Polly & Steve

Fun pictures

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My little nurse and bed buddie, if he doesnt make you smile and help you get better quickley I dont know what would. (Smile)

Boo Boo sitting at the door at 9pm waiting on his date!

He always welcomes Dad home with lots of kisses!

What a face.

Beautiful Moth - Steve

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Steve found this moth in our flowers, I think it was sick...because it didnt fly off, after Steve brought it in the house he took it back to where he got, he said he thought it was dying, how

beautiful God's creatures are. When I was in High School, in Biology we had to do a bug collection what I wouldnt have given to have had one of these....automatic A...I made a A but it was so boring compared to this beautiful Moth....I don't think I could have killed it. I love nature and we have butterfly bushes and lots of flowers and we seem to draw butterflies and othe things.

Love Love it.

Brinkley's girlfriend "Snowflake"

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This is Brinkley and his girlfriend Snowflake, or Snowbaby and we fondly refer to her.
My friends and neighbors Doug and his 2 daughters have walked Brinkley at 9 every evening that Steve is not here. Brinkley gets so excited that at 9 he comes in the living room like where is my friends to walk me. They have really been good to us and They are true blessings. I have told them they don't have to keep it up but evidently Snowbabie wants to see her boy friend.
They are so cute!

Sergio Graduation!

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My grandson graduated from high school this May and I am so proud of him. I got senior pictures Saturday and I will scan later. I am so proud of him. His whole life he has been an artist. I would like him to go to a Arts School. Right now he says he can't make up his mind and doesn't really care about college , (he took a few classes in High School and the local college) now, I am hoping he changes his mind later

The last two weekend 's we have gone to Decoration and have one more to go.
We were brought up to honor the family that have gone on with flowers. Today
my son has no interest in going to decorations...guess we will have to leave a perpetual fund...hahaha....I laugh but its not funny...its sad.
I am getting over the depression of not being abl e to go back to work. I am retired...
not by choice but necessity......boo hoo. (Smile) I will have to learn what to do with
myself. I've got a few things in the planning, when I get stronger.....

3 weeks into it!

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Well Friday was 3 weeks after knee surgery. I am keeping up with the theraphy and the bending machine. I got my 37 staples out last week and that helps a lot on the bending. I want to thank everyone that has helped by walking my baby and fixing meals and my sweet husband for all the time and things he has helped me with. I am walking with 2 sticks and off the walker, I may use the walker when I start to walk Brinkley again. Thank you guys for all the prayers.

I read the Helena News today and One of my friends 8 year old won 3 place at State Wrestling. This is his first year! Can't imagine what he will be like when he gets more training under his belt. Congratulations!

More of the Bionic Saga!
Hugs

Away for a short time

2009-02-19T07:51:00.002-06:00

I will be off my blog for a short time. I enter the hospital tomorrow to get my Bionic Knee (smile). I will be back........I will catch up on my letter "A" I have some great ideas.

Please keep me in your prayers and I will miss you guys. Love to all.

Happy Valentine's Day

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Since I have been out with the flu I am behind in writing my thoughts, hopefully Iwill get all of them out before I go to the hospital next Thursday.

My Son and DIL are having dinner with us on Valentine's day for my Birthday which is coming the 17th (Tuesday). I am so excited. They are going to San Francisco for their vacation next month, which is Bill Birthday and His and Katie's anniversay! I know they will have a great time looking at the vineyards and other great things. Steve loved it out their when he was out filling in for work for some drivers back a few months ago. He is not a in city person but he loves the country.

I have been looking for my perfume for a long time "Emeraude" By Coty and I finally found it on line....duh ....didn't think about it, I feel a little slow sometimes. (Smile) When you have a signature smell ( hahahah) you can't get use to another, and I don't think age has anything to do with it, but it may. I like the clean fresh smell and it doesn't overwhelm me into a hugh headache. Bill and Steve usually buy this for me and for the last two years I haven't needed it because I had a supply...well the supply is totally gone except for a tub of body powder.

On a serious note Bama Belle has ask that everyone prays for Jeremy & Johnna Stafford, they are expecting a baby and there are some problems with the fluid and the Doctors are not giving good expections. Our Journey with Baby Stafford . I don't know these wonderful people but they need our prayers, anyone that has lost a child or anyone it is a difficult time.

Also my friend Cindy's Dad passed away yesterday with cancer and as we all know, to loose a parent is one of the hardest times in anyone life, it sure was mine.

"But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 31

Honest Scrap Award

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Honest Scrap Award

2009-02-06T12:22:00.008-06:00

I was catching up on my reading and guess what happened to me.....I was awarded The Honest Scrap Award by sweet fellow blogger 7th Heaven . Ann-Marie usually write the sweetest things to me and makes me feel great......Thank you. She was awarded it by a fellow blogger that she follows 5 vinez monkeys. Imagine my surprise when I read to the end and saw that she had bestowed this honor on me. Ann-marie said that she knows sometimes this blogging thing seems "odd"..like how could you form these attachments to people via a computer..but, the LORD does allow that..he has allowed this on-line blogging community to pull together, support one another in times of need, pray for one another and REJOICE together. As she put it I am glad to be a part of the blogging community and am enjoying the friendships I am forming. I hope I do this correctly. Here goes---

To my understanding this award is bestowed upon bloggers who write about issues close to their very own heart. I am honored that Ann-Marie thought this much of me also

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The rules are as follows:
1)List 10 honest things about yourself
AND
2)Pass this award on to 7 bloggers whom you feel are deserving of the Honest Scrap Award!

1.I played catcher on softball teams until about 12 years ago (The Knees). I was a tom boy my whole life, and loved every minute of it.

2. I love and collect Teddy Bears and Angels, ( I have a few dolls)

3. When I buy something new I avoid telling my husband so he won't get excited and hollar! Smile!

4. I would love to have Grandchildren from my son.

5. I am dreading my knee surgery!

6. I do not call my Son much because he doesn't call me and I don't think he wants to talk to me.

7. I would love for my DIL to love me like a mom or a friend.

8. I hate Steve driving a truck.

9. Putting things off til the last minute.

10. Love Brinkley so much it makes my Son and DIL jealous.

So here are my seven people to get this award

1. Babyhenderson

2. Tales from bloggeritaville

3. The Stallings Clan

4. The wonderful World of Whatleys of Helena

5. Apples of Gold

6. Sunbonnet Cottage

7. Dustbunny

Have fun. Looking forward to seeing your list. If you don't have time we will understand since I am new to this also.

