December was hectic as
usual and we added a bit of drama with a broken tibia and ankle for Larry. He fell about 6 feet from a ladder while he was working at one of our rent houses. We spent the day before Christmas Eve in the Veterans Hospital ER and about three more times since then seeing various doctors and having scans and x - rays to determine if surgery is needed. The jury is still out and we hope to have a firm decision about that this coming Thursday. The one thing I have discovered is that the VA doesn't get in a hurry about anything. I assume that is bureaucracy. An appointment seems to take all day. We also discovered they are a part of UT Southwestern. We were pleased to find that out and once we requested other opinions they were good about having UT Southwestern orthopedic trauma doctors conference about it. It has made for an interesting holiday season...all done in the snow and ice .....but it did not dampen our excitement
and enthusiasm for this special time of year celebrating the birth of our
Lord.
Below is a collection of our Photo Documented
2012 Year
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Christmas Day
The Grand Girls check out Big Daddy's foot
Below is a collection of our Photo Documented
2012 Year
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Other than
our last few days of holiday drama there aren’t many new changes with us. If the last few years taught me anything...it is that no news is not such a bad
thing… Our children are doing well and to our dismay
the grand children refuse to stop growing.
They delight us with their many talents and outpouring of love. Our three oldest Grands are in college and the
two in the middle are in high and middle school…the three youngest in
elementary, preschool and mother’s day out.
We have various programs we attend for sports, choir, plays, dance
recitals and church. Our calendar
stays full of those most important events.
Our children are successful, healthy and wise..
Date Night
Ashton's Choir Concert
Christina's tutu...she is too too cute...
Kate's recital
Adorable....
Christina's birthday
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Katie Bug on Mimi's swing....my giggle box
a visit from Johnathan...I love his smile
Christina...look out world...
Our adventursome Christina ...see what I mean
Weekly visits with Jeff
Mother's Day
Katie Bug's Birthday
such a little lady
Jimmy camping with his folks.
He is working part time for a Real Estate Company
as their media manager and manages their blog plus attends a local college. He has been a huge help to his family as big brother and oldest son and has a heart of gold. We always know Jimmy has our back... He makes us so proud of all his accomplishments.
Kate's recital...attended by all..
Kate's recital
First night in Kate's big girl bed
It was traumatic...but as the evidence shows...they made it!
Katelyn's college apartment at
University of Arkansas
She is interning for a company related to her
Adorable....
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a visit from Johnathan...I love his smile
such a little lady
He is working part time for a Real Estate Company
as their media manager and manages their blog plus attends a local college. He has been a huge help to his family as big brother and oldest son and has a heart of gold. We always know Jimmy has our back... He makes us so proud of all his accomplishments.
It was traumatic...but as the evidence shows...they made it!
University of Arkansas
She is interning for a company related to her
degree and very involved as a Tri Delta. She is an excellent student
and talented in so many areas of her life.. She is faithful to have quality time with her family...especially her Mimi and Big Daddy...She expects no fuss just wants to be with us... We love that about her. Very proud of our Katelyn.
and talented in so many areas of her life.. She is faithful to have quality time with her family...especially her Mimi and Big Daddy...She expects no fuss just wants to be with us... We love that about her. Very proud of our Katelyn.
in a live stations of the cross
He is a youth sponsor and very involved with the program.
Pierson attends community college and plans to attend A and M Commerce next year. He has been a big help with our Property Management business and always quick to come help us get something to the attic or other chores we need help with.....or just spend time sitting with Big Daddy or Mimi just to be there and listen. He is a hard worker and we are very proud of all his accomplishments.
So proud of our guy...
He is an honor student and involved in
many academic excellence programs...
He is dynamite in sports and very well liked by his peers..
Big Brother Jimmy is a huge help with our Justin..
She loves loves dance....and is very good for only
2 years old... Great focus and puts her heart into it.
She loves her Miss Tiffany days
Well I am his Mimi of course...but ...
it is been an awesome year for Justin in football...
She is good....take her Mimi's word for it..
Truly our songbird.
