Sunshine and Snot

Don't ya just hate having the clear, runny nose, throat tickle and the day outside is set to be sunny and beautiful? Woke up feeling sore and achy, trying to push through, pay bills, answer emails, figure out facebook....I did get my sheets changed, I really need to bathe Teddy, but that may have to wait. Meeting Mallory at 145 for the check up. We will see....Going now, have a tremendous weekend!

On borrowed time!!

Well last Friday I met Mallory at the Dr. office for her appt. She has dilated one centimeter. And for all of you Moms out there you know that means....NOTHING or EVERYTHING. She was 37 weeks and her Dr. told her that she was term and he was comfortable with her going into labor at any time now. She calmly replied "well I have a shower this next weekend and I am scheduled to work, so I would rather not" He laughed and told her that if something happened to change her plans.....like a BABY to call him. Lauren is doing so well, moving right along. It is alittle bit overwhelming when you think of it too hard. But we are excited and both girls have their stuff pretty well in hand. My sons in law are very good with taking care of them, and I expect no less!! Hoping you all are well. Oh, I have signed up on facebook too, not sure when I will find the time for that as I can hardly blog. but one never knows!!! CYA

Wedding Pics

I forgot to include the web address for Mallory and Dewey's wedding pics. Here it is, photog did good considering the limited space and amount of peeps in my living room. Did not get enough of Mallory alone for large foyer portrait to go with Lauren's, but will wait now til after Maddox is born, and she will feel more beautiful! http://smalltownportraits.photoreflect.com. The date of the event is December 13, 2008. CYA

I AM IN TROUBLE!!!

Okay, so I haven't blogged in a long while. I have picked up extra shifts at the hospital, it has been crazy! I got a new phone with internet, so I can check my email almost anytime, and I am so tired at the end of twelve hour shifts that I cannot even pick up my laptop!!!! OK enough whining! The new year came in swiftly, huh? Mallory is at the end of a very easy pregnancy, Lauren is into her 6th month....of an easy pregnancy, boy we are sooo blessed. Our Christmas was wonderful, alittle chaotic with trying to figure in three other family happenings, but a happy none the less. Gary and I went up to Canton to see the lights, it was very cold that night, so it actually felt like a tv Christmas. (you know what I mean). I was scheduled to work on New Year's eve, but got called off-a pleasant surprise. I was scheduled to work on New Year's Day, got called off at 5am...another pleasant surprise, then at 730 was called in because someone did not show up....an unpleasant surprise! But even with getting there two hours after shift had started and playing catch up, it was a nice day. I am trying to decide while doing laudry this morning if I want to put up Valentine decorations to enjoy since the fourteenth will be here before we know it, and I have a baby soon to be delivered which will take precedence over decorating! Going to run and get some housework done, as I have to get to the gym early...will tell you my goal...not resolution in next blog. Stay tuned. Love you all!!! PIE

And then there were NONE....

Saturday the 13th of December our lovely daughter Mallory became a married woman! She looked absolutely beautiful. Dewey looked nice too, although we really wished that he would have gotten a haircut, oh well, it didn't bother his bride, so one day when they look back on these photos, they will get a good laugh! They left shortly after the ceremony and drove to Gulf Shores, AL. Ate out and shopped and enjoyed the ocean view from their room. And so now there are no children left in my nest... Gary, my mom and myself held up pretty well, although we all had our meltdown moments, but not where the happy couple saw. That was what Mallory was most nervous about, I think. We had photos made and when I get them, I will share....Still have some Christmas shopping to do, but will have to wait until Friday....Have a fabulous evening/day...OH, have you read the book "The Shack" it is really an unbelievable book. Thought provoking, you really need to read! CYA....

And so the countdown begins....

Well a week from this Saturday, our baby girl will be saying her vows and getting married...Hard to believe, and alittle sad. BUT, we are getting excited too! Not really sure where everyone will fit, but even with SRO it will be sweet. There is a bridal shower this Saturday, looking forward to it too! I have worked the last two days 12 hour shifts, am somewhat worn out, tomorrow is an 8 hour, so it will feel like a vacation-Yea!! There is so much to be done at my crazy home, laundry, cleaning, picking up, wrapping Christmas presents, shower gifts, etc. Boggles the mind to think about, when all I really want to do is sit in the recliner, but time waits for NO one and there are no elves/fairies to surprise me with completed chores-ah well! We decorated the unit for CHristmas today in between patient care....well Lee did most of the work, Tammy did most of the complaining! Ha ha. It looks good! Hey for those of you who have dogs that have skin problems, odor problems, coat problems I have found some stuff that has been advertised to really make a difference, since most of those problems are related to a deficit in nutrition. Dinovite ( a powder substance) sprinkled over food and mixed once a day! Have only used for one week and have seen a real difference! And I am not a paid advertisement for this product! Am LOVING being a truck owner/driver...Trying to come up with a name for him...him? Any suggestions? Signing off now, really sleepy! Remember we are all BLESSED!