Hugs to you all.

Bank Account

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I have just Deposited Love and Blessings into your Bank Account

And the Best part is that it will cost you nothing

I ask that you just use it in abundance

Your pin number is: J-E-S-U-S

**Important Notice**
If you lose your Pin, you lose everything

Make a deposit in someone else's account today!

May your troubles be less
Your blessings be more
And Nothing but Happiness
Come through your Door

God Bless you

I Am a 'Kept' Woman

2009-02-04T08:24:00.002-06:00

I Am a 'Kept' Woman?
You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind, But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3)
There were times when I thought I could go on no longer, But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15)
At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong, But the LORD kept my mouth shut. (Psa. 13)
Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough, But GOD has helped me to keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, etc.., (Matt. 6:25 -34)
When I thought I would fall, HE kept me up. When I thought I was weak, HE kept me strong! (I Pet. 5:7, Matt. 11:28-30)
I could go on and on and on, but I'm sure you hear me! I'm blessed to be 'kept.

I'm Kept by the Love and Grace of God! I am indeed a 'kept' woman and praise God for it!

I got this in an email this morning and it blessed my heart, My friend Diana sent it to me and she is a truly wonderful friend. When I had my last knee replacement and was out of work for 6 months having 2 operations, I got a card from her every week, and the rest of my co-workers brought me food and snaks since I couldn't get out of bed. I have been blessed with truly wonderful people in my life......Thank you God.

Knee News (Bionic Woman)

2009-02-03T12:23:00.002-06:00

I guess I am going to be the Bonic Woman after the 20th they are going to do a knee replacement on my left knee. Not happy but I love Dr. Cool. Please put me on your prayer list.
God will be with me and I know it will be good.

Hugs!

Valentine's Day Give Away

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Penelope Poet
Penelope Poet is sponsoring a Valentine's Day contest through an blogger who lives in Dubai. The winner of the contest will receive a dainty Gold Oval Locket ($185 retail) that holds two photos. If you will remember, Penelope Poet was kind enough to provide Jessica a heirloom quality necklace marking the birth of her first son. (Jessica's Baby Shower)To enter the contest, simply visit the following link, and leave a comment! I thought you might like to get in on the action. Good luck.http://www.sandierpastures.com/blog-carnivals/perfect-for-valentines-day-penelope-poet-jewelry-giveaway.html#comment-80186Contest ends January 31st. Kindly spread the word!

Daydreaming

2009-01-27T08:19:00.001-06:00

The other day I looked out my window at work and here was a big hawk sitting in a tree praying. (smile) This is not a great picture but it will do, this was a really long way off. He was hugh when he had his wings spread out. It was one of the largest ones I had ever seen. Have you ever had a dream about flying? I did once and it was the absolute most wonderful dream, the feelings of just picking up and flying on your own made me feel like I had never felt before, I woke up and tried to go back to sleep to finish dreaming and couldn't, it was really frustration!
Hugs,
Polly and Steve

My "Awww...Monday"

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"Awww...Mondays"

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I have joined the "Awww...Mondays" club.. my friend Jennifer sent it to me, Kimmie (one of her friends) of Pretty Amazing Grace started it and here are her rules.

Happy Monday Friends!
I have decided to start a meme of my own called "Awww...Mondays"
I feel it would be nice to start the week off with photos that will make people smile.
If you would like to participate just leave a comment in my post and I will come by and visit your blog. If I get enough bloggers who would like to do this, I will find out how to do a Mister Linky Box. :-)
Any type of photo is fine. Your own personal, one that you may have received in an email, or found on your own. As long as it is cute enough to make you say "Awww" it will work!
Hugs,
Kimmie
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

Contest results for Christmas are in.

2009-01-21T14:43:00.003-06:00

I just found out that we won 2nd place in the Christmas decoration contest in our neighborhood! Suprise Suprise! Of course this was in the whimiscal part and not traditional but I am whiniscal anyway! I told Steve that the Teddy Bear that I am partial too and the new deer did it! Well next year we have a new elephant standing on a ball (this is lighted) yeah! Look out neighbors! Steve told me that someone took pictures of our house but I thought he was pulling my chain....guess not. I love to decorate and I love to sit and look at the lights.

Brittany

2009-01-21T10:34:00.003-06:00

My Granddaughter has a new boyfriend, His names is James, and he is a rodeo rider. School started back for her at Tarleton the 12th of January and I believe the word she used was overwhelming! She is in nursing and I know it is hard but she loves it. She has always said that when she gets her ranch that she will build Steve and I a house on her property, so that I can take care of her babies like we did her and Serg.....(good thought) Hope I not to old to go by then....hahahha! Love this Kid, her heart is so big.

Brittany and James

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Brittany's got a new Boyfriend

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In Memory to Patsy Keys

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Patsy Keys was married to my 1st cousin JT, they have lived in Crossville, AL their entire married life, pass away Saturday and was burried yesterday. She just turned 65 the 10th of December and died on the 10th of January. She had 2 children and several grandchildren. A kinder person you will never meet. She had so many flowers that they were almost outside the funeral home. Patsy had a green thumb and grew all kinds of flowers in her yard and everyone knew that she love flowers. The funeral home was so full that it took almost an hour to get to the room to visit the family. It speaks to your life when everyone in town comes to your funeral. My cousin was the comic in the marriage and Pat was the quite and always had a smile on her face. Hard worker, great Mother, wonderful friend, She will be surely missed. Our family reunions in August won't be the same, she works behind the scenes, and helps where ever she can.
I know her Daughter and she were real close, and I really feel for her, it is so hard to loose a Mother..... We really need to pray for this family. Thanks for listening to my dribble. I will write more later...haven't been in a writing mood.
Hugs to everyone.

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Sunshine

2009-01-07T09:33:00.004-06:00

You just don't appreciate the Sunshine until you have the rain that we have had. Dark and gloomy days just brings the spirit down, but when the sun pops its head out, it just makes you feel great! When you get down on rainny days I always wonder how Noah made it 40 days and 40 nights. How much grumbling he got from his family and the animals (smile). It just goes to show you we need the rain for spring flowers. I use to love the song the "April Showers". I love the old songs.

