My Dad

I am totally amazed with my dad. Over the past several months, he has experienced some very painful health issues which caused him to become physically weak. During this time, he had weeks that he was basically home bound. This was extremely hard on him because he is such a people person.
Back in 1989, he had emergency open heart surgery and then 10 or so years later, he needed to have the surgery again. In all of his times of health issues, he has never given up. He is determined to LIVE life and keep on going. This week he has returned to cardiac rehab. and is exercising once again. It may be at a slower rate, (I think he is doing about 30 minutes which does not seem slow to ME) but he is going for it and momma says he is stronger.
During his recovery time of open heart surgery, Daddy began cross-stitching to help pass the time. He has never put it down. He makes beautiful pieces and usually gives them away to his friends. I am so glad his pain has lessened and I am really proud of his determination. Way to go, Daddy!





The picture on the wall behind the lamp is a cross stitch piece of the names of God. It is beautiful. And, that's my mom, Maxine Patterson.

Mr. and Mrs. Ryne Turner

This past weekend we attended the wedding of Ryne and Jenny Turner. Spencer had the honor of being the Best Man. Ryne's father, Steve, performed the ceremony. It was so nice. The reception was loads of fun. Best Wishes to the newlyweds.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Floyd Update

Christopher reports that Floyd is doing very well. He went by the pond last night and Floyd was swimming with the other ducks. Christopher called his name and Floyd lifted his head and looked at him. Way to go, Floyd! We are happy for you.

Floyd

I have a picture or two and a video of Christopher and Floyd to post, hopefully after supper tonight. Christopher called and he has released Floyd. It was HARD! He'll give me more details later.

Monday Night

It's Monday night and Christopher leaves in the morning to go back to college. Where has summer gone? He will be taking Floyd with him to release at a duck pond in Anderson. What a fun summer we have had with the duck! We will miss Floyd and think about him a lot! I hope there is a girl duck waiting for him. :)This morning, Floyd was allowed to come into the kitchen to play for a while. (He was NOT an inside pet this summer) :) He will forever be a good family memory for all of us!

King of the Grill

My wonderful husband loves to cook and I love that he loves to cook. Below is his latest yummy recipe that he cooked for me. Yum Yum

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

This is LARRY, not FLOYD!

Today we had an awesome afternoon with our newlywed class members at Lake Murray. BJ and Lindsay Belvelle hosted our lake day. The food and weather were just perfect. Kynn and I are so blessed to be serving these young newlywed couples.
As we were swimming, I noticed that something was coming to join us. No, this is NOT Floyd. Believe it or not, this is LARRY. He hangs out at BJ's lake house and loves to be around people. He actually got too close to me several times. I guess this is the summer for ducks in my life. Never in a 1000 years would have dreamed I would be playing with ducks! Go figure! This is crazy. :)

A few pics of the summer projects

Blueberry picking











Corn Shuckin"


We'll enjoy all the berries and corn this winter. :)


Kynn hung his chair hammock. This was a Christmas present from Spencer.

Scuba Certified! Summer 09

Training began first in the classroom and then we practiced our skills in the pool at Columbia College last Saturday and Sunday.



This Saturday and Sunday we did five open water dives in Lake Murray, also know as, Lake Murky. We had very low visibility. Today, I actually had a fish touch my goggles. That was wierd.


My new scuba friends.

No time to post

Somehow, summer has gotten very busy. A good busy. I have several posts that I want to blog.

1. Our summer projects.
2. July 4th Party
3. Scuba lessons. Yikes! :)

Hopefully sometime this week.

Scuba #5

Kynn and the boys recently saw these Blue Stripped Grunts while diving off the coast of Florida. More pictures to come in the next day or two. Happy Summer everyone.