Good Morning Family!

Well our High School Boys Basketball team BEAT Sundown last night so we are still alive and well....I got to sing the National Anthem last night at the game....The coaches requested that I sing and I was a little afraid to because I didn't want to "jinx" the game...but I guess it didn't matter because they won pretty handedly.....YEAH CHIEFS!!!!
I hope everyone is having a good week and I hope the Griffin Get Together this weekend is fun. Tell everyone there that the Hamersley's say hello....
Got to go for now....
"To understand and to be understood makes our happiness on earth."
love to all,
kittie

Hey everyone! It sound like all of us had a dirt filled weekend with the wind blowing. Yep, we had it here in San Angelo and for the first time since I moved down here the wind blew hard enough for dirt to be in the air! Felt like home, it's sad that high winds and dirt in the air makes me miss home. . . I guess it's safe to say I'm just a good ol' west texas girl!!! haha

Blair, just wanted you to know that I posted a few new pictures of Brock with his family from this weekend on his webpage in the "Those who love me most" folder! They are too cute. If you think you need anymore pictures let me know and I'll rumage through the camera to see what we've got.

We had alot of fun with everyone this weekend, too bad the rest of you couldn't be here to enjoy it with us. Brock really is growing and I know that it's hard on everyone since we live here in San Angelo. I think having his webpage has helped a little though. I try to journal at least every other day and I post new pictures like every week. I hope everyone is enjoing it. James, Brock, and I enjoy getting on his webpage and reading your guestbook entries. Brock sits in our lap at the computer and we read them to him, he just smiles, kicks at the keyboard, and tries to type. He's a mess!

Kittie, you're exactly right about never getting to sit down to watch tv, eat dinner, or iron without a disruption. I've gotten really used to cold food or reheated food, but I woudn't change it for the world!!! Being a Mom is the most fullfilling jobs I've ever had, I can't wait to have 9 more!!! Ok, not nine, but definately more!!!

Well, I guess that's about all for now!!! Hope everyone's week is going well.
much love sent your way,
Shavonne

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love, Brock

Hey family
Just a short entry to clear up my Sat post. I am not sick or feeling bad. I said I was bad because I had not been on the blog for a few. I tried to express some feeling about my bro calling but it was just "strange", nothing bad. And I noted I mis-spelled your name Eletia, typo, sorry. So for the record to those who were concerned about me, I am okay. Hope everyone has a good week.
Maw

Hey Guys,

Hope everyone is off to a good start for this week. I did go to San Angelo and had a wonderful time with everyone. The Girls (Rosie and Annie) were glad to see me when I got home. Thanks Kittie for checking in on them.

There were lots of pictures taken Blair so I'm sure someone will get some to you. I didn't take my camera but I know Gary took a bunch. There are also some up on Brock's site.

Brock is growing so fast. He was really a good little booger. We all had turns with him and he just never got out of snuff. Stormy really loves him and is so sweet with him. I got him this really awful monkey for Christmas ...don't ask me why....James and Gary I guess haha and Stormy is afraid of it. It talks and stuff. I don't know who turned it on in Brock's room but they said she covered his face with one of her rags and then covered her own...too funny. She and I got to sleep together and she was so sweet. She woke up in the middle of the night and raised up and looked at me all sleepy and dazed and said "Who Dat??" I told her it was Granty and to go back to sleep. She looked over toward the window and said "Granty, it's dark out dare" then snuggled in and went back to sleep. Too sweet and funny. There was a time or two I had to remove a leg from across my chest or neck and it made me think of when Mike, Gary and Kittie used to spend the night with me and mother and I'm tellin you they were all over the bed. I don't remember, I think it was Kittie, who would always end up at the foot of the bed.

I'm glad I missed the dirt storm Saturday but man I knew it had been here. I spent until early afternoon cleaning off my patio. Inside the house was okay but there was about a ton of dirt on the patio and chair cushions. It looked like everything was covered in brown suede. What a mess.

Kack, I hope you are feeling better. I know it must seem strange to have someone in your life but not actually in your life, like Louis. Like you said, he is probably feeling the need to make contact and clear the slate.

Sounds like all is going well on the sports front. Kittie, I'll have to get Boston's schedule from you too when he is playing Little Dribblers. I would really enjoy going to some of his games.

