Puddin's Pad

WOW, Long time no post!

2011-10-26T00:44:00.000-07:00

Well, it's high time I posted SOMETHING! I mean, it's been about three years now, and I have THREE more grandchildren then I did then.

What's my excuse? Hmmm, well - the best one is that I forgot my password (true!) and finally retrieved it through much trouble - had changed email server AND addresses, so hopefully this will not happen again, anytime soon! :)

This will be a SHORT post, as it is already 2:46am, and I am WAY past my bedtime.

I recently spent nearly three weeks in Maryland with Shanna and family - had a wonderful time! Enjoyed helping get boxes unpacked, shelf paper in, and stuff arranged. Loved spending time with the boys (even though Caleb was awake at 5:30am, 4:30 Houston time!!) Jonathan would end up in bed with me at some point during night, and usually up by 6:30am - starting the day! It was SO MUCH FUN!

Got to be there on Caleb's birthday, go to the pumpkin patch, and enjoy some cooler weather!! (However, there are honkin' mosquitoes in MD, surprise!!)

The last night, while getting Caleb to sleep, I was rocking him and singing "Jesus in the morning, Jesus at the noontime..." and he was sucking his thumb, while petting my cheeks, nose, ear with his free hand - so sweet...I just started bawling, knowing I was leaving the next day and wouldn't see the boys for nearly 3 months.

Now I'm back at the home front! Life is very busy!! Got to keep granddaughter here Tuesday because Erin was sick - enjoyed being there and helping!! :)

Brit started ripping out the bathroom two days after I got home - leaking pipes finally got the remodel started! It's a MESS!! Moving everything out and into various closets-- and the DUST! YUK! And the inconvience! YUK! He is doing it mostly by himself, which means it will take l-o-n-g-e-r...past Christmas and company. OH JOY!! :)

OK, it's late, I've got to get to bed. I have decided to PARTY all month long in celebration of my birthday!
nighty night!!

Various pictures from December 2008

2009-01-28T10:45:00.000-08:00

Shane's Birthday

2008-11-04T16:06:00.000-08:00

Here's a pic from Shane's 29th birthday with girlfriend Erin,
and Dawn & Brit.

Yikes Ike!

2008-11-04T15:58:00.000-08:00

Hurricane Ike - what an experience! Shanna, Michael and Jonathan had driven in before the hurricane, b/c Michael was to lead music at a church in Houston. Shane was also here to see Shanna and family. SO...Sharla, Brit and I had some company during Ike! It was really scary - howling winds, rain, limbs & branches flying - trees bending...we lost two big trees, and one leaning on a power line. Thankfully, we were all ok, but lost power for about two weeks. Here are a few pics. By the way, Michael did lead the music at the church, without power, and the church voted him in that night! :)

Peculiar, Missouri August 16th-23rd

2008-09-05T16:31:00.000-07:00

For many years, I have gone to see my old highschool friend, Lydia Tompkins, in Kansas City. I didn't get to go last summer, b/c I had a new grandson I hated to leave! In that time period, Lydia and her hubby Jim moved to Peculiar, MO -and he pastors a church full time in the nearby town of Belton (see his blog on side.)
I had a fabulous time - Lydia kept me busy from the get-go...got milk from a friend's dairy, had dinner with friends, golfed, played sand volleyball (and got a black hand/arm from serving...) saw Lydia's kids, ate Mexican food, played Mexican dominoes with friends, picked apples, went to movie, met new friends, and generally...can't wait to go back!! Thanks for the great time, Lydia
I'm still working on more photo shows, but I did get one made - visit my photo shows on right to see!

Rockport or Bust!

2008-09-05T16:25:00.000-07:00

Linda & Sharla at Rockport Beach

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My friend Linda (I've known her since I was 15 in high school days - her father, Ed Wigger, was my pastor,) invited Sharla and I to go spend a mini vacation in Rockport at a friend's house on canal leading to gulf - it was fabulous! Our favorite saying when we wanted to eat something b-a-d was..."But we're on vacation!" Linda always had a route 44 Diet Coke in her hand...