Through April Showers may come your way
They bring the flowers that bloom in may
So if its raining, have no regrets
Because it isn't raining rain, you know, its raining violets.

So when you see clouds upon a hill
There soon will be crowds of daffidols
So keep on looking for a Blue Bird and
Listening for his songs
When ever April showers come along.

I realize the its January and not April but we have needed water...And God said He would supply all of our needs. I am trying to think of all the drops that fell are "Pennies from Heaven" (another old song). Another song I like to sing to pick up my spirits is the "Red Red Robin". We use to sing a lot of these songs in Choir in high school, Ms Volkman loved them and she would really get to swinging to them...she introduced us to these beautiful songs in the 60's when most of us want to hear Elvis, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, etc....... She gave us a liking for all kinds of music and for that I really appreciate her. We sung for one of our programs "One God". Can you imagine children getting to sing that in schools now! Some of the people would choke! Ha Ha Ha! Thank you Lord for your many blessings of memories and the ability to remember them, for as long as we can.

Gene Truitt

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I found out from my friend Carol that Gene passed away and that they had a grave side service for the family. Mr. Gene was one of the most gentle, kind, and helpful man. When we first moved to the neighborhood he was on the Board of Directors for the BVHA. He told me about how many years he was president and all the work they did to get the neighborhood off the ground. Gene made all the Street Posts and Signs in his wood shop. Ms Elsie was over the Garden Club when we had it, she love flowers and a beautiful yard. After she passed the neighborhood bought 4 trees and planted them along the drive. Mr. Gene was always so sad after she passed. I was really sad when he moved close to his son Martin. The only nice thing that happend was we got the Whatley's and they are a great family. My other Buddy George passed several years ago and is a great loss for both of these fine gentlemen and I emphasize gentle. God Bless their families.

And Then:

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See how Brinkley is laying down on the Job, well I don't
know what happened to our beloved team but I have
always said that on any given day it was who ever wanted
to win...could. Congrats Putz, Utah did a fine job of walking
all over us.....smile. You said they would because they wanted
it. It really made us sad, I went in the other room so I didn't
get the brunt of the game day fussing! Ha Ha Brinkley could have
cared less about the game, just Steve and me. I am so looking
forward to next year!

Sugar Bowl

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We were excited waiting for the game with our Sugar Bowl
Tee Shirts.

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Happy New Year

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Residents take Pride in Helena's Family Atmosphere

2008-12-30T09:40:00.001-06:00

I loved this article that Hewy and Bama Bell had in their blog and I think it should go as far as possible and reach as many people as possible. I love Helena and have never regreted one time about moving here. I love my subdivision (Braelinn Village) and my neighbors, we have wonderful ones, and my Helena Blogging Friends. Yeah Helena!

Posted by By Dana C. Crisson December 28, 2008 1:58 PMHelena residents are justifiably proud of their city. You can hear the affection and pride in their voices whenever they talk about their award-winning community. "Helena won three major accolades in the last year, and I am so proud of that," said Mayor Charles "Sonny" Penhale. "Business Week named Helena the 13th Best Place to Raise Your Kids; the city was ranked 91st in Money Magazine's 2007 list of Best Places to Live: Top 100 in the U.S.; and the Alabama League of Municipalities awarded Helena the 2008 Municipal Achievement Quality of Life Award."And the tributes continue to accumulate for the thriving city in North Shelby County. "Helena has been called 'the safest city in Alabama,'" Penhale said. "Our city has the eighth lowest crime rate per capita in the U.S., for cities with a population of 10,000-20,000."Helena offers an unbeatable blend of big-city conveniences combined with a warm family atmosphere. The city's prime location close to two major interstates, I-65 and I-459, offers opportunities for business growth in retail, wholesale, and manufacturing."The average age in Helena is 34, so we are a young city," he said. "My number one priority is to provide for the children. The school system, which consists of Helena Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School, is top-notch. High school students attend neighboring Pelham High School."Recreation opportunities are plentiful. "We have great parks and nine excellent ball fields, with programs in football, soccer, cheerleading, baseball, softball and basketball," Penhale said. "Over 800 kids enrolled in our Little League last season."The city is building a new recreational facility with a basketball court, upper-level walking track, meeting rooms and a full kitchen with banquet capabilities. Four ball fields are completed and tennis courts will be added. The facility is slated to open in spring 2009.The Jane B. Holmes Public Library in Helena is one of the most popular libraries in Shelby County.The library has a meeting room, public access computers, and programs for seniors, adults, youth, and children. They stock the largest and most diverse collection of DVDs, videos, and music CDs in Shelby County. "We also have the best Alabama collection of materials about Alabama or by Alabama authors. We can offer our patrons hundreds of selections," said Library Director Victoria Ashford.Helena homebuyers have a variety of residential areas to choose from, including older established neighborhoods and newer developments. Area home prices range from the $120,000s to upwards of $500,000.Helena was little more than a crossroads stage stop when it was first settled.According to early post office records from the 1850s, the town was originally named Cove, then Hillsboro. During the Civil War, a rolling mill was built in the area to produce arms for the Confederacy. Classified as "top secret", it operated throughout the war until the famous federal troops known as "Wilson's Raiders" burned it to the ground.During reconstruction, the Louisville & Nashville Railroad sent an engineer named Pete Boyle to survey the land and build a new train station. Boyle asked that the town be named "Helena Station" in honor of his sweetheart, Helen Lee, the daughter of a prominent local judge. As the area around the train station grew, it eventually incorporated as the city of Helena. M.H. Williams, a railroad agent, was elected the first mayor.In addition to a large railroad yard, Helena had a steel mill, a grist mill powered by Buck Creek, a cotton gin next to the train station, several active coal mines, and a variety of retail stores, hotels, boarding houses and a school. After a filing error was discovered in the original incorporation papers causing them to be invalid, the city was reincorporated in 1917. Charlie Hinds, grandfather of present mayor Penhale, served as the new city's first mayor following its reincorporation.Although the city has seen its share of hard times, including the closing of the coal mines, the relocation of the steel mills and a devastating tornado in 1933 which killed 13 people and destroyed more than 100 homes, the dedicated residents of the community have built a city even stronger than before. "I have seen a lot of changes over the years, and let me tell you--it is our citizens who make our community so special," said Penhale, who has served as the mayor for more than 40 years.Old Town Helena, a district including the original city jail and railroad freight depot as well as other commercial buildings from the 1800s, celebrates the city's colorful past. The Old Town Amphitheater, built along the banks of Buck Creek, is a combination outdoor concert hall, festival grounds, movie theater, and special-event location. Residents gather year-round at the amphitheater for family events, starting in May with the annual Helena Buck Creek Festival. In eight years the festival has grown from one day and one band to two days, 10 bands, and more than 120 vendors. It attracts visitors from all over the South, with an estimated 2008 attendance of 20,000 people. The centerpiece is a duck race held above the dam of Buck Creek in Old Town Helena. Ducks can be sponsored for $5 each and proceeds benefit SafeHouse of Shelby County.Other events at Old Town Helena include Kidsfest, a one-day celebration with games and rides; the Summer Sundown Cinemas Movies in the Park series which shows free family movies; the Helena Summer Concert Series; and the July 4th Celebration.The final event of the year is City of Helena Christmas Parade. "We were the first city in Shelby County to start a parade, and this is our 38th year," Penhale noted. "We are a real family community. Everyone pitches in where they are needed. Everyone takes pride in Helena."

