My Sweet Baby

Auburn

Flowers

I have no idea what these flowers are which have recently bloomed. They seem to bloom late evening and last through the morning. This is the most I have ever had at one time. Probably because it looks like a potential weed and we more than likely pulled it! The weather has been so hot, that I am way behind on weeding our numerous flower beds.

New Look

Today we attempted to recover my bench. And it was a success! I have an Ethan Allen desk with a bench that is over twenty years. The new fabric is black with little gold dots. This is my attempt to blend the fabric with my tiger print chair in the formal sitting room. I was the design expert and my husband was the worker bee. Overall, we are both pleased with the results.

Old material . . .

and the new material!!!

Dinner with Mike

My dad, Mike, wanted to take my husband and I out to eat to a nice restaurant. Shula's was the place. The two of us had never been to the restaurant with is located in the Wynfrey Hotel. Got dressed up and headed over there for our seven o'clock reservation. We started with a bottle of Duck Horn wine - dad's favorite since he was living in LA. The barbecued shrimp as the appetizer, bread, and salad. We each had a different cut of stake. I went with the filet mignon. Then we all split a yummy chocolate cake. The food was wonderful and had a great time chatting with my dad. A night to remember!

The Expendables

Friday night my husband went to the movies to see The Expendables. It was a nice butt kicking kind of movie. Gotta love all those guys!

Round Two

Took place this week . . .

Passing Through

My Dad & Ellene were passing through Bham as they were making their way from SC to LA. We met up at the Cracker Barrel for dinner. Got to catch up on some things before they got back on the road.

Oneonta vs Hayden - JV Football Jamboree

I got a text from my niece Friday afternoon asking me if I had plans on Saturday. Turns out she was cheering in a Jamboree taking place at JB Pennington High School located in Blountsville (aka over an hour away from me). My husband was scheduled to work, so I made the trip on my own. I kinda knew where I was going, but I Mapquest it anyways to be safe. Turns out Mapquest was wrong!!!! Luckily, there was a women stopped on the street that was able to point me in the right direction. Made it there by noon. But, silly me forgot to bring any cash!!!! Thus, my former brother-in-law had to come pay my way in ($10, really???) and buy my water. The game was late getting started and it was hot, hot and hot! It was one of those days when you stand up and it looks like you peed your pants because you have been sweating so much. Nonetheless, I got to see my niece cheer and that was the best part no matter how hot it was that day. I am so very proud of her and wish the best experience for her this year!!!

Summer

Summer

Squad Lineup

Cheering!!!

Direction

Looking at changing my direction. Time will tell.

Breakfast . . .

with mother-in-law, Longchai, who happen to be passing through the state. We met her and Jack at the Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Had a nice chat with them before they headed back to Missouri.

Happy Birthday Grandma Cassady!!!

My Grandma Cassady turned 90 on July 29th! Gave her a call that day to give her birthday wishes!!!

Salt

Went to the movies to see Salt. It was a spy movie, which I enjoyed.

Litton's for Lunch

After the burial services for Mr. Turner, we headed over to Litton's for lunch. This place is a restaurant, market and bakery. I had a bacon cheeseburger that was really great! If we had not eaten so early in the day, I know I would of been able to eat more of the burger! We must go back again!!!

Surgery

Not only did we drive to Knoxville for a funeral, but also to stopped by to see my mother-in-law before she headed back for a scheduled surgery. We made it in time to see her, but she was already started on what the doctor referred to as "happy juice". We chatted with her for a few minutes. As we were leaving, she told us she would not be going to Splash Mountain with us!

Mr. Turner

On Monday, July 26th we traveled to Knoxville to attend Mr. James Turner's services and funeral. Mr. Turner worked as a driver for my husband's grandfather's company for 40 plus years. His "Home Going Celebration" was really nice. There were several special remarks from organizations that were important during his lifetime. Aunt Clara was one of those speakers to reflect back on memories of Turner with the family. At the end of the service, Aunt Clara, Allen & Francis, Gene, Michael and I all met at Ruby Tuesday's for a late night dinner.