BLACK FRIDAY beginning early

Well friends, I did something I have never done before...Last night I went with a friend, leaving at 10 pm drove to Vicksburg, about 50 miles west of here to an outlet mall. The gimmick was that they were opening at 11pm and staying open til closing time Friday night. We shopped until around two, drove home, dropped off my friend, got home around 330 crawled into bed and slept for about 4.5 hours. Went back out in the rain most of all today and shopped with Gary (who was obviously not playing golf in the rain!) Had a wonderful time with both the girlfriend and the husband friend. Can I just tell you I do not know when I was out on the roads at that time of the morning! Not even when actually young and dating! Oh and got some excellent deals, and saved much money!!!! and we all know that is the name of the game.

THANKFUL Thanksgiving

Hello...my two fans!! I think the only two people who read this is my Lauren and her sister in law..oh well. I have been MIA again, I know. So much going on, Mallory has had one shower already, another one tomorrow, and on the 6th of December is a bridal shower for our baby girl. AND guess what? Well the two who read this know already...but IT IS A BOY!! for Lauren and Bryan. We are very excited!! Two little boys to grow up and into mischief at Pie and Papa's house!! I am hosting my side of the family at our home today for our Thanksgiving meal, no room inside the house so I always set up in the garage...non-traditional to be sure, but we all seem to have fun, and plenty to eat so we are THANKFUL!! Trying to get things pulled together for the wedding on the 13th, much to do, but having a wonderful time....OH AND I got a new vehicle and it is ......a TRUCK!!! I love it, a Chevy Silverado, LT, four door, loaded, not brand new but new to me. I called Gary yesterday and asked him "so why have I not always driven a truck?" It is so cool. We sold his little truck and he is driving Minerva, the squeaker (just recently named) I have no belief that Gary will call her anything but Squeaky. Gotta go set up the garage, hopefully will post pics in the next few....weeks, months-you know me-

Fall is here in all her GLORY

Here is the tallow tree outside my parents home in Jackson. Very festive

a few pics from our trip to B'ham, Bryan's parents Kathy and Jack, with one of Lauren...showing our Grandbaby...flavor undetermined at this time!!!!!!

Drizzly Day

Well, the day is very dismal and gray, not cold, but looks like it should be. Very drizzly (is that a word?) Was very glad Maurice Greene was the one that got voted off DWTS. I know that is not hugely important, but true in my world. I had some questions about when Mallory's wedding will take place, it will be on December 13 at 2pm here. Lauren and another friend are giving them a wedding shower on the 6th, which she is very excited about. They have registered at a few places, Target, Walmart....not sure about Home Depot, but if I were registering I would register there....love me some HD! She sure is looking more like a pregnant lady these days! Lauren too, finally beginning to show...Barry and Jennifer's wedding plans are really in high gear, and Daisy is growing like a weed. My calendar these days is really full....mostly with fun, exciting stuff! Will try to blog again, and post some pics!

Long time NO blog!

SORRY, I just haven't had the time or energy! My exciting news that I indicated I would blog is ....Mallory and Dewey are getting married in a small ceremony at our house, just family, but all are very excited about it. She had a baby shower on Saturday in Morton area with his family and Mom's friends. Very well attended, and many wonderful gifts. Lauren went to the doctor last week, not able to tell what flavor baby yet, should know in about three weeks! Going to a seminar tomorrow instead of work, won't have to wake up so early! Will try to blog again tomorrow! No promises!

Thursday....YEAA

Work was good today! Just a long day. My sweet husband bought a McAlister's wrap was waiting on me when I arrived home. We had a good many trick or treaters he said, but none since I have been here. Must get stuff together for our trip, but as I am an early riser, will do that in the morning while Gary sleeping. We are just watching alittle tv and chillin' Anxious to go to b'ham tomorrow.

