A Day With Debbie

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
you can go to Lindsays page(GirlyGirlsLovePink.Blogspot.com) for a blast from the past pic of me and my sweety, who by the way, sent me a dozen red roses to MDO on Thurs and it made all the girls there so jealous!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAR FRIEND, DALE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET HUSBAND, 53 YRS YOUNG TODAY

5 yrs old today...

more of my favorite part of my birthday

this is the most favorite part of my birthday

9-11-01
Kaitlyn had started Kindegarten in Kopperl and Mike and I were getting ready for our very 1st Grandparents Day Lunch with our little first grand-daughter.
I remember having the "Today Show" on--then there was a news flash..
I remember seeing the Tower falling..
I remember seeing all the smoke and then the plane hit the other Tower..
I remember seeing the second Tower fall..
I remember seeing people running and crying...

I remember holding and hugging Madalyn, she was just a baby, I was watching her while Lindsay worked..
I remember picking Mike up and the drive to Kopperl...
I remember the radio playing and there were no songs...
I remember getting to Katys school, we were late cause the cafeteria lady I had called to see what time Katys lunch was gave me the wrong time...we checked in, were told to not mention the happenings of the morning to the children, no one wanted them to be scared the rest of the day till their parents picked them up and could talk to them about the day..
I remember walking into Katys computer class, she had had some tears, her little face was red, she thought we had forgot about Grandparents Day..
Mrs West let her go and have lunch with us and get our first Grandparents Day pic made together...
I remember her smile when she saw us walk into her class room...

I remember calling my children, my friends, my parents, my father in law..
I remember tv that night and all the people who had lost love ones, the signs made and placed everywheres...
I remember my prayer that night, to please keep my family, my children, my grand-daughters, my friends safe..to take care of people that had lost loved ones..for our nation to be whole again...
I remember flags..
I remember sports events that cancelled for the following weeks..
I remember no airplanes flying by for days..
I remember Pres.Bush face when told of the tradegy as he sat with a class of students...

I remember her face when she saw us walk into her class room..
Now, she is in 6th grade, half of her school life is now almost over, next will be JrHigh then HighSchool..
Ironic that Grandparents Day lunch was 9-11 again.. 6 yrs later.
I remember her face today when I walked into her lunch room..

Today, we got to go to Madalyns school and have lunch with her to celebrate "Grandparents Day"! We had so much getting to eat Bushes Chicken with her! Then, we got to go to her room and she made us a beautiful card with her picture on it wearing her pretty cheetah girl shirt.
Thank you for a very special lunch Madalyn, we love you so much.
You are the sweetest 1st grader I know!
I am so happy to get to be your "Ma"!

I am teaching for our churches MDO program this year--I have such a fun class of almost 3 yr. olds---they are all so sweet and funny!

one day....like Madalyn says, "we have to save all our money for Longhorn school!"

Loraly started dance class on Wed night..she is following her big sister Madalyns footsteps---ballet then tap... Miss Meredith is Loralys teacher as she was Madalyns also...

On Tuesday, you will start MDO again this year---you will love playing with all your friends and getting to go to school, it will be so much fun! You are our "Little Princess"...You are so cute, your little looks, always cracking us up, even when we are "Buddas"---our fish, how I love to watch you swim!
I love my LulaBelle!!!!

for my favorite first grader....I hope this year that you meet a lot of new friends, learn more about spelling and math and just enjoy each and every day! I love your sweet smile and the way you talk to me on the phone! You are such a special little girl and I only hope you know just how much I love you!

for my sweet sixth grader---what a truly sweet girl you are, I hope you learn more and more every day. I love your giggles and frowns so much! Enjoy this year, have a great time with all your friends..and stop growing up so fast!!!! I love you Miss Kaityln.

This summer, I had took Kaitlyn several times to shop for school clothes, backpack adn lunchbox, so Mike & I decided to take Madalyn today to shop for some special 1st grade clothes---she decided she really likes "Limited 2", in her words, "it was cool"---She got several mix/match outfits and then one special sweat outfit with DANCE on her bottom---
So that Loraly would not feel left out, we also got her a pretty outfit too...
What fun to shop for our little special girlies!

Amber,Kaitlyn, & I went to SanAntonio last week for a few days just for fun and spend some time together.
We decided to go by Luckenbach on our way, we all needed to go to the restroom and Amber commented to Kaitlyn to tell her if any of the chickens outside came in...so, we were all washing our hands, Amber threw her napkin in the trash and then a SQUAK...there was a chicken in the garbage!!!!
We got to SanAntonio around 7, checked in our hotel---then we went to the marketplace to eat and shop...we had some really good mexican food there...
Wednesday, we got up, caught the trolley, went to the Riverwalk, to the mall, Amber got Kaitlyn several outfits to start school in, we went to Spaghetti Whse for lunch, the to the IMAX to see Haunted Castle, which we DO NOT recommend! Afterwards, we went to Fiesta to ride a few rides and had a great time, we wished we had of gotten to spend more time there.
Thursday, Hurricane Erin had arrived, we drove home in pouring rain, flooding in SA.
But, it was nice to spend some good time with 2 of my girls!

Apparently on Thurs night, Loraly wanted to come to Mas house, so Lindsay dialed our number and let Loraly ask--we were not home at the time, so she left a message, something aong the likes of---"Uhhhhh, Mama, Mas not talking...." so, she called me on my cell and asked to come over----OF COURSE. Her first conversation on the phone with her Ma....

