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On Saturday, the day before we left Florida to come back home, we spent an afternoon with my mom. My three brothers were also able to join us. It brought back a lot of memories having just mom, me and my 3 brothers all together. We were able to talk, laugh and have a good time. Definitely a day to remember.

This is the house I grew up in. Of course the porch was added after I had left home. My dad built it and did a wonderful job.

 

Here is Claire “casting” a sleeping spell on my brother Othel. He is 17 months younger than me.

 

My brother Wilbur is 10 years older than me. He is sitting on the swing playing with Samuel and Claire.

 

My brother Vander, who is 13 years older than me, is sitting next to my mom.

 

While in Florida last week, we had a chance to spend some time with my mom. My mom is a wonderful lady. She was surprised and thrilled to see us and just ecstatic to spend some time with the grandkids. She even kept the kids for us a couple of days so that I would be able to go to the hospital with Buddy to visit with his dad. The kids LOVED going to see their Meme and getting to play in the place I grew up. Other than a little remodeling on the inside. It is still the same place. Lots of good memories from that home.

This is mom with 3 of my kids. They even were able to get Marley, moms new dog in the pictures.

 

Claire was doing her best to hit the ball.

 

Once Claire was able to connect the bat with the ball, she nailed Samuel in the shin. Down he went on the ground. He was so funny!

 

Samuel hit this ball right out of the yard! he was so proud of himself!

 

While we were in Florida, we were able to spend some time with the kids Great Great Grandma. The kids call her Mamaw. She will be 97 this year. The library they are visiting her at is the one she helped to start back in the late 1990’s. She was a teacher for over 40 years in the county I grew up in. She actually taught my dad in school. Even at this age, she is still very active in the local chapter of the AARP and other organizations in the county. She is also on the Town Council where she lives. What a life she has lived in this small town.

We love her unconditionally and enjoy seeing her every time we go back to Bell.

 

 

 

 

This year I am participating in Spring Reading Thing 2010. Callapidder Days hosts this event every Fall and Spring. The Spring event will be held from March 20th-June 20th. I am behind in getting this out, but that is okay! You can join at any time!

What you do is make a list of books you would like to read during the Spring season. You can also set additional goals of reading if you would like, such as reading to your kids, or have your kids read to you! Write about it on your blog and give the permalink to Callapidder Days and you are on your way!

She does have certain guidelines that she would like for you to follow, so please check that out.

Below is my list of books I am hoping to make it through during the Spring Season. I may also add more throughout the Spring.

Raising Real Men by Hal and Melanie Young

66 Love Letters: A conversation with God That Invites You into His Story by Dr. Larry Crab

Petticoat Ranch by Mary Connealy

Salt Lake Dreams by Paige Winship Dooly

Love Finds You In Bridal Veil, Oregon by Miralee Ferrell

Love Find You in Valentine, Nebraska by Irene Brand

The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy

The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander

Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas by Janice Hanna

Rodeo Hearts by Joyce Livingston

Callie’s Mountain by Veda Boyd Jones

This year I am participating in Spring Reading Thing 2010. Callapidder Days hosts this event every Fall and Spring. The Spring event will be held from March 20th-June 20th. I am behind in getting this out, but that is okay! You can join at any time!

What you do is make a list of books you would like to read during the Spring season. You can also set additional goals of reading if you would like, such as reading to your kids, or have your kids read to you! Write about it on your blog and give the permalink to Callapidder Days and you are on your way!

She does have certain guidelines that she would like for you to follow, so please check that out.

Below is my list of books I am hoping to make it through during the Spring Season. I may also add more throughout the Spring.

Raising Real Men by Hal and Melanie Young

66 Love Letters: A conversation with God That Invites You into His Story by Dr. Larry Crab

Petticoat Ranch by Mary Connealy

Salt Lake Dreams by Paige Winship Dooly

Love Finds You In Bridal Veil, Oregon by Miralee Ferrell

Love Find You in Valentine, Nebraska by Irene Brand

The Husband Tree by Mary Connealy

The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander

Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas by Janice Hanna

Rodeo Hearts by Joyce Livingston

Callie’s Mountain by Veda Boyd Jones