And Last But Not Least...

Another new beginning... My youngest grandson celebrated his First Communion yesterday, so I went to church with is family. I took several pictures, most of which were blurry--don't know if it was me moving my camera or Eddy moving. He has a little bit of a problem being still :). I managed to get this shot of him, then the one below...
Doesn't he look like a little angel??? SURPRISE! Actually, he's a treasure, albeit a very funny one! He got to help carry up the gifts, and commented to his mom that "the bread really smelled good!" And he let it be known to his dad that the wine tasted good, too! The rest of us knew that by the way he kept smacking his lips when it was all said and done! No wonder Jesus said, "Let the little children come..." They're much more fun that we are, huh!

Another "End" or is it "New Beginning"???

I took pictures of this day with Jim's camera, which unfortunately is with him in Pennsylvania until the end of the week, so I'll have to post a picture later, but Jim's daughter "Robin-Bobin" graduated from Texas A&M at Corpus Christi on Saturday. It seems hauntingly odd to be graduating Jim's daughters--I met Robin when she was only six. It's been a joy watching her grow up. I WILL post a graduation picture when I geth the camera back!

Saturday, April 14 A Trip to Corpus to Visit Robin!

Meet Robin, Jim's oldest daughter. She's been attending Texas A&M at Corpus and graduates in May. She's had her own apartment for the past year, and she's often invited us to come visit her, but it hasn't worked out, until now. We figured if we were going to get to see her first apartment, we better go now, because there's a good chance come the end of June, she'll be somewhere else. So, the new "marriage saver" GPS in hand, we left early Saturday morning--in fog and cold--and arrived about lunch time, just in time for beautiful clear blue skies, and an awesome warm day--just right for the sightseeing thing. This isn't the best picture of Robin, but it's the only one taken in her little apartment, so it's what you get!
Meet the Trolls...these were the little ditties that Robin loved when I first met her 16 years ago this summer. She was into trolls and Barbies. It's fun seeing her collection displayed in her apartment--I love it that she hasn't grown up too much for trolls!

Meet Oscar!

Meet the newest member of our family--grandpuppy Oscar Garmon! Or at least he will be by the end of next week--he's with Mike and Laura and the boys for a week on a trial basis. But I highy suspect he will fit right in. He seems to get along famously with David and Eddy and he rides in Mike's lap while Mike drives. :) Every boy needs a dog--even big boys. :)

FINALLY--back to the deck!

Yea!!! He's back at it! Meet hubby Jim. Last Summer we had our bulkhead replaced and the deck had to be partially removed. Jim got started, but then winter came, and Jim and winter don't mix. So, I've been very antsy to get the deck finished. Came home today, and he had started!!!! YEA!
See??? He's drilling holes--that's a good sign! I take what I can get! :)

Mother's HOME!

My mother's been visiting my brother and his wife in East Texas, and I've been mighty lonely, but SHE'S BACK! She went with me to Houston today to pick up a labyrinth for our church's day of prayer on Wednesday. We celebrated her return with lunch and one of our favorite spots! I missed her so much--she's my runnin' buddy! :)

Saturday, February 24, 2007 Happy Birthday Emmanuel!

You've met him before! This is Emmanuel, and he turns 8 Monday--and tonight was party time! See his shirt??? The kid's decided he's had enough of Texas, and he's opted for Canada! This was a Canada night all around! :)
Friend Shannon made a special cake that was decorated like a Canadian flag with "happy birthday" in French (don't remember what it said). Unique! These Garmon's are always full of surprises! :)

Everything was red and white and the Canadian flag everywhere--including this BIG one he got from Mom and Dad. Wonder if they'll fly in in their yard?

Christin prepares to serve cake and ice cream, while brother, Isaac, peeps over a friend's sholder at the camera. Nice smile, huh. All my grandkids get their looks from their Grandmother, you know! :)

Uncle Mike and Aunt Laura visit with old friends Joe and Lella--it looks like presents may be getting opened!

Christin, Mom Courtney, and Ellen watch while gifts get opened. Mom looks like she may take a few pictures! :)

Boys will be boys--cousins David and Eddy and brother Isaac and friends that Grandma didn't know--LOTS of friends that Grandma didn't know. A house full! And very high energy. They played nerf guns outside in the dark. It was a lot of fun.

This doesnt' have anything to do with a birthday party, but Ellen is quite the artist. This a beautiful piece of work that she's done. It's hanging in her bedroom. I love it!

More presents! There's daddy Barton in the background--the one with lots of hair! :) We had a great time tonight--it felt good to be there with all the family and all their friends. I love my kids--all of them, and all those awesome grandbabies. :) Tomorrow it's to the movie with Grandma! Look for photos!

Valentines Forever

Yesterday was Valentine's Day, and Jim came home last evening with these beauties! I love azaleas--one of my favorites since living in Tyler many years ago. Tyler is home to the Azalea Trails in the Spring, and they are prettier there than I've seen anywhere locally. Lovely pink azaleas in a purple pot--two of my favorite colors! They guy's catching on! :)

An Unexpected Visit

I got a call from my son this morning--seems this little one had a tummy ache at school, and the school couldn't get anyone. Courtney's phone was out and Barton was in Bay City working--"Can you please Mom???" Well, what's a grandmother to do? GO GET HIM! :) By the time I got there, he seemed a little better, so we ran a few errands then we came home and he helped me make valentine candies--or at least we tried! He was very responsible, though--before he did any playing, he sat down and did his homework. I was very glad that I wasn't "working", but could be home to help out. Emmanuel's such a neat kid...o, by the way, he told me something was boring today. When I questioned him about boring, he said, "Boring's like adding one plus one forever!" Now, that's a picture, huh!

Adding a Splash of Color!

Meet my mommy--Mildred Louise Moncrief Massey, better known as Milly, Mother, or Mama. She lives with us in her own little "apartment" downstairs, and she likes nothing better than adding a little color to her place, especially if she can put it in front of her mirror and get "double the pleasure". My mom has become one of my best friends, and I love having her live this close.

She's a real jewel.

Grandpuppies come to visit

Say "Hello" to some of the family--youngest son, Joe, and his wife, Monica, and the grandpuppies, Tex and Sparky. They came down from for a very short visit today--just to go by the Gallery and see the show that's up. They couldn't make the reception last week because of weather. Admittedly, Tex and Sparky are the stars of this show! They like to come to Grandma's house, and I like for them to come. It's the only time we get to puppy play!