She did it--our Amber finally accomplished her dream and graduated Nursing School last night---we were so proud of her, she also recieved 2 scholarships along the way!

I know she will make a compassionate nurse and always do her best in her new career!

WAY TO GO....

We went out and picked out a new car yesterday and bought it today--last time we picked out our own car was our '97 Honda----
A 2006 Volvo, silver-----

This week, for some reason, they have wanted to see Ma & G-daddy almost every day and night---yesterday, Lindsay and I ran a few errands then the girls wanted to stay at our house and play...so, after playing for over an hour with the toys they decided they wanted to watch "The Wizard of Oz"...we were all laying across my bed, Madalyn was rubbing my hair and neck--she looked at me and said "Ma, this is the movie me and Paul always watched." Sweet Memories!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MARK & LINDSAY....
#8--we are proud of both of you and love you very much!!!!

Since I have posted anything---
Last Tuesday was the last of the summer MDO....Kaitlyn went with Lindsay and I to help out. For the most part the day was fun! Littel Jenna got Lindsay and I both a pretty butterfly plate, Thank you Jenna!

Cam brought his friend Amy to Waco for the week-end, we all went to Lindsay and Marks to swim and cook burgers, was really fun..Amy has 2 little puppies Heisman and Mia, we all fell in love with Mia, the girls have decided Ma needs one at her house.

Last week, kaitlyn gave us a guite a scare, started out, Amber and Kaitlyn were not feeling good, so they went to a family Dr, he diagnosed both with allergies....Amber is trying to finish up Nursing School, so Kaitlyn came to my house to rest up some---overnight, she became sicker and sicker,running very high fever---so Thur morn I decided she needed to be seen again---turns out it was not allergies, after x-rays, urinalysis, and a trip to Hillcrest for a CT scan, she was diagnosed with Mesentaric Lymphadenitis--condition known as a very bad infection in her abdomin..finally after 4 days of feeling horrible, she is now lots better!

Today, Lindsay and the girls and Kaitlyn all went to see "Hairspray"---was great!

A glorious day to say goodbye to our sweet Paul---Leigh and Terrill did an awesome job memoralizing thier precious son!
I will miss you my sweet buddy but I know you are not hurting anymore and you are in heaven now!
You will be forever in my heart!

Some of my memories of Paul...

The first time I met Paul, we had gone to Leigh/Terrills to eat dinner with them..Paul had already been diagnosed and gone thru about a year of treatments by then. He was going thru a lot of stranger anxiety, so he was mostly to himself not wanting to meet anymore strangers ...I decided to get up from the table, go into the living room and see if he would let me hold him and watch his train video with him...he won me over at that moment, we snuggled the whole movie as his mommy and daddy and Mike got to watch us!


Then a few weeks later, I asked him to go along to the zoo with my grand-daughter, Madalyn and myself...I can remember passing by Baylor, Paul saying to us, "That is where my dad works, Hey Dad"...then at the zoo, we were watching the giraffes and a strange smell came from around the corner as we were walking...Paul says, "that smells like Whitts diaper"


From that moment on, Paul was smitten with his Madalyn...they drew each other pictures, visited and had some fun play dates together. I watched Paul and Whit every Tuesday so Leigh could do her errands and just have a little alone time...Paul would come into the living room, see his reflection on the glass of the fireplace doors--"Miss Debbie, Miss Debbie, I can see Paul in your fireplace!" The I would reply, "Paul, you better get out of my fireplace, your mommy would be very upset if she knew you were in our fireplace!" Then his precious giggle....


Mike and I watched the boys one afternoon for Leigh and Terrill so they could have some much needed time alone to eat and do some shopping...Paul had just finished a round of chemo and felt so bad---I remember him just laying his head down on the picnic table as Jack jumped on the trampoline...finally after a little while, Paul got himself up and played just as hard as his brother...


Paul went into Cooks for some surgery, Mike and I came to help out with Whit, since he had just had some heart surgery, I can remember late that night after they had finally got him back to his room, his mommy laying on the bed with him comforting him, that sweet moment will always be with me.


Then the headaches came back, I tried to comfort him when he would stay with me till Leigh or Terrill could get there to pick him up... but there is no comfort like the touch of mommy and daddys hand....


When Madalyns little sister Loraly came along, one of Pauls very favorite things to do when he was there with Loraly was rub her head, it was soft and bald....now, that is one of my favorite things to do when I go visit with Paul, rub that soft/bald head.


Paul came to play one day and told me that he really wanted Bushes Chicken for lunch--so off we went, after all Miss Debbie can't say no....while driving thru, he had one of his terrible nose-bleeds..I pulled over, tried to stop it, called Leigh, thank goodness she was up the street eating with Whit---I drove like a maniac on Hewitt Dr to get him there--traded off with Leigh and took Whit home... I never realized the amount of blood you could loose and how calm and collected Paul was with it till Leigh got it stopped...another time, he stumped his toe, was crying and I was trying to comfort him, all I could see was what looked like the end of his toe--I thought he had apparently stumped part of it off...it finally stopped bleeding, Leigh got there to take a look at it and she started laughing----he had a wart on the end of his toe and they had been working on getting it off and that is what he stumped...they just forgot to tell Miss Debbie about it!


Putt-Putt, on a day when he felt so bad but would not let us carry him....he was determined to play and play hard....I think mostly he wanted to impress Madalyn.


