This was the view from where I sat!

Monica, I saw the taco bell the other day too! I was afraid it was closing for good and then I saw that it was being remodeled. whew!

addy, that picture is AWESOME! =D

Well I wish I had traveled with some of you guys! Me and Jacob came by ourselves and after about an hour and ahalf I got so sleepy and it started to rain. We pulled off the road before we even got to WV and rented a room. I had to go to sleep for about 2 hours. Then we didn't get home til about 9pm.
Jacob ended up with an ear infection and sinus infection. I took him to the dr. on tuesday. he has missed 2 days of school with it. I also took Daddy to the dr yesterday. His kidney functions are still kind of bad so she decreased his fluid pills to just 3 times a week. He hadn't lost weight but neither had he gained. Still anemic, but has been for quite a while. Mommy stayed home and rested up. They have been canning tomatoes since they got home.
Monica I love the pictures you took especially the one of Mommys hand holding the rail of the golf cart. And the one of them "snitching the seeds" They look like theives!!

All I can Say is the picture of Teresa is PRICELESS, She will never live that down.

Let's just say I may have been prepared for this...

Monica, I think those yellow flowers might be Sneezeweed.

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I believe the count around the pool was 49!! Teresa passed us somewhere between Mineral Wells and Charleston so we ended up meeting with them at the Tamarak Plaza. When they left, we went on over to the Tamarak. I had never been in there before. It was neat. I'd like to go again and take a little more time. Adam had been craving Taco Bell for 2 days so we thought we would stop in Princeton for lunch (at 4pm). We came off the exit and Adam spotted the Taco Bell sign right off. As we approached, the sign underneath it read "Closed for remodeling". As we got closer and passed the building in front of it, it was closed alright. Taco Bell had been demolished and there was a little bulldozer sitting in the middle of where it used to be haha. We stopped at Long John's instead. I think we are going to go to Bridge Day on October 17th. Maybe we'll see some of you there?

Well I can't say that I'm praising the Lord about the kraut...but I just wanted to let you know that the picture of Teresa will be on the blog this evening. For those of you who haven't seen it, you're in for a treat. And if you have seen it I'm sure you'll want to see it again!

Monica~those are so good. Amy and Greg~thanks for hosting the party! You have a beautiful home and the kids loved it. I can just see about 6 kids filling the back yard! Does anyone remember how many we counted around the pool? We came as far as Mineral Wells with Steve and Teresa, (see, she's not mad at me) had lunch with them, and then we had to go our separate ways cause Teresa had to go shopping :) Mommy and Daddy were glad to be home. Mommy told Daddy that it seemed like they had been gone so long.
Remember when I made Kraut about 3 weeks ago? Well, it made, Hallelujar!! I canned tomatoes and Kraut yesterday after the kids left. Kaiden was so glad to see Papaw. He kept saying, "Papaw" like he hadn't seen him for months. Wouldn't leave his side. A raccoon got in my corn last night and ate 9 ears. I'm going to catch him tonight and shoot him in the morning!!

Grandma seemed to especially like these flowers while on our little "tour". They seem to outline the pathway where the cart went. No one seemed to know what they were though. Any thoughts?

Sunday, while we were at Amy's, I caught Grandpa helping himself to some daisy seeds. I asked them if they wanted me to get them a plastic baggy to put them in and Grandma said, "No, I'll just put them in my jacket pocket." I told her not to forget about them or they would have a washer full of flowers. Saturday, Dan took some of us on a tour of the property and I believe Grandma and Grandpa really enjoyed it. You know Grandpa was all about the flowers, plants and trees. It was very informative actually. Dan told us alot of things about this and that and I must say I had a wonderful time.

Letha, Gary, Mike and Janis: I am so glad that I got to spend time at Mommy and Daddy's with Uncle Lee and Aunt Carol after the 4th. I will always treasure those memories, especially the ones where we all sat down to big meals with the thanks to God and all the wonderful food! Your dad seemed to especially enjoy that also.

Letha, Gary, Janis and Mike,Your Dad will be missed by all the family, May God be with you all.The first time I ever got to leave home and spend time with anyone it was with your Mom and Dad in Waynesville Ohio , for about a week , you guys were all little But I really enjoyed it. Love to you all.

