END OF APRIL

OK, so it's been a while since I have posted anything, sometimes I feel like I have nothing to say, which sounds weird since I am a preacher, but sometimes I feel like I am just out of words. So what's going on in my life these days? Well I've been taking more seminary and I have finals coming up on Wednesday and I'm not sure that any of it stuck if you know what I mean. I took the class and learned a lot but I'm not sure about the final test, but if I study enough this week I'm sure I will pass. The trouble is that I have been making straight A's and I feel the pressure to get another one. This is a new problem for me, when I was in school (when I was younger) I felt good just to pass, but I never studied, I never saw the need until I was taking the test. But now I am applying myself and doing well, but since my surgery my brain doesn't seem to work as well, just an excuse? Maybe, but it's the best I have. So pray for my memory recall.
This is the end of April, tommorrow is May 1st, MayDay. Back when the kids were born we lived in Colorado and I worked an a large farm and I would grow a beard every winter to help with warmth, and every year on May 1st I would shave it off. Why is this important??? I have no idea!
We are still waiting on the birth of our first grandson, he will be here the last of July or early August. His original due date was August 11, my birthday and I thought that that would be a great birthday gift, but now they, the doctor, have moved it up. But one thing that I know is that whenever he gets here it will truly be a gift from God. And he will be a good addition to our three grandgirls, life just keeps getting better.
Well this weekend should be quieter that last, we set up the inflatables (Buncha-Jumps) in the park last Saturday for Keep Childress Beautiful day and had lots of fun with all of the kids. We will be setting some up at Lots in a couple of weeks, come on by and join us.
Well, last week we were in Denver to see Becky's cancer doctor and she is still in remission, ma that's a good word!! The week before we went to Lubbock to see my cancer doctor and mt PSA is still 0.0, just like it should be. Both are good news, her cancer is under control and mine is gone, the only thing that would be better is if her's was gone also...
For someone who didn't have much to say I sure said a lot, but now all of my words are used up for a while, do you believe me?
Well I'm getting ready to go mow my yard again, I worked all day this past Monday on it. We had been gone and it rained for days so it had grown up, a lot. I never did get it sprayed for weeds so everything is growing really good. On Monday I edged and ran the trimmer, cut on some trees and then worked on my mower for a couple of hours before I got it started. I was able to use the grass catcher on the front yard but not the back, so I am going to attempt to catch the back yard and hope that it doesn't plug up the catcher. Anyway, I think that the grass is dry enough and if I can get it done today I can do it on Friday's as I like to do. So here I go..........

THREE GRANDGIRLS

Well here are three pics of the girls,
these were taken the day that Jody and Sarah arrived home from Israel.
The first one is of Eisley and Zoe looking at each other.
This one is of Mia, looks like you could just swim in her eyes.

Hi Eisley, Mia and Eisley were ready to see their parents,
everyone was ready for them to be home.

Not much to say, but pretty girls to look at.

EISLEY'S 1st BIRTHDAY

Eisley had her first birthday, everyone had a great time. Eisley had her very own cake, she wasn't too sure about getting her hands in it, what she liked best was the wrapping paper on the gifts. Anyway here are a few pictures for you to enjoy. When Jody and Sarah get their computer up and going again I'm sure she will have more. Enjoy!

Maybe this why they call me Papa-razzi.

CRUISIN'

We had the honor of keeping Mia and Eisley while Sarah went to her great-grandmothers funeral. Mia and I went cruisin', around and around the yard. She wanted to help Papa mow the yard, so she rode the riding mower. She helped me mow all of the back yard, & the side yard, but when we got to the front yard she was ready to go in the house with Mamaw. It kind of made me miss the farm, she would have had fun riding the tractor. I grew up riding the tractor, the horses and even a calf if Papa wasn't looking. There is nothing quite like the farm, but the riding mower is as close as I have these days. Thanks for riding with me Mia.

Mamaw holding Zoe, Zoe crying

Mia and Eisley having fun

Mama Bea, Mia & Zoe

Matt & Miranda stopped by the house on Sunday afternoon, got a picture of Matt holding Zoe

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GRANDGIRLS IN THE WORLD

Now you may not agree with me, but I am pretty sure that I have the most Beautiful granddaughters in the world.
What, you need proof? OK!

Mia is the oldest, this her and Jack

This Eisley, second to the oldest

This is Zoe, our newest.

And if you need further proof, here are some more pics.

ZOE IS HERE!!

Our baby has a baby, Amy & Zach have their first, a beautiful baby girl named Zoe Terah.
Mom and baby are doing fine, Amy had a c-section so she will be sore for a while.
Zoe weighed in at 6lb 6oz, 19 in long, she was born at 2:00 pm, August 26.
August 26 was Becky's dad's birthday, it is also Becky's sister's (Verna) birthday. Kinda cool.
So I know that you don't want to read what I write, you just want to see pictures,
so check these out!!

Zoe meets mom.

Proud new daddy shows her off for the first time Mamaw(who got to hold her before Papa) with Zoe and Mia
A few more pics of Zoe
Uncle Jody, Eisley, Papa & Mia
Aunt Sarah & Zoe

Before the birth, mom and dad waitingThe grandmothers, my mom Winna, Becky(Mamaw), and Zach's mom, Selina

Zach's dad, Randy and his twin sister, Tanah.So here are some pictures of Zoe and family, I am sure there will be more later.

A BIG DAY

Well, today is a big day, in just a few short hours I will meet for the very first time my third granddaughter. Zoe Terah is being born today. This is her BIRTH-DAY. Finally after all of these months we will get to see what she looks like, I know that she will be beautiful just like her mother. So this is an exciting day, I will post some pics of her later.
Now I wonder who will get to hold her first, Mamaw or me?

Mia's Big Day

So our oldest Grandgirl turned three yesterday, I didn't get to talk to her but this weekend we will get to celebrate with a party. Jody also had a birthday on the 6th, he turned 27, man is he ever getting old. It's hard to believe that my firstborn has a firstborn 3 years old. anyway it will be great to see them this weekend. here are some pics of Jody and Mia.

Jody & Mia, christmas 06

Jody, need I say more?

"Get your guns up"

Jody leading music for our revival, 11-9-05

Jody & Mia on her 2nd birthday

Eisley's First Haircut

So we had the girls at our house last weekend and Jody and Sarah drove in from Austin and joined them. We had a great time and they enjoyed VBS with us, at least Mia did. After Jody and Sarah came in on Saturday night we cooked out and had a great time. But then Jody wanted to give Eisley a haircut, I was opposed to this for the main reason that I was afraid he would do to her what he did to Mia at that age, shave her head. Zach was also an accomplice, and they tried to get me to bless it, nice try guys. I refused to be a part of it, Sarah as always trusted Jody, and I must say that it is a good haircut, a bit too short for a girl, but as least it wasn't shaved. Anyway here are some photos, the first one is of Mia, she takes pictures so well.

This is Eisley before her haircut, just look at those eyes!!

This is a picture of my oldest and youngest granddaughter, Mia is of course my oldest, and Amy is pregnant with my youngest, Zoe.

This is Eisley after her haircut, she liked the baby in the mirror.

Sarah and Eisley, you can see where she gets her looks from, and you thought it was from me.

Anyway, she does have those Wilson blue eyes, I have the prettiest girls in the world, all of them.
Until next time, see ya.