My Birthday Surprise.

The Best Brother Ever!.

My Beautiful Sister Martha!!

My Son Gregory!!

I decided this year I was not going to have a birthday but there are a few folks did not really read my mind.. .

Friday night after our family and friends arrived in Richmond Va for Race Weekend we went to dinner, Well,, my wonderful family decided to have TGI Friday's staff sing to me!!! I really had no idea they were stopping at my table until they actually did, I was so surprised that I think I began crying and laughing at the same time but I was really crying :))

Then Sunday morning after I just been up for ONLY FIVE MINUTES there was a knock at my door and I opened it and in the door way was a crew of family with a cake and a Question Mark Candle singing to me- get this, not only were they singing they were snapping pictured- remember, I had only been up for about Five Minutes-I had better not EVER See those Pictures!!! or anyone else for that matter...

Keith, Gregory, Gary, Martha, Scott, Ronnie were at the house when I came home from work to surprise me with a 1940 Hoosier Cabinet redone by my brother Gary. you have no idea how much this means to me..!!

Greg located the cabinet, Keith brought the Cabinet and Gary glued the cabinet and it was wrapped in love...

Gary has redone a Hoosier cabinet for his home, my sister's home and now my home.

Gary has been working on the cabinet since March of this year, he provided me with the pictures from start to finish and WOW!! what a gift.. that is when I lost it was looking at the pictures of his work in progress, that caused a few tears.

There is no words to describe a brother like Gary, he is the best and I know he hates to hear those words but it is true..

I think back on our life growing up and wonder why it took growing up to appreciate one another? what is that about anyway? we spent our time fighting and arguing with one another and now we hate to see time together come to an end, I so enjoy traveling together, laughing and the very best part for me is spending Christmas together!! Love that.. what siblings get to do that grown? see, that is a gift...

Greg located the cabinet which belonged to his future father in law- aww! my Little man.

Keith bought my treasure for $150.00

Gary recreated it! Wow!!!. This will be a part of my home until the day I die..

Thank you all for a Wonderful Birthday-Martha for feeling well enough to be here, Ronnie for the yummy yummy cake-- and Scott being here so soon after open heart surgery, Gregory for being a mother's dream son, and my other son Corey for visiting an old lady after a long day at work and my beloved husband Keith for missing golf for the surprise and being the best husband ever and Gary for his God Given Talent and most of all making his baby sis one happy woman.

Love you all so very much......

Shannon started First Grade--Again?????

Shannon shown above with her adoring Grandmother well on her way to becoming a School Teacher!!!!


Shannon started First Grade this past Tuesday at Highland Park, and Oh How Proud I am!!!
If I had been off Tuesday I would have been there snapping pictures of this long awaited day in her life....
Shannon and I went set out on Saturday to do what??? go school shopping!!!....ok, so this was a bit different, no sleeveless shirts unless worn with a sweater, of course no short shirts and absolutely no cleavage could be visible, this was a bit harder because unlike mom she has cleavage!!!
We did well, Shannon came away with several articles of clothing that looked wonderful on her and of course we did not leave Dennis out :))

I know Shannon will do an amazing job this semester, please keep her in your prayers as begins this new chapter of her life...

Stay tuned for more updates....

News on Greg and Kyndall and Scott Mitchell

Scott Mitchell and my sis above...

My son Greg and his beautiful future wife Kyndall.

Hello Everyone,

It has been a while since I have blogged, sorry it has been a busy time..

Gregory and Kyndall are getten hitched :)) sorry, I just felt like saying that.

My son is getting married!! I think back over the years and here we are... Getten Married!! oh my goodness... I am happy about this decision and will support the couple 100%, no matter what.. ( just saying!!!)

Scott Mitchell, my future brother- in -law has undergone open heart surgery 08-20-09- I would like to ask all of you to pray for Scott for a speedy recovery and that his financial situation stand the test of time- Scott is self-employed and as we all know this can be very difficult..

I will post more entries later but for now have a great night...

Oh, Corey Clark is home to stay--Yee Haw... :))) see you guys later....

Gary, Gregory and Kyndall

Nannie, Thank you from the bottom of my heart- I can't imagine life without Gary..

Mom and Daughter, we love hanging out with one another. :))) we think it is really cool.

Gregory and Kyndall Photoshoot for Save The Date Card- Taken by Shannon Maggi (big sister)

Gary pictured above in the yellow shirt ( which I picked up for him while shopping in New York)

Happy Saturday,

I wanted to say a very special Thank You to my Mother Nannie,

Earlier last week my brother Gary was visiting my parents and somthing horrible happened- Gary got chocked on a cookie while talking with Nannie!! Gary was very lucky to have Nannie there otherwise it could have been an awful outcome. Nannie saved his life:)) WOW!!- Gary has found out that his mother has a mean left hook, she was amazing and I just can't say enough about someone that can act in a situation like that- I would not be that person- my husband got chocked and I froze!!! no kidding! Thank You God for watching over my brother and having our Nannie there to save her son's life... I have suggested to him that he grind his food while eating home alone- he suggested baby food- I told him the bananna's are wonderful..

