Wednesday, November 9, 2011

COLORS AT HOME...




Coming home yesterday I took some pictures
of the trees and the changing colors then as
we drove up to the house I noticed the tree
in the front yard was the prettiest one of all.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

EARTHQUAKE/TORNADO...

What in the world is going on?  Tornado warnings on the TV until 4 in the morning and then a 4.7 earthquake rumbles across my house!  Windows and doors rattling with a low rumble noise.  I think enough is enough....Anyone else feeling these?

Sunday, November 6, 2011

5.6 EARTHQUAKE

This is what woke me up last night just before11:00 PM!  I really thought it was strong wind but sit up in bed thinking why is the pictures rattleing?  Just as I laid back down my grandson, Josh called and ask if I felt the earthquake and I "said is that what that was?".  I should have known after living in California for so long but it didn't even enter my head but it sure shook the house!  We live in Arkansas and about three hours away from Sparks, Oklahoma.  I sure am glad I wasn't there!

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5.6 quake strikes Okla., 10 aftershocks follow

SPARKS, Okla. - Oklahoma residents more accustomed to tornadoes than earthquakes have been shaken by weekend temblors that cracked buildings, buckled a highway and rattled nerves. One quake late Saturday was the state's strongest ever and jolted a college football stadium 50 miles away.

It was followed by 10 aftershocks by midmorning Sunday. But although homes and other buildings cracked and suffered minor damage, there were no reports of severe injuries or major devastation.

The magnitude 5.6 earthquake was Oklahoma's strongest on record, said Jessica Turner, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey. Centered near Sparks, 44 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, it could be felt throughout the state and in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, northern Texas and some parts of Illinois and Wisconsin. It followed a magnitude 4.7 quake early Saturday that was felt from Texas to Missouri.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

HOPPER HERITAGE...

Eiffel, twin to Ethel...Dad's twin sisters, born 1905 in Oklahoma

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

SCRAPBOOK DAY...

Trying to get out of my Heritage mode and try something else! 

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

HOPPER HERITAGE...

Dad's older sister, Ethel and her family. 

Sunday, October 30, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER JIM...

Happy Birthday to my brother, Jim way out in California.
I hope your day is happy and great!  Love you brother dear :)

Friday, October 28, 2011

HOPPER HERITAGE...

Dad's older sister, Ollie.

Thursday, October 27, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...


Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband, Ron.  This is Ron
with my daughter, Suzie.  God smiled on me the day I meet him :)


Tuesday, October 25, 2011

HOPPER HERITAGE...

Hopper brothers...about 1943/44

Monday, October 24, 2011

Sunday, October 23, 2011

HOPPER HERITAGE...

Dad's sister, Maude Hopper Binion

Thursday, October 20, 2011

HOPPER HERITAGE...

Dad's sister, Maude and her husband.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

BACK TO BASE....


Justin is on his way to North Carolina to report back to base. 
Like his mom said...Goodbys are so HARD!!!!


But while he was here he got to do one of his
favorite things, target shooting with
family and friends.
He calls this picture "The Arkansas Mafia"



Saturday, September 10, 2011

FAMILY REUNION...

We have been checking out places to have our "HOPPER REUNION"
next summer.  This is Natural Falls State Park and this is one
beautiful place to have it.  Big room, kitchen, patio with smoker and
grill, RV park, Wi-Fi, playground and a short walk to the Falls.


This is the entrance to the reunion room and the patio on the side and
can have it for $125.00 per day. 






This is Honey Creek RV Park and you can have the six table for $75.00 a day.



Still looking....have looked at a number of parks but did not take pictures because
we are not going there :)

Monday, September 5, 2011

HUGS FOR GRAMMY!!!

After almost nine months I got the "HUG" I was waiting for!!!


Suzie and Brian are giving a Bar-B-Q for Justin's Homecoming


Justin is teasing me about my gray hair and Pop is singing
"That Silver Headed Mama of Mine"


Justin is giving a patch to his friend Braden who says that
Justin is his hero!!!


Braden was afraid that Justin would not remember him but no way could any of us
forget this little guy!


Justin and Popa Ron...


Justin with his dad, Brian...

Mom Suzie with Justin's buddy, Pepper!

Saturday, September 3, 2011

HE'S HOME TO ARKANSAS

Honk - Honk - Honk- WAKE UP MOM....I'M HOME!!!!!
Way early this morning, but that's OK!!!!


His buddies were crashing at his Mom's house, knowing Justin was on his way!!!!!!!!


Friday, September 2, 2011

SHUTTERFLY BOOK...

My new photo book that I made on Shutterfly.  This is the fourth one
I have made and I love them.  If you haven't checked them out you should.
Just upload your photos and place them where you want them, choose
your background colors and type in your names and etc.
Hardcover and 20 pages of photos over the last few months!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

FISH FRY...


Deep Sea Fishing with Dad and Brother, Justin.


Bring it in Justin!


Justin and his Marine buddy, Daniel.


Shark that Justin caught.


Justin, Daniel and Josh.


Dinner!


Josh is getting his dinner!


Justin having dinner that he caught.  All the guys caught
something and they had their fish fry and still had
enough to bring back home.