...NOT my best Monday!

I believed that I would have a GREAT day, after a wonderful night of sleep. I arrived at work, made my assignments, a code was called, I responded with others, Not a true code right then,

but just as report was beginning, another code was called to same room, after a half hour, the time of death was called. So sad to watch life slip away, but sadder is that there was no family to care. A few friends, but no family. I had taken care of this man many times in the past, and his night nurse reported that thru the night he was very afraid of dying. So I guess the saddest part of this story is that while I do not know the true state of his spiritual heart, I would say that he was not prepared to meet His maker. The day spiraled downward from there...believing for a better day tomorrow!

The weekend is almost OVER>>>>>>

Our time in the country was WONDERFUL!!! Weather perfect and great 'girl' time. we watched chick flicks, and just relaxed. Not much to blog, keep the election day on your calendars as we have to get out and vote to make a difference! And I agree with my friend Shawn, early voting should only be allowed for truly absent voters! I am not sure if I mentioned that the 21st was the 2nd anniversary for our beautiful daugher Lauren and her SUPER husband Bryan. I have a wonderful announcement.....but will make it alittle later in the week....just have to wait! Will try to blog more often this week! And will post pic from this weekend too!

Finally Friday!

Waiting not so patiently for my friend Harriet to arrive so that we can head out for the country home in Yazoo county! A beautiful place, peaceful and far away from distractions of day to day existence! Harriet needs this away time even more than me! I had a fabulous massage today, thoroughly enjoyable....and I AM WORTH IT!!!! I have started trying to do something just for me at least every two weeks, not $$ but just a luxury, last week I had a spa pedicure and manicure, also very enjoyable, and not two weeks apart, yea me! I must get down to crafting when I arrive back tomorrow afternoon, but I will think about that....tomorrow! Have a great Friday evening, the weather is very Fall-ish here, and gas is $2.16 who would have believed it!

"It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood"

Whew! I had agreed to work til 7 tonight which would have given me two 12's in a row, but as luck would have it and ALOT of prayer, I got to leave at 3. My dogs were so happy to see me! Mallory is working til 7, Gary is playing in a tournament and then a softball game, so it's just me and I LOVE being at home. Trying to figure out what to fix for dinner. Lovely weather AND gas is $2.42 in Byram....a beautiful day in the neighborhood INDEED!!!!

Breast Cancer walk

Saturday I participated in the walk for breast cancer. It was at the Ag Museum, I never dreamed there would be so many walkers. It was a 3 mile walk, although if you factor all the other walking in, it was more like 4.5. Parking was a nightmare as there were three other events going on in the same close area. CRAZY, but the weather was absolutely perfect, and had a really good time. Cancer touches so many lives that we all come in contact with.
Had a date with my handsome husband, we met some friends at Macaroni Grill. Yummy food and excellent conversation.

Church today was great, Lauren sang a solo with the choir, that brought people to their feet when it was over....makes a mother sooooo PROUD. She has a gift, and I am grateful she is using it. Have a most wonderful week my friends! A thought from today's sermon....we choose our attitude, as we think- so we are....choose to make it a great week!

THE WEEKEND COMETH!!!!!

SAWEEET! I so love a Friday that I don't have to do anything. Sitting in bed, blogging, listening to my dogs sleep, drizzly rain outside! AHHH. Yesterday was as usual for a long day CRAZY. But on to today. Logged on to check on finances...ok. Meet sister-in-law for early 11 lunch..window shop maybe. Home to rest alittle, maybe craft alittle. Then to my nephew Hunter's football game, most of my family will be in attendance, excited about being together, hope the rain lets up, wet football watching not so much fun. I need to put in print that I have a MOST AMAZING husband. A quiet man, but he is the real deal that women dream of meeting and marrying...and he is mine. I am blessed beyond words. And my children are pretty fabulous as well, and their partner choices! Mallory is beginning to look pregnant...such a cute little belly, Maddox has begun kicking like crazy...at least now I can feel him and see him exercising! Lauren is doing well, anxious to find out boy or girl, but satisfied that all are healthy! On to lazing about! Bye

I had a date

Met Gary after work, went to the movie "Appaloosa" Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen. Really enjoyed it. Not classic or anything, but worth the price of the tickets. Chick-fila then home, a good time was had by all! Work was ok, long day tomorrow. One of our secretaries is retiring tomorrow, will be bittersweet.