The bike rides in front of my house and always stopping for water and a "Hey Miss Debbie".


We all had such fun at Pauls big birthday parties at Chuck E.Cheese and Peter Piper and bowling...lots of smiles, friends, pizza and presents for all! I especially enjoyed making him a "Jeff Gordon" and a "Tony Stewart"cakes, although I don't think Terrill had any of the "Tony Stewart" cake . Now, how many kids get 2 birthday cakes in one year?


And all our drives to Lake Belton to see the Christmas Lights---the joy in the kiddos eyes as we drove thru.... and the laughter after the year Madalyn had announced "the reindeer just pooped presents out"

A few years ago Mike and I took Paul and Madalyn, actually it was Madalyns idea for Pauls birthday to see the Monster Trucks...we ate dinner at a littel steakhouse nearby and they were both so excited! At the coliseum, we let both of them got mini Monster Trucks, and banners and all the drivers signed the banners....then the highlight of the night was when Paul, Madalyn and Miss Debbie got to ride in the back of a Monster Truck!

Last year, Mike and I decided to take Paul birthday shopping and let him pick out anything he wanted...lots of shirts,Imaginexes, and Nascar items, I think Mike had more fun than anyone! Our next door neighbor Dan, is a Professional Magician and he came to Pauls party and did some neat magic tricks....I think everyone had a good day at Pauls special birthday party.

I bought Madalyn and Paul lunch one day at school and ate lunch with them, as usual, they wanted Bushes chicken---when Paul came walking down the hall, he had his lunch bag, I said Paul did you forget that I was gonna bring lunch today--he said no, his mommy had packed him some broccoli..he opened up his bag and ate of his broccoli before he ate any of his Bushes chicken...


Then the big Kindegarten Graduation---Paul was so sick, but he managed to make it to his big graduation and even walk across the stage to accept his diploma....I don't think there was a dry eye in the whole school...

The last few months have gone by so fast and I have not spent a lot of time with Paul although Mike and I did go to Cooks one Saturday and make a visit--we took Paul a "Star War" leggo set, he was determined to finish it before we left.... took some time after we left but it got finished, ok, maybe Terrill helped a little....


About 3 weeks ago, we had dinner with Leigh/Terrill and Leighs parents, Terrill always sits on the middle of the couch next to where Paul lays---Terrill got up so I made my move to sit by Paul, he had just gotten home from getting his G-button and was still sore. Paul says, "Hey, that is where my dad sits" So, I asked him if I could rent that space and would give him my $3 I had in my car, so, he let me sit there by him, and I rubbed his little feet for about 30 minutes.I had asked him earlier if I could see his G button, he did not want to show me...so after I had sat there for a few minutes, he asked me if I wanted to see it---first time Paul had looked at it, he was not very happy with it but was a good sport about it.

So, now Paul is very sick, there are no more treatments left to help him live a good guality life, he has been in a lot of pain but thankfully that is being managed now, and we are all getting ready to say our goodbyes to this precious little boyfriend of mine. Sorry, Madalyn just this one time you have to share Paul with me.

I pray for no pain, lots of special moments to be remembered by a lot of friends and for your parents and brothers to know how much they are loved by lots of friends and to know just how special Paul is to his family, grandparents, cousins and all those friends...

I have a picture Leigh gave me for my birthday a few years ago, Paul was running thru a field, just being a happy, carefree child, that is so precious to me... Leigh could of never given me a better gift! I will treasure it forever just as all the sweet memories I have of my Paulie.

I wrote this about Paul on Friday night, it was storming here and he was on my heart heavily.

I had actually drove by several times this week just to go in and see Paul and rub his sweet head and maybe just maybe get a grin out of him, but I know that his mommy and daddy needed all the time with him that he had left...but this morning we got the call from Lynn, Paul had passed in the wee hours of the morning with his mommy and daddy at his side...

No more chemo, or pain,or getting poked, just sweet Paul in heaven now---

I love you my little buddy...

P.S. I will never tell anyone our "little secret" about when you and Madalyn were here at Miss Debbies house, we had just bought the house and Paul was over playing with Madalyn--anyways, the 2 little "stinkers" that they could be together some times, went into the play room, were coloring pictures and they got very quiet---so, I went to check them and they had drawn all over my carpet in that room.....so, I quickly called the carpet cleaning man and he came out and got it all out of my carpet----boy, those two really thought they were gonna be in some hot water but I let them off with stern warnings and never let them color on the carpet again.... I think the secret is out now Paul, but I forgave you long ago, so don't worry, you are not in trouble. Madalyn either...

Its another beautiful little grand-daughter....she will make her grand appearance around Nov30....thank heaven for our happy healthy little princesses!

Today Lindsay finds out of it is a BOY or a GIRL...sure wish I could be there to see the looks on Madalyn and Loralys face, I know it will be priceless! Hurry up and call me Lindsay, I am anxiously waiting here at home!

To my incredible husband, Happy Fathers Day today!

