Mom's Bday

Mom's Bday was fun. Balloons, cards, fried chicken, cake, and lots of singing. What's not to love? Her friends sang Happy Birthday to her around 3-4 times. Mom would sit very solemnly and stare. Her friend Hazel, (the lady with the printed shirt) told Mom, "Now Lucy, your daughter went through a lot of trouble, and now you should smile and say thank you." Hazel is the only friend Mom has that can speak to her that way!! Seriously though, I think she enjoyed her day. Mom is 78 years old.

Slumdog Millionaire

My favorite movie. I have to add it to my list. When I first began watching it, I thought I wouldn't really care for it. But....the hero's journey, the rise of the underdog, are movies that sing to me.

The Valentine's Dance

Valentine's day was lots of fun with a dance at the nursing home. The dj played a great mix of Mexican, Czech, Cajun, and Mowtown music. There was tons of food, candy and prizes. The king, queen, and sweetheart were crowned. Mom smiled and clapped, and she was the prettiest lady with her new outfit.

Steak Throwdown

The Steak Throwdown is COMING.

Barbeque heaven will take place in Corpus Christi during spring break. Chef Sweet Baby Ray Beall, Chef Diamond Lou Copas, Workout Queen Chef Dina Copas, Chef "The Enforcer" Andrew Smith, and Chef Glenda Paula Rachel Giada Beall are the competitors.

What will be served????? STEAK---rare, medium, well done, and burned. Take your pick.

Side dishes of baked potatoes, beans, and a "mystery side" will be served with the incredible steaks.

Many will cook, but only one will be named.......WINNER.

(Stay tuned)...more to come.

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Jodie's Wedding

Jodie is married. My baby daughter is married. She married Tony Gerhardt, and the wedding was in a military chapel in Washington. The service was lovely, and the reception was in a beautiful woodsy cabin.

Christmas

Christmas was quiet but sweet. Jamie and Cody came to Boling. Jamie and I went to see Four Christmases. Dad and Cody went outside and picked pecans, rode tractors and were on the swings. Seafood gumbo completed Christmas.

Mom and the Christmas Party

Mom and her friends had a great Christmas dinner. The polka band played music, a turkey feast was served, and Santa gave out gifts. We had a great time, and it was noisy and fun.

STUCO

My Student Council is the best. They went to the nursing home and sang and visited with the seniors there. Everyone enjoyed the activity and was glad they participated.

wow.... now it's november, and i haven't written a thing!

Sorry to be so reclusive, but let's see.. life has been busy. Ray works for Texana teaching new employees CPR, first aid, crisis prevention, and van safety. He works in Richmond which is only 30 minutes away.

I am working at school and working on my graduate studies. Both demand all my extra time, so my social life is little to none, but that's ok.....

Jamie and Cody are doing well, Cody played soccer, and is going to play basketball. He still loves super heros, and the ones the admires changes constantly. Cody's favorites are Batman, Spider man, Superman, Ninja Turtles, and another one that I have no idea who it is.

Jodie and Tony are doing fine. He is home after being gone to sea for awhile, and Jodie was so happy for him to come home. She has a sonogram Dec 5th, and she should be able to know the sex of the baby.

Tux still thinks he is boss of the house,and his only concern is when the next bone is coming around.

My brother in The Stars and Stripes

My brother, Adriel, is a captain in the Navy. He is currently a hospital administrator in an Army Hospital in Landstuhl, Germany. He and another soldier played at a National Cemetery in France. (Adriel is the one in camouflage. )