Well, I really didn't go anywhere but I certainly haven't had much time to blog lately. School started, Carmon Claire had shots and cut another tooth (both which gave her fever for 2-3 days) and Caleigh began cheering on Monday and Tuesday afternoons in Brookhaven - and she has had a cough for 3 weeks. It seems to take me longer to get "in the swing of things". Maybe I got too much swinging. Anyway, here is a short synopsis of the past few weeks.
I was totally surprised one day when my phone rang and it was a dear cousin of mine from Arkansas. She had brought her mother to visit her brother's and was in Summit. I haven't seen her in at least 5 years. We met up and went to Meadville to meet the other cousin, Jeanne, at Georgeanne's. Of course we had a blast and talked, and talked, and talked...... The stories we have from our childhood can make you hurt from laughing. How great things were growing up. They both are like sisters to me. Now matter how often we see each other or how often we talk - it's seems as if it were yesterday. Ray and I, along with the girls, went to Natchez that night to meet Becky and her mom, Aunt Lula. We ate at the "Pig Out Inn" and again had a great time. Sure wish she lived closer. Aunt Lula was my mother's sister. She also has 2 brother's.
Moving on...got a new seat for Carmon Claire at Hudson's. It just hangs on the bar - it is GREAT! This is a wonderful picture of what supper time looks like with her... Needless to say she was tired and didn't mind rubbing her food on her clothes, face and hair. Ain't she sweet........
Oh and she is taking some steps now....the fun is just beginning. I freaked out the other night when I couldn't find her. Scared and calling her name, I found her in Caleigh's room - no lights on just sitting in there. OMG what am I gonna do!!!!!!!! Hope she is tough - pray that I am...
And I have just added something to my plate - I have decided to finish my degree beginning with some on-line classes. I begin on Monday with 4 classes with Southwest. I will need about a year to finish there and then I am moving on to a senior college. I have always wanted to be an English teacher and never finished after high school - decided to take a different path at that age. Enjoyed some stops along that path but sure wish I had finished college. Would have made the end of that journey better - but hindsight is always 20/20. Maybe by the time Carmon Claire is in high school, I will be a teacher!
Getting ready for the big birthday party in October. Really ready for football season. Michael apparently has plans for us to attend 3 games at Ole Miss. He already has the tickets. I have never been to Oxford, so I hope I make it.
Caleigh begins competitions the first weekend in December. Another year of 2 minutes and 30 second routines. But this year, she will be doing a round-off back hand-spring. Yep, it sounds technical, but for the money, it better be good - really good!
Well, I am jumping ahead of myself. Just scared I won't get back around to blogging. Maybe if I cut it short - it wouldn't take so long. By the way, Kelly, give me some dialog please!!
Before school started, I loaded up Caleigh, Casey and Justus to get shoes and a haircut for Casey. They all wanted to go to the bookstore before the haircut to which I agreed. Thought this picture was priceless..... Have you heard that song, "You're Gonna Miss This". I sure do love these kids.
Hi Jan!
To say it has been a long time would be the understatement of the year. lol.. I caught up with Heather Clark through Facebook and was happy to hear that you were blogging. I'm glad to read that things are going well for you. If you want to catch up with the Davis Family you can check us out at http://web.mac.com/macd0924/Site/Blog/Blog.html
Take care and good to see you in cyberspace.
God Bless!!
Mac Davis
Posted by: Mac Davis and Family | August 22, 2008 at 09:03
YAY!! I can see you as a teacher!!
Posted by: Heather Clark | August 21, 2008 at 19:57
The boys always loved their bar seat @ Nana's.
Don't let that baby walk, please. Time flies after that.
Use the gate!
Glad you're back.
Posted by: the Neighbor | August 21, 2008 at 13:15
Love reading your rambling! It's like I just talked to you and caught up. Ray told me you signed up for school..... a big YAY for you! Love you!
Posted by: Jeanne | August 21, 2008 at 13:03
Have missed your "funnies". Glad you are back if not but temporarily!! I told Ed the other day that I missed my boys and girls. They've all been so busy this summer--I'm ready for everything to slow down.
Posted by: Barbara [aka Nana] | August 21, 2008 at 07:44