Pajama Day

It just might be a pajama day today.
    Jack is sick. Sherrill had to come home early from work yesterday to take him to the vet. He spent 3 hours there getting IV's. They don't know what's wrong with him. His white blood count is way up, he's in pain, and just cries and cries. They gave him a shot and some meds, one of which seems to relieve the pain. He will walk around in circles like he is disoriented. Poor dog, I don't know who's more stressed out, him or Sherrill. He's kinda doing like girl dog was before she died.
   James, Gary Corbett and Fred came by last night. They wanted to go to your house about 7:45, but I told them Izzy had just come home from the hospital, and you might not be ready for company. We suggested that if they went over, to ASK if it was a good time.

Murray Kids

    Cameron and Olivia came for a visit Saturday and Sunday. While they were here, they discovered the marvels of Photo Booth on the iMac. They took some really crazy pictures of themselves. These three are about the only normal ones they did. 

    I took plenty of pictures with my camera, but I can't find my camera cord. I don't think I have had it since the beach trip. Oops. I need to keep on looking for it!

    Hurry back kid-o's. We miss you. Jack really misses you, and Tinker bell.

Happy Anniversary Jerrud and Cindy

Happy Anniversary to you!

A Visit to see Grandma Jeanne

The other week when Kat was here after dinner we went to see Grandma Jeanne.
Just so you kids always remember, she is in Oliver Cemetery in Pine Level, NC. Mandy was the last one to leave the sunflowers and flag there.
Grandma Jeanne is buried with her son that was killed in Vietnam, her mom, and dad. Pop is buried in Beautancus across from the Holiness Church, with his mom and dad.

More photos

   The last time Lauren and Carter came over they decided to help make pillows. They went through grandma's "stash" and selected their own fabric. As you can see, Lauren did the cutting herself. Carter helped by stuffing his.
   I remember the first pillow I made for Nate he carried around for a couple of years. Tristen, does he still have it?

What's for Dinner?

Today I decided it was cool enough outside to turn on the oven, so I wanted to bake a ham. While I was at Walmart I was checking them out, and they were over $3.50 a pound.  Then I saw one in a white and orange wrapper. It was a Smithfield orange zest spiral sliced ham. It was only $2.00 a pound, so I knew I had to give it a try. I brought that baby home, threw it in the oven, and had it ready in no time. Add to that some succotash (with a jar of medium salsa instead of tomatoes) and boiled potatoes, and dinner was ready. Sorry Sherrill, no biscuits. I wish I could make good cornbread.

It was GREAT! It was like putting orange marmalade on top of a hot ham. The orange sauce had some cinnamon in it, and orange zest. I was amazed. Sherrill really liked it too. It's a nice change for a summer meal. I would have never dreamed of an orange glaze on pork, but hey, I like the apples they put on pork chops at Logans.

Well were at it again; Day 3 of Home oxygen due to her asthma, and now we are treating for pneumonia. No fever, just really low stats. 4 meds, and breathing treatments every 2-3 hours. The boys are fine, and are at Cat's beckon call. We're all wrapped around her finger. I don't know how parent's of sick kids do this all the time. I'm beat and need a nap.

On the Road Again.........

Yep, they are on the road again. This time leaving Dallas and headed to Las Vegas to visit friends there.  I don't think Eli was expecting this much of a "road trip". Sto is just going with it. As long as he has electronic devices, he's fine. Isaac has made his way thought one tv, and had to get another. At any given time he has something plugged in........ yes, Kat really does have an electrical outlet under her van seat! 16 hours and counting to Vegas! Oh, and after Vegas....... to Utah to Christy's house to pick up Katie!

Treasure trove of info and pictures

Hilery Glenn Hobbs on right with mother Alice Jordan Hobbs, brothers Frank and Lloyd Leroy.