Greg and Kyndall are getting married and I wanted to share just One of 700 favorite shots taken last week by his amazing sister Shannon... I had so much fun tagging along- memories made that I will never forget unless I loose my mind which is entirely possible.

Shannon and I went on a date Friday Night and just talked and talked and talked- then we came back to my home and talked alot more.. I dont think we ever run out of things to talk about. :)))

Ok, I have to get off of here and do something,

Welcome Home Corey, I now have another rock and I am very excited- he did not forget- can you believe that?? awww- he is my boy.

See you all later.

Update on Martha aned Corey's coming home!!!

Hello Everyone,
I am so sorry I have not been posting.
I want to tell you all that Martha is doing much better and Thank You all for your prayers for her while she was ill, it was a very close call but she is now on the mend.
My nephew Corey is coming home for a visit and we are very happy about that, he flies into Roanoke 7:30pm on Thursday, pray for a safe trip.
Shannon and I went to Dollywood about two weeks ago and had a wonderful time, it was just Mommy and Daughter and we had a blast- Shannon did a wonderful job getting us to and from Tenn. if any of you have the opportunity to spend time like that with your grown kids-Do It..:)))) Oh yes, she got me on a ride and of course I got sick- not vomitting sick but still sick- took about 1.5 hours for me to recover- Oh well, I getting old.
Greg and Kyndall are getting married Sept 26th 2009- I am very happy about this and another Big Big Deal in our lives is that my son Gregory passed his CDL Test and we are just so dang proud- Great Job Gregory.

See you guys soon..Take Care...

Please Pray for Martha

Hello Everyone,
My sister Martha was taken to a near by hospital Thursday morning by ambulance and was admitted to CCU, today she has made improvement and was transferred to a regular room- God Is Good and without him Nothing Is Possible....
I would like to ask anyone reading this blog to keep her in your prayers for a full recovery.
My daughter Shannon went to be with her Auntie during the time of evaluation and I want to say Thank You!!! there are not enough words to say how much I love you for all that you do, you are just an amazing young lady with such a beautiful heart and we are all so fortunate to have you... Shannon, Martha wanted me to tell you that she loves you so much and Thanks for being with her through this very scary time....
Gary, William, Suzie, Megan, James and myself went to visit this afternoon, she was so glad to see each and everyone of us- hopefully she will be released soon and she can get back to normal..

Thanks for visiting and have a great weekend.

Bowling In Vegas 2009.

Gregory and Mom for alittle better picture in the sun... Oh, my little boy..:))

Keith and I at the Cashman's Center in Vegas. I was very proud of my husband..:))

We found a second to try and take a mom and son memory but the sun was not letting it happen..oh well.... notice my Ted Baker Specks held up pretty good but not so much for Greg- I prefer pictures of Greg without specks..

Keith and Gregory taking an opportunity to check out the competition.

Keith, Gregory, Sam (Bill Cosby look alike) and Eddie in the Lobby at the Orleans.

Greg and Sam had a blast and they kept us in stitches the entire week.. Believe Me!!.

Gregory, Eddie and his wife waiting for the shuttle to arrive, while we wait Greg is ever so carefully pinning on his "First Timers Button"..:))) I had such a good time with Eddie's wife, she is a very lovely lady..

Keith and Gregory suited up and ready to head off to the Cashman's Center in Vegas for an afternoon of Bowling....They both did really well... I was very proud of my guys..:)))

We had a very long week in Vegas... We had tons of fun with the folks we traveled with but for me Vegas? I could take it or leave it and I prefer to leave it--- hopefully never again.:))) and that idea makes me happy..

We returned back home and slept for one week, no kidden- Greg slept the entire day on Monday and he was good to go... to be young again???!!!!

Of course I missed my family but I really missed my Daughter.. :)))

Ok gotta go- Thanks for visiting and more stories later.... See ya..

Happy Mother's Day

Nannie's Oldest Son- Wiley Eugene. What a Talented Fellow..:)))

William- The Baby of the Family and very spoiled ..

Gary and Martha... Nannie's little boy and girl:))) Love ya Gary, really do:))

Martha and Lana.... I think we look alike here but do not look too close...- Picture taken at Martha and Scott's...

Lana, Shannon, Nannie and Martha on Mother's Day 2009- All of "Nannie's Girl's."