Friends and Housecoat

2008-12-29T08:27:00.001-06:00

My little friends from next door, bringing me my Christmas
Pictures that I put on the tree every year. They are growing up
to soon.

My new red house coat. You would have to be with us
on our first Christmas, Billy wanted to buy me a red dress
for Christmas and there were not any red ones left so Steve and
he bought me a red and white checked house coat, a red purse,
and a red umbrella. That night at our friends, Billy stood up at
the table and said Momma I can't tell you we bought you a red
housecoat.......It was so funny.

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Steve and his Bama Shirt He loved it but Bill didn't (smile)

Boo Boo loved his Monkey and elephant.

This all of the Stallings, it was a great day, Santa didn't
get to come by on the fire truck and it made us sad next
year.

2 Christmas eve

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Bill and Katie even in auburn shirts......

They loved their Roomba vaccum cleaner, their dogs love to chase it too!

Dad and his House Shoes

Christmas Eve Dinner at our House

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Bill and Katie

Smooching (smile)

Steve and Brinkley opening Steves new Gas Blower

Katie and her Auburn Shirt

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Steve and Craig, (Craig is named after Steve his first name is Stephen)

He has broad shoulder just like Steve's.

Robin and Katie

Geneva and Jake

Kids Decorating Christmas Cookies

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Robin is so thoughtful she always brings something for the kids to do.

Paula and Reagan

Bill and Katie

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Bill and Katie having a good time. (smile)

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Ronnie & Reagan

Grace and Addie

Santa Gifts for all kids

Reagan & Addie could wait to open the gifts,
Addie didn't like hers and took her big sister Natalie's
Nat Nat cried and cried. We found her something else.

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Ronnie

Rodney & Eli

Mark

More Stallings Christmas Pics

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Greatneice Reagan and Katie

Greatneice Nat Nat

Greatnephew Grayson

More Pics

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Eli

Bruce Dana and Craig

Bruce, Danna, and Craig

Rodney & Jordain Christmas 2008

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This is my greatneice Jordain, and her father. She found her Dad on Geneva's myspace page (Rodney's wife). She emailed her and ask her if she knew Rodney and they started a dialog from there. God works in ways we don't understand, her Mother refused our family any contact and now that she is 16 she is haveing a relationship with her Dad and our family. Praise God for all the Blessings he gave us for Christmas. She is a beautiful girl and as sweet as she is beautiful.

Christmas Eve

2008-12-26T12:52:00.002-06:00

After the kids went home Christmas eve all stuffed and with presents...I walked outside and there is a church at the beginning of our subdivision that was having a Christmas eve service at 11pm. I decided I would walk down and go. It was so wonderful singing Christmas Carols and listing to the sermon..communion-- and lighting the candles to sing Silient Night at the end. Since Jesus is the reason for the season I figured I could give Him a little of my time..and it ended up being such a blessing to me. When you get a little down...just think of other things and get your mind off your self.....it was a great service. I will put on Christmas pic's later.

Merry Christmas

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Christmas - when I was small.

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Many years ago, when I was 3 years old and my Brother (Anthony Wayne) was born with a birth defect in July. I don't remember him being born but I remember his passing December 21. I remember asking why everyone was crying at church (this was my first memory I was almost 4). I ask my Mother if brother went to heaven with Jesus and she said yes. After all those months of his being in the hospital and the expenses of the treatments at Children's Hospital in Chattanooga, TN., my Dad had to sell our farm and move to Indiana to find work to pay the hospital note that my Mothers cousins Virgil and Jim Gray co signed. When I went to Kindergarten we lived in a 3 story apartment building and we lived on the 3rd floor and Moms brothers lived on the 1st floor with their family's, (It had 2 apartments on the 1st floor). My Mother kept Peggy my cousin while her Mother (Hazel) and Dad (Lee) went to work. We went to school that day in December and when my uncle came to pick us up,Bobby, Billy, (Peggy's older brothers), and Me. He said you had better be glad for the clothes on your back because the house burned today and we had nothing left but the clothes we were wearing. We didn't understand until he drove us home and it was very tramatic to say the least. When the neighbor on the 2nd floor beat on the wall to tell my Mom to get out that the house was on Fire, it scared my Mom so bad all she could think of was to get Peggy Sue down the 3 floors of stairs to the bottom. She grabbed a blanket for Peggy and didn't get her purse or coat. All the money they had was in Momma's purse.

Back to Christmas:
My Dad had bought Christmas early for the first time ever so all of the presents were gone along with everything else in the fire. God is good and blessing happen in the bleakest moments, a lot of people in the neighborhood that didn't even know us found us an apartment to stay in until Dad got paid and we could find a place to live, it was one room but it was out of the cold and we were together. Clothes, furniture and a lot of things started to be donated to us from people all around and My teacher (I wish I could remember her name) gave me a Big Doll with red hair and a beautiful yellow dress. Someone else gave me a teddy bear that was used and really old but it had a wind up box that sang "Rock a bye Baby" and I was in love with that old ragged bear and slept with it every night for many years even in High School. Needless to say that is one of the reasons that I have lots of Teddy Bears, Angels, and Dolls now because not having anything much growing up. My Dad said he would never buy Christmas early again....He didn't he would go on Christmas eve and get what we could and always made Christmas very happy for Mom and Me. We didn't have lots of gifts but they were always thought out.