Last Saturday, Ma & G-daddy got to witness the prettiest ballerina in all the world! Madalyn did so good at her recital, all 3 dances...

it was such a thrill to be able to share a vacation with our first grandchild, Kaitlyn...many sweet memories were made with her, from being in the "spotlight" at the Hoop DeDo Review, to dining at Cinderellas Castle, all the princesses signing your picture for you, riding Space Mountain four times, the Rocking Roller Coaster and never knowing that it went upside down 3 times....having breakfast with Donald and Pluto, lunch with Pooh and friends.....the many bus rides, our fast passes, standing in line, It's a Small World, RAIN, locking grandma out on the patio,haha! And we can't forget the Goofey hat and Mickey hands....standing in lines getting all the autographs...collecting all the neat pins....the pool at midnight and getting so cold and having to get in the hot tub to warm up! And your smile!
I loved that you could be a little girl all week and just have fun!

We leave for DisneyWorld in Orlando Fri morning at 7:30---I will update when we get back to Waco....

We got Cam all moved to Arlington htis weekend, he starts a new job on Tuesday...nice apartment and close to a few relatives....
Went by Cooks and visited with Paul for a little bit, bought him a new Star Wars Leggo set, he was determined to get it done that night.... get well soon my little buddy!

No more 5th grader in this family---already in 6th grade!!!!
Now on to bigger better things..................................like DISNEYWORLD next week..............

Kindegarten Graduation at Spring Valley Elem.---what a special day to my most important 2 kindegarteners in the world!
My sweet Madalyn graduated, she was in Mrs H class and made so many special friends! We were all so proud of her, she is growing up into a beautiful, smart girl. We love you so much Madalyn!
Then Paul graduated also, he has been in the hospital very sick the last week with a nasty fungal infection, but he made it and even walked across the stage! I know this had to be such a bittersweet day for Leigh and Terrill, not many dry eyes this day! Go Paul!

This week has been very tough for mama, apparently on Monday night at some point, she has had a mild heart attack...we do not know if it was caused from the dehydration/spot on her stomach from last week/meds she has been taking or just her getting tired.
She was in ICU for several days, home tonight or rather with Laurie. They have had to put her on a heart med and cumadin which is very bad medicine..so, no more driving for now, no more getting her nails done,no more green foods, no more cranberry juices, she has to use a walker for awhile, we don't want her falling, her skin is so thin, she could have internal beleeding and never know it....Such a drastic lifestyle change for her!
We are lucky she is still alive tonight, things could of been so much worse for her!
I plan on going next week and staying with her and helping out as much as I can...cook some of her fav foods and dote on her!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CAM...
Our only son, the one who will carry his fathers name on one day.
What a fine man you have turned out to be, you always meet friends easily, hold your head up high even when you are at your lowest...you love your nieces with ever being in you. Sometimes things don't turn out like you want them to but you always seem to land on your feet.
And one day, I know that the right person will come along, you will finally have met your soul-mate and there will be little kiddos to love....
My wish for you is to always be happy, look to the Lord, carry on your fathers name with pride and to know that we both love you very much and are so proud of what you have accomplished in life.

To my sweet Mother, Happy Mothers Day this year, I won't be there to help celebrate but you are always in my heart.
I fear this may be your last Mothers Day here on earth as your health is declining very fast.
I know how much you miss daddy now, my hope is that you are reunited with him very soon.
You have such a giving heart...
You love your grandchildren very much as well as your children.


To the 2 other special mothers in my life, Amber & Lindsay, I am so proud of both of you, what good mommies you have made, you both strive for the best for your girls, I see your love for your families in your eyes and hearts! Thank you both for letting me a part of those precious girls lifes, I am so proud of all my children and grandchildren.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AMBER
My firstborn, the love of our life, what a sweetie you have always been...there were times when things were rough, you wanted and got your independance but you know we loved you and still do so much.
I am so proud of what you are doing, going to nursing school, fulfilling your dream, doing what you do best, nurturing other people. You have such a soft heart, I know you will touch a lot of people in your lifetime.
You are a good mom to our firstborn grand-daughter and Kaitlyn loves her mom so much! We are so proud of both of you and we love you!

Lindsay had her first official dr appt today, she got to hear the heartbeat....
On another note, it has been raining for 3 days now, 2 big storms came in this afternoon, lots of flooding in ourarea...No power where Amber/Kaitlyn are, power lines and trees down everywheres....

Family Reunion 2007 in honor of Uncle Hubert, Aunt Frankie, Aunt Maxine, and mama...
Attended by Dawn Fey, ChristyMaynard,Mike & Debbie Keller,granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Madalyn,Loraly-Jamie & Jeff Webb, their son, Travis--Sharon Lardi, her daughter, Sarah and her grandsons, Devon and ,Leslie Adams, Rhonda & Darin Dieke, children, Brandon & Cassidy, Laurie Anderson, her children, Cody & Sarah...
Lots of memories, tears and laughter...
Several funnies, we were gonna show Uncle Hubert the cake, I brought it over to the table where he was sitting, he said"oh, I don't want that much", thinking I brought the whole cake for him to eat---
We got in the car to leave Sat afternoon from the park, Loraly says "mom, that man called me a peanut", apparently Leslie was trying to talk to her, sh eis so shy, he told her she was a peanut....
Getting ready to leave the nursing home, Hubert made the comment that he did not remember anyone there---Mike told him it was okay, that everyone remembers him!

