Happy 18th Birthday, Tidus David

I wish my great-grandson a very Happy 18th Birthday today. Tidus lives in Great Falls, MT, and I haven't seen him since he was one year old. I miss and love him so much, but we stay in contact by phone. Love you, Great Gran Gran

Tidus David Barnhart

Great-Grandson & Granddaughter Graduations

Emma Claire Nicholas

Fredericksburg, VA

Tidus David Barnhart

Great Falls, MT

I will fly to VA next Tuesday to see my granddaughter graduate on June 1, 2025. I also wish to see my Great-Grandson, Tidus, graduate on May 31, 2025, but I will not. I am so proud of both of them and love them so much. 

Forever Grateful

Happy Birthday, Karen

I wish my former stepdaughter, Karen Whitmore of Santa Fe, NM, a Happy Birthday today.  This is my favorite picture of her.  She's much loved, and thinking of her on her special day.  

Happy 4th Birthday, Asher

Wishing my youngest great-grandson, Asher of Ohio, a Happy 4th Birthday yesterday. Asher lives in Ohio, and this is what his Mom, Caitlyn, had to say about him that I love. Happy birthday to my big 4-year-old! I can't believe how quickly time flies and how much you've grown in just a year. Your curiosity has widened, your imagination has deepened, and your heart has even sweetened. However, your smile is still as big as it's always been. Although you may start to get harder to carry around, you will forever have a spot in my arms. I love you, Asher Boogie. What a cute photo of him looking through the number 4. I love you and miss you so much, Asher. Great Gran Gran

Asher Kelly

Easter Weekend Blessings!

 

Swamp Deer

During deer season many years ago, I decided to stay on my stand all day. I had just eaten my lunch about 12:15 and was taking a little nap while the sun was shining on my head, when I heard a snap of a branch. I looked towards the swamp area and saw a doe coming to the right of my stand. I immediately put my hat on for good luck and got my gun ready. I shot, and the doe came towards me, and as she turned in front of my stand, I could see the exit hole. I knew I had her. She turned towards the swamp again, and I feared she would enter it. I waited for about 20 minutes and got down to look. As I walked towards the swamp slowly, I turned to my left, and two does were headed right for me. I could not believe it! They were no more than 25 yards to my left.

What I did next will make you laugh...I said "BOO" and they took off! I laughed at myself...I can't believe I just told two deer "BOO"! I wanted to find the deer that I had just shot. I finally found her lying right next to the swamp. Bob was hunting at his camp then, and Allen came from the camp house when he heard me shoot. He said that his Dad had told him to check on me because I probably got a deer. Allen took a picture of me and helped me return my deer to the camp. A very successful and unusual hunt!

Soccer & Fishing by Great Grandsons!

I received cute pictures from my daughter, Debi, and granddaughter, Lucy, of my great-grandsons, William David "Will" and Noah. Noah just got a medal for playing soccer, and you can see how excited he was running to show his Mom and Grandmother.  

I love the fishing pictures of them catching their first fish. Will with his Mom showing off his bass and Noah showing off his brim with excitement.. 

It looks like they are having the time of their lives. Oh, to be so young and innocent, enjoying their childhood in our great Mississippi outdoors!

Happy 12th Birthday, Kate!

I wish my granddaughter Kate a very Happy 12th Birthday today! Her Aunt Debi took a picture of Kate as a baby peeking over her Mom's Suzi's shoulder, and look at her now. I love you, Kate, and enjoy your special day! Gran Gran

My pretty Kate!

Hunting In the Woods

 It took me 45 years to get here!!

Godchild Turkey Hunting with Pop's

My Godchild, Kirk Ring, is counting his blessings after another amazing hunt with his Dad, Charles Ring, Sr. It's so much fun working with him to trick these bright birds into range. This was by far my best hunt on our property. Thank you, Pops!!! You're the best.

Charles (Charley) Ring and John Kirk.

 

Congratulations, John Kirk! Nice bird!

Great picture of Charley with Kirk's turkey at the old smokehouse.

I love this picture of John Kirk with his turkey at the old smokehouse on the family property.