What all have I missed out on?

A while back a lady from our church called and asked me if I would like to volunteer at our local museum in Greenwood. Since I work from home, can make my own hours and love meeting new people I decided to go for it. I have worked at the museum twice now and I am really enjoying it. I love talking to the people who stop by and asking, "so how did you hear about Cottonlandia" or "what brings you to Greenwood".

I have made new friends by attending our monthly friends of Cottonlandia meetings. I have to admit the first time I went to a meeting I felt like, other than the directors, I was a baby at a retirement village but y'all these are some of the sweetest people I have met in Greenwood. They are always lifting me up and making me feel better about myself when I talk to them.

Today we had brunch and one lady asked why I was only eating fruit. I had the chance to share with a table full of people the reason I couldn't eat at public events. I didn't do it to make them feel sorry for me because I have embraced living gluten free and it's no longer a big deal for me it is my new norm. But when the brunch was over she kissed me on the cheek and told me that she would be praying for me. It was sooo sweet.

Now as I think back I think about the many times I have not participated because of the age difference and all that I have missed out on. I am soooo looking forward to my new adventure with these other 60+ volunteers and the fun we will have in the future. If you are ever in the Mississippi Delta and get the opportunity to stop in come see us at Cottonalandia soon to be The Museum of the Mississippi Delta after all it's much more than a museum about cotton. And I promise we have the best volunteers in the state you are guaranteed to leave feeling better than when you arrived.



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Last Saturday Honey and I went and spent the day with Punkin I had not seen her in a while so I was so excited. She is so much fun and into everything she keeps us hopping. She didn't take a long nap and so in the afternoon she was a little grouchy but I wouldn't have traded the time for anything. One of the memories we made was since Punkin was grouchy Honey took her for a walk so I could finish my supper when I paid our bill and went out looking for them I found them in a near by Subway eating cookies. She had crumbs all over her with a big smile on her face. Another highlight was putting her to bed, I read a bible story and prayed and when I said Amen, she said Amen reached up to kiss me and said night night. It was so cute. Just another sign she growing up.

Snack time, if I'd known about the cookies later we would not have eaten so many at home.

Looking for her 25th movie to watch and I'm not kidding either, I finally had to put my foot down.

That's all for now next time I'll be sharing some of my favorite blogs, recipes etc.

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Just look a little harder

There's sooo much going on in my life right now but I still don't feel that I have anything to write about.

On the food part I'm pretty well cooking a lot of basic meats and veggies. Although since it's so hot here we're eating a lot of salads too.

We're back in the grind after our trip to Indian, which we loved. Have I shared with you that I LOVE LOVE my family! As I look at each one as an individual I realize I am one blessed Mom and Grandma! All of my children are wonderful and I am soooo proud of each one. I can't say they're all perfect but I guarantee you that I can find tons of things in their lives to be proud of! It's so sad to me that some people can't find anything to be proud of or thankful for concerning their children. I think you just need to look a little harder!



I am sooo excited these days as "The Help" will be premiering August 12th.  Not only was it a great book but I think the movie is going to be just as good! Now I may be just a little prejudice as I am from MS and live in the Greenwood area where 80% of the movie was shot. As I watch this trailer I recognize many of the houses and streets. So I imagine I will be watching it many times! If you need someone to go see it with just contact me, that will just give me one more excuse.

I've talked to several people who have read this book and I have yet to hear of anyone who didn't love it! If you have not read it order it today and you will have time before the movie premiers as it only takes a few days at most.




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An update on the grandchildren

We just returned from visiting our children in Indiana and had a wonderful time it was just too short. Mary does an excellent job in preparing meals I can eat, needless to say I am NOT getting on the scales anytime soon. I think I ate something that I should not have on the way home yesterday and today I am paying for it.

Well enough of that let my photos do the talking from our trip.

My babies they are growing up fast.

Josh has an injured ankle but he stills manages to get around. 

Alayna is doing so well in school this was a project 

from last year and she had to tell me all about it.

 Josh is a camera hog if he sees you taking the girls photos he sits down right in front of you and starts saying cheese

 Emma is glued to me the whole time we're together. She always begs to come live with me in Mississippi.

 This is the first time ever I have let the girls take my 

camera and take photos unsupervised. They did a great job.

This one was taken by Emma while I was busy in the kitchen.

Only grand-kids can get him to smile like that!

 Little man loved being with his PePaw. He kept trying to wear the girls accessories and Honey couldn't stand it. So he got him a cap and tried changing his focus. Josh put the hot on PePaw and looked for the headband.

We took the girls to the "Creation Museum" and this

was the only dinosaur we could get them close to.

 If you are ever close to a "Creation Museum" I'd strongly encourage you to visit. It was a neat experience.

 Me observing "Maroon Friday". I don't remember if Alayna or Emma took this photo but I do remember that it was really HOT!

 We all went to lunch on Saturday and I discovered that with this family if you slip up and take a photo they don't smile as a matter of fact they look angry. Oh well.........

 A family affair a cast doesn't stop this boy.

Our George and Mary

The only problem with the girls taking the photos there is always one missing. Here Emma was the one.

You can see lots more photos of the family and the things we did by watching the video on the bottom of this blog. 

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On Vacation

 Taken Mother's Day

We decided at the last minute to take a long over due trip to see our daughter and her family in Indiana. We drove it from our new home for the first time and made several stops for meals and bathroom breaks. We also had to stop south of Louisville, KY due to bad weather and hail. It was hailing so bad that we were afraid our windshield was going to bust.

We are having a great time and will share more with you later.

Thanks for stopping by and please come back soon y'all and see photos from our trip.