It took a long time for Dad to pay my Brothers hospital bills off, (Thank God for Hospital Insurance now) I was in the 8th grade, I think. I always thought Dad didn't make very much money, but he always paid the hospital first and then Housing and food.

My Dad passed away when I was 16 and he was 40, and at the funeral my Mom's 2 cousins Virgil and Jim said they hoped I knew how wonderful my Dad was and I told them that I did. They said He could have just stayed in the North and not paid the Hospital and because they had cosigned the note, they would have had to pay it, but he didn't. He paid every penny and they had so many nice things to say about my Dad that I didn't know as a teenager but had to learn after the fact. My Dad was well respected and a hard worker, it didn't matter what he had to do to work for us, from digging roads to working at Simmons Mattress Factory (That was where he died at). I remember that if a friend or neighbor's car would run he would work all weekend to get it fixed for them and not charge them anything. He said maybe I will need you sometime. He had really good values, he love my Mother and I so much.

I will take some pictures of my Teddy's, angels and dolls and put them on after Christmas. I love them because they make me smile.

Season's Goodies

2008-12-18T13:19:00.001-06:00

I still like my Martha Washington Candy and a few more, if I have time. I love to cook at Christmas..and I love to eat more! hahaha!

Chex mix ( Nuts and Bolts)

2008-12-18T13:18:00.000-06:00

I use the recipe on the cereal box but I add extra
pecans and mixed nuts. butter, worchester sauce,
garlic salt, and Season salt.

Bake and stir every 15 min at 300 degrees

Pecan Tarts

2008-12-18T13:15:00.000-06:00

Pecan Tarts
1 1/3 cups butter (3 sticks)
8 oz Cream Cheese
2 2/3 cups sifted self rising flour

Mix and keep over night in frig.

Filling:
4 eggs beaten
3 cups light brown sugar packed
1/4 cup melted butter
dash salt
1/4 tea vanilla

Put dough in tart pans and cut nuts in bottom and
fill with filling. Bake at 350 degree for 15 minutes
and then 250 degree for 10 minutes.

Wonderful

Fruit Cake Cookies

2008-12-18T13:10:00.000-06:00

Fruit Cake Cookies

1 Cup Brown Sugar
3 well beaten eggs
3/4 pound seedless raisens
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tea vanilla
1 tea cinnamon
1 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
2 cups crystallized cherries
1 cup crystallized pinapple
7 cups pecans
1 tea baking soda

Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and other ingredients.
Mix and drop from spoon onto a greased pan ( I use those silpat
sheets) and bake in slow oven (300 degrees) for 20 to 30 minutes.
This receipe came from a lady I worked with in Chattanooga TN in
1973

Chocolate Covered Cherries

2008-12-18T13:06:00.001-06:00

Chocolate Covered Cherries

1 Can Eagle Brand Milk
1 Stick Butter
2 Boxes powered sugar
1 tea Vanilla

Marchino Cherries
Chocolate (to dip)

Melt Milk and butter, (Microwave til butter melts)
Add sugar and vanilla. Chill.
Drain Cherries
Take a ball of sugar mix and flatten out and put cherry
in middle and roll around and make a ball. When all is finished I
freeze them. Melt chocolate and dip cherries. In a couple of day
they will be runny like bought cherries. (smile) The older they
get the better...they just never last that long. This receipe came from
Anniston Al in 1970, when Steve was in Viet Nam. First Baptist Church

Dummy!

2008-12-16T10:46:00.001-06:00

I am such a dummy, I triped and fell Sunday afternoon and twisted my left knee..that is the knee that hasn't had the surgery yet....next year...I will catch up on the pictures and receipe's of my candy and cookies.

Bubble Lights

2008-12-10T10:27:00.000-06:00

The first Christmas I was married to Steve we went to Grandmother Stallings house for Christmas Dinner, she had an aluminum tree (which is not suppose to have lights on it but have a light wheel), she had bubble lights on her tree and I fell in love with them. When I found them I bought some and have put them on our tree for 40 years, and I still love them.

More and More

2008-12-10T10:24:00.000-06:00

I latch hooked this when Billy was in 1st grade.

Roll Tide for the Sugar Bowl

2008-12-10T10:23:00.000-06:00

Tree Topper, you couldn't see it on the tree.

Outside Decorations

2008-12-10T10:21:00.000-06:00

More Decorations

2008-12-10T10:20:00.000-06:00

2008 Decorations

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2008 christmas Tree

2008-12-10T10:14:00.000-06:00

World War II Started Today Many Years Ago

2008-12-07T00:01:00.000-06:00

Today I was watching a documentary on the day Pearl Harbor was bombed. I read Bama Bell's blog on her grandfather that was in World War II, and I started to think about my Dad he was in Germany in WWII, this was before I was born. I do remember when I was a child he still having a hard time with sleeping, if he went to bed with the lights on they had to stay on, if they were off you couldn't turn them off for any reason, it would wake him and he would have an upset stomache, so until the day he died in 1964, at age 40, when Dad went to bed we all went to bed. My grandfather was in WWI, and my husband was in Viet Nam. I really think about our soldiers today and the things they are going through. Being away from their families and the fighting. God please be with them and especially throught the holidays when it is so hard for them, God Bless them and their families.

Bama Expression

2008-12-06T00:15:00.000-06:00

This is the expression after the loss to Florida. Poor sad Dad!

Sadness

2008-12-06T00:10:00.000-06:00

I am sad Bama lost the game, but there was no shame in the way they played, at least it was a close game and the winner was up for grabs til the end. We will be ready to go for the Sugar Bowl. I hated the sad look in the coaches eyes, and how up set my husband was, I normally don't sit for the entire game, but I did for this one because you didn't know what was going to happen. I realize Tebow is a great player but when the game was over I was glad to hear some other names. (smile). Great Game Alabama....Roll Tide!!!!!

