Last Hurrah!!

Now my beautiful tree is all in bags for the compost group....when she went, she went like whooosh!

Hasn't been the greatest....

Sorry for not blogging lately. Many friends in bad shape and we have been helping wherever we are able.
Dear friend, brain cancer...now home and with Hospice. I am coordinating the take in food.
Friend named Larry, shot while on duty with Police Force...won't be able to weight on foot for 30 days. He and his wife have a 7 month old.
Friend named Chris, still in burn unit, but doing better. He is a Fire Captain.

I read your blogs every day, but just wanted you all to know I have not fallen of a roof or something.

Beautiful Day...

We had a beautiful morning to watch Tanner play soccer. The field was muddy, but they played just fine. One little girl on the other team did not have on cleats and she just kept fallling.

Going....Going....

As you can see...our beauty is fading. By Sunday, I think I beautiful tree will be completely bare.

Enjoying so much...

As you can see....we are really enjoying these few beautiful days of our tree. It sure makes me smile and feel good.

Taking Advantage..

Mike is here on his scooter taking advantage of the last few warm days. He loves to ride to the store or to Paxton's games or practice. He finally has a scooter that has enough power.

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!