Lee and Carol's visit. Maybe Goldie can come by as well. He said he was going to try to have all of his mowing done! The radio seems to be working out at their garden! The deer are staying out of it so far. I told Mom they might have to change stations from time to time just to keep the deer confused! They could get to lik'en that cont'rey musick! Trish you might sneak out there and get us some shots of the dancin' deer!

Boy, do those cherries look good, and I bet the birds are having a field day Cherry Pie Rita!!!!!!!!!

 

Our Cherry Tree is loaded. By the weekend, we will be eating, hopefully, faster than the birds.
It was a beautiful day here. The hay is down and drying, and it smells sooooo good. If nothing happens, we will rake and bale it tomorrow.

Please saya prayer for Olivia and Kaiden- they are sick and missing Bible school, which is not making Olivia feel any better.

Lucy would definately bark them away. But no grit to go with it. She is definately a loud scardy cat! I will have to wait until I get Daddys film developed from WalMart before I can post any.
Mommy called and said that Uncle Lee is coming for a visit July 4th? I think Daddy will enjoy that! Maybe he and Lee can kill a bear! Wouldn't that be a tale to tell from a couple of old timers!

That is toooo close! Mom doesn't hear well anyway. A bear could slip in and she would never hear it. Trish, did you tell Dad that Lucy would have never let it get that close! Maybe that is why they haven't seen them so close around the house before-because of the dogs! Post a picture Trish.

Kaiden said "yuv you" on Monday for the first time! His talking has really come along way in the past few weeks. Matthew said Olivia never stops...I told him that I was sorry, she got it honest! Hope everyone has a great day!

That is a little close for comfort!

Is that the first time they have seen a bear? didnt know they had them that close around there.Well once is enough, how come Dad didnt shoot at it?
I dont think I would be going out after dark there anymore, Good thing they had the kittens in .they could have lost them.

Just got a call from Daddy. Mommy was looking out the kitchen window and saw a big black bear. Actually climbed up the tree right below the cellar. Daddy took some pictures BEFORE he yelled at it. Said it took right off. They had just put the kittens in the box.

Danny made the swing for Mommy for Mothers Day!

Where did Mom get her swing?

Mom's kittens are real cute, and I love her swing, wish I had one like that , sure looks comfey, and she looks content in it.
I am with you Janet, I hate snakes of any kind.

Those were alive????? OH my! I thought they were dead. Let's see, rodents or snakes? None of the above!

 
 

 
 
 
 

 

 

Tux and Lucy

 

These two haven't decided if they want to be friends or enemies yet. But they love checking each other out!

It was just a black snake. Glad to here the kittens are having a good time.

what kind of snake was the big one? was it a black snake? We visited with Mommy and Daddy yesterday evening and the kittens are loving it there. They have made the apple trees their haven. I got lots of pictures I will post later. I am so glad we decided to take 2 cats instead of 1. They really enjoy romping and playing. We took Lucy with us and of course they hissed at her. She pretty much ignored them! She treed them a coupoe times.

Sorry about the nightmares Janet :( It was very much alive. We just tossed it back out of the yard. I'm sure it helps keep the rodent population down.

Is that snake dead or alive??