A Strange Day

Okay, I know I am acting strange today.....I don't feel real well today....backache, etc., stalling with cleaning....down in the dumps....who knows.....wasting time. I have some info. for you.
Desperate for entertainment.....

Manbag - sometimes also called a murse. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manbag

Thought you might like to see below:
A "Country Boy's" Manbag:


'Nuff said..........

Here I Am Again

Okay, I am sorry......I just had to try this scrapbook created in Smile Box. I know it takes a while to load and you can't really see the writing, etc. and there are those old advertisements....but, all in all it is pretty neat. It can be purchased to use again and again, shared, printed, etc.....without the advertisements. I will have to see if it is worth the purchase. Excuse my playing today. By the way, the pictures are very random, so if it looked like I shorted a grandchild or something...I am sorry. I did this in a hurry and ended up using old and newer photos---even together. Let me know what you think and if it is worth the trouble.

By the way, I hope this does not cause my computer or yours to crash!

See the scrap book in the posting below. Don't forget to give both sides of the page time to load and you will need to click the arrow to turn the pages....just in case you didn't know. I know many of you know all about it...others may not...okay?

Family Scrapbook

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Note to Daisy

It was good to see you at the election yesterday. I posted the slide show below especially for you Daisy, since you asked for more to read and view. I was just trying my hand at a slide show and thought the puzzle effect was fun. I pulled up some old pictures, with the exception of the cows. The grandkids have really grown since these pictures were taken. The one of David in 1995 was taken in Pennsylvania. The group picture includes my grandchildren, along with my sister's grandchildren. I hope all of you enjoy the puzzle.

New Slide Show/Old Pix

Big Brother Reading to Little Brother

The boys spent the night a few days ago. They came from home bathed and ready for bed. I went to check on them and found them seriously into reading. Josh is an excellent reader--he uses expression and proper inflection in reading aloud. Andrew enjoys it!

In Loving Memory of Hada Tucker

This is our dear friend Hada, who went to be with the Lord, August 13, 2008. I was blessed to be able to be with Hada and Barb in the hospital throughout the night and into the morning of his home going to be with the Lord. Hada was a very strong and courageous man. He faced his cancer and the dying process with faith, strength, and courage to the end. Hada loved the Lord, his wife Barb, family, friends, ranch, music, and life! He always had a mile wide smile. He was friendly, loving, fun, and wise. He has left a legacy in so many ways, but I will always cherish his music. He was a gifted singer with a love for music. He had the voice of Marty Robbins and sang many of Robbins' songs. Hada attended the annual Marty Robbins tribute and was invited to sing at those events at least two years that I know of, maybe more. He recorded several vocal CD's in his life time. Hada was excellent singing Country and Western, but his gospel singing always touched me deeply. He will be missed. We love and miss you, Hada. We were so blessed to have you walk into the path of our lives. We cherish the memories.

Pre School Is Tough

Andrew started to Head Start this past Wednesday and he seems to love it. But, by Friday he was tired. As soon as he got home he grabbed a blanket and headed for the recliner to watch a cartoon.

I had the privilege that same day to "do school" with Josh. Katie had a doctor's appointment, so I was the teacher. He was very cooperative with his lessons and did them quickly and accurately. He amazes me! Home school seems to work great for him. It takes less than half the time to do all of the school curriculum at home versus a regular school day. We started the day with prayer, flag salute, and the National Anthem. Phonics, Language, Writing, Arithmetic, Art, Music, and Reading followed. I wish I had taken a picture of our day.... didn't have the camera here.

Grandkids in Texas

Sweetie Pie!

Beautiful Blue Eyes!

I visited the grandkids in Texas about a week ago. We had a good time. We played several games of some "mean" checkers. Gracie is so competitive! I have always been that same way when it comes to games. My sister has always thought Gracie reminded her of me when I was a little girl in looks and I assume actions. As Gracie and I were seriously into our game, I looked into her eyes and saw myself for the first time. I do believe she has a hint of her grandma in there.

Both kids showed me several of their acrobatics.....I used to be able to stand on my head too! I was not about to get into that competition. I now know my physical limitations..........getting old is tough...I hurt my knee just getting down in the floor one to many times. But, hey--I did beat both of them in a game or two of checkers.

Hey, the blood is all running to your heads!

Jolly Green Giant

I feel like I have been attacked by the Jolly Green Giant. Do you believe how big these okras are?
The plants were so bushy that we had to cut the lower leaves off just to be able to get to them.
It is hard to see it in the pictures, but some of them are a foot or two taller than I am. I have to stretch my arms all the way up and bend the big old stalks over just to reach the okra to cut them.
The pictures definitely do not do the plants justice. I have never seen anything like it. The variety is "Star of David". The pods of okra are tender and taste good, but they are so big.

Boys Gone Swimming

Actually, the boys have been taking swimming lessons the past two weeks.
Josh really did well - he has been a bit frightened in the past, but it seemed to me that he really progressed with the lessons this year.

Katie, sorry if I took your pictures. I have been waiting for you to post them, and since you hadn't and I didn't have anything
new to add, I used them. I hope the reason you have not used them yet, isn't because they are still in the camera.....sorry!

They are practicing their kicks here, while waiting on the instructor for their turn.

Looks like Andrew was trying to give the instructor a "big" splash - notice how she drew back from the water.