Well, our Lindsay has really been sick the last week, we were all thining it was a virus, but it turns out, just her pregnancy---very dehydrated, throwing up almost constantly---turns out she has a bladder infection on top of everything!
So, DrM admittted her, hopefully for just a overnight stay, bt longer if need be---
So, the girls are here with us tonight, we are getting ready to go to Bushes Chicken for dinner then to WalMart for some flowers for mommy....tomorrow, school as scheduled for Madalyn and MDO for Loraly---I will go and sit with Lindsay...
UPDATE---Lindsay came home Wed afternoon, we took the girls this weekend to our family reunion so she could get some much needed rest--she is a lot better now, not 100%, but better! Tomorrow is her dr appt.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAR MAMA...
72yrs young today!
I enjoyed my overnight visit, we went to eat in Fredricksburg at the Old Mill Inn Restaurant then on to Kerrville to shop some then back home for your Italian Creme Cake....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET AUNT MAXINE, 70yrs young today---

was a busy day with church then coming home and cooking an Easter meal for all my kiddos---we had a fun egg hunt and the girls founds loads of money, jewelry, lots of chocolate and sweet tarts!

Last week on Friday we had terrible storms, several tornadoes in the area then beautiful weather of 80 degrees...today, Sat SNOW--guess the Easter bunny will have to hide the eggs in the snow this year.

This morning, Loraly came to sit on my lap---looked at me, said, I Love You, so sweet....
but, I have known that from the moment she was born! Afterall, she did bless me with those baby blues!

Mark & Lindsay have been trying to get pregnant for a while now----due Dec 4----I am a grandmother again! I can't wait to hold that little baby!

I had the privaledge to eat lunch with my 2 favorite Kindegarteners today...they got to have their favorite Bushes chicken....Madalyn told Paul that she had "gas" at my house this last weekend when she stayed overnight---Paul asked what is gas?---I had to explain that she was tooting!

HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY

Monday---to Burger King to eat lunch after sleeping till 9:30
Bowling for our planned activity today. Scores, were Madalyn-Kaitlyn-Loraly
Monday PT2---off to Kiddie Land we go, even G-Daddy, a round of miniature golf and McDs to top the night off with yummy ice cream...Yeah for Kaitlyn, she got a hole in one!
Tuesday---well, we set off to the Dollar movie to see "Charlottes Webb" as did everyone else in Waco as it was terrific Tuesday and the movie only costs .25cents to get in---there was a line into the parking lot---soo, we decided to go to the animal shelter and pay a visit to the puppies and kitties. After that we all went to our local "Sams" and had our pizza, root beer and pretzels.
Wednesday---the day has finally gotten here, what we have been waiting for all week, "Six Flags Over Texas", we left Waco around 9, had a wonderful time at the amusement park,rode lots of rides, ate sausage on the stick. We took Amber/Kaitlyn home then back to Waco around 10ish! Even the nail in my tire didn't keep us down too long today! Thank you Ambers friend for changing our tire!
Thursday---everyone is staying home today just doing nothing, guess we are all tired...a lazy day!

Uncle Gerald passed away on Sunday March4....he was daddys little brother. His funeral was held today in Bridgeport.
Rest in peace after all these years sweet Uncle Gerald

We were on our way back to M/L house after we ate at On The Border for Madalyns birthday, the girls wanted to ride back with us...so I was asking Madalyn some questions about what she was learning at school.
First, what star is closest to the earth--answer---Kenny Chesney, Jimmy Buffet, Rascal Flatts---hmmm think again, another answer, GOD....good answer
Second,Did you know that Pres.Bush was named after Bushes Chicken?

Today(Sat)
we got to celebrate with Madalyn and her friends from school today at Poppa Rollos, a "Rock n Roll" party complete with karaoke, cake, and lots of pizza and presents!
Then her ma and g-dade took her to Target to let her pick out her special presents....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR MADALYN,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!

To my favorite "6"yr old in all the world...I love you very much!
I can't wait for the "Rock n Roll" birthday party this Saturday at Papa Rollos!

What a beautiful day yesterday was after all the cold weather the last few months--I think it hit 80!
So, what do 2 little girls, their mommy and ma(& mom) do? Go see all the animals! Then off to Sams for pizza and rootbeer! Our new found restaurant with the best cheese pizza! But we missed my other little love, Katy, she had school today!
Leaving the zoo, we saw a sweet sight---Steve B and his daughter Julie were walking in to see the animals...

Poor Madalyn felt bad first then Kaitlyn...Off to the Dr for both, Madalyn has ear/sinus infections then Kaitlyn has the flu---Kaitlyn feels a lot better, Lindsay had to take Madalyn back to the dr today, she now has the flu---
Was suppose to be a fun wknd at Ma/Gdaddys...we did make Fuddruckers and chocolate milk shakes but then everyone started to feel bad!
Mark/Lindsay got home from McKinney and his interview Sat afternoon, we took off for Dallas to see Christina and the DCC Friends and Family Show after eating with family and friends(Doug/Dale) at Spaghetti Whse....

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Saturday, we celebrated Pauls "6" birthday at Peter Piper---actually Mike & I took him shopping on Wednesday night and let him pick out his gifts---some Digimans, 3 Nascar hotwheels, and 4 tee-shirts. We had lots of fun helping him celebrate as well as lots of other friends. A special thanks to Dan the magician and his wife Melissa, our wonderful next door neighbors for coming to preform some magic tricks for the kiddos.
Then Saturday night we went to a wedding reception for Karen, my friend Marshas daughter. We got to meet her new husband Ken and visit with Melinda and Elaine and Elaines new fiance.
After we got back home Madalyn called and asked us to come over to her house and watch her skate on her new skateboard and have ice cream with her...nothing better than having your grand-daughter wanting you to come see her!
Kaitlyn had a BB game but we will go to one in a few weeks, they lost this week....

