DO THE ZOO!

 

 

This past week the kids were off of school for election day.

 

 

We thought since the weather was so beautiful we’d go and spend the day at the Zoo.

 

 

When when we got there, we were surprised to find that we and all the animals basically had the zoo to ourselves.  Turned out to be a pretty good idea after all.

 

 

The kids enjoyed seeing all the animals because they were out enjoying the fall weather just like we were.

 

 

And spent lots of time running, skipping and hopping all over.

 

 

Of course, I took advantage of all the natural beauty around us for a few special photo shots.

 

 

Oh my…the kids were just so precious! And as you can see, the Flamingos decided to wear pink as well.

 

 

And Cole loved wearing his safari hat, as he was on the lookout for some tigers. LSU Tigers…of course!

 

 

My sweet Grace is getting so tall, and so “lady like” these days.

 

 

 

Grace and Kayla are not only cousins, but are best buddies as well, and just love hanging out together.

 

 

 

So here’s to some great memories on such a perfect fall day!

 

 

 

Finally I’d like to honor all of our Veterans for their amazing courage and service to our country today!

 

    

Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days Of Summer

 

 

It only seems like yesterday the kids were getting out of school for the summer.

 

 

We had all kinds of fun things planned for them to do during their summer vacation.

 

 

I love the summer because I get to spend so much time with my grandchildren.  But when hurricanes come our way, as they often do, my son gets activated by the National Guard.

 

 

and…as you can I see, I just love taking their pictures. Wouldn't you?

 

 

And dressing them alike. 

 

 

The girls have so much fun together, no matter where we go.

 

 

These are the memories I have stored up in my heart; moments I will forever cherish.

 

 

And this little trooper still knows how to have fun, even though he is out-numbered by the girls 3 to 1!

 

 

The kids are finally getting used to Grammy’s camera.  But they have learned that they can bargain “a smile for a treat”!

 

 

And oh boy, that twinkle in their eye simply melts my heart.

 

 

Gosh…they are growing up right before my lenses…(I mean my eyes). 

 

 

And before I knew it, the kids were making plans to go shopping for their new uniforms and school supplies.

 

 

I’ve learned…“time waits for no one”.   So I’m numbering my days and using them wisely. (Psalm 90:12)  Giving thanks always for the many Blessings God has brought into my life!

So long summertime, let the fall fun begin…

 

St. Jude- Giving Thanks!

 

 

The last week of August my husband and I went to St. Jude with my son for his 3 month check.

For those of you who don’t know, Jordan is a brain tumor survivor.

 

 

He was treated at St. Jude 7 years years ago, and continues to beat all the odds.

 

 

For this we give thanks daily! 

 

 

We are from Louisiana and had a visitor heading our way during that very week we were at St. Jude.  His name was Hurricane Isaac!

 

Because of the storm, my son, daughter in love and family came up to stay with us in Memphis.

 

 

(These flags represent the countries of the children treated at St. Jude)

They have been wanting to visit St. Jude for some time, and this was the perfect opportunity.

 

 

Jordan loved the company of having his two nieces with him while we were in Memphis.

 

 

St. Jude is one amazing place of hope! 

 

 

Did you know that September is the Childhood Cancer Awareness month?

 

 

On average, 46 kids are diagnosed with pediatric cancer…Every. Single. Day.  And 7 more will die from it!  Those are alarming statistics!

 

These were the kinds of things we were never aware of until we heard those dreadful words 8 years ago, “Your son has a brain tumor!”.

 

 

But for now we can celebrate the great news that everything is stable, and we don’t need to go back until February. 

 

 

Thank God for the vision Danny Thomas had and the promise he made.

 

 

On September 24th Chili’s will donate 100% of their profits nationwide to St. Jude.  Please join us for a night out to have dinner, and at the same time help support this great cause to raise funds for research.  We must find a cure!