BEDROOM REDO!

Well, I finally did it! After 31 years of my old bedroom outfit (YUCK!), I convinced Tom (well, sort of) that we needed a new one! Well, convince is not the proper word for this little purchase, but he finally let me do it! I am so happy with how the bedroom now looks! It is a complete change of pace...finally!!!!!!!! I know he likes it too, I can tell. Actually he even admits it, but, he still thinks it was unnecessary. He did not see anything wrong with the old one. Only, that the dresser had about an 8 inch oblong spot, right on the top in the middle, where everyone could see, a big bad bald spot where someone (named Joi) spilled finger nail polish about 22 years ago, tried to wipe it up with a kleenex, then took their fingernails and scratched it up. The chest of drawers has two broken drawers, that were wood glued back together (let's just say, an ex-husband had a temper). I never had a night stand, but scarfed a little cabinet someone was going to throw away and used it! So, therefore, don't you agree.....I deserved a new bedroom outfit!!!!!! Well, I know I agree! What do you think....before....or....after?

Before

After

Before

After

Well, I know that I LOVE IT! Still a few more little touches to make, but it is pretty much finished.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER!

Mom & Aunt Nora on Metrolink, ready to walk!

Joi and Dave

The Survivor Procession!

A VERY EMOTIONAL DAY!

Everyone but me, of course,

I'm taking the pic!

A very moving and awsome

site! Just look at the walkers!

Survivors being greeted at the Finish Line!

Lunch with all, an end to a perfect day!

Well, I promised a new blog, and here it is. I am really late with this, but at least I getting around to posting it. We went and walked the Susan B. Komen "Walk for the Cure" again this year in June. My Mom was able to walk this year and she walked as a "SURVIVOR"! We all walked with her to celebrate her accomplishment and courage along with her sister a breast cacner survivor also, my aunt Norma Adams, and her daughters, Donna and Veronica. Me, my daughter Joi and her husband, David was along for the celebration! The day was and extremely nice day, compared to the hot day last year. We made it there early this year for the "survivors" procession and the little celebration thereafter. It was a very emotional experience for all. We hope to do this every year. We invite everyone and anyone to come along for the celebration. In fact, we encourage all of you to join us next year! Please enjoy the pictures of our great day!

I HAVE BEEN LAX!

Well, sorry, but I haven't been on here for awhile. Hopefully I will be changing that soon. I do plan on putting a post regarding our Komen Walk for the Cure this past weekend with pics. So stay tuned. I will try to do better. My mom and daughter have been after me for not keeping up. So they have spoke and I have listened. I'll be back!

COBDEN

Tom & Billy's Big Catch
Colorized pic of Bald Knob
View of Cross missing panels
Pic of lookout cliff
Look close-cross thru spot in trees
Colorized version of pic
Cuz Christy!
Christy by the cliff!
Another colorized pic!
Billy & Christy's Home

Well, another trip! Tom and I went down to Coben, IL to see my cousin Christy and her husband Billy last weekend. Tom and Billy painted and went fishing. Christy and I shopped!!!!

We also went to Kevil, KY and seen their daughter and granddaughter (she is a cutie!). It rained quite a bit, but Christy and I managed to take a ride on the 4 wheeler and go visit her mammaw/my aunt Dooie. We also went for a ride on Sunday, while Tom and Billy were fishing (for the 3rd time!), to the lookouts to see Bald Knob Cross and take some pictures. It is really sad about the cross. It is losing the panels off the frame (as you will see in one of the pictures) and you can see through it. It used to be solid white and you could see it up on the top of the hill, bright and shining for all to see. The church's in the area are trying to collect money to repair the cross. The pics aren't some of my best, especially since the sun was in front of me and me shooting right into the brightness, therefore the pics are washed out. I took some liberties and on a couple of pics in photo shop and colorized it slightly. We all had a blast, hope you enjoy the pics.

HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS

Garvin Woodland Gardens

The Hot Springs!

Deer in front the neighbors house

Gulpa Gorge

Hot Springs Natl Park Hot Water Fountain

Quachita Lake, Mom & Linda standing on

the Blakely Dam

Anthony Chapel

Three Sisters Daffodil Hill at Garvin Gardens

Overlook in Hot Springs Village

Well, here are a couple of pictures from a trip taken to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas last week by me and mom. We went to visit friends Lynda, Alex and their son Alan. They moved from this area a couple of years ago to Hot Springs Village. Mom and I took Amtrak to Little Rock, AR last Wednesday night and returned Sunday morning. We went to the Garvin Woodland Gardens, of course to see the daffodils blooming! We went to the lookout in the village and the National Park, to see the hot spring itself and Bath Row (massage and baths-they are wonderful!, but could not talk mom into going), shopping in the souvenir shops, to eat on Hamilton Lake at Fisherman's Wharf (broccoli salad that was wonderful!), crystal hunting in the Coleman Crystal mine (yes we found several!), sight seeing, and hunting for bambies! All in all a wonderful 3 days! Enjoy the pics, we enjoyed the trip!