Wonderful Day for Christmas

2008-12-05T12:30:00.003-06:00

This year the Accounting Department decided that instead of us buying gifts for each other like we do every year that we would take up donations and buy gifts for Seniors. Everyone helps children at Christmas but most people forget the Seniors. Everyone got on board, and our thrifty shoppers Karen, Lovell, and Lynn, who can find a bargin before anyone else, we collected $620. We were able to fix 24 gift bags with different items in them. Blanket, Towel, Wash Cloth, Lotion, shampoo, gum, candy, brush and comb, manicure kit, puzzels, kitchen towel, jar grippers, and Klenenex. We felt so good that we were doing what was in our hearts and it meant so much because thats what we should be doing is giving instead of receiving. We need to remember that "Jesus is the reason for the season!" Thank you Lords for opening everyone's hearts. Jason our Boss took the whole Department along with Mac and Diana to Lunch at Dales in Vestavia.

Staff at Home Instead Senior Care

2008-12-05T12:29:00.000-06:00

Dropping off the Bags at Santa's for Seniors

2008-12-05T12:28:00.000-06:00

Be aSanta to a Seniors 2008

2008-12-05T12:25:00.000-06:00

Getting the bags (24) ready to take over to Home Instead Senior Care.

Catherine Holman Folkart - give away

2008-12-05T08:53:00.004-06:00

Catherine Holman Folkart give away. Her work is absolute beautiful! I will visit her site a lot. Thanks Leigh! Wish I knew how to link. New Blogger!

http://catherineholmanfolkart.blogspot.com/2008/12/cupcake-painting-giveaway.html

Alabama Blow Out

2008-12-02T11:26:00.002-06:00

We were sure glad that the Alabama Game went the way it did and I am hoping the Florida one goes this way but Steve say's they are pretty tough! I am hoping we are more than they are. "Roll Tide"

Dad's New Truck

2008-12-02T11:25:00.000-06:00

Steve got his 4th new Truck since hes been with his company.
He puts a lot of miles on them.

Rainy Weekend -

2008-12-02T11:22:00.000-06:00

Brinkley does not like to wear his raincoat but as
Messy as it was He didn't have a choice. (Smile)

Someone had to rest after Thanksgiving

2008-12-02T11:21:00.001-06:00

This is suppose to be Steve's Chair but Brinkley
gets it or sit with who ever does sit in it.....
He is something else.

Thanksgiving was good. Thanks you Lord.

2008-12-02T11:18:00.003-06:00

We had Thanksgiving at our house with Bill and Katie and Katie's parents, Sam and Debbie. We all ate to much.....A good time was had by all.

Dinner on Thanksgiving

2008-12-02T11:17:00.000-06:00

Thanksgiving Dinner at work

2008-11-25T16:30:00.004-06:00

Today was our Thanksgiving Dinner here at work and we had more food than we had people. Except for the Dressing and the Chicken and Dumplings, all of those were gone. I made the dressing and Lovell made the Dumplings. Mr. Bill and Mr. Tony our Boss's said my dressing was really good, it really gave me a boost, especially when both dishes were gone. (Smile) I love cooking for other people and pleasing them with food. It made all the hard work last night worth it. One of the young men in the IT dept made a pumpkin cheese cake from scratch and it was really good. He is an excellent cook. I think he grows 10 inches when we bragg on his cooking which is really good. I have a lot to be thankful for....all my friends and my family and for the love of Jesus. Holiday's are sad for me since both of our Mothers are gone, it will be a wonderful Thanksgiving when we meet them one day. To get off the sad note I am off work tomorrow to help me get ready for Thursday, and that is always good.

My husband will be home tomorrow night, not as soon as we had hoped but anytime safe and sound is good. Everyone have a wonderful day Thursday!

Steve's Christmas Brunch

2008-11-24T09:40:00.002-06:00

I made it to the Christmas Brunch that is before Thanksgiving due to all the Terminals they have to travel to, and Mike wants to be at all of them. It was a touching speech that he gave, he talked about the accident that one of the new owner operator's (2 weeks) hit a school bus......1 little one died and the rest were hurt but physically will be ok in time but mentally....who knows. All because the driver didn't have enought sleep.....people were hero's stopping to help pull children out of the bus...... Steve's Company who had good safety rules have put in place a lot of safety rules and the computer knows how long they drive. If they don't take their break the computer starts beeping and if they were to ignore it they call. It means your job if you don't run correctly and I am sure glad, Safety first. I think that was the worse accident since 1980. Mike and his wife went to the funeral and he said if you want reality, then see the Mom and Dad and all the family.....at their daughters funeral...all because the driver didn't sleep enough, trying to make money, Like Mike said you can make money driving legally and not endangering people. People are so much more important.
Not a dry eye in the house. Mine are still wet! Comtrack has always been proud of their safety record. I have always been afraid of big trucks, My Grandmother and Aunt Millie Sue got killed on Christmas Eve 1960. The guy ran a red light trying to get home for Christmas. So trucks accidents really touch me. I didn't want Steve to drive OTR but sometimes you have to do what you have to do.
I didn't get to sit on Santa's knee so you will have to do without the pictures! Ha ha!

Steve Coming Home! Yeah!

2008-11-21T11:40:00.003-06:00

Steve is on his way home from his last run, we haven't seen him all week. He had to go to Memphis to pick up his new Truck, (Pictures to follow) Brinkley will eat him up with kisses since he hasn't seen him all week. Steve called and wanted to know where was the last place Brinkley walked and I told him and he said oh well I will have to walk over the whole neighborhood (smile) after getting my face washed! hahaha

Sunday is Steve's work Christmas Brunch.....They have so many that our's is always before Thanksgiving....they have drawings and safety awards....I hope we win something good this year or just anything at all. Santa will be there, I never sit on his knee but I might just do that this year. (smile) If I do I will post the pictures just in case I break Santa's knee and he can't deliver gifts this year. :)

Thanksgiving Menu

2008-11-21T11:20:00.003-06:00

We are having Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday with Bill and Katie and Katie's parents Sam and Debbie:

Our Menu is
Turkey - Katie (the best Turkey)
Ham
Chicken & Dressing

Peas
Casserol - Debbie & Sam
Corn
Sweet Potato's
Green Beans

Pink Salad
Fruit Salad
Cranberry Sauce

Cheese Cake - Debbie & Sam
Pecan Pie
Black Walnut Cake

Russian Tea
Punch

Homemade No Knot Rolls (Bill's favorite)

Yummy can't wait.

