Mississippi Woman in Texas: January 2008

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Better Late than Never!

I was looking through some pictures tonight while waiting for my incredibly slow computer to do its thing. What should I discover but pictures from my trip to Mississippi over Christmas. So, here is my Mississippi Christmas blog...a little late, but still here. I had a wonderful time with Dana, Tim, Caleb and Jessie. She and I always pick up right where we left the conversation off when we last were together. She has inherited the "Lena Mae" green thumb and has all kinds of cuttings from my old "Oasis" in Brandon growing like mad in her yard. Plus she has some pass-alongs from her mother-in-law and some new additions. Mom would be proud of you, my sister! We also got to spend some really quality time with Mike, Suki, Ben and Jon. Chris had already left, so we missed seeing him. Mike is turning into a major romantic guy since the boys are grown and gone...he is always planning something special for Suki. They just took a cruise to Alaska not too long ago, then went to Atlanta for an LSU weekend. God will forgive you, Mike and Suki, for that LSU hangup. I think he has something else up his sleeve, but I can't let the cat out of the bag. And Suki always keeps me laughing! Plus all that home cooking by both Suki and Dana really made me blow my diet for a few days! I made Dana and Mike a shadow box of memories from our childhood and gave it to them for Christmas. I think they liked the walk down memory lane. All in all, it was a great trip back home full of lots of fun times and heart felt closeness.

Will I get to be the landscaper?

Daniel and Carla have me drooling with their new back yard. It reminds me of my home back in Mississippi. When I moved in there was nothing in the back yard and I lovingly turned it into my private oasis. Maybe I'll get to do this for them.......It would be great to get my hands dirty again. Not having a garden is the only down side I have found about living in my new apartment.

My Baby Girl Has Grown Up!

Be sure to look at the pictures of Carla and Daniels new home. I am SO proud of them for making the move to home ownership. They are, needless to say, very excited. It's hard to believe that 3 years have passed since those two got married.

A Family Picture At Last!

For about five years now I have been trying to get my kids and grandkids together for a family picture. Well, Carla, Donna and I finally suceeded in dragging Jona all the way kicking and protesting and threatening to leave if the photographer didn't get to us in the next few minutes. I think my son may be a bit camera shy. He is a great photographer, but doesn't like to be in front of the camera. When we finally got into the studio, a really sweet (and flirtaceous) lady got him to cooperate. As you can see from the photos, he (and the rest of my loves) looks great!