Friday, December 31, 2010

NEW YEAR'S EVE 2010

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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

DAY AT THE PARK - 12-29-2010

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

A WHITE CHRISTMAS!!!

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS 2010

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CAROLINE AND CHARLIE - CHRISTMAS 2010

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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

CHRISTMAS AT COTTON PLANT - 12-20-2010

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

SHOE HEAVEN!!!

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Friday, December 17, 2010

SWEET CHARLIE - 12-16-2010

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Friday, December 10, 2010

CAROLINE'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - 12-9-2010

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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

CHRISTMAS PARADE - 12-8-2010

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Monday, December 6, 2010

CHRISTMAS PICTURES - 12-5-2010

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING - 12-4-2010

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Monday, November 15, 2010

NEW DORA NIGHTGOWN - 11-14-2010

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

A DAY AT THE FARM - 11-13-2010

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Friday, November 12, 2010

DAY AT THE PARK - 11-11-2010

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

GALLBLADDER SURGERY - 11-1-2010

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Sunday, October 31, 2010

HALLOWEEN - 10-31-2010

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Monday, October 25, 2010

HALLOWEEN FRIDAY - 10-24-2010

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

PLAYDATE WITH CHARLIE - 10-23-2010

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Sunday, October 17, 2010

KRISTIE'S SHOWER - ABERDEEN - 10-16-2010

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

TRIP TO THE BUNKHOUSE - 10-15-2010

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Tuesday, October 12, 2010

CAROLINE AND THE PUMPA - 10-11-2010

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Sunday, October 10, 2010

CHARLIE'S FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY - 10-9-2010

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

PUMPA PATCH 2010

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Sunday, October 3, 2010

OLE MISS V. KENTUCKY 10-2-2010

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

ANNIVERSARY TRIP - STONE MOUNTAIN, GA

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Friday, September 24, 2010

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY ABBY!



To my beautiful, sweet daughter, who is more comfortable in her own skin than just about anyone I know!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2010




The weather this weekend couldn't have been any better. All I wanted to do was be outside. Eden, Baker, Beau and Nicky were having the annual dove hunt at the farm, Leslie had a class reunion in Aberdeen, John had his dove hunt in the Delta and Abby had Skyler to keep her occupied. I hung out with Caroline and spent a good bit of time enjoying my new favorite past-time, bike riding.

When I was in Washington I injured my foot walking too much without enough cushion and probably caused a stress fracture. As a result I can't go on my daily walks, but I can ride a bike. I got Caroline a baby seat installed on the back of my bike and spent a little time on Saturday getting used to it. She seemed to like it, but fell asleep after the first ten minutes.

Caroline spent Saturday night and most of Sunday with her Bevvy, so Abby, Skyler and I went to early church, then I laid by the pool and read Eat, Pray, Love. In the evening I took the bikes to campus and Leslie, Caroline and I rode about ten miles around town. Then Monday we drove out to Sardis and walked the nature trail, then drove to John Kyle and rode bikes around the park.


Needless to say, I got nothing done in my garden, but thanks to the yard mowing fairy, Bruce, my grass has been neatly mowed every week since March. Some of the best money I ever spent.


Saturday, August 28, 2010

WOOFSTOCK 2010

Leslie, Caroline and I attended Woofstock, a fundraiser for the new animal shelter. There were bands, food, dogs (lots of dogs) and a jumper thingy.

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CAROLINE AND CHARLIE - 8/28/2010

Caroline and Charlie had a play date. It was actually a jewelry party but, as usual, they thought it was all about them.

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Saturday, August 21, 2010

MEET THE REBELS DAY 2010

Caroline and I went to meet the Rebels Day at the indoor practice facility. She actually went to meet the cheerleaders and Charlie.

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Sunday, August 15, 2010

CAROLINE AND OLIVIA AT BEVVY'S - 8-14-2010

Caroline and Olivia are on the move in most of these so they're a bit blurry. Caroline is just shy of 13 months and Olivia is almost 15 months.

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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

MORE DC PICTURES

These are pictures I took my last day. The Marine Corp band playing on the Capitol steps, a plaza in between Congressional Office buildings and other random shots.


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Monday, August 2, 2010

BARTHOLDI PARK GARDENS

Bartholdi is across the street from the National Conservatory and is part of the National Gardens.

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MARY LIVINGSTON RIPLEY GARDEN

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Sunday, August 1, 2010

DOWNTOWN DC GARDEN

This urban garden was located in the triangle-shaped median between Maryland Avenue, Independence Avenue and 6th Street, and directly across the street from the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. I spoke with a lady who was there tending her plot (or rather I fired off questions to her and she answered them) and she said that when the space was set aside as a community garden people reserved a plot on a first come first served basis. There is a strict set of guidelines under which it is governed. Everything must be organic, no trees or large bushes and if the plot is not well-maintained then you lose it and it goes to the next person on the list. She said there is a long waiting list. As you can see there was a bit of everything, from squash to peanuts. I found it fascinating and delightful!

