Madi and a Happy Birthday cake for Portia

"Grammie, I licked the bowl and the cake is going to be delicious!"

Madi and I baked a birthday cake for Portia on Saturday morning.  I let Madi stand in a chair at the island while I mixed it.  She really enjoyed stirring and licking the bowl!  I had some trouble taking that spatula away from her though!  Clean up wasn't nearly as much fun but it never is! 

Black Friday

Prayer time before bed

The girls and I got up early, very early, to go shopping.  We met Robin at VEC at 5:00 am.  I was lucky and got the last wheelchair at Guest Services at the Mall.  We shopped at the mall until Poppie called for us to come home.  Madi didn't feel well and she had whined all morning.  Tandi was a little upset that "tradition" was cut short.  We got home around 3:00 pm.  Madi just needed a new face!  The girls stopped by on their way to the theatre and brought Madi some blocks.  She played and played with the blocks.  Just what a whiney baby needed!  Thank you Portia and Tandi!     

Blessings on Thanksgiving Day

Zachary, Haley, Seth

Hunter, Zachary, Haley & Seth

Kim & Karen

Haley & Karen

Kim, Karen & Tandi

Kim, Haley, Karen & Tandi

Kim, Peggy, Karen, Haley & Tandi

On Thanksgiving morning, Greg, Madi, Tandi and I drove to Chattanooga for the day.  Madi spent the day with Jim and we went to Peggy's for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.  We enjoyed lots of good food and fellowship with family.  The day went by way too fast!  I am so thankful for a wonderful family!     

Memphis Girls

Greg and I along with Stacy and Tandi went to Memphis on Friday, November 13.  The boys had tickets to the UT/Mississippi State football game on Saturday.  The girls and I shopped in Southaven, MS during the game.  We met the boys at Harrah's in Tunica at Paula Deen's Restaurant after the game.  The food was mmmmm good!  These pictures were taken in front of Johnny and Portia's house on Sunday before we ate lunch at Old Venice.  We said good-bye to Johnny and Portia after lunch.
It was wonderful to spend time with both my girls.  I miss Portia terribly.  :(    

Autumn Days

It was a beautiful day to enjoy the outside before the cold winter days ahead.  Madi, dressed like Pa in overhauls, enjoyed playing with the leaves.  I enjoyed watching her have such a good time.   

Poppie Love

Bath time = Fun time!