Woo Woo

Ingrid's RMS Gale's Volleyball team beat Conway, both games this evening.  Game was away and we did not get to go see her.  Glad for the win.

I Can Read!!

Whirlwinds Beat Conway

Astrid's team had another nail bitter and again she was on the line at the end....scoring last 2 points to win! 

View From Cheryl Ann's Porch

 Helen, in case you missed by other post.  Will try to come Friday.  Couch is 7 feet long if you want to plan where to sit it.  Would you trade for the rocker?

Working Away

Larry is working on the living room.  I will bring Helen the couch. Planning on Friday, but will not get to Momma's until 12 or so. Yes, sorry Fleta, I am going to Momma's.  Will stop in Harrison and pick up Erin.  Will stop by Baileys and get Brother's headstone. Erin is bringing her camera.  I want lots of pictures of Momma's house before Helen gets it so spic and span that I don't recognize it.  Larry said the couch will work in the white truck.  He will tie it in.

Today my favorite psychologist had another great children's article.  It said that a lot the things our parents did worked.  And most parents today find them unacceptable and don't use them.  The practices of today's parents have created children that are self centered.  That goes completely against the teachings of a christian. We should think of others not always ourselves. 

You need to get down off your high horse!  That was one of the phrases.  Momma used it a lot.

Children should be seen not heard.  Momma did not say that but she said go outside and play.  Get out of here.  I sort of remember her with the broom sweeping us out so to speak.  But she did manipulate us a little as she would say we could not stay out playing until say 2 and that way we wanted to stay out there longer.

Because I said so.  Don't explain why, why, why.  It is just because I said so.  Children don't want to be in charge but they will try to get their way rather than do what you say.  


You are getting too big for your britches!  Momma said that one.

The guy's name is John Rosemond and I agree with him most of the time.

I hope I can remember to bring all the treasures I have been saving up for you guys....do hope I remember to bring you a melon!

New Shoes For Greta

Greta is dressing herself.

 Greta has new school shoes.  Clayton is digging up the yard to see what he can find.  He may grow up to be a coal miner!

Birthday Party

 Sigrid picked a wallet for her mother.  It was really nice.

Here are the 3 cards Laura's girls made for her big day.

Ingrid's says--

I am not saying you are old, but if you were milk and I started to pour you on my cereal, I would smell you before I even got started.

 I made carrot cake and it was really good.  The girls made Reese's cup cakes with chocolate icing and peanut butter filling.

Postal Praise

Happy Birthday, Laura

September 1
The photo is from kindergarten with her cousin, Lewis.  This was her first bike.  It was baby blue and in no time at all she could ride like a pro.  She still loves riding bikes.  Lordy, how old is she...well, it rhymes so you can guess.

Denver, AR 1910

 George Riddle's Store in Denver, AR 1910.  Grandpa Gaddy was born Sept. 2, 1895 so he was 15 at the time of the photo.

Watch Out For Spider Woman!

Poem for Amy--Erin's Nurse Friend.

Granny passed on the farm
I was her hospice nurse
I thought I had seen it all
But this one was a first.

The body was stone stiff
When they finally called me
I rushed out  to the farm
And was amazed to see!

Granny was loaded in the jeep
Her heels stuck out the rear
She was just too long to fit
In there with all that gear!

He showed me shovels, picks,
And an ax that was for choppin'
He said they were in a hurry
On their way to Joplin!

I did not know what to do
What I said they were not hearin'
So I punched in a direct call
To the office and asked for ERIN!