He is God

2008-11-21T09:49:00.003-06:00

~He Is God~

He is the First and Last,
The Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and the Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be ...
unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!

He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him, and The leaders can't ignore Him.
Herod couldn't kill Him, The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and The people couldn't hold Him!
Nero couldn't crush Him, Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him, and "Oprah" can't explain Him away!

He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.

His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and His mind is on me.
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and He is my peace!
He is my Joy,
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and He rules my life!

I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light, and His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
the power of the powerful,
the ancient of days, the ruler of rulers, the leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and is to come. And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.

His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
never forsake me,
never mislead me,
never forget me,
never overlook me and
never cancel my appointment in His appointment book!

When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!

He is everything for everybody everywhere, every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful. I am His, and He is mine!
My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side,
and that means all is well with my soul.

Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!

Abounding Treasurers Give Away

2008-11-17T12:52:00.004-06:00

Dallas of "is giving away a Geneology to some lucky person. http://aboundingtreasures.blogspot.com/ I love her blog and this her first anniversary, I have a long way to go! You have a talent Dallas.

Little Jake's Bowling Ball

2008-11-07T14:25:00.002-06:00

I have never seen such a small foot or bowling ball....My friend Sharon is getting this for her grandson Jake. They go bowling on the weekends and all the little balls are taken when he gets there. So Sharon solved that problem. Go Jake!!!!!!!!!!

Lovell's Buddy

2008-11-07T14:18:00.002-06:00

Buddy, Lovell husband brought her car after the dealership couldn't fix it today, we all get special Buddy Hugs when he come's up, he just doesn't come up often enought!
He is a retired OTR Truck driver.

Brio's for Karen's Bday

2008-11-07T14:14:00.000-06:00

Accounting went to Brio's for Karen's 50th Birthday thanks to Jason our Boss. I brought a Black Walnut Cake,
The receipe came from Lovell's sister Betty. The best receipe for this cake I have found. Karen got some presents and a good time was had by all. Sorry Shelia, Kim, and Little Sharon couldn't attend due to prior commentments.

Karen's 50th Birthday

2008-11-07T14:06:00.003-06:00

America

2008-11-05T09:57:00.001-06:00

Judge Roy Moore's Poem

2008-11-05T09:52:00.001-06:00

America The Beautiful
by Judge Roy Moore

America the Beautiful or so you used to be Land of the Pilgrims' pride, I'm glad they'll never see Babies piled in dumpsters, Abortion on demand, Oh, sweet land of liberty, your house is on the sand. Our children wander aimlessly poisoned by cocaine, Choosing to indulge their lusts, when God has said abstain. From sea to shining sea, our Nation turns away From the teaching of God's love and a need to always pray. So many worldly pastors tell lies about our Rock, Saying God is going broke, so they can fleece the flock. We've kept God in our temples, how callous we have grown, When earth is but His footstool and Heaven is His throne. We've voted in a government that is rotting at the core, Appointing Godless Judges who throw reason out the door. Too soft to place a killer in a well deserved tomb, But brave enough to kill a baby before he leaves the womb.You think that God's not angry that our land's a moral slum?How much longer will He wait before His judgment comes? How are we to face a God from Whom we cannot hide? What then is left for us to do, but stem this evil tide? If we who are His children will humbly turn and pray, Seek His holy face and mend our evil way, Then God will hear from Heaven and forgive us of our sins, He will heal our sickly land and all who live within.But America the Beautiful if you don't, then you will see, A sad but Holy God withdraw His hand from thee.

Braelinn Village Parage 2008

2008-10-31T13:53:00.000-05:00

Candy stuffing before the Parade

2008-10-31T13:50:00.004-05:00

Here is Carol, Karen, and Jennifer after working hard stuffing candy bags for the parade. Lisa is always here but she had a new grandson born this day and somethings are more important.! Congrats Lisa, and thanks Ladies.

Brinkley loves Peanut Butter too!

2008-10-31T10:25:00.000-05:00

Scotty and his dracula teeth

2008-10-29T22:08:00.000-05:00

Here is Scotty my friend Carol's dog and his teeth are natural and we all love to look at them, they are great for Halloween! The trouble is he has to keep them all year around. (Smile) He is one of our walking buddies!

Welcome home Dad - Love Boo Boo

2008-10-29T21:54:00.002-05:00

When Steve gets home he is a OTR Trucker, Brinkley has to wash his face and tell him welcome home Dad, he has to play and run and show how much he loves him.
Steve has to wash his face after Brinkley is finished, ha ha ha

Some of my Flowers in the Fall

2008-10-29T21:08:00.001-05:00

Steve's Mother's Flowers

2008-10-29T21:04:00.000-05:00

Steve's Mother (Imonell) gave us a piece of this flower when we moved back from Wisconsin our of her garden in Fort Payne, where she had an apartment. Every year in the fall when these bloom and for as long as they last, the sweet memories of how much she loved flowers and her garden. She had a green thumb and could make anything grow and bloom.

Door to Door Salespersons!

2008-10-23T19:10:00.007-05:00

Today my husband was at home after a Dr. appointment, and a young man came to the door to sell Kirby Vaccum cleaners. Helena has a law about selling things door to door, you have to purchase a license so that everything is on the up and up. Its for the protection for the people of the neighborhood or the city . So Steve ask the young man for his permit and he said he didn't need one, and he was very rude. Steve went on to talk to him about how salespeople tried to sell things to the elderly people when they didn't need them or could not afford it. All of this brought memories back of when Mother was disabled and had to live on her disability check (which was very little). The young salesgirl made my Mother believe that she needed this machine, when she had no breath to even walk accross the room, much less able to vaccum. She thought she was helping them get a sale and a commission and if there was anything my Mother loved to do, was to help someone. It was only $10. a month for I forget for how many years. My Mother couldn't afford $10 a month, so I paid for her cleaner with the shampoo attachment. My Mother had to take so much expensive medication, that since there was no more medicaid that helped with the meds she had to pay for all she needed herself, breathing was important so she needed all of it. We paid the difference and I didn't mind one bit, My Mother was so proud that it really bothered her that someone had to help her. She moved in with us the last 2 years of her life, I wouldn't take anything for one minute of the time I had with her. I miss her so, it is awful when you don't have a living parent.