Cajun Visit

2008-08-06T14:33:00.000-07:00

Sunday, August 3rd, we got home from Rockport vacation in time to get ready for our "Cajun Visit" - my bro Jeff & wife Joyce - niece Katie, Lyndi & her beau, Paul - and Wiley from Ft. Worth! We took our big grill over to mom & dad's in Sharla's truck - and the heaven's opened and flooded right after we arrived! We were soaked going in and out to grill burgers & ribs! We also celebrated Jeff's 51st birthday!

July 14th Ft. Worth

2008-07-20T23:26:00.000-07:00

Sharla and I drove to Ft. Worth Sunday, July 13th to spend a week helping Shanna with Jonathan, while Michael was at youth camp. We had a wonderful time. Jonathan was so much fun - he is pure energy - his middle name is "go" like his mama! From the time he woke up until the time he went down for a nap or night, he had one speed - fast! We loved being there! Jonathan is saying all kinds of new words, and was very lovey huggy! Can't wait to go back!

Jonathan's April Visit to Houston

2008-05-06T15:44:00.000-07:00

Jonathan came to Houston for another visit! We had a blast - he did so well.
He LOVED playing with River, who lives across the street. River would cry, and Jonathan would love and hug on him, which only made River howl louder! So cute!

Jonathan's 1st Birthday party in Houston

2008-03-22T12:13:00.000-07:00

Jonathan, Shanna & Michael came to Houston March 13th, and we celebrated Jonathan's first birthday party EARLY on Friday evening, March 15, 2008--great Honey Daddy & Granny came, and neighbor's Paris, Tyler & buddy River attended. Also, Shane's girlfriend Christy was here, along with A. Sharla, U. Shane, Pappy & Puddin'. We had a great time - Jonathan loved showing off his new walking skills!
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Early Christmas with Greene Bean & family

2007-12-31T13:07:00.000-08:00

Michael, Shanna and Jonathan came to see us December 19-22.
We celebrated Christmas early with them this year, b/c it was their year to celebrate Christmas with Michael's family this year. We look forward to seeing pictures from the Mississippi Christmas, as well as Shanna & Michael's time in TN with Mimi & Papa John. Here are a few of the pictures we took while they were here at our house - we miss them already!

December Happenin's

2007-12-16T20:18:00.000-08:00

I was able to go to Ft. Worth December 8-13th to help with Jonathan while Shanna finished finals. It was a great time, as usual!! Had a great visit with Canada family, Barry, Deb & kiddo's. Had Birthday with Linda - all kinds of fun things - you can check out the video's on my photo website!

Canadian Nelson's Visit in August!

2007-08-21T18:03:00.001-07:00

Barr, Debbie, Nate, Stephen and Sophie came for a wonderful visit in August. First they drove to Hondo and saw Debbie's parents, sister and family. Next they came to Houston and stayed with us Wed-Sunday. Finally, they went to Big Daddy and Grandma Shirley's in College Station. We had an absolute BLAST!! I miss them already!!

Jonathan in Houston

2007-07-30T19:50:00.000-07:00

Shanna and Jonathan came to Houston for a quick visit in July. Jonathan couldn't be a better baby - smiling and talking all the time!

Jonathan, Shanna and Puddin' at Ranger Stadium

2007-06-21T14:05:00.000-07:00

Early Days With Jonathan

2007-05-20T20:31:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of my visit to Ft. Worth after Jonathan was born. I got to spend two glorious weeks!! Jonathan loved meeting everyone--already a people person!

Jonathan's first visit to Houston

2007-05-20T19:22:00.000-07:00

Jonathan and Shanna came to Houston to visit (Granny & Sharla had a birthday!) Great Granny & Honey Daddy Kersh got to see him for the first time!! (Daddy Michael had to stay home and work) :(
Puddin, Great Granny Kersh & Jonathan

Honey Daddy holding Jonathan for first time!

Shanna's Mother's Day

2007-05-20T19:16:00.000-07:00

Shanna's Mother's Day

Here is Jonathan in Michael's baby clothes