First Prize Winner Of Foxii Creations!

I'm friends with Mark Jarrett on Facebook and his wife just started a new flameless soy tart business and said that the tripled scented tarts smell awesome!  They are made with 100% natural soy. To kick off her new business they asked to "like" her new Facebook page, Foxii Creations and to share the video, which I did.  After 100 likes they had a drawing for the very first give-a-way on the site and I was fortunate to win.  I received my soy tarts of Birthday Cake, Cucumber Melon and Botanical Orchard & Nectar and an electric plate/electric burner within a few days.  I'm delighted to say that this product is well worth spending the money for.  I'm using the Cucumber Melon and it smells so good throughout our home.  I put two of the cells in my warmer which has an on/off switch that I like. Right now they have a 20% sale off of the product and will remain in affect for 5 more days.  Use code "foxxi20" and check out the Facebook site at: http://www.foxxicreations.com. You can order from their site at http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/foxxicreations.  My blogging friends...you will not be disappointed!  

 Birthday Cake - Cucumber Melon - Botanical Orchard & Nectar 

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Rogers Bryant

Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Rogers Bryant was married by Pastor, Monsignor Patrick Farrell, St. Paul Catholic Church, Vicksburg, MS, at 11:00 today with a Mass celebration.  Theresa Marie, is my oldest daughter and wishing her and Stan a long and happy life together.  They will be making their home in Magee, MS.  My congratulation to the wedded couple and a new addition to our family.  

Memorial Day Cookout @ The Love's

Yesterday we were invited over to my nephew, Marion Love, III, (Bubba's) home in Oak Park for hamburgers, hot dogs with all the trimmings.  Bob and I really had a nice time visiting with family and meeting new members of my nephew's new wife, Cassie's family.  While there we had a "PINK" guest to show up that otherwise would be the last thing on your mind to come to a cookout!  Here, Piggy Piggy!!!

Bubba cooking hamburgers and hot dogs!

Little Charlie on the tranpoline.

In his swimming pool

Their dog "Nala".

Jesse, a family member of the new bride, Mrs. Love, riding on a John Deere toy tractor.

Laura wanting me to take her picture.

Surprised guest, Toot Toot!

Toot Toot running around in the backyard.  It was a gift from my nephew, Joey, to his soon-to-be wife, Candice in September.

Toot Toot coming through!

  Picture taken by Cassie Love.

Jesse having fun in the swimming pool with Jordan.

Memorial Day Weekend Scenes

Entrance to the Vicksburg National Cemetery near the USS Cairo Union Gunboat Museum. 

 

Pictures I took yesterday evening as we drove through and paid our respects to the fallen soldiers.

Located in the Vicksburg National Military Park.

 

Sunbathers this past Saturday enjoying the weekend holiday hanging out below the span of the old Hwy 80 bridge on the Louisiana sandbar.

Boaters having a good time on the sandbar Saturday in Louisiana at the Mississippi River across from Vicksburg.

Have a safe and Happy Memorial Day everyone!

She's Back In Town

Yesterday after our grandson's graduation from St. Aloysius at the Vicksburg Convention Center, we drove only a few blocks to see the American Queen Steamboat docked at the city waterfront.  Buses were being loaded for tour trips to the Vicksburg National Military Park and some went walking downtown after climbing a hill.  I hope they also got to go by the Vicksburg Farmer's Market that was from 8:00 to 11:00.  Downtown was really packed with all the activities going on.  

Congratulations John Gregory!

John Gregory Phillips

The Vicksburg Convention Center held the commencement exercises of the Class of 2012 for the Vicksburg Catholic School (St. Francis Xavier Elementary/St. Aloysius High School) this morning. John Gregory, my step-grandson, graduated with honors from the class of 38 students.  Bob and I are so very proud of him and he received two more additional awards at the ceremony.  John plans to attend Mississippi State in the fall.   Below are some pictures I took at his graduation.  

John received the Service Award and another award later in the program.

John standing up to receive his diploma.

Getting his diploma!

Changing of tassel.

Leaving the stage with all his awards.  They threw their hats up in the air but was not quick enough to get a good shot.

Step-son, Greg, with his Mother, Camilla, who flew here from Santa Fe, NM.

Bob with grandson, John Gregory.

Myself with John Gregory.

Great Grandson's 5th Birthday

Today is my Great Grandson, Tidus', birthday.  Tidus lives in Great Falls, Montana and haven't seen him in three years.  So sad that he lives so far away but I'm wishing him a very Happy 5th Birthday. With lots of love and hugs, Great Gran Gran  xxoo 

My favorite picture with him!

Tidus David Barnhart

The Beauty of Pollination

Congratulations, Michael "Ethan" Kelly!

The Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, MS.

Ethan and I before the ceremony of his graduation from the Class of 2012.

   

I took this picture of Ethan before graduation.  Ethan has joined the Air Force and will report to duty sometime in September at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX.  I'm so very proud of him wanting to serve his country.  May God Bless him and keep him safe during his tour of duty.

Class of 120 from Raymond High School.

Receiving his high school graduation diploma. 

Happiness is seeing and holding my great grandson, Ian, at the graduation ceremony.

Ethan with his sister, Lucy and oldest brother, Stephen. 

Daughter, Debra Ann, granddaughter, Lucy, grandsons Ethan and Stephen with their Father, Jay.

With his cousin, Ian!

Ethan with his best friend, Michael, who is celebrating his 18th birthday today. 

Ian playing a game in trying to get his cap on top of the sign...and he made it!