Saturday, December 21, 2013

THIS YEAR'S TREE....

Our house is so small that we always put the tree in front of
the front door.  We never use that door much in the winter,
only use it in the summer so we can go sit on the swing
on the front porch.

Had to have a picture of the top of the tree so our daughter-n-law
could see that we are still using the Santa she gave me years and
years ago.  Think of her each time I put on the tree.  Thanks Diane!

Friday, December 20, 2013

HAND PAINTED ORNAMENTS...





A few of my Christmas Bears.  I hand painted a set of these a few years ago.
Not sure how many there are but it was a lot of work to paint.  I love placing
them on our tree and seeing that I can get some things done...



Thursday, December 19, 2013

NON-REPLACEABLE ORNAMENTS...


Ornaments like these two can never be replaced.  They are just plain glass ornaments
but inside are Christmas messages from my son when he was small, years ago.
The first one was on a gift from him that says "to mom from Kevin" and the second
one was on another gift and he wrote "Mom, from your red headed woodpecker"
These are precious to me...Love you son!
 

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

HAND PAINTED IN 19778

The little Christmas tree with the circle ornaments was hand painted by my
daughter, Suzie, back in 1978.

This little cane was painted the same year by my daughter.  I have about
ten or twelve on my tree that she painted way back then and
are precious to me.  We look at them together each year
with a smile.

Saturday, September 28, 2013

TAT for PAM

My daughter, Suzie couldn't be at the Life Celebration for her best friend, Pam, since she was so
far away and had just been there the week before ... so she got a tattoo of what Pam told her
when Suzie was crying and telling Pam she was sorry for crying.

Suzie got the tattoo the same time as the service was being held ...


Wednesday, September 25, 2013

PAM GRAVES JAMES...

My daughter's best friend got her WINGS today after a long long battle with Cancer...

Pamela Lin James August 24, 1967 - September 25, 2013 Pam is survived by her husband Ken, daughter Kassy, son Cody, mother Della and sisters Tammy and Brandi of Bakersfield. Pam and Ken have been residents of Chula Vista (San Diego) for 14 years. A celebration of life will be held at Paseo Del Rey Church, 900 Paseo Del Rey, Chula Vista on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 2:00 PM. Reception immediately following. Her passion was following and participating in her childrens' achievements and was immensely proud of them.
 www.bakersfield.com/obits



Pam with my son Kevin

Pam and my daughter Suzie

Monday, August 5, 2013

NOT IN AFGHANISTAN ANY MORE!



There he is mama and Mrs. Glover!

Here comes my boy!
I
Over here Justin ... here we are !!!!!!

After eight month, here comes my LOVE!!!!
                                       
Missed you so much!



Hi mom!!!!

                                                                    


Hey dad!!!




Nothing like a brother's love
Daddy!!!

Love you daddy!
My dad's home!


Justin and his wife Taylor and their son Colton...


Home from Afghanistan for the second time!!!
 now ....
 Let's all go to the BEACH house!!!!



Saturday, August 3, 2013

HOPPER HERITAGE ...

Went to the Bentonville library to do some more research on our Hopper family.  I didn't find anything on our direct line but did find information on cousins way back, maybe it will help someone if I post it and it's one way I won't lose it...

Rockingham Co., N.C. Will Abstracts    Volume 1   1785 - 1865   page 60

C:118 JEREMIAH HOPPER: June 16, 1851 Prb. Aug 1851
Wife, Nancy Hopper,
Dau, Betsey Baugh 
Sons, Permenies D. Hopper, Greenville Hopper
Exr: Neighbor John Strong,
Wit: Charles Strong, Thomas W. Keen

Same book as above page 39

B:99 JOSHUA HOPPER:  Oct 11, 1824  Prb. May 1834
Wife, Lucy Hopper 
Sons, Jesse Hopper (land whereon I live bouned by James Dillard, estate of Joshua Lindsay and Jerry Hopper) Thomas Hopper, William Hopper, Joseph Hopper, Darby Hopper, Joshua Hopper.
Daus, Unity Odel, Ann Grogan, Rodock Stephens.
Exrs: Son Jesse Hopper, L. David, Bartho Grogan, John Vernon


Friday, August 2, 2013

JUSTIN COMING HOME FROM AFGHANISTAN ...

Justin is coming home from his 2nd tour in Afghanistan.   This is the shirt
his wife, Taylor made to wear to his home coming.

Justin's brother and wife, Taylor leaving to go meet
his plane that is bringing him HOME !!!
Go Kids !!!!!  Get Him !!!
Thank you God that he is coming home !!!!

Thursday, July 25, 2013

GENTRY LOCAL MARINE LAID TO REST...


Today Gentry lined the streets with flags and people in honor of
Lance Cpl. Benjamin W. Tuttle, 19 year old Marine who
lost his life July 14 in Germany.
Our heart goes out to his family.  God Bless Them....










Tuesday, July 23, 2013

GRANSON, JUSTIN DUE HOME FROM AFGANISTAN IN FEW DAYS...

Come on Mom, it's time to GO get Daddy...
I knew you would agree :)


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

MEETING GRAND DAUGHTER FOR FIRST TIME ...

My son Kevin standing in the road waiting for his sister to arrive!
 He and his family just got here from Bakersfield, California.
His daughter, Amber came with him and it's a surprise for aunt
Suzie. 

First hugs !!!!

Suzie just seen Amber !!!!
 

More hugs and a few tears.

Giving her brother the "what fore" notice the fist!
Such a fun day.  This is the first time I had gotten to meet
my grand daughter, Amber.  Seventeen years is a long
time but it was one of those life things where the
relationship ended and people go their own way.
Thank God we found each other ...