Leroy Clinton Treadway
(August 8, 1926 - September 6, 2009)

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Mr. Leroy Clinton Treadway, age 83 of Shelbyville, Tennessee died Sunday, September 6, 2009 in St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennesssee. He was the son of the late Homer Lee Treadway and Nancy Buzzard Treadway. Mr. Treadway was a native of West Virginia and a retired employee of the Essex Corporation.
Mr. Treadway is survived by his children:Gary Treadway of Shelbyville, Mike Treadway of College Grove, Tennessee, Jancie Gordon of Fairview, Tennessee and Letha Waller of Thompson Station, Tennessee, Sisters: Joyce Heather of Salisbury, North Carolina, Carol Gillespi or Waynesville, Ohio,and brother: Ralph Treadway of Meadow Bridge, West Virgina, 9 Grandchilren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 from Gowen-Smith Chapel. Funeral services for Mr. Treadway will be at 2:30p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2009 from Gowen-Smith conducted by Bro. Larry Hammonds and Tommy Chattin. Burial will follow in Willow Mount Cemetery in Shelbyville.

Monica- I have to get adult conversation when i can- the kids were napping for a "MINUTE". Greg, wish I had known you were also a Birthday boy. Yours is the same day as dad's birthday. We could have thrown you in the pool or something. Anyway, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! The kids want to go over to Amy's this evening for a swim...like it is just down the road!

 

This is our circle for prayer. Steve took this pic.

Does anyone have pictures to post of the weekend?
I would really like to see the family picture by the pool!

Uncle Lee really loved his grandkids too. He talked about them all the time too. I know Daddy will treasure those few days he had with him in July. I am sure they recalled younger days and older times while he was there. We will miss him.
Love to all the family!

Please let us know the arrangements and where we can send flowers!

Janis, Leitha, Mike and Gary and your families~ So sorry to hear about Uncle Lee. I am so glad we got to spend time with him when he was here. He seemed to really enjoy himself. I know he loved his family. He spoke of you all.

Amy, and Greg, we had a wonderful time , and Thanks again, the kids didnt stop talking the whole way home , they all had a great time, and it was so good to see every one, even if it was such a short time .

Jeez Janet, have you even dried off from the pool yet before you got on the blog?lol!!! We had a great time as well, glad we got to see everybody. Wish I had a mink coat :)

Anybody got a good picture of Theresa? Amy~had a great time today and thanks again for having us. Love to all!

Hey,
Let them believe the worst! Maybe they will be afraid of you then!!! The other teachers are probably just jealous!

It's still not near as funny as the things these kids believe. they think I was in prison, got the big tattoo to cover up my "gang tat" when I got out of jail, then had to go to anger management classes for breaking a meter stick over a kids head last year! I had to go to Woodrow Wilson High School last year for a week to do student teaching and they think I was in anger management. And I didn't tell them any of these things, the other teachers did!

Addy, you are funnier than even Madea!!!

I sent an invitation.

Rita or Trish could you invite mike's wife Julie to the blog email address is jctt@united.net. Thanks

hahahaha. i am sitting in the library (the periodical room where people actually work) and everything about that post just made me laugh out loud, addy. did ya'll know there's a new madea coming out?

who all is going to be at amy's friday night?

Y'all need to pray that I have the patience to deal with these 120 children that aren't mine! I feel like Madea when I say "boy get ovah there 'en ack like you got some sense b'fo I put my foot up yo butt! You keep ackin like dat 'en you gon meet de PoPo sooner den you think!" No matter what, I still feel very strongly that teaching middle school is the best birth control in the world.

Signed,
A Mad White Woman

Yes, the girls are coming , so Olivia and Vesta can Play at Ruth's while the rest go play laser tag , I am sure they will like that.

Well hopefully Clara will get to go to her first Laser Tag!