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THE ENID A HAUPT GARDEN

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NATIONAL GARDEN - 8-1-2010

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NATIONAL CONSERVATORY - 8-1-2010

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

WASHINGTON DC TRIP

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I went to DC for a workshop for work. The workshop didn't start until Monday, August 2 but I left on Saturday to give me a couple of days to see some things. Primarily the DC public gardens. These are the only pictures that aren't of gardens.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

ABBY, JOSHUA, NICKY AND HANNAH

Hannah and Joshua got to stay after the birthday party and spend a view days (not long enough) with us. They are great kids and we all had a good time.

Monday, July 19, 2010

CAROLINE'S 1ST BIRTHDAY!!

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

MONDAY, JULY 5, 2010

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Monday, July 5, 2010

JULY 4TH IN THE GROVE

We had a really fun 4th of July. We went to the Grove and listened to some music and visited with family and friends. After dark we walked over to the baseball field for the fireworks. Caroline was scared at first and started to cry, but we put her ear plugs in and she snuggled up to me and fell asleep.

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4TH OF JULY PARADE 2010

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Monday, June 21, 2010

MARY TURNED 80 - JUNE 18, 2010

On June 19 we gave Mary an 80th birthday party at the Shelaine in Aberdeen. About 100 people came by and I think she had a really good time.

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Sunday, June 20, 2010

FAMILY VACATION 2010

We took a true family vacation this year. We spent a week in Hot Springs and everyone was there. Eden and me, Leslie, John and Caroline, Baker, Beau and his girlfriend, Allie, Abby and her boyfriend, Skyler, Nicky, Mama and Daddy. We had a wonderful time. The weather was extremely hot. I think record-setting highs for Hot Springs, but we still loved it. Although the condo we stayed in was not clean when we got there (we cleaned it ourselves) and the air conditioner gave us some minor problems, it was very nice and comfortable and right on the water. We did lots of boating, eating and spent time together . I especially loved the Garvin Gardens, although I didn't get to spend enough time there. We took Nicky and Caroline up on the mountain on our way out the last day and collected some of the hot spring water from a fountain downtown to take back with us. It really was a perfect vacation, only not long enough.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Monday, May 31, 2010

MEMORIAL DAY 2010

Charlie came to visit today. He and Caroline had a great time playing and it was also his first time in the pool!

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Saturday, May 29, 2010

LAST DAY AT MOTHER GOOSE - 5/28/2010

Caroline has been at Mother Goose since January 4th and they have taken wonderful care of her and she has been very happy. Now school is out and she will be staying home with her Mommy this summer so she said goodbye to Miss Laura, Miss Earline and Miss Stella today. We will miss them! Charlie wore a special shirt for the occasion.


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Monday, April 26, 2010

DOUBLE DECKER - APRIL 24, 2010

Double Decker this year was on a sunny spring day, unlike in many years past. It was so nice that we were able to get in the pool later in the day.


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Saturday, April 24, 2010

SKYLER - APRIL 23, 2010

Skyler came up to visit us and we celebrated his birthday.


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Monday, April 12, 2010

NICKY'S CONFIRMATION AND BAPTISM - APRIL 11, 2010

Nicky was baptized and confirmed today. The whole family was able to be there and go up with him during the ceremony. It was a very special day.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

EASTER PICTURES AT ROWAN OAK

Leslie, Caroline and I spent part of a glorious spring day taking pictures of Caroline at Rowan Oak.


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Sunday, March 14, 2010

LAURA GOT MARRIED - MARCH 13, 2010

Laura married a really sweet man, Mark Thompson and Leslie, Abby, Caroline and I were able to be in attendance. It was a very sweet and beautiful wedding.

Sunday, March 7, 2010

SKYLER - MARCH 6, 2010

Abby finally got to visit Skyler at his home in Columbia, MS and meet his Nana, Jane. He had a featured role in his high school production of Grease so we were delighted to get to be there for that.

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

GRANNY'S BIRTHDAY - 2/20/2010

Mama's birthday was on Saturday this year so we did a day trip to Arkansas to take her her present, Caroline. I think she liked it.

Monday, February 15, 2010

VALENTINES DAY 2010 - CAROLINE AND CHARLIE

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Saturday, February 6, 2010

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

CAROLINE AND HER FRIENDS IN THE BYE BYE BUGGY AT DAYCARE

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

50TH BIRTHDAY!!! - JANUARY 26, 2010

I GOT SOME OF THE MOST FABULOUS PRESENTS, THE PRETTIEST CAKE EVER AND MY FAVORITE PEOPLE WITH ME. I WAS QUEEN FOR A DAY!!!

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Monday, January 4, 2010

JANUARY 4, 2010

Since she was born Caroline has stayed at home with either her Mommy or her Granny. Today she will start daycare. She is in for a surprise. Hopefully, she will do well. I'm not too sure about her Granny.