Thursday,Jan.18,2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PAUL!!!!
A big "6" yr old today!!!!

Happy Birthday today, daddy!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy Birthday to Kaitlyn, 11yrs old today!
Everyone came here to haveItalian and birthday cake with a pic of our rock star on top---
She got a John Deere shirt, some new clothes from her mom and a new cell phone from grandma and daddy...a firefly!

Merry Christmas to all

The presents are all bought, wrapped, under the tree, cornbread is baking for dressing--raining outside and cool, with a nice fire inside...Guess all my little girls are sleeping now dreaming of what the morning will hold. watched our annual Christmas Story with Cam.
Dropped by the Saxons tonight to take the boys a little present, visited with Terrills mom and sister...Paul was sweet, he asked me when our "date" was gonna be since it did not turn out the week he was sick then had to go to Vermont, so I will plan a special day this week for just the 2 of us. He showed me his money he has found and I promised him some Italian money that Mike has...Lord, if you hear my prayer, please heal this precious child, he is so sick now and there is not a lot left for him as far as treatments. Be with his sweet parents, they are so tired and worried about him.
I have so many precious memories of Paul, to be shared another time.
I hope he is sleeping with a smile on his little face tonight! No hurting for him tomorrow as he plays away with all his new toys, just a normal kid !

We hosted the Keller family last night at our home for our annual Christmas get-together....was rainy and cold but we were all here together complete with a mexican feast! I started a tradition of a tablecloth with our handprints on it with hand paint...we made a fast run to WalMart to buy another sheet to do one for Robin and her family in Virginia since they were unable to be here with us this year. I will send it to her next week.
Next week-end we will all get together once more to celebrate Glens "50" birthday at ElFenix, Susan is surprising him on Tuesday and taking him to Las Vegas for 3 days.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LINDSAY
we celebrated by eating at Ninfas then to the Christmas Pagent at Columbus Ave.
Then home for cake and presents!

Every year the last 4 yrs we have made this trip with our friends, the Saxons---with the exception of 2 yrs ago as we got all the way there with 4 little children bouncing off the Suburban walls and to find it was closed to due the rains we had that year---this year we ate at a new pizza place then headed that way---lots of giggles, singing of Rudolph and Frosty and of course the 12 Days of Christmas....then we had to wait an hour to get in the park and it took another hour to drive thru---finally home around midnight last night.

We went on a cruise 2 weeks ago---
2 glorious days at sea,
Jamaica--we all climbed Dunne River Falls, over 600 feet up--I can't believe I actually did it..a little pushing/pulling from Mike and Doug tho...
Grand Caymens--we swam with the stingrays...well, lots of screaming, but it was fun..they were rubbery feeling,all over us, hitting, bumping, the guide put them on our back and rubbed us...
Cozumel--we rented a Dune Buggy and drove around the island in a caravan, Mike snorkled and played volleyball and we had some mexican snacks but over it was a blast! Will never forget the Pee-Pee Station...
1 more glorious day at sea then home...
Food was great, all the plays at night were wonderful, I won a few dollars playing the slots, Mike won a few playing roulette....
Highlight of the week--Mike won Mr Sexy Legs!

Madalyn & Loraly stayed overnight with us last night because Lindsay & Mark were painting the living room---well, Loraly was in a singing mood..everything from "Jesus Loves Me" to "If You Are Happy and You Know It"---she sang till well past midnight then looked at me and said Mom, I am tired! It was just precious listening to her sing...even "Jingle Bell Rock". She started singing at 9PM, we just listened and smiled.

I am grateful today for my family, for us all being together today at my home to enjoy a "feast" as my beautiful granddaughters put it...
For my wonderful husband, our love for each other and for his love for his family.
I am thankful for my 3 children, for all the years they have brought joy to my heart, I am so proud of each of them.
For my 3 granddaughters, for their smiles and hugs. For our night together and cooking together and Loraly rubbing my face at 4AM and asking me to play with her...for Kaitlyns fruit salad...for Madalyns Rudolph the Red Nosed reindeer song, over and over again.
For another year to enjoy my mother and Mikes father, as I know that time is short for them now and we should enjoy and love them to our utmost now. Sharing memories with Mike yesterday about his mom loving Christmas and daddy loving to cook his turkey, and packing our 3 little kiddos up every year, getting them out of school early and driving to Kerrville for Thanksgiving.
That little Paul was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon and is enjoying time with his mawmaw and papa tonight and that Leigh,Terrill,Jack,Paul,& Whit are a family once again if just for a few days. I am thankful for the meds that are helping Paul get better.
For a wonderful cruise last week to the Carribean with our friends Dale & Doug, for all the fun and memories we share together,even swimming with the stingrays!

We are getting all ready for Loralys big 3yr old birthday party and then the next day leaving for a 7 day cruise...what do I do? I get strep throat! Gone to the dr, got meds, been on them for 2 days now, surley by tomorrow I will feel lots better!
There will be a Mermaid jumpoleen here, we will be grilling burgers and hot dogs and of course lots of cake and presents!
Happy Birthday to Mark on Nov15
Happy Birthday to Loraly on Nov17
We were not here on their birthdays to help celebrate but we thought about both of them!

there are 5 out there right now...just where are they coming from?
UPDATE, as of today(11-10), we have seen no more little mice!

