Palin, Palin......

They just announced on our news that good ole' Palin is going to speak at S of O. Sure hope they don't go out to Inspiration Point...I think Mom might rise up ans spit in her face. Politics always embarrassed my Dad.

We're back home...

We got in yesterday after spending several days down at the camper winterizing. The trees in southern MO were not all that great this year.....but my beautiful Japanese Maple waited for me to get home and see it. It is just fantastic again this year. I think Mike and I have taken a picture from every possible angle. I will post a few...the one with Samuel, of course, will be first.

Where did fall go?

We barely finished up the trim and then all of a sudden it is winter!!!! Yuck!!!

Sprucing up

..Mike and I have been painting the trim of our house...we are worn out

Paul's cake

This was Paul's cake for the party last night. Paul really enjoys Jimmy Buffett...thus the tropical theme. I talked to Dawn a little while ago and I ask what time the party broke up....she said they got home at 2 AM.

Meet Gretchen

This is Gretchen. She is Sam's puppy and she is a Shi-Su and she is just 4 months old. She has been visiting since Thursday night and she goes home tomorrow....she misses Sam and Sam misses her. They get up at 5 AM at their house, so Gretchen thinks she needs to get up at 5 AM at my house.
Now I love dogs, but I can assure you....I'm not ready to have another dog. The last dog we had lived for 18 years.

Surprise...Surprise

We really surprised Paul this evening for his 40th! His birthday was actually on the 9th and we had a really special family birthday party....crab legs and shrimp. We knew he was really bummed that he didn't have a big 40th party...but we got him tonight. Yeah!
Everyone probably is still there enjoying the keg....but, that's not my thing and I was the oldest one there. I took plenty of party pics. Mike was not able to go because he is down with a horrible cough and Cindy's family is down in Branson. They are celebrating her 37th...which is tomorrow. We are keeping the puppy for them...the little dog is so cute, but it got me up at 5 AM this morning. She had better be a sleepyhead in the morning.

Off to Chouteau..

I accomplished delivering the very full back packs this morning.....glad we had sunshine!

Back Packs ready..

Our church are partners with a nearby elementary school. Every year our Guild gets together and we donate 12 complete back packs complete with required supplies for each grade level.
I'm getting ready to take them down to the school this morning.

Our Govenor and Family...

Here is a picture of our Govenor, his wife Georganne and their sons Jer and Will Nixon. This was their Christmas card for 2008.

Proof is in the pudding..

I was really delighted to recieve this note from our Govenor today. I just wish we had had the camera along for a good picture. I surely do appreciate this man.....he has truly been a man of his word. We have liked him ever since he started in politics in Missouri.

Heading Out

Anna Mae is doing better and her son and daughter-in-law are home now. We will head to the camper for awhile...much needed break!

My friend fell...

Nancy's mom, Anna Mae, fell and I have been helping all I can. She doesn't want to go into the hospital, but it may be what needs to be done. It's not much fun growing old.

Eunice Shriver...

We certainly did loose a very special lady this week. I had the pleasure of working with her when I was teaching. Not only did she champion special need children, but she worked in so many different educational projects. I was fortunate enough to work with her in a program called Community of Caring. She was all about helping and working with all children. She was about training people to help people and giving of your time and talents.

Autism Walk

Today we walked with Samuel for Autism Awareness to raise money for Autism. Sam named his team "Samuel's Super Soles."
In a week's time, Samuel raised $840 which I think is fantastic.
This sign was located about 3/4 of the way around the 2 mile walk and we thought it was a great sign.
It rained on us the entire walk, but we had a great time.

Grandma and Sam

This was before we started our two mile hike in the pouring rain

Sam in the Rain

Sam walked the entire 2 miles with his umbrella and he didn't complain once!

I'll Catch you up.......

On April 1st we went down to Bennett to open the camper.....all went well, not critters had been inside during the winter. We were really happy about our ability to ward off all the little four legged critters.
We came back home and worked most of the weekend at church on our fund raiser...Palm Sunday Brunch. Mike and I are both cooks and when we finished on Sunday, we were dog tired!
Sunday evening, the owner of the camp grounds called and said that Bennett Spring was in for 3 days of really hard freezes and we were going to be in a real mess if we did not rewinterized....so what is another $150.
Today was court day and a tour of the Juvenile Justice System....yeah, it's over for today!
I read each of your blogs every day and I just love hearing what is going on with all of you.
I wish I could say Happy Spring....but, this cold weather will not go away!