Thanksgiving Pics

Thanksgiving 2007

Thanksgiving this year we decided to leave and go to our camp on Lake Sam Rayburn, TX. We love being up there, but this year we were going for a week. Here is how it went:

Saturday- Departure... Raining on our way, so we took the Texas route because we were pulling a boat and David did not want to be on the back roads in Louisiana. Before we even got to Orange, we were flagged down by a fellow traveler on I-10, we had lost a piece of luggage on the road. Well, it was a roll of fabric I had bought garage saleing that morning and I was going to use it to sew some curtains and recover a chair while at the camp with it. Well, David pulled over and ran down I-10 like an idiot and after 20 minutes, $10 down the drain, no fabric for sewing. A few miles down the road we came up to a red light and were witnesses to an accident. Well, the insurance person came out in me and I made him pull over for me to make sure everyone was ok. So, here I am running in the rain in the middle of a major intersection to check on a wreck. I am glad I did because the car that ran out in front of a truck pulling a trailer full of horses had 3 children in the car, one being an infant. All the children were fine, but the mom hit the windshield and was really beat up. I did my good samaritan act and really feel good that I did. Except, instinct kicked in and I did not think of what I would see on the other side. For all of you that know what I went through and still going through after the birth of my daughter, seeing that infant and children in the wreck was very hard. Good thing everyone was ok and I pray for them daily.

So, after all of that, we finally made it to the camp and felt great being there.


Sunday- Woke up for mass at an old Catholic church in San Augustine, TX. A beautiful old wooden church that screams the Holy Spirit. We just love the priest and the atmosphere. The only thing is going to an old church with a 13 month old, everything ECHOS. LOL After mass we made it to the grocery store to prepare for our week and Thanksgiving. After finding everything, our day was complete.

Monday- A little hung over from the night before, I stayed in bed later than I have in about a year. I wish I could say it was pleasant, but my head was hurting so bad that I could not even sleep. (Wine and Crown Royal DO NOT MIX!!!) You can thank David for that one. I was able to get out of bed around lunch time and take care of Anna and eat. Thank God for David. But, what woman doesn't want to do that every once in awhile. Well, my Dad called and said he was coming up with my grandparents to fish and show them the camp. So, I get into mode and start picking up and cleaning. They showed up early afternoon and fished before dinner. I started cooking around 4, because I knew once the sun went down and The Wheel of Fortune was over, it would be bedtime. And, I was RIGHT. David was upset because he did not get to see the kick off of Monday night football because my grandfather and dad fell asleep in the living room.


Tuesday- Fishing again early and MawMaw was ready to go home. I felt like I was taking care of 2 children. She has dimentia, but does not want to admit it. She really bonded with Anna, which was great for me to see. After they left, we slept and rested, knowing my sister and Brenna would be coming up Wed and Thursday my mom, dad and Jessica would be coming. My other sister, Rachel, and her husband, Clint, and Riley were coming up Friday.


Thanksgiving- Cooked for me, David, Anna, Melissa and Brenna. Turkey, Ham, Corn, Stuffing, Vegetables. It was not too bad for camping. Really we ate too much, but hey it was Thanksgiving.

My mom, dad and sister, Jessica, came up to camp and fish. I was so excited to see them and so was Anna.

Friday- Slept in late and was able to watch "Hairspray". Loved the movie and would love to see it on Broadway one day. A really relaxing day, eventhough Anna started a real major cold with a runny nose and cough that made me hurt.

My sister, Rachel, her husband, Clint, and Riley showed up to finish the clan. We cooked and played cards and really had a great time. Anna loved having all of her family around and learned A LOT from her cousins.

Saturday- Rain, Rain, Rain... So, we decided to all come home and enjoy the rain in our own homes. I think Anna was glad to be back in her "space" and so was mom.


Here are some pictures of our great Thanksgiving. I know everything I AM GREATFUL FOR!!!

First Haircut

Anna got her first haircut with Mrs. Christy. She was very cooperative and enjoyed being pampered. I guess she is a lot like her mom. She even had "products" put in her hair. Her dad is in for a rude awaking when those hair bills start coming in later in life. LOL

LSU LSU LSU

Jessica and Carey

Playing Washers

Kim & Allison

Heather, Kim, Jessica and Allison


Allison & Jessica

Heather & Allison

How many coonasses does it take to put up a tent? And, this was before we started drinking.

David the cook in his new camo LSU apron.

Allison & the Crown Royal bottle... This is why I am getting to old to do this.

Here are the pictures from the LSU game and tailgating.

Anna's First REAL BoBo

Anna decided to JUMP out of her high chair last week at daycare and got her first real black eye and bruised head with a carpet burn. She has learned she can not do that again and now sits in a high chair on the floor.

David's Surprise 31st Birthday

Here are some pictures from David's 31st birthday.

Anna Words

Here are some of Anna's new words:

Quack Quack (for a duck)
Moo (for a cow)
Gumbo (That is what her Nana thinks she said
Hey & Hi
Ba (for bottle)

Getting WAY TOO Old to being doing this...

It has been awhile since I blogged, so here is the low down. We have had a few busy weeks with parties, work and family. Since the last Flamingo Bingo blog, I threw David a SURPRISE 31st birthday at our house. He was totally surprised and could not believe I actually pulled it off. After a day of fishing with Jay and Guy, we surprised him with a Fiesta Party, taco soup, 7 layer mexican dip, tomato avocado feta salsa, guacamole, spinach dip, presents and cake. This was my way of making up to him from last year when he turned 3o. He did not get his surprise party because we were busy with our new little surprise, ANNA.

After recuperating from Flamingo Bingo and David's party, it was off to a busy week of work. (It takes me a week to rest and feel like myself after a long night of parting, which is why I say we are getting way too old for this...)
And, yes I said work. I am staying home, but I am enjoying substitute teaching when I WANT. Well, it was 4 days last week and I think my body went into shock. It is funny how easily you forget how hard it is to work everyday and have a family and life. Well, I still enjoyed it even though I was starting feel good and not so exhausted on Friday. LOL Let's just say this week I will be choosy when I work... Because...

I am now recouping from a long weekend at the LSU football game and tailgating. It seems David's birthday has lasted a week and this was the grand finale. We left Anna for the first time and went out of town. All decked out in purple and gold we set up our tent and tailgated like the pros. After many hours of socializing it was finally time for the game. Since this was David's first LSU game, it was neat to be there with him. What an experience to be part of 60-90,000 people in one stadium rooting for the state's number 1 team. It was great and I am glad it is over and we are home.

Anna did fine at Nana's and was spoiled rotten. She slept on the kid couch next to Nana and Brenna and woke up to homemade pancakes. When we arrived she was playing hard with Riley and Brenna, but excited to see us.

This was just an update from the last couple of weeks. Pictures to follow.


(Lisa- if you are reading this, you will get to see the Louisiana side of me. :))

Flamingo Bingo- Retro Style

Hi everyone! Last night we kicked off the Mardi Gras season with a charity bingo for women only. It was a blast and really needed a night like that. I think we all did. The theme was Retro, so all groups were able to choose what era of music they would like to dress as. Some chose hippies, others 80's and some the 50's. Let's just say we had a great time. Here are some pictures. Hope you get a kick out of them, we sure did.

Halloween 2007

Ok, here it is. Halloween 2007. Anna was a pumpkin and really did not know what was going on at first. We went on a hayride with family in Hackberry. She loved riding on the trailer and the wind in her face. My niece, Brenna, and my sister, Melissa, joined us for trick or treating and then a costume contest at the city park. Anna was one of the winners in her age group.

Hope you like the pictures.