Lindsay,Loraly, & I went to Burger King for lunch today...we ordered our sandwiches then the lady kindly asked if I would like to add a drink for .38cents---that was the senior price for a drink---I kindly ask her back just how old did she think I was? Certainly not a Sr just yet although I did take the drink, was a bargain!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Whit has been here most of the last week or so during the day while Paul has spent time in the hospital in Ft.Worth...

Yesterday, I was sitting here on the computer and he was playing, he came and patted my arm and said"Miss Debbie, you are my sweetie"

Get well Paul!

we have had a little problem the last week with a few mice on our patio, I guess due to the road being paved behind us and the big empty field...anyways, I bought some sticky pads to get them yesterday, we put them out around 6 and by 8 we had caught 2---I went back out around 9:45 and was turning around and lo and behold standing right behind me was a skunk---I don't know who ran faster, me to the house or the skunk!
This morning my skunk friend took care of the mouse pads and mice for me, none are no where to be found!
Guess there is a skunk running around Hewitt with 2 sticky pads glued to his fur!

I can't wait for the day when I get to heaven and you are there to greet me...You are missed so much here on earth!
4 years ago you left us....my sweet daddy

Happy Birthday to you today!
40 years and holding!

Madalyn and Loraly rode with us to Sonic tonight to pick up burgers for dinner---
"I love you Mom"
"I love you G-daddy"
"I love you Madalyn"
Over and over again....there will definatley be lots more trips to Sonic!

Mike had his neuro appt this morning, he has a pinched nerve...he is on a high dose steroid treatment for a week...hopefully, this will do the trick...he goes back to the dr in a 2 weeks, he will get reasessed. If he is still having some problems then they may do a traction rehab from home for a few weeks..then, if still no progress it will be either an epidural steroid injection...worse case scenerio, surgery.
I felt so much better knowing I would not have to see my husband wheeled into surgery...I pray humbly for the steroids to do the best they can for Mike and make him more comfortable, he has been in pain way too long.He is amazing!
No more chiropracters...EVER!

Happy Anniversary to my beloved husband of 32 years...I love you so much.

to my most cherished friend, Dale on her birthday...we travel together, cry together, laugh together, tell secrets...another few weeks and a cruise together for 7 days! Happy Birthday, thank you for being there for me!

Saturday we got to take Kaitlyn to the Pumpkin Patch in Flower Mound for Nashs birthday party---we had cake, hot dogs, she got to do a hay maze, we all did the hay ride and the kids got to get out and pick their own pumpkins...afterwards we met with Mikes family at Red Lobster and had dinner, was a good day!

To my sweet husband---the one I have loved for over 30yrs, he takes care of me, comforts me, loves me, provides for me, always there whenever I need him, one who loves God with all his heart and all he has ever wanted for his family is to reach for heaven.
Mike has always been a great father, taught our children so much about life, never missed a game, cried over our children about good or bad and is so proud of each and every accomplishment they have achieved.
Then the Grand-daughters came along, what pride and joy he has for each one, I saw a differant twinkle in his eyes as each one of these girls was born!
He is a hard worker, takes pride in his job and does it with determination every day. He has came such a long way in his career.Here is to 52 more years together!!!

Kaitlyn spent the weekend with us, so Madalyn decided to stay with us on Saturday night so she could play with her cousin...we took the girls to Kiddie Land to play a round of putt-putt...Madalyn made a hole in one, Kaitlyn made a hole in one, and grandma/ma made 3 holes in one...G-daddy was having an off night partly because of his back hurting so we will have a rematch soon! After putt-putt we all rode the train....then to Sonic for cheese sticks and slushes, the girls played on the playground for an hour....
Sunday morning, we got up and grandma/ma made everyone pancakes...
Kaitlyn tackled the fishy game on my computer and finally conquered it!

for honoring me on my 50th birthday, the pretty flower bouqets meant so much to me, thank you Rhonda and Laurie.

Words can not describe how proud I am of my memory book and all the sweet things that were wrote to me!
Something I will forever cherish!

One special moment after my party, the kiddos were playing with my balloons, they decided to take them outside and let them go to heaven to papa---Madalyn kissed one and said it was a special balloon with a kiss to papa...
I admit one of the hardest things about my birthday since daddy passed away is the fact that I miss his call and saying, "Happy Birthday Babe"

Mike has had some major back problems for over a week now, he has been seeing a chiropracter, I don't know if that is the right answer or not, he did got to a medical dr last week (she gave him some pain meds that have helped) and also had a MRI that the chiropracter suggested that he do, we have an appoinment next week to see our regular dr... hopefully we will get some answers then...he has been in a lot of pain and taking lots of pain medications...

I want to thank my sweet children for all the work they did for my birthday, to Amber for my beautiful pink roses, I always look forward to my flowers every year, you always send them...
To Cam, I love the picture, it will go on my formal dining wall...
To Lindsay for organizing the party, for all your thoughts and personal touches and the red roses, you made it such a special day!
Each of you played a special part in my party, I don't know how to thank each of you but to say I am so very proud of each of you and I love each of you guys so much!

