Hot...lanta! Here we are!

We all arrived safely .... Here's some pics of our time here so far.

Here we are on da plane to Atlanta

Michael arrived after we did..

Sarah got here 30 minutes after Michael.... Dad sees and approves the
engagement ring!
Will, Bern and Jaxon arrived later...pictures will come later....

Several went to the Braves game Friday night

Breakfast with Laura and Elizabeth Abernathy (Stone)

Hot afternoon at the pool! My feet!


Michael has on Bern's sun hat!!

Granddad napped with Jaxon ALL AFTERNOON!

Michael and Sarah leaving for rehearsal....I have to get ready now....later.

Headin to a Wedin....

Soon to be Dr. and Mrs. Cooper Keane!

Leaving early in the morning - headed to Atlanta for Cooper and Laura's wedding! From there I am going with Will, Bern and Jaxon (check out his passport pic on Bern's Blog)....to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for a week! From there to LA to visit niece, Shannon...and see the big city of LACA - then back to Dallas for a week or so....some time with Michael! Whew!

The Engagement

Michael and Sarah are engaged! He went to Little Rock on Tuesday and Wednesday and "popped the question" on the Big Dam Bridge. Yes, that is actually the name the Little Rock "Fathers" gave this beautiful walking bridge.
Sarah accepted the proposal....which was done with Michael's "style"....so I will again be a Mother-In-Law! No date yet.....will certainly let you know.

It finally got warm enough up here to get some pretty flowers on my deck. Last night it got down to 34 degrees, but the days are warm. Dozier is enjoying the warm sun....and peeing on the flowers!

NYC May 18, 2008

Paul and I spent the day Saturday in NYC......this is a typical sample of what we do in the city. I have captions on the pictures now so you can tell what they are!

Back in Pennsylvania

What a wonderful "Southern Tour" I had this month! It began with my class reunion...an annual opportunity to spend some quality time with my "golden" friends.
Some of my Class of 70 friends

Next was a long visit at my sister, June's. She and I always have a great time together..... and this visit was no exception! Her sons, Rob and Russ were there...so we had an opportunity to

"bond" again. I love those boys.

My nephews, Rob and Russ

Nolan grillin up some chicken

Dinner with cousin Glenn and Marie

Visiting with Big Mama Helton

June and I went up to see our parents and Paul's Mother. My parents are .....well.....my parents. It is so sad to see them changing so much. They have been making some really bad decisions lately, but I have accepted the fact that there is nothing I can do about it. It breaks my and June's hearts.

Then off to Dallas...by way of Little Rock (where I had a wonderful but quick visit with my sweet friend, Heber and with my #3 son, Cooper).
Cooper, Martha and Heber

Uncle Mikey teaching Jaxon to walk!

Mother's Day at the Dallas Arboretum

June and me at the Butterfly House at the Dallas Arboretum

Uncle Mikey, June and Nolan strolling Jaxon

Sista Friends....twins???

Michael from his "penthouse" balcony in Dallas

Dallas was great! I love spending time with Michael and Will more than I love doing anything. Jaxon is growing and is absolutely adorable. He has a tight grip on this grandmama's heart for sure.

I'll add some random pictures from my travels......

Friday in Dallas!

Cool matching hats!

New clothes from Granmama & Grandad

Woke up..went to a baseball game.

This new hat is chewy!

Cousin Matt is a baseball player.

Cheap transportation!

Today in Dallas

The never ending photo sessions!

Group shot that needs some editing!

Kisses in Dallas!

We made it.....

Having fajitas at La Hacienda Ranch!

Stopped in Little Rock

Lunch in LR with my dear friend, Heber and #3 son, Cooper.
Thanks for the delicious bread, Heber.....yum yum!

Whoo Hoo....heading for Dallas tomorrow morning...

June, Nolan and I are heading for the big D in the morning. I finally get to squeeze those chubby cheeks.... Watch out Jaxon....Grandma and

Aunt June are almost on our way.

Making Curtains!

We shopped all over Memphis for the right fabric and finally found it.

Then to Sears to buy a sewing maching. The results.....a week later.....
a beautiful makeover for their bedroom!

Sister June's learning to sew curtains

Class of 1970 Reunion

I had a wonderful time at my class "Spring Fling" last weekend at beautiful
Pickwick Lake in southern, middle Tennessee. Spending a weekend with
"old" friends is always such a blessing and leaves me humbled, refreshed and
a little sore from all the "deep in the gut" laughing! I can't wait until next year!
I love my Class of 70 FAMILY!

Pickwick Lake - Saturday, April 19th

17 Members of my high school class

Cherry Blossom Festival

We had a wonderful weekend in Washington, DC. The Cherry Blossoms are everything I expected...plus. http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/cms/index.php?id=390