Amy- I think I am officially in the old folks group now! Two kids have made me that way...you just wait. I wonder how grandma stayed so young for so long with so many rugrats! We probably won't be there in time for the lazer tag, but we'll see. If not, we'll see you on Sunday! I am so glad that we get to come to. Olivia wants to know if Baby Clara can actually play this time or is she just going to sit there??? LOL

Are VondaVest, Mimi & Shala coming? Olivia can't wait to see "her girls." Kaiden just wants to know if there will be a tractor there? Sorry, he doesn't care about everyone else.

directions to

Directions to my house from West Virginia:

Take I-77 through West Virginia and into Ohio. Take Exit 143 (Wheatley Road) off of Interstate 77. Turn left off of exit. Go about 1/4 mile downhill and at the bottom of the hill you will see a development on your left called Glencairn Forest. Turn into the development. Take your first right (Robert Burns Drive), then your second left (Skye Ridge) and then take a right at the dead end onto West Galloway Drive. Our house is on the left at 3521 West Galloway Drive, Richfield. The house number is on the mailbox. My home number is 330-659-4833 and my cell is 330-770-6330.

directions to

Directions to my house from West Virginia:

Take I-77 through West Virginia and into Ohio. Take Exit 143 (Wheatley Road) off of Interstate 77. Turn left off of exit. Go about 1/4 mile downhill and at the bottom of the hill you will see a development on your left called Glencairn Forest. Turn into the development. Take your first right (Robert Burns Drive), then your second left (Skye Ridge) and then take a right at the dead end onto West Galloway Drive. Our house is on the left at 3521 West Galloway Drive, Richfield. The house number is on the mailbox. My home number is 330-659-4833 and my cell is 330-770-6330.

Janet, I am so glad you get to come and Addy it is great that Paul can come too. I've talked to most of you already but I wanted to remind you that we have laser tag planned on Saturday from 5:30-8:30 about 10 minutes from my house. Those of you at my mom's will need to leave around 4:30 to make it on time. We are going to order pizza and have it delivered to the laser tag place's party room so no need to eat before hand. Mark and Monica, would you be able to drive separate to the laser tag place in order to fit everybody? Vonda says that you can borrow her SUV for the second car. Janet and Matt, we'd love to have you come as well if my mom and Rita can watch your kids. Kaiden and Olivia are a bit too young but I know that you would have fun!! It is good times for the young and old. I'll have directions at my mom's from her house to my house and from her house to the laser tag place. Anyone who wants to stay at my house on Saturday night can - especially the younger folks who want to stay up later on Saturday night

Hi all just testing to see if post works from my cellphone. LORIE

So sorry to say no! lol This is a kid-less vacation!

Hey Addy,
Are you bringing your kids?

Paul, Dad, and I will be leaving around 10 or so Saturday morning I think. We weren't sure if Paul was going to get to come but it worked out! We were planning on hanging out at Ruth's to visit for a little while then go to Amy's that evening. And yeah I remember Chris Fleming.

See you all Soon!

Trish, We are going Saturday sometime and staying at the Holiday Inn in Newton Falls.

MOM, DO NOT LET ME FORGET MY GPS tomorrow evening!

I still have to do a webinar sometime over the weekend, but it beats having to be there in person. See you there!

So Janet it looks like you got out of your training?

We will see you this weekend...looking forward to seeing everyone!

Monica~What a magical moment!!!!

Monica~I didn't intentionally send them so many times, only once. There must be something wrong with my computer. I apologize for the mishap. That is so sweet about the baby, I'm sure Mark was sorry he missed it.

Emily,
I can share in your bad experience with making cornbread!! It was then pointed out to me that I wasn't using self-rising cornmeal haha. Well, I went back to the doctor today and got to hear the baby's heartbeat and hear it move. I cried. It was awesome. Also this week, Carrie passed her state boards. She is now a licensed LPN :) Rita, how come you keep sending pictures of the kids gettin' taters? I've gotten about a dozen of them so far lol.

both the cornmeal and flour have to be self rising and you really need an iron skillet!

I have an urgent cooking question for you guys!

So Zac loves Grandma's cornbread, and we have tried several times to make it and it tastes NOTHING like it. We use:

1 c cornmeal

1 c flour

1 c buttermilk

1/4 c oil

little bit of sugar

little bit of water to make it thinner

and 2 eggs.

what's wrong with it?? it tastes awful...and doesn't look anything like it either. zac really wants an answer, haha.

