Saturday, November 21, 2009

Wonderful time with Wes!!


Jim, Carman, Jordan, and Wes

Yes, Wes is eating, talking, teasing Carman!!

Jordan and Uncle Wes acting silly.

Jordan and Uncle Wes--how much he enjoyed meeting her.



Lee and I picked Wes (my brother) up at Midland International Airport Wednesday morning, November 18. We got home in time for the guys to go to The Playground for deer hunting. Jim, Carman, and Jordan came that evening for a short visit. Then back to the blinds on on Thursday morning. They made it back in time to go to Bronte Health and Rehab Center for Thanksgiving lunch. I sure had fun introducing Wes to so many of my friends there. Back to hunt that afternoon. Wes killed an 8 point deer--his FIRST deer in his eight years of hunting. He was excited!! If you are squeamish or don't believe in hunting, don't look at the last picture. But we had it processed and will make good use of the meat--if that makes you feel any better.

We had a fish fry Friday at noon and invited Fredna and Elton Moore--dear friends of ours. Lee does a SUPER job cooking fish, French fries, and hush puppies!! Jim and family surprised us with another visit on Friday evening.

Saturday morning Jim came back over and he and Wes played a few holes of golf. During lunch they got in lots of football and other sports talk. I sure had fun listening to them. I took Wes to Midland and left him at the airport about 3:00 pm. He called about 5:30 and he was in his car heading to Lake Jackson.

When I got home Lee and I both agreed that we had had a wonderful four days!! Can hardly wait for next year!!


Wes and his 8-point buck.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Ft. Worth-Athens November 6-7, 2009






Another fun weekend. I left Bronte Friday, November 6 and got to Ft. Worth about noon. After a snack and short rest I went to Anna' s school--Dallas Park Elementary--and read to her kindergarten class. It was a definite surprise to her!! I checked her out early and the two of us went to Braum's for ice cream and then we picked up Ada--a surprise for her also. We enjoyed a quiet Friday evening and Saturday morning at LeAnn's house.

Saturday afternoon LeAnn, Anna, Ada, and I drove to Athens to attend the baby shower for Carman (and Carter). It was so heartwarming for me to see how much Carman and Jim are loved and appreciated in Athens. The attendance at the shower and the gifts were great!! Little Carter can wear a new outfit for weeks without a repeat. I truly appreciate Renee Campbell for opening her beautiful home for the shower and for the other hosteses: Angela Cook, Suzanne Elder, Kele Giles, Julie Red and Angela Sullenbarger. They are wonderful friends.

We got back to Ft. Worth about 8:30 PM--tired, but happy. I returned home Sunday. What a fantastic time!!