Happy Mother's Day!

Three of the mothers who mean the most to me are my darling daughters and daughter-in-law. They have devoted themselves to their children, and I couldn't be happier with the results of that devotion--my precious grandchildren. Thanks for all your sacrifices, patience, and love. I promise, it will pay off in dividends unimaginable.

Baseball Fun in Longview

Joshua is playing with the bigger boys--Daddy pitch instead of T-Ball. It's fun to watch him try to concentrate. It's so hard when they're little. Christopher has been sick again, but he rallied long enough to come to Josh's game, with a little brother t-shirt with Josh's name and number. James was at a big birthday party for him at his church. They were having an all-night lock-in for him and he was really excited about it. I followed Cindy all over the parking lot after the game looking for her car (Dad was smart--he followed us in the car) so I could get a baseball photo. After finally finding the car, I forgot to get the pictures. Bless her heart--she's her mother's daughter.

Mamaw and Papaw Update

I went and picked up Steve for his follow-up visit Tuesday. He's about well--his skin looking normal, hair grown back, and smelling much better (and so is the apartment). The vet said since it was an allergy, it will probably come back, but we can take him back before it gets so bad. The next thing to take care of is his stinky breath--caused by very dirty teeth. I'll take him for that after I get out for the summer. Meanwhile, Mamaw is still happy. She was out in the lobby listening to violin music when I came back. Marilyn, the nurse, said she's noticed a real change in Mamaw. The only change is that she's back to herself--and that's a wonderful thing. Cindy went today and took Mamaw out for lunch (she'd been craving a Taco Bell taco salad) and to WalMart. Steve needed more food, of course. Papaw didn't go, but he doesn't act like he wants to. Another change I noticed is that the apartment is neater. I think Mamaw has a little more energy and is doing a little piddling around in there. It's such a relief that they are content.

T-Ball in Houston

Cowboys

Fun in Houston

We went to help Tommy out with his Little Rascals for the weekend while Allison went on a Rest and Relaxation weekend with the girls. We enjoyed T-ball, lots of good food, and romping with the crew. The photos say it all.

Happy Birthday, James!

Now that James is a teenager, he needs to start thinking about the future. He's already working on some potential career possibilities, such as Boy Wonder, or an automobile engineer, or maybe the 2014 American Idol. It doesn't matter what he chooses, he will be a success--the future is wide open. We're so proud of him!