This day stated better than the day before, another story, not to ever be mentioned ever again....Mike went to go get a hair cut, I went to get my nails done---
Lindsay askd us to watch the girls today so her and Mark could go to look for a new car---I knew something was going on, just haven't figured it all out---should of cleaned up! We took the girls to CEC, played for a long time...walked over to Burlington, not to mention the storm that coem thru!
Loraly was so tired, she was fussy and fell asleep in the car---Mike didn't know what else to do after driving around forever, so he came on home hoping no one would be here---wrong! Why was Bubbas car in our drive and someone elses van in the garage? Mike went in, told me to stay in the car---well, being me, I went and got the mail, saw all the signs in the yard---
We went to Lindsays, I begged Mike to at least get me a change of clothes, something a little nicer to wear since I was in CEC mode---also some make up and curling iron---Lindsay so graciously went to the house and picked up that stuff for me---Amber and Kaitlyn were at Lindsays too...so after I got my stuff and disppoined some special little girls, Mike went home to clean up and left me there to clean up also--he came back to pick me up, a little date he said, off to Magic China to be surprised by my family and friends...it was so nice, I was so happy to see everyone---after dinner we came back to our house, all beautifully decorated in red/black, a gorgeous 2 tier cake, flowers, lots of red/black balloons and of course some silly banners...we all got to visit, sing happy birthday and have cake! Such a special 50th birthday, couldn't of been any better! Perfect!
So, thank you to my wonderful husband,Mike and my 3 precious children---what beautiful daughters I have, Amber & Lindsay, my handsome son, Cameron, to the cutest, best granddaughters in the world,not to mention the prettiest--- Kaitlyn, Madalyn, & Loraly, so sorry that your Grandma,Ma, and Mom was not surprised, I promise next time I will be! I love my charm bracelet... you couldn't of gotten me a better gift, I will cherish it always.
To my sweet mama for coming all that way and back home in a day and for Rhonda, Tiffany, and Cody to bring her to make my day special, to Dale and Doug for being the bestest friends in all the world, I know I can always count on you two to be here for us...Doug, I loved all the cards, letters, poop and phone calls, it would of not been the same with out your touch!
To papa and Myrtle, Sandi, Wes(thanks for fixing the ac), Jenn, Billy, Noah,Nike,Nash, Glen, Susan, Natalie, Leigh, Terrill, Paul, Whit, sorry Jack that you did not get to stay but I know that the other b-day parties and sleepovers were much more important, but I did see you for a few minutes...to Marsha, I forgive you, you will always be my friend, Karen & Kristen and Shannon for dropping by, it was so good to see you! And to my friends at Magic China for being such great hostesses! I sure hope I did not forget anyone!
So, it was not so bad turning 50 after all, I am loved beyond measure!

I am 50 yrs old today---

After 2 wonderful Grandparent celebrations this last week we celebrated Whits 4th birthday on Saturday at Kiddie land...then to Mikes company picnic where we feasted on hot-dogs, burgers, chips and lots of water/cokes! It was very hot!
Then Saturday night we went for chinese at our favorite restaurant then to the Floyd Casey Stadium for Balloon Glow 06, was so pretty and the music was inspiring! And I loved it cause Loraly was my girl tonight, we went for a walk, just the 2 of us and she wanted me to hold her!
Madalyn fell asleep and when they got her home she was running a fever, hope she is better by tomorrow!
Amber called, Cooper got his mouth tangled in a fish hook, Kaitlyn was all upset but they got him all fixed up....
I enjoyed my family today, just all being together at differant times some today but we all saw each other and enjoyed time together, that is what it is all about.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDI...
a great sister, sister in law and aunt....

Sept.15,2006
Kopperl ISD
Kaitlyn Keller,5th grade
What a fun lunch we had with our Katy, we brought her a Little Caesers Pizza and was consumed in a matter of minutes by Katy and 6 of her friends!
My Katy got in trouble today also, got her name on the board for talking!SHHHH!
Also, she got to do her cheer she learned in cheer camp today at the pep rally then again she will do the cheer at a football game at a later date.
We will get to see her again tomorrow at the Company picnic...

Sept13,2006
Spring Valley Elementary
Madalyn Michalewicz, grade K

G-daddy and Ma learned new rules for the cafeteria, to raise our right hand when someone talks on the intercom, to sit during lunch, and when we walk back to our class room we have our hands behind us. We met MrsH and Madalyn showed us one of
the Principles and if you are very bad then you have to go see him in his office. Also, there is a Drs off at her school, aka, nurses... we also got to have our picture made with Madalyn on the stage.
Madalyn made us a beautiful card with hearts and a pretty picture of her on it....so precious!
She got to have a treat for lunch, we brought her McDs chicken nuggets w/fries,coke and 2 ketsups!

This will be a day that I remember just as I remembered the day John Kennedy was shot---I was in 1st grade, Mrs Bunns class in Ingram, Tx---I remember all the teachers crying...I remember the picture hanging on my Grandma Sybils living room wall of him and how much she loved him.
On 9-11, I was getting ready to go to visit Kaityln in Kopperl for a grandparents lunch, I was getting ready to leave, saw it all on tv---I never thought that I would ever live to see any of the such happeneing...
All I could think of was holding my little "K" grandaughter just a little tighter that day and telling my children, granddaughters, my husband ,my parents how much I do love them.

Since Madalyn is in week 3 of school she has narrowed down her frineds names, she loves Camryn, thought it was so funny that her bubbas name is Cameron and her girl-frined at school has the same name...And then there is Matts, she loves him, they play well together at school...
Also, we learned that Mrs.Humphrey lives right around the corner from ma and g-daddy!

Today Kaitlyns class is visiting the Planetarium in Arlington--she was so excited last night, I hope her day went well...wonder what she end up wearing?