Melton Leming

It's was 21 years ago today that Keri and I lost Melton. Seems impossible it's been that long and yet sometimes it seem like forever. He was my love, my soulmate. He could be so very sweet and so very funny, and yes he could be hard-headed too. I know he is so proud of the woman that Keri has become and he would really get a big kick out of the grandkids. He loved my Moma so much and was so glad to be in our family. Some of you didn't know him too well but if you have a special memory, Keri and I would love to read it. Love all you guys!!! Jody

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAUREN DOWDLE

Hi, there , Sweetie - hope you have a super birthday tomorrow. Love to you & Bill & Levi - let us hear from you guys once in a while!!!!

Happy Birthday, Sherami - Part II

Since Sherami has always been such an animal lover, I thought I should post a photo for her birthday and use one of the shots from her trip to the San Diego Zoo in December. She got to go on the special tour where you get to be more up close and personal with the animals, so it was hard to choose a picture. Because she likes giraffes so much, and I never got to feed a giraffe, I thought this one was cool. Please indulge me as I use this blog to tell her how very special she is to me and what a sweet girl she is and how much I am wishing her a wonderful day today. It's been a rough week for our family, but I still want her day to be special. Sherami, Happy Birthday!!! Your mama loves you!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET SHEARMI tomorrow

Hey, Sweetie, Hope you have a really great day tomorrow. It sounds like you've already been celebrating for several days. That's the way it should be. Love ya, Kiddoe!!!!

Chuck's brother

Dear ones, I just heard from Celeste that Chuck's brother had passed away. I didn't know he was a priest. He was having dinner when he had a seizure and was evidently without oxygen for a while. They don't know the arrangements yet but I knew you all would want to know. Let's all pray for them. Love you all, Jody

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK CUSENBARY

Happy Birthday sweet boy!!! Hope you have a great day and the water isn't too deep where you are. I love you!!!

What a Weekend!

Cousins,
Susan, Steve and I just spent the BEST weekend...and it isn't over yet. Our church's 50th anniversary is in May. In honor of the event, the choir finally succumbed to the request for a CD. What we didn't want is a boom box set on "record" with a captured live performance for all time. Luckily, Susan is close friends with a very talented man, Ricky Tims, who produces to support his quilting habit. (Check his web site! These aren't yo mama's quilts!)

Ricky brought all his gear to Texas and set up in our sanctuary. I spent most of Friday on a solo that is only about 20 measures! So totally worth it. I've never been happy with my recorded voice. I'M HAPPY WITH THIS ONE!

The choir met on Saturday at 9:30 to record 10 selections that Susan chose. We worked until 2:30 or 3:00 laying down tracks that Ricky would then "stitch" together to make music. He lovingly guided us to be the best we can be...not Mormon Tabernacle, but not Mayberry either. The CDs will be sold to those that want one for the anniversary celebration.

And...we're not through! Tonight we (the choir) are hosting an Italian meal and concert. We are serving lasagna, spaghetti, green beans (Italian cut!) and salad. We'll have a chocolate fountain with fruit for dessert! We will serve everyone their meal, then sing our CD selections for their "dining pleasure".

BEWARE! This may be all that Susan, Steve and I can talk about for awhile. It's the kind of high you get from church camp.

Oh, and if you want to buy a voucher for a CD or come to the dinner tonight, come on. 5:30. Park Place Christian Church on Call Field. Love to see you there.

Love you all,
Candy