Hey everyone. I went to my training today and we are supposed to vote tomorrow on when we are having training next week (Saturday or Monday) so I guess I won't be able to come over Labor Day unless we really complain and that probably won't do us much good! Apparently, this is the only time that the trainer (from Canada) can be here...YUCK!!!!! If I can't be there, i will miss you all so much!

Congratualtions Addy!! I might give Jacob a run for his money over those noodles :)

 

 

 

Sunflowers in my garden.

Congrats, Addy, on you test , way to go girl.

congrats addy...but if you aren't going to eat the ramen noodles could i have them for jacob!

Yaye Addy! Congratulations!

PRAISE THE LORD I PASSED MY TEST!  I guess me and Paul won't be eating Ramen noodles this year!  Thanks for all your prayers. But don't stop praying yet, tomorrow is the first day back for kids!

We will be keeping him in our prayers, that every thing goods well , and he will get along fine.Be sure and keep us posted , as he gets his treatments.

Brett

Brett had his first 48hr treatment this past Monday. He was able to come home on Wednesday. He is doing fine. He did have an allergic reaction to one of the chemo drug's. So yesterday he did call Dr. & get a med. to counter act it. He said it is doing well. Then we have to wait for 3 weeks. He will then again have another 48hr treatment. After that he will then go get another pet scan to find out if this chemo is doing what it is supposed to do. If they get it shrunk down small enough then he will get one more 48hr treatment. then if his levels come out good. He will go into Duke University they will remove his bone marrow aka stem cells. give him a massive dose of chemo. then replace his bone marrow. He will then live in a apartment for a month. Has to check in with the hospital daily. When he is done if they clear him to go home, to his house. When he does this. He wants me to come to North Carolina at that time to help him out.

 
 

Vesta donating hair for locks of love

 
 
 
 

Tanner hurt his foot during football practice!

Sorry about the apple juice explosion! My kids are going through separation anxiety as am I. I am enjoying being back to work though. I always look forward to a new year. I would ask you all to pray for a little boy at school. I called his house last night to welcome him back to school and I was informed that he was put in a home because he told his mom he wished she would die. There are nine children in that family that are adopted. The parents are actually related to Matthew. Zed (the little boy) is so special to me. I had him last year and he grew academically so much. His attitude improved and he was reading almost on level. Now we think he may be out of school for the first two months. This will not be good for him. He is a very special little boy who just needs love, attention, and nurturing. Pray that if it is God's will, he will get back to school so that we can all give that to him. Love to all!

How did Tanner bust up his foot?

Amy that picture of Clara is adorable. She has the biggest and cutest smile ever!Is that at the baby shower or your house! I tell ya, that kid definately likes being naked! Gets a smile everytime!

I don't know how much of a hunting dog Court is going to be. Today Emma and I were sitting on the porch and Court let out a series of howls and barks and I thought she heard us and was just wanting out. She was running and pacing around her pen and she had been out all morning, so I knew she had already had some exercise. There were 2 butterflies in the pen with her, and she was scared to death of them. It was almost like they were chasing her around the pen. The closer they came the faster she would run and howl.

I'm glad to see everybody gettin' back on the blog!! Ladies, it looks like yal had a wonderful time at Lake Anna. Those are some beautiful pictures, so relaxing :) Amy, it looks like yal had fun at grandma's too, those pictures are precious.

Here are a couple of pictures from our trip to West Virginia. Greg and I spent a couple of days at Grandma's and Trish's and had a cookout at Lonnie's. Grandpa even held the baby and called her "Sugerclump." Trish found an old walker at Grandma's that is really small and Clara's little feet can touch the floor. She loves it! Last night she would take a step toward me and then giggle for 30 seconds - it was so precious!! Greg is camping this week in California in the Sequoia National Park trying to catch a golden trout. I hope he has better luck out there than he had fishing in West Virginia. He spent several hours fishing by Bobby Shawn's and didn't catch a thing, only to find out later that the pond is stocked in the spring and everyone goes then and catches all of the fish! If only he would have asked grandpa sooner, he could have saved himself the trouble!