Hello,

So Keith and I met Shannon at the airport on Saturday with flowers in hand and open arms to welcome her back- I was so happy when her plane landed it was more than I could take! Honestly, right before her plane landed I had this sudden burst of emotion come over me and Boy Did The Tears Fly!!!! I could not control it- I balled like a baby- Keith just shook his head ;)) that was all he could do...He said- my goodness she has only been gone one week not a year?? Well,,,,,, it felt like a year!!!! so then, we went to eat dinner-it was a wonderful day..

Keith and I went to church, then to lunch with Shannon and Dennis and from there off to Nannie and Paw-Paw's to spend the remainder of the afternoon..

We arrived in time to see William, Suzie, Megan and James-Martha and Scott, Gary had to work so I missed that guy.. so my mother had a great day... Shannon, Nannie and myself went to the Big dairy queen for ice cream and then brought back ice cream for the men waiting at home.

We ran into a member of the extended family, Darlene and her hubby Ray- it was nice to see them- see, in a small town you are bound to run into someone that you know..

Nannie received clothes from her favorite shop from Keith and I, Martha and Scott gave her an electronic pocket photo album, William gave her a gift certificate and Gary gave her the green stuff.. She enjoyed it all... I usually buy Gary a Happy Mother's Day Gift since he was both Mom and Dad to his kids as they grew up but he was working this year so I guess I will celebrate his mother's day another time..Love Ya Gary! really do!!! :))))

Ok, so I had better go before my husband starts fussing at me.. Have a great afternoon..

See Ya.....

Shannon is coming home!!!!YeePee!!!!

WELCOME HOME BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER- WELCOME HOME!!!! :))))

Hello,

As most of you know Shannon took up Residence last week in Florida.. I am very happy to say SHE IS COMING HOME TODAY.... What she does not know is that Keith and I are meeting her at the airport along with her Hubby Dennis to Welcome Her Home!!! I have a Beautiful Flower Arrangement Ready for her as she finds her way back through the Gate To Roanoke... I am so excited.:))

Shannon and her friend Betty spent the week together in Florida and had a wonderful time catching up.. Betty somehow found time to dye Shannon's hair and Shannon I think was able to find some color for her skin as well... As Most of you know Shannon and I talk almost everyday but having her so far away has been hard on Ole Mom...

Now, Lets talk about Greg, somehow I lost the fight on Greg Not Getting a Tattoo!! I have managed to have that NOT HAPPEN but when kids become of age and move out What Are You Going To Do? Forget About It.. If he had Gotten "Mom" put on his Arm Maybe I could have delt a bit better but can you all believe that He Did Not select the Word Mom???!!! what was he thinking?? but he did tell me after the fact that he considered calling to invite me to watch- What a son.:)))) Ok Greg, You finally won- you now have a Goofy Ink Stain- are you happy???

Oh yes, Keith, Gary and I are planning another trip to New York City!!! :))) very excited about that and hopefully it will not kick our butts like Vegas did- you should never spend a week in Vegas without taking another week off to sleep- I must be getting old....

Ok, it is getting close to time for us to go see my Beautiful Daughter... so Thanks for visiting and will update post soon...

Take Care.....

Gary's Cabinet to Martha, We are back from Vegas.

Gary's Mater Piece!, Martha decided to put the Hoosier Cabinet in a cute little sitting room..

Martha and Scott came over to our home last night and here she is showing off her pocket book from Vegas.:))) she is soo spoiled..

After Picture: Gary and Martha the day of Delivery, she was so surprised and I am glad I was there to see it. We have an Amazing and Talented Brother...

There is a little cooper plate in between the two pieces, Gary burnt Martha's name into it- you will never be able to see this extra gift but he showed her before he put it together at her home that day..

Before picture of the Hoosier Cabinet: there were two pieces to this cabinet that had seen its better day...

We arrived back home Saturday at 4:00pm from Vegas just in time to hug and say a quick I love you before Shannon flew off to Florida, I am So Happy for her to be getting time away.. Enjoy my baby girl..

Gary's master piece to Martha is shown above in a couple of pictures- It is Beautiful!!! picture of Gary and Martha the day of delivery..

We are so glad to be back home-Vegas is ok but not my choice of places to see- Now, New York! that is my kinda place...Greg was glad to get back home to see his soon to be wife Kyndall, Grizzley the dog and of course his "Trailor House" Greg was so much fun, he kept everyone in Stiches the entire trip, if you are around my son Gregory you do not want to have a full bladder... believe me!!.

Shannon, Have a Great time, I love you and I miss you and talk to you soon...:)))

Thanks for visiting my blog and hope you all enjoyed seeing Gary's very special gift to his baby sister..