I think we favor just a tad... lol
Great night at the concert
back together on winter break..
she got a face tatoo..We couldn't wash that face. lol
Photography by Jeff
Larry also met up with a few of his 101st Airborne Pathfinder Buddies from his Vietnam days...
She is a natural...look at that posture...No one had to tell her to do that.
She says she is so " cited " about it. lol
Johnathan is very good at just about anything he decides to do..
His focus is awesome...and he is very co ordinated... Plus..super smart guy... He loves to come to our house...we like that alot! He has such patience to sit with us and talk and truly interested. Amazing for one so young.
Proud of our Johnathan!
love the hat
photographed by Jeff
I love this picture!
like his daddy before him....Johnathan Loves being the
Birthday Boy!
Jeff our " in house" photographer took this amazing picture of Dee... He is so gifted and we are constantly amazed at the wonderful photography and interpretation of life seen through his eyes...
Pierson
I like this pic of him...
I told him to include himself in some of the pics...
lol....good son that he is...he did it... thank you Josh...
In the Spring Grandma came to town
In July Brenda, her new husband Taylor and family came to visit for Father's Day.
In October we said goodbye to our dear Uncle Odell who went to be with the Lord and his precious Ann. Missy and family joined us and there was a beautiful military tribute to him plus we enjoyed seeing Memphis, family and friends.
Memphis visit with family and friends
Missy in Memphis
sitting in the living room listening to Chuck play... a scene
repeated through the years. Chuck sang at our wedding and always promised our daughter Missy he would sing at hers...and he did.. during the ceremony and at the reception on her first dance with husband Wes. He also came to sing at my surprise 50th birthday... and wowed everyone... We are big fans of Chuck's music. He now performs professionally with his son Chris and sometimes Carol and Craig join in too. The Gordons are a very talented family. :)
We were blessed she could come...
missed Linda and Christie.
The week after they left we said another goodbye to our dear Uncle Vern, who is my dad’s brother. It was a time of celebration of a life well lived. His children and grandchildren had a beautiful service and afterward a great time together as family at my cousin’s home.
Wonderful Uncle Vern...My childhood memories
are full of him. He and Aunt Jo were so much fun
to visit. He was amazing with children. We will miss you Uncle Vern.
You were the real deal.
Dad, Elaine, Mom
Larry and I went to the State Fair in October as well. We like to go Senior Citizen day... Besides getting in free....we like that it is not too crowded.. We like to walk around and have our annual Fletcher's Corny Dog, Nutty Buddy and funnel cake. We never get tired of them. We took our traditional photo op by Big Tex...and thank goodness we did because by the next morning at 9 am Big Tex was on fire! What a shock it was! I know they will rebuild him but I have been getting pics by Big Tex since I was a very small girl... Good Bye Big Tex....we look forward to your return!
In November we helped my folks downsize to a lovely home and the transition has gone well. We enjoy visits with them sharing memories and talking sports and politics as our generations will do. They attend our family events, teaching our young ones how to gracefully age and giving them important life lessons as matriarch and patriarch of the family. My sister comes to our house when she can for a sleep over and the three of us talk our heads of catching up on our busy lives and families.
the cutest and sweetest parents ever.
Thanksgiving 2012 was wonderful this year because everyone was present... We had fantastic food and the family time was amazing..
the most special guests of all....her family.
Our children never come empty handed...
So many thanksgivings this day...starting right here. :)
who is in the picture if you will notice... He sets up
the timer and it is our chance for our annual family group shot.
He is having a little front porch chat
with Christina.
And then..... A WHITE CHRISTMAS!!!! omgosh!!!
Best Christmas ever! We were all so excited we were like little kids...
Snow Much Fun!!!!
Grand Girls
Grand Girls
That was somewhat of a recap of the year... I tried to be fair and
make sure everyone got their pic or important occasion in...but
seems I always miss something... It was a fantastic year!
There were
certainly challenges, as in any year, but most of all we are aware of how
God holds us in the palm of His Hand…and for that we are grateful.
Wishing you
a year of New Year’s Blessings!
Elaine and Larry
Mom and Dad
Mimi and Big Daddy
Mom and Dad
Mimi and Big Daddy
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