Poor Tanner. I really hate that for him. At least, it won't ruin his entire athletic career this year. What's he going to do about training his coon dog? Don't they hunt in the fall? Or is it the Spring? I forget. I got my babies this morning and Kaiden cried for daddy until I told him he could get in bed with Bobpaw and he was fine and went right back to sleep. Olivia, on the other hand, had drank a full cup of juice on the way up, and she gets car sick on our road anyway, so she laid down with me for about 30 minutes before I (and the bed) was baptized in Apple Juice! She is on the couch now, watching Max & Ruby!!

Tanner has 2 broken bones with a lot of bone swelling. Saw the ortho yesterday and he put him in a boot cast and is to use the crutches for 4 weeks. Hopefully he will be playing football in 4 weeks. Looks like he will be cornholin' with crutches again!

Ruth- I am not just saying this...He was the perfect house guest! By the time I got up, he already had his bed made. He cleaned up after himself. He was real good to "obey", as he called it. We had a really good time and he is welcome back ANYTIME!!! Tell him that we all miss hima nd come and stay again soon! Trish- Any news on Tanner?

 

 

 

 

A few pics from our trip to Lake Anna, Virginia. Had a wonderful, peaceful, relaxing time.

Kaiden will certainly miss his Mom! But he does have Popaw and Nana!

Thanks, Janet, for watching Colin for me. I think he thoroughly enjoyed himself. He was especially proud of the fact that you thought he was a good babysitter.

Say a prayer for us all, especially Kaiden! School starts tomorrow!

Sorry to hear about Blains Grandma, we will keep you all in our prayers.

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Sorry to hear about Blains grandma. I know she has been sick for quite a while. Tanner will be set up for an MRI first of the week, but of course with the fair going on, its hard to schedule anything.

Hate to hear about Tanner. Keep us posted on his condition. Everyone please pray for dad and his family today as we will all be attending dad's grandmother's funeral.

Sorry to hear about Tanner, I hope this doesn't take him completely away from his sports. I'm not sure if we are doing just the elephant or Christmas as well. We'll have to get confirmation on that. As far as I know we are all leaving on Friday morning and Carrie will be with us. How about you guys?

so is it just white elephant? we are doing? Marsha did well with the surgery, but i think she was pretty sore and tired out easily last night. But you know Marsha, she is a go getter. Monica when are you going to Ohio and is your entire family traveling together?
Tanner went to the ER this evening. Thinks he may have a broken foot! Won't know til tomorrow when we call back. They said the radiologist would have to read it.

I just talked to mom and she said we were doing Christmas/White Elephant at Ruth's, not sure what day we're doing it though.

I asked mom if we would be doing the White Elephant this year and she said she didn't see why not. I may text Rita later and see if they can discuss that while they're away and have an answer when they get back. Did everything go well with Marsha?

Well all of the hags aren't gone...wait a minute, maybe they are. I knew there was a reason me and vonda didn't go! LOL Kids have started football, brent is keeping me busy, new puppy; make that 2, and Amy and Greg and Clara are here this week so that pretty much sums it up. Not sure how many of you know it, but Marsha had a hysterectomy about 2 weeks ago. We were up there tonight and stayed til about 930 trying to see a meteor shower. we actually did see a few, roasted smores, and some hotdogs. kids rode bikes and boats. The sky was beautiful. Clara is such a good baby, the kid never cries.
Monica, Marsha didn't know you were pregnant, I told her I forget that she doesn't see the blog. She also wasn't too sure whether she was going to make it for labor day or not.
Does anyone know if we are doing Christmas on Labor Day or what the plans are?

Well, with the Wild Hags being on vacation it seem all the kids have become quiet!! Where is everybody?

Trish,
Fozzie would LOVE to play with Court and Bear. Bandit, I'm not so sure of.

Yeah whichever days I want her. So I guess we will have to see what alls going on next week then I can decide which days.

aww, will emma be there at all next week? i haven't seen her in forever!

