Honoring My Grandchildren on Veterans Day

My grandson, Michael (Ethan), served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Grand Forks AFB in North Dakota.  He is shown here being promoted to Staff Sergeant.  He is living in Ohio now with my 5th great-grandson, Asher.  Thank you for serving our country, Ethan.  Love and Hugs, Gran Gran.

  

My granddaughter, Sonya Michelle, served in the U. S. Navy and was stationed at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA, where she later became ill and was honorably discharged.  She had signed up for 6 years and planned to be a linguist.  She attended both Mississippi State and the University of Southern Mississippi. I'm so proud of both of my grandchildren for serving their country.  

To all the brave men and women serving in uniform today, and to our heroes, we thank you. May God bless America on this Memorial Day 2026.

Granddaughter & Roommates in Venice, Italy

My granddaughter, Emma, who lives in Fredericksburg, VA, is also getting a history lesson by studying in Florence, Italy, and traveling abroad. After arriving in Florence, she and her roommates took a trip to Munich, Germany, for Oktoberfest, then to the Amalfi Coast in Italy, and then to Prague, Czech Republic. This weekend, she, her roommate Lucy, and her mother, Alison, went to Venice. She sent some pictures for the family to enjoy, and I know you will too.

Emma waves at a man, who waves back.

Emma enjoying her time in Venice, Italy.

Roommates, Lucy and Emma.

Lucy, Emma, and Lucy's Mom, Alison.

Emma is posing like a model.

Emma and Lucy are heading back to Florence.

Happy 19th Birthday, Ian!

I'm wishing my great-grandson, Ian, a very Happy 19th Birthday today. He is such a sweet great-grandson, and I love him so much. He's shown here at his mother's new business, Circle Up Fitness, which recently opened on Halls Ferry Road in Vicksburg, MS. Great Gran Gran xoxo

Happy 19th Birthday, Ian!

Two Halloween Deer Treats

Well, I just had a Halloween treat! As I turned off the lights to get ready for bed, I peeked out my living room blinds and, lo and behold, saw two deer at 9:18. I grabbed my phone and snapped a picture, but one was staring dead at me. I slowly closed the blinds but checked again, and they were both gone. I wasn't expecting them to come early, but they wanted a treat too! Happy Halloween, y'all!!!

Granddaughter & Friends Weekend in Prague

My granddaughter, Emma (standing in the middle), lives in VA and is studying abroad in Florence, Italy. This weekend, she and her roommates are in Prague. When they first got there, they went to Munich, Germany, for Oktoberfest, then to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. She is living it up, and the experience and the memories will last a lifetime. So proud of her. Here are some pictures taken this weekend in Prague.

Missouri 4th Grader Takes Two Giant Bucks

 Missouri fourth grader Noah Baker capped youth season with a 187-inch 17-point buck after taking a 155-inch 10-pointer: https://trib.al/z6bdkQi

My congratulations!!!  So freaking proud of you!

Two Deer Showing Up Again

 

These two deer showed up yesterday morning between 2 and 2:30 to eat leftover corn and acorns. I don't think they have figured out the Himalayan salt lick yet. I'm really enjoying reviewing my camera footage and can't believe that, as a deer hunter, they are coming to me now.

Happy 57th Birthday, Debra Ann

I'm wishing my 3rd daughter, Debra Ann "Debi", a very Happy 57th Birthday today. Debi works as a Nanny for two doctors' little girl. She is also a mother of two sons, Stephen and Michael (nicknamed Ethan, who served 12 years in the U.S. Air Force), and a daughter, Lucy. She is blessed with three grandsons, William, Noah, and Asher, and her first granddaughter, due to Lucy in February 2027. I wish her many more incredible years. I love you, MOM

October 27, 1969

Heavenly Birthday, William David Boyd

Yesterday and Today, I'm wishing my only son, William David Boyd, a Heavenly 62nd Birthday. He passed away the next day from hyaline membrane disease of the lungs. His mother and sisters, Theresa, Kathleen, Debra, and Marian Suzanne, sadly miss him. The ceramic angel sat atop his flowers, and I've held on to it all these years.

My angel ~ William David Boyd

A Herd of Deer?

I just set up my security camera to see a deer, and last night, for the first time, two showed up. Before you know it, I will have a herd of deer and maybe a big buck. So far, they haven't figured out the small Himalayan salt lick yet in our great MS outdoors in town.