Grandpa

I really don't remember what our Grandpa said, but I sure remember how upset and angry my Mom was.  Soooo then she began to believe she really was a year older...Aunt Winnie thought it was a hoot!
Mike says that they must have also found Aunt Winnie a few years later...because they looked almost like twins.
I may just have to solve all of this by writing to Little Rock for a birth certificate....but, that certainly will be a different day.
I have almost done too much...we went last night and toured the new Mormon Temple built not far from our home...after April 21st, no one except 'worthy" Mormons will be aloud in.  I will say...it was beautiful...Sam said to our tour guide, "well, I probably should not say this...but it sure looks like a hotel in here"...I thought our tour guide was going to collapse...Out of the mouths of Babes!

Fleta A.

I just know that my Mom had a real discussion with her Pop when she got to Heaven.  Have I not told you all that my Mom's real name is Trellamae?  Dad would not let her write for her real birth certificate...he tought it might mess up his retirement.  He was such a rule follower.
When Dad was getting ready to retire...Mom had to write for her birth certificate...and guess what???There is no birth certificate for Fleta Alleen Powell born Dec. 27, 1916 or 1917...so she had to use other docutments to prove her age.  Her high school diploma says, 1917, my birth certificate says 1917 and her marriage license says 1917...so that is what she went with.
Major argument...if that is what you ever could call a discussion with Grandpa....Mom said, "you always said I was born in 1917 and all of a sudden...you write in the Bible that I was born in 1916!
One night...Mom told Dad...I know why I don't have a birth certificate and yet all the others do...My real name is not Fleta Alleen, but it is Trellamae spelled as one name.
Dad said later, "there is no way your name is Trellamae....I would never have slept with a Trellamae" Uncle Truman did remember that when she was born...Grandma called her Trellamae.
We think Grandma changed Mom's name after G Grandma Powell left after taking care of Mom...GGrandma Powell kept referring to her as "Trell" and that made Grandma Powell angry...so she changed it to Fleta Alleen, but never officially changed the birth certificate...it's been a good family laugh for many years...Jim and Skip use to put "Trellamae" on her Christmas packages.
I just haven't had enough nerve to write for a birth certificate for Trellamae...it just our family treasure.

I made it downstairs to the main computer this afternoon.  I am doing ok and look forward to be released by the Dr. on the 16th...I just don't seem to be able to blog or read blogs from my ipad.
The kids are all coming over for Easter...the girls are bringing the food.  Hope this finds you all well and that you all have a blessed Easter.  I love you all!

Back from Camper

We just got back from the camper...opened and cleaned us mess all around us.  Our camper did not get any damage...but it hit only about 100 feet away.  We sure were blessed...across the road...42 campers were totally destroyed.  No one was hurt..one more day and the camp ground would have been full of opening day fishermen.  Leap year was a blessing this year!!

I have a mess

I'm trying to add a blog link to my posts once again...I can not accomplish this....help!

Well...I have made a decision...

I'm going to work with the Grassroots campaign for President Obama...the other side seems to be running only "boobies"....what is it all coming to??.  I at least have to give it a try...

Sam's 11th Birthday

We went to Cheesecake Factory over on the Plaza tonight for Sam's 11th Birthday...as you can see, giggles by everyone.  Boys will always be boys....
Mike and I bought Sam a 22 single shot rifle...he was very surprised this morning.  Then he said, "No wonder you wanted me to open this this morning...it would have been illegal to take the gun to the restaurant!"  I have so much make up on my face that I am surprised my face did not crack!

Happy Birthday Sam

 

 

 

 

No Picture will be posted

I took an ugly fall on Saturday morning and fell into a door that was ajar in the hallway.  I really look awful and have a broken nose...now with two black eyes.  Looking really good!

Sam is an official Scout

We had an awesome afternoon watching Samuel bridge from Weeblos to Scouts...he also got 3rd for his made from scratch cake. It was really tasty...it was strawberry with strawberry cream cheese icing.

Surgery Date Set

I have st my surgery date for March 30. This way I can be first up...other choices would be at 1:30 PM and who knows when they would finally get around to me. I am encouraged that this is not cancer...but then I have heard that before . I like my new Dr. And she is really young and really seems to know what she is doing ... Again I will get er' done... It seems that this can happen when you lose all the weight I have lost...go figure :(

Appointment

Well, once again I will be heading to the Dr.  My appointment is at 2:00 this afternoon....so maybe we will have a plan after that.  I will let you all know...

Here we go again..

Good Morning All...I finally got into the Dr. yesterday after waiting almost 3 1/2 weeks to see a specialist...having been advised from my regular MD.  She said that my bladder had fallen....well it is more than that and I will see by gyocologist on Tuesday.  I will probably be scheduled for a complete reconstruct of whatever it is that is falling....it's spring almost which means my life would not be complete without some sort of operation....all I can say is yuck!  I let you know what the next Dr. says when I see him.

Mike's Great Grandparents

Mike just added these pictures to our family book...thought you might want to see..kinda neat!

Better Days...

I have been feeling better the last couple of days....I guess it just takes a lot out of you to work at another person's home and try to get them better.  I am having a little medical issue and I will finally get to go to a urologist specialist on the 16th of this month.  I have been sitting upstairs and not having access to the new computer until today.  I know it is nothing to worry about...just a big bother from getting, as the Dr. said, "more mature".  Isn't that a word for just getting older and things sagging...she said that actually part of my problem stems from loosing 75 lbs...go figure!

I got home last night at 10 pm....so tired and so glad to Ben home :)

Early Flight

Well tomorrow I will heading out...anxcious to see my dear friend, but sooo worried.  I think I can post from my tablet now...so, I will try to keep you all up to date.  Diana's surgery is scheduled for very early on 1/11.

Wisdom in them there eyes!

Happy Birthday Dear Cousin....Through these beautiful eyes with your camera, you have given us a treasure to behold. I love the journal of your life journey....you are an awesome person!
Thank you for being in my life!

New Tablet

OK....so I am trying to keep up with Helen.  We went out and bought a new IPad2 Tablet yesterday.  I am heading to Dallas on 1/7/12 to help my friends Diana...she has a horrible brain tumor and they will operate on 1/11/12.  I thought about taking the laptop...but, we thought this might be easier.  So far...I do have Facebook and my email.  I have downloaded a blogger app...but....who knows.  I may be calling Helen for help with the Blog info.  I will keep you all up to date...