Good evening all,
I think it won't take long to turn Brent into a country boy. He likes skinnin' coons, four wheelin', lookin' for deer, peein' outside and playing with the hounds. He has thoroughly enjoyed his self so far. Doesn't seem to be a bit homesick. He and Jacob are already fighting like brothers! Montana and Marley have really taken to Bear but Court is another story. They absolutely can't stand her. And she is so timid that all they have to do is look at her and she runs. I can't wait for her to grow into her skin and put the fear of God in them. Court and Bear on the other hand love each other. They play and jump and romp. It is just so funny, they will play hide and seek around the vehicles and of course you can't see Bear but you sure can see Court and she thinks she is hiding. Addy I would love to see what your dogs think of these two or would it be a fight?
I had my little Emma today and she really likes the dogs. Doesn't know quite what to think of the big hound but she tells me often than tanners puppy is a BIIIIIIGGGGG dog.

How sweet, I miss Fozzie too and Bandit also. I guess he's not missing me though. Those were some pretty weeds you picked lol!!

Hey everybody,

I picked some flowers for you today! Too bad there's not a scratch-and-sniff option on the computers, the purple flowers smell heavenly!

I'm going to be very upset if Janet becomes Colin's favorite cooker! I'm the favorite!

And Monica, Fozzie really misses you! That's his "I miss Monica" face! Tell Peanut we said hello, and Mark too I guess! lol

Take care!

Janet, Colin will be thrilled with meatloaf.

He doesn't really have a choice at this point because if he didn't, Olivia would never forgive me! We are looking forward to his being here! Tell him I will make him Meatloaf, his favorite. Then maybe I will be a good cooker...LOL!

Janet, I asked Colin if he would like to stay with you until Amy comes, and he said yes. He was excited. So, if nothing happens, we will be seeing you soon. And thanks a bunch.

Wow- I am with you Bobbie! A girl first... and then come the other four or five. Monica, I am so excited for you.

Ruth, I made the mistake of telling Olivia about Colin. She is going to give him her room. Last night she cried because she thought he was coming then. First thing this morning, she wanted to knwo if he was here. She is going to drive me crazy by Sunday! You can tell him that she has big plans for them!

Emily, I looked at your pictures on your site and girl they are ,swell. just simple thing , but the pictures are awesome.

Emily: Your pictures are awesome! You are giving that camera a workout!

I didn't know that you didn't know I was going to be a girl. I think you were really hoping though, didn't you tell me you didn't even pick out a boy name?

and i just now noticed...mommy did you put my flickr stream over there? lol.

and is there a picture of olivia's cake somewhere?

You all know, the bible says that if we ask and believe, we will have what we SAY!! And yes, that was the nicest cake I've ever had. Actually it was brownies! I'm going to make Kraut in the jar, recipe out of the canning book, it doesn't say anything about the "signs". We'll see how it turns out. Last year, I made 2-5 gallon buckets by the sign and it all rotted. Must not have been holding my mouth right!

Wow! Did you all get that! She did say a girl FIRST didn't she? That is great news too!

Monica you are absolutely right! A Healthy baby is what its all about. We didn't know the sex of Emily when she was born and it was nice being surprised. But when Tanner and Jacob came along it was also nice that we knew before hand. It sure made picking out the nursery stuff easy!!!! I like the cake of the month idea!!!

Well Summer is officially over for the kids here. Football practice started yesterday. That means Supper at...lets see it was 930 last night when they all got home and finished eating.

I wouldn't mind having a girl first but as long as we have a healthy baby is all that matters. I do appreciate your faith Ruth!!! We should know the sex at the end of October when I go for that appointment, that is if we find out, haven't totally decided on that yet. Mark says you can't tell the sex of a sea horse by looking at it (lol). So far we've been told it looks like a peanut, kidney bean, jelly bean and ........ sea horse. Rita that was a wonderful cake Olivia made for you, she might have to start a cake of the month club. I know Addy would be on top of that in a heartbeat!!!

I know I am slow, but did I miss something? Monica is that just wishful thinking on your part?

Monica and Mark, the picture of your little GIRL is beautiful!