     While I was at mom and dad's last week, dad told me he found an old box with pictures and stuff. He brought inside, and boy was I excited.
     Grandma Lessie Evans had a sister Hilda, that married Glenn Hobbs. So, as dad always called them, Aunt Hilda and Uncle Glenn. Well, when Uncle Glenn died, I bought my first car, his car, a Buick Skylark.
    The information in the box was old pictures of the Jordan family, his mom's family. So, now I am busy researching this family to see if I can figure out who is in all of these pictures.
    I also went to see Uncle Hallett. He said the Hobbs family were one of the first in that area to farm using a tractor.

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad

Grandma rocking her "baby"

Grandaddy at work!

Happy anniversary to mom and dad.

Photos by Kat.

Cutie Pie!

Hey Tristen,
This is one of my favorite ones yet!

Tristen Evans Mission Call

While we were in Elizabeth City, Tristen received her mission call to Portland, Oregon. She has been waiting this forever! She leaves for the MTC in October. Congrats Tristen. We love you!

More of Olivia

Such a little cutie.
Kat downloaded her memory stick to my computer, so there are over 900 photos of everyone.
So, expect lots more pictures to come!

Awesome supper

We had at great time at supper tonight.  Thanks for letting me crash your supper.  :) ❤

Catherine

Looks like that orange is mighty good.

Conversation with Eli

Sitting here this afternoon Eli asked one of his thought provoking questions. This is how the conversation went.........

Eli: Grandma, what happens after a happy ending, (happily ever after)? You know how the Disney princesses were a little bit before our time. So, I'll bet the Little Mermaid died because of BP's oil spill, Belle probably got arrested for kissing a wild beast, Jasmine's husband Aladdin is in custody because of the incident after 9/11, and Pocahontas learned how to kill when the Europeans came with guns and diseases.

Grandma: So how about Snow White and Cinderella? Cinderella must have made it home on time thanks to daylight savings time.

Eli: I don't know what happened to the rest......those are just the books have read.

Eli comes up with the strangest thought provoking questions, it is unbelievable!

 

Unplanned vacation

Yes, we came to the beach. We started looking around on the internet on Friday, and found the cottage above with all of the windows (the yellow one). It was available at off season rates, so we called, and reserved it (we finally got approval at 3:00 PM on Friday, and left Saturday. This was just a last minute deal.

Happy Birthday Abby

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to Abby, Happy Birthday to you!!

Olivia

Congrats Olivia!

New Friend

So here is a new friend that we have found. It's called a Kangaroo rat. This is a friendly little sucker. But alas they carry diseases so they need to also DIE!! This will be the 6 different mouse or rat that we have found and identified. So here we go with more outdoor poison. We also just got 2 cat's, I'll post pictures of them tomorrow.

Miss Olivia

Just Perfect!

Olivia's Pageant

Hey Olivia........
Are you HERE?
Good luck, and have lots of fun.
Keep us updated Wendy, and lots of pictures!

Happy 4th of July

Happy Fourth of July.
Eat lots, Play hard, and have FUN!
But, take a few minutes to remember those who have fought for our independence.

Christmas at the McKeel House

Mandy told us that Target was going to clearance out all of Paula Deen's cookware. So, Sherrill put in his order for a set. Mandy called today to say she was able to get him one. He will be so HAPPY! He just LOVES his Paula Deen frying pan. I still like my cast iron ones. Party tonight at the McKeel House!  I wonder if I can talk him into cooking.

July BIrthday's and Anniversary

Yep, I did it again. I forgot to remind you of yesterday's birthdays. July 1st was Holly's and Grandma Jeanne's birthday. So, in case I forget anyone else, here's the July list.

1      Holly Stokely
1      Grandma Jeanne
8      Abby
13    Cindy Evans
17    Kurt and Christy's Anniversary
22    Aunt Wilma
23    Grandma Cat and Grandaddy Joe's anniversary
26    Nicolus Evans
27    Daniel Evans
28    Cindy and Jerrud's Anniversary

Have I left anyone out????

No email from Chris

No email from Chris today.

Did anyone else get one? I wonder what's up.