Favorite Christmas Decoration!!

Thankgiving 2022

I spent Thanksgiving with my daughter, granddaughter, grandson, two great-grandsons, and family on the farm in Hinds County. We all enjoyed our meal and afterward went outside to walk around, and all of a sudden, Will (great-grandson) started screaming. He had just been stung by nine yellow jackets in a boat that he climbed up to play. He is alright, but it was a terrible moment to see that happen to him. Later, we all calmed down and enjoyed eating the desserts. I took some pictures of Noah, who wanted to go outside and sit on the porch to eat his Great Gran Gran's Banana pudding. 

The notorious boat.  The nest was in the back of it.

A family picture was taken with Lucy (granddaughter) holding Will, Noah, and Debi (daughter). Standing, myself, Stephen (grandson), Jane (grandmother), Matt (her son), his wife Felicia, and Kylie, the dog.  

Happy Thanksgiving Bloggers!!!

My Godchild's Buck

I'm so proud of my Godchild, John Kirk Ring's nice buck that he got three days ago in Kansas.  He lives in West Monroe, LA, as a professor at the university there.  He previously lived in Kansas before moving back closer to home in Vicksburg, MS.  He has a set of twins (boy and girl) and an older son.  They are all hunters also, except for the girl and her mom.  Congratulations to Kirk on his nice buck in our great wild outdoors.

Ian & The Fox

My granddaughter Victoria sent me this picture of my great grandson Ian with a fox he shot running at 75 yards.  She said the fox had been feasting on several of their chickens on the farm and also had break-ins.  He is happy to help keep the predators at bay on the farm.  You go, Ian!  

Congratulations!!!

Veterans Day 2022

Theresa Marie (Teri) 59th Birthday!

My oldest daughter, Theresa Marie "Teri," is 59 years old today. Her Senior Class picture was taken back in 1981, having graduated from St. Aloysius High School. She has one daughter, Sonya Michelle, who is 38 years old now and served our country in the U.S. Navy. My daughter lives in Magee, MS, having retired as a nurse. I wish her a very Happy 59th Birthday, and may she have many more returns of her "special" day! I love you so much! MOM  xoxo

11-3-2022 Vicksburg, MS Mississippi River drought continues - Low water ...

My hometown of Vicksburg, MS. I have lived here all my life (81 years) and have never seen it this low.  

Hog #204 & 9 For The Year

My Facebook friend, Kareen Beinhauer of Texas, killed another hog last night. This is her story, in her own words.

I was out by 7:37 pm. It was so comfortable I actually dozed off, and when I looked, the hog was there. His butt was facing me, so I had to wait until he turned a little, and when he did, I took my shot, and down he went. He was still breathing a little when I walked up to him, so I put another in him for good measure. The measuring tape showed he weighed about 210, but I didn't take my glasses, so I couldn't really see all that well, but I will remeasure in the morning. His tusks were not very big either, but who cares? I got a hog. That makes # 204, 9 for the year. Pics to follow. Yippee! This one is in memory of my niece, who passed away this Wednesday. This one's for you, Melanie! RIP and fly high, girl! Love you!

Some daytime pics & Jack sure was happy to chew on a hog again.

My congratulations to Kareen on a job well done! Way to go!

Hope It Was Quick!

 

Poor fella, it saddens me to see this horrible way to go. I hope it was quick.

Happy 15th Birthday Ian

Today, my great-grandson Ian is 15 years old.  This picture was taken last hunting season down on the farm.  I'm looking forward to seeing him this evening to celebrate his birthday at the bowling alley.  Wishing him a very Happy Birthday on his special day.  I love you so much!  Gran Gran