Tishomingo, OK

We just returned from my Great-Grandma West's funeral in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Wow. I have so many memories of going to Grandma West's house! Image overload ahead...but these are just some shots of the first day we were there. I really can't describe how I felt when Hayden joined right in with his distant cousins! They caught grasshoppers, put them in a jug...then headed down to the pond to fish! I wish i had pictures of all the mosquito and chigger bites... :)More to come...soon.

Auntie Debbie
I used to fight for a spot on this!


Abby was attempting to ignore Nannie




Debbie & Galela





Uncle Roger with Hunter's catch.









Nannie
Galela at the Hayden Ray Day Spa
Uncle Clarence & Hayden



Hayden giving Debbie "Zerberts"
Galela, Reba & Chris

Mr. Ehlers

David's not having any fun... ;)

Put-in-Bay

Oh wow. How do I describe this place. Very peaceful, fun, laid-back. Very Texas-ish? Except people here get a kick out of the way I talk...go figure.

David and I arrived yesterday at Put-in-Bay, Ohio, for my dear friend Megan's wedding weekend. We left Lubbock at 4 a.m. and arrived here at 9:30 p.m. (eastern time) via...Midland, Houston, Chicago, Detriot...and finally Cleveland.

ALL WORTH IT!

Here's just a few shots from my little point and shoot...I'll post more later...but for now...the pool and a happy drink is calling! :)

This is for my Autie Debbie Sandusky....we are about 30 minute from Sandusky, Ohio!!

:)
YEAHHHH finally get to see Meg.
We are staying on an Island...had to drive our Ford escape on a ferry to get over here. Most people either ride a bike, walk or drive mini-cars (golf cars with license plates & blinkers!). This is out on a boardwalk...People drive their very large boats that are like a boat-RV and hook-up with electricity for the night!

This shot is for Pepaw...look at those motors! This is a police boat.

Reghan has a runny nose!

I'm driving to KC with Regh, Hayden & Abby (shhhhhh she's sleeping!). Regh's nose will NOT stop running! As u can see...we're having fun...or atleast I am! Love u Regh!

Loooong Day

We've been travelling for 13 1/2 hours...via air & now in the minivan that the man in front of us @ Thrifty threw over & refused! :). 35 miles to Meg & Zac's!!!!

VOTE for Amber!!!

My friend Amber...who can siiiiiiiiinnnnggggg....is in a contest and needs your help!

It will only take a few minutes to vote for her...and wow...if she wins...she gets tons of money ($50,000) and gets to record three songs with a record company in Nashville!

Here's her video. After you watch it, click on the "View & Vote" button in the contest box to the right. If you have a yahoo account, log in...if you don't...well just listen to the competitors and VOTE. BUT remember...wait for Amber to sing so you can vote for HER! We want AMBER to win, so keep that in mind when you're voting because you have to vote for one person each time!

Ok. More technical info. If you HAVE a yahoo account, log in so & be sure and leave a comment for Amber. If you don't have an account, CREATE one...b/c evidently the contest people LOOK at the comments that are left & they take that into account when they are deciding the winners!

Vote for me on Bix.com!

Ok, ok. I know what you're thinking. If Hayden were in this contest (see previous 2 posts) HE would take home the money (and David & I would go on a world cruise). BUT he's not...so...take a minute and GO vote for AMBER! When you hear her on the radio someday you will have been instrumental in getting her there!!!!!!!

More Original Tunes By Hayden

If you lasted through the last post...here's more...the quality isn't as good b/c i had to reduce the file (it was too big for youtube)

School of Rock??

Grab some popcorn...and make sure you've emptied your bladder.

The future of ...some kind of music...

Hayden Ray in rare form.

Happy Anniversary!

Today is my Mom & Dad's 36th Anniversary!! 36 years ago my Dad's Uncle Mickey tried to bribe him with higher education if he wouldn't get married!!! (In Mickey's defense...they were a mere 16 &17 years old!!).
I'm so glad Dad refused....!
Happy Anniversary...here's a shot of what the lovebirds like to do together now-a-days!

Holy Crappie!

Hayden, Abby & I are fishing today with Nannie & Pepaw. The water is about 6 inches over the spillway! Abby is very intruiged with minnow & Hayden...well..he likes to pee off the boat! More pics (via phone) later!

Muck Dawgs

The Mighty Muck Dawgs finished their Tee-Ball season last Saturday.What a showing! They NEVER lost a game...! We've had so much fun watching the boys, and look forward to Coach Pitch!
Here's a quick slide show of a few photos. Click HERE for many many more!!

DeeDee & Kayleigh

Here's a shot of My Auntie who Kayleigh calls DeeDee!
Hope you enjoy.

Kayleigh

Ok. First I must give my friend, the supremely talented guru, Kristin credit for this nifty slideshow. How cool is this!?

This is my cousin Joe & his wife Amanda's beautiful daughter Kayleigh. WHAT a ball full of energy. We had fun. At the end....I was pooped...she still had 3/4 of a tank.

For Reba

I finally got them done for you :)

Check the rest out at here, and give me a call! :)

Quick Update

Wow we have been a busy family!
David has been putting in the hours planting cotton! The baby cotton looks so beautiful, and we're so thankful!

Rhyan & Reghan are officially FRESHMAN-wow! They have a super busy summer with sports, camps & other fun stuff.

Hayden Regh & Rhyan are getting over a terrible virus, too. Hayden was sick first...then Regh. & Fri. Night...Rhyan's turn. They are all much much better. Rhyan is able to keep food down now. Thanks for your prayers.

The photo in this blog is Mr. Hayden Ray's caterpillar. He found it at Rhyan's game (which I might add that Rhyan pitched an AWESOME GAME!!
Nannie & Pepaw were in town, and of course Hayden brought his 'new pet' home. The next morning Hayden woke up very early and hollered to his Nannie that 'MY CATERPILLAR IS AWAKE!!!'
Abby's creature unfortuanately suffered different circumstances. Abby, like her Moma, isn't a bug fan. She tried...but before we left the game...um...she stomped said catepillar to his death. OH but...BIG news...the wonder child is POTTY TRAINING and doing fantazmic!!! Generally the strong-willed-do-it-herself child looks at her mama-who offers potty help- and tels her 'mama get out of here!' Lovely.

Hayden is fishing withig his Nannie & Pepaw this weekend while I'm helping Kristin shoot a wedding in Houston.

He called last night with one big fish stort...and it was TRUE! 'Mama...I catched a big fish & it broke my pole!!!'
Yes sireee Bob! When the line jerked, thankfully Nannie & Pepaw lurched for the pole thus saving their grandson from future lake trauma b/c of being jerked in the water by a very agressive fish!

Just wait...more crazy summer stories to come!!!