Just Because

This kid's smile makes me happy!

Blessings for the New Year

What a way to start the New Year!  Two of my grandsons were baptized tonight at Southeast Baptist Church by Pastor Monty Baggett.   The oldest brother, Joshua, age 9,  invited Jesus into his heart about a year ago, and Andrew, age 7, invited him into his heart more recently.  The boys were both ready and anxious to follow the Lord in believer's baptism tonight.  What a blessing to be able to witness this testimony of their faith. 

Tulsa Farm Show

So, what do people do who live on farms?  They go to farm shows and let their grandkids dream about big THINGS.  Things of the future......equipment....tractors, trailers, trucks, four wheelers, motors, wheels, and maybe farming?  Who knows what the future really holds for farmers.  One thing is certain....the toys get bigger, technology changes, and the price goes up.  I really wonder what this world will do when farmers are no longer able to make a living farming and the food supply is gone.  A boy can still dream!!  My youngest grandson Nathan was able to enjoy the fun for the first time this year.

 

 Josh and Andrew each found a four wheeler that they thought was just their size.

 I think they tried out all of them.

 Oh no, Nathan likes the big trucks!

Tractors, all colors, sizes, and shapes can be had for a price.

Above was one monster crop sprayer - HUGE!
The picture does not do it justice.

 "Okay, this is what I'm talkin' about".

 "Yes, I'm lovin' it"

 This old feller really wanted me to love it.

 We saw the old and we saw the new.

 Cool antique tractors!!

"Finally, my Sonic slush!!  I am pooped out"!

Fun On The Farm

I want it, no me, no me, no Me

Give it to me Nathan - No MINE!

 Gillan and Gracie after singing at church.

Growing up too fast

Christmas Memories - 2010

Christmas came a week early here, but my post is a couple of weeks late.  Happy New Year to all of YOU!
We started our celebration off by driving the five grandchildren for a tour of Honor Heights lights.  All the way to Muskogee, every light we saw, Nathan clapped and yelled out, "more "Crismas hights"....more "Crismis hights"!!!  When we finished "light lookin'" we went out for pizza.  What fun!  The children's parents went out for a nice meal together while we did our thing.  When we all returned we tore into the gifts.

It is my tradition to give each child a special dated Christmas ornament. 

Huh Oh!  I didn't get a picture of Gracie opening her ornament.

But, she seemed to like it, and the Zebra picture frame.

Nathan is still receiving the 5 part series of 

 Baby's First Christmas ornaments like the other
grand kids did in years gone by.

I slipped up on Rudy again....man it is hard to get a little smile out of him.

I love it when a gift is a big hit.....doesn't happen to me often.

Nathan is really in to Toy Story 3 now and he loved the 

character figures and book.

Okay, yes.....there is a story behind the one below.  Armadillos have long been a big thing around here.  Katie called them  "Marmaduke" when she was little....don't ask me why.....confusing the cartoon dog with the critter, I guess.  We once bought her a stuffed animal Armadillo while on a trip....she was very young, and she was not impressed with it at all.  This Christmas my dear son bought me a very real looking ceramic/plaster, or some type of  breakable Armadillo.  What a shock to open it.......it looks SO real - I had it in the bedroom for a while, but had to move it to the porch, as it startled me every time I came into the room.  

David is quick to tell everyone about a season or two ago, when I was so frustrated with the Armadillos tearing up the yard and I took action.  I have always had a fear of guns, but I told David I wanted to learn how to use a GUN..........that,  I was sick of the critters.  My dear son-in-law Craig  gave me a few safety lessons and I was soon on the hunt.  David found it so humorous because I bent down  and walked with my aim like none other than "Granny" from the "Beverly Hillbillies".

The picture below is of me being silly with my new Armadillo and a small grill lighter shaped as a gun.

 Christmas Cheer!!!

GRANNY GET THE GUN!!

Aunt Katie, Gillan and Gracie

I am attaching the video of the kids singing at Southeast Baptist Church the weekend following Thanksgiving.  My daughter Katie and two of my grandchildren, (my son Rudy's children) singing, "I'll Fly Away" -  available to view here by clicking on the You Tube link below.  There are four YouTube videos and you can view them by clicking above on the drop down menu that says 4 videos - after you open this link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PQzrijvXL4

If I haven't already made it perfectly clear Katie, Gillan, and Gracie - you did an amazing job and I am proud of all of you.