I am getting totally getting off the subject. I called the city hall and could get no one, lunch time!
So I called the Police, they are in the same building, to check it out. Needless to say they had to move on to another town! Yeah Helena's Finest!

Jason - Boss's Day

2008-10-21T14:00:00.000-05:00

We have a great Boss that is very kind and puts up with all of us girls, so for Boss's day we took him to his favorite restaurante "La Paz" at 99 Euclid Ave, B'ham. We had a great time and enjoyed his company along with his wife. She showed us her quilt that she is making and man was it beautiful, pink and brown. She is pieceing it by hand like my Mother and Grandmother did, I was really impressed. It is really wonderful to have the younger generation do things the old way instead of being in a hurry to be done. (3 cheers for Kensey).

Fearless Leader

2008-10-21T13:56:00.000-05:00

Accounting without Mell...

2008-10-21T13:54:00.001-05:00

Mell didn't get to celebrate with us today because Gaines,
her husband had surgery yesterday. Everything went wonderfully!
Sometimes when we pray we need to believe in what we ask Him for because the answer is on the way. Thank you Jesus for everything!

Dancing with the Stars........

2008-10-20T20:42:00.005-05:00

Well I was hoping Steve would be home tonight but he had a blow out on the trailer he was pulling....part of the trucking business. I watched one of my favorite shows, "Dancing with the stars" I am not enjoying it as much as I use to, guess I am not as interested this time. I loved to dance and I wish I could dance but since 3 knee surgeries and some arthritis I can't move like I use to. Before I started to school, my Dad took my Mom and me to a neighborhood bar/cafe to meet one of the men he was in WWII in Germany with. During dinner I got a nickle and went to the jute box and played "See you later Aligator" by Bill Bailey and the Comets, I danced and danced by my self as only a preschool little girl can, everyone in the bar gave me more nickles and I played the song over and over and danced all night. You would have thought everyone would have gotten tired of listening to the same old song, over and over again, but as long as they gave me the nickles that jute box, played and played and I danced! That was the first time I fell in love with Rock in Roll! I remember starting school and making friends with a girl named Bonnie Baumeister. We played jacks, jumped rope, and most of all we danced together and did cheers and just had a wonderful time. I still send Christmas cards to Bonnie......smile. I loved line dancing while we lived in Texas...I took some classes to learn. Listing to the Oldies makes me smile and my feet just want to start moving and they just want to dance. The days of wonderful music and dancing bring back such memories. I remember going to school dances in the 7th grade and the boys sat on one side and the girls on the other. The girls danced the fast dances together and then when the slow dances the boys would cross the gym floor and ask to dance...sometimes them selves and sometimes they would get their best friends to ask you to dance with them. (smile). I loved the cha cha and all the wonderful dances, like the bop, the twist, mash potato, the monster mash ( for halloween), the pony, the stroll. I use to hurry home from school and watch American Bandstand and then the Mickey Mouse Club. We always dreamed that when we were in high school we could be on Bandstand I fell in love with Elvis and collected all of his 45's (I wish I still had all of them) Those were the days! I am telling my age, but that is ok too! Dance and have a ball every chance you can Music is the best thing in the world to lift your spirits and it is great to clean house with!!!!! Yeah!!!!!

Brinkley's Check up

2008-10-16T11:56:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was Brinkley's checkup for his diabetes. He has to go and spend the day at the vet and they take his blood so many times during the day to see if the insulin is doing what it is suppose to do. I went to pick him up and the Dr. said his insulin level was good and to continue what I was doing. Brinkley, heard my voice and I heard him pitching a fit to get to me. The Dr. said I think he hears y ou.....ha ha ha! Well they brought him around the counter and he made a bee line for me and about ate me alive! (sweet baby) I tried to get him to do some of his tricks and he kept looking at the door and then at me as if to say "Get me out of here Momma". The Dr. said I think he wants to go home. She was right!!! The new Vet working for Dr. Gaddis is very young...I have finally gotten her to stop calling Brinkley a her. I corrected her everytime over the past few times. The time I picked him up from his surgery she called him a her and I just looked at him and said "Boo Boo, the Dr. thinks you are so pretty that you should have been a girl" and laughed....She said oops! I know you have told me before and he has blue paper work, I am so sorry! I said don't worry about it. So today, she almost said her and caught her self...(snicker). I don't mean to be mean or what but he has been going there for 9 years even though she hasn't been there. I have come to the conclusion that she must have girl pets and it is hard for her to think boys! (smile) He got a good report thats all that matters is that she takes wonderful care of my baby! Yeah!

Imonell (MA MA) & Sam (PA PA)

2008-10-14T10:52:00.000-05:00

Columbus Day - Sam's Birthday

2008-10-13T09:44:00.002-05:00

October 12 is the official Columbus day and it was Steve's Dad's Birthday. Sam.
Sam was the most wonderful amazing man! I will never forget his Birthday or him. Kind is to putting it mildly. My whole married life Sam always made me feel special and welcomed into the Stallings family. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law. My Dad died when I was 16 and so when I married Steve, Sam became my Dad too. I remember one time when I didn't have a job he came over to our house and I walked him to the car and he slipped $20 in my hand and said "Spend that on your self and don't tell anyone you have it." This was back in the 70's. He was so like his Mother -- Mommy Stallings where money was concerned, he was very frugal but he gave it to whom ever he wanted to. (smile) Back then $20 dollars was a lot of money, you could buy a whole bag of groceries!!!!! Now you get a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk! hahahah PaPa Sam loved his children and really loved his grandsons. Thats all we had was 5 boys, Ronny and Paula had 3, Danna & Bruce had 2, and Steve and I had 1. He love his boys but I always think if he had gotten to to see his great granddaughters he would have been nothing but "butter" in there hands. Danna has 2 granddaughters and 1 grandson, Ronnie has 3 grandsons and 1 granddaughter. Other than my adopted grandchildren, Billy and Katie are waiting til she is out of school, My Katie is going to be a engineer. Sam and Imonell would have loved their big family. We miss them both dearly. Happy Birthday PaPa.

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