Olivia Rose

Just a short blog about a long awaited baby. We've known Caren for 30 years and seen her grow from a tomboy into a lovely young woman. On March 26, she had her first baby. This was the first time I got to see them and I have to say, SHE IS BEAUTIFUL. Proud parents are Tony and Caren Schepisi and proud Grandman, Bonnie.


Congrats to everyone.

My How Time Flies

I know most of you realize as you get older that time goes by so fast but it's really obvious when Graduation time comes around. I just can't believe that I have had so many "kids" graduate this year...and 3 of them from College. Wow! How did they get to be so grown and I didn't get any older???

Well, I'm so proud of each of these Graduates and I just wanted to include them in my blog for posterity.

First...Sara Doyle..Graduated from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is planning to go to UT in Knoxville for Graduate work. Here she is with big brother Josh.

Next we have Kelly Simons. She has graduated from GEORGIA. As you can see, I'm a little partial to that school. I'm not sure of her plans but I think they have something to do with San Francisco and photography. Whatever it is, I'm sure there will be lots of traveling and lots of wonderful pictures and stories. She is pictured here with proud mom and dad.

The next college graduate is Ann Callaham. She is the daughter of my first cousin Myron. I don't have any recent pictures as yet but after this blog, I'm sure I'll get one. She graduated Summa Cum Laude (not shabby) from Cambellsville University in Cambellsville, Kentucky. As for her future plans, she will be leaving in September for East Africa to teach. I know she will be a great blessing for those children and they will also be a great blessing to her.

Next we have the High School Graduates. First, Paul Daniel Grant. As most of you know, Ron and I have another family...The Grants...all 10 of them. Paul is number 3 and the first boy. He graduated from Ringgold High School with honors. He's come a long way from that premature baby boy. His plans right now are to attend Dalton College. Here is a picture of all the Kids.

Next is our niece, Courtney Marie Ideker. She graduated from Alpharetta High School while attending Valdosta State College. Talk about multitasking... Her plans are to attend University of GEORGIA in accounting(I think). Right now her dad (UTK Graduate) is having a hard time changing colors but I think he'll adjust. Mom and Dad are on the left and Grandad is on the right.

Next is another cousin. David Crabtree. His dad is my first cousin (Kenny). We don't get to see that much of them but we still want to acknowledge his achievement. He graduated from East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, Geogia (close to Newnan). I'm not sure of his future plans as yet but hope to get pictures and more info very soon.

And last but not least is my great nephew Patrick Graham. He graduated from Chattanooga Christian Middle school. It doesn't seem possible that he's 14. He will continue at CCS and I'm sure I'll be blogging about his future college plans before you know it.

Let me Clarify...

For those of you who are bothered by my blog about snakes, let me make it perfectly clear...there is only one way to move a snake permanently....KILL IT!!

If you notice the tool Ron is carrying has a blade on it. I just didn't think that I should put the gruesome details and pictures . But rest assured, that snake has gone on to its maker.

WARNING!!!!

I realize all creatures were put here for a purpose; however, even with the best of purposes, I HATE SNAKES!!
When Ron and I first moved to the country, we occassionally saw snakes but haven't really seen any close to the house for at least 20 years. Imagine my surprise when I went to the mailbox yesterday morning and had a visitor next to the walkway. Ron wasn't home and of course when he got home the snake had disappeared. Well I went online and read that it was probably a black/rat snake and not harmful. I don't care....I HATE SNAKES!! One way to get rid of such snakes was to put moth balls close to their bed and they can't breath so they leave. Ron put out the moth balls around the front of the house and we hoped for the best.
SURPRISE...This morning it was back. So the only conclusion was to remove it...PERMANENTLY.




I hope this snake was an orphan and there will be no more. But I'm always on the lookout now.

Thomas Visit

Here are my pictures of our visit to Thomas the Train back in April. I'm not trying to duplicate the blog that Nikki has but I do have a few different pictures, especially some of her with Eli.

Mother's Day

These roses are my gift from Ron this year for Mother's Day. He is also building special beds for them.

I can't be with all my family and friends on Mother's Day but I want to share them with you as a tribute to the wonderful Mothers you are.





LOVE TO YOU ALL

The Masters

As most of you know, Ron is totally in love with Golf. So after watching The Masters for 37 years and hearing "one of these days", Christmas day 2007, I gave him a ticket, along with Burt and Josh.

Christmas morning was such an exciting moment when they opened their surprises (Nikki and Christy were in on it with me). So all they had to do was wait until April.

Here are their pictures of The Masters Par 3 round on Wednesday, April 9. The weather turned out perfect and I think, so did the day!!!