I got a couple of dozen candles poured today and worked on transcription and dirt so I think I will call it a day.

Hope everyone has a great week. You are all on my grateful list.

Love,
Peg

Hey all, Kittie thanks for the pic of Maw with Brock's quilt. It was gorgeous. She amazes me on her quilt making. Wow Boston is really busy with basketball. I'm looking forward to getting more pics from you. You are awesome at sending me stuff.

Yeah, Saturday when the wind blew there, it literally blew all the way here and we had a dust storm because of it. I can only imagine how bad it was there!!! We literally got a taste of good ole' west texas without the travel. Hehehe. Well love all, Bear

Hey Family,

Hope everyone had a good weekend....I spent ALL DAY yesterday cleaning the dirt out of the house!!! The winds got up to nearly 70 mph on Saturday and the sky was brown...It was terrible....I am sure Ma will be busy this morning with people turning in wind damage losses....I went out to the cemetary yesterday and tried to find everyone's flowers that were blown against the fence on the east side...I think I got everyone's back where they go....Boston was suppose to finish up with RA's on Saturday but after their first game at 9 am the electricity went off in Idalou and so they did not get to finish their last game for the championship....so guess this will continue to drag on...hahaha...But Boston has his first Little Dribblers game tonight....so here we go again....Blair, I remember you helping and you were so good with the kids....Guess you started on your career with children at a young age....
As Ma said in her blog, our High School boys are still alive in the playoffs...They played at Monahans on Friday night and let me tell you if you have never been there, it is absolutely at the end of the world....haha...It was well worth the trip though...It was an exciting game...We were behind nearly the whole game and then won in the last 8 seconds....We got home about 2:30 a.m. They play again tomorrow, Tuesday, at Frenship. They will play Sundown, so cross your fingers for our guys...They are going to need it!!!
Seems like life is just so busy, busy, busy.....We just run, run, run....So it is nice to get to sit down here for a minute everyday and write everyone a note and tell you all that you are loved.
Peggy said the trip to San Angelo was good....They all got a good Brock fix....Although I am sure it was not long enough...When the babies are little it seems like there is something new everyday that they do and you hate to miss anything....Blair, I have a few pictures from the holidays and I will try to get them scanned today and to you....
Ok, got to go for now.....Have a good Monday!!!
love to all,
kittie

Hey Maw, sorry to hear you are feelin' bad. No worries though. Everything will be okay. I can't wait to see Toby's quilt. I bet it looks amazing!! Hey, Kittie, how did Boston finish up in basketball. I saw where Maw said he is about to start Little Dribblers too. Gosh that brings back memories. I'll never forget that one year I helped you and Gary Dale with Maggie's Little Dribbler's team. That was a blast. Aunt Peg, how things going this week? I'm glad your other two doggy's are loving you and helping you get through losing Frankie. Well, love everybody. Bear

Hey family
I am bad, getting lazy or just worn out but I will try to blog a little. Night before last was sort of strange. Out of the blue, Jared called to visit while he was driving home, that was not strange but a nice surprise. Call anytime Jared. It is nice to know someone is thinking of you. I just hung up the phone and my brother Louis called and talked for 45 minutes. His health is not good at all, he has Parkinson and it is progressing. He was wanting to make sure thing were okay between us. He brought me up-to-date on his boys lives and like most families, they have lots of tragic things happen to them. These would be my nephews and I don't know them or anything about their life. He wanted Donna Beth's phone number and then he called her after we hung up. I just had a strange feeling after talking to him, like trying to pull in part of my life I missed??? Don't really know how to explain it. We are in true West Texas today. Wind about 60 MPH and dust storm. A day to stay inside for sure. I have some projects in mind to work on so that is no problem.Peggy told me she was going to San Angelo with Gary & Susan today so hope they all have a nice weekend playing with little Brock. Would guess that the Ft Worth bunch is busy getting ready for next weekend. I saw Linda McGaughy yesterday and she was telling me that Melissa totaled her car but thank God she was not hurt, just burns from the airbag. She said they were going to try to visit Ft Worth bunch during Spring Break. Oh, yeah, Jared, the Crosbyton boys did go to play-offs (you had ask) and they won the game last night. The paper said they were tied at 64-64 and just as the buzzer went off, James Coleman made a layup and it went in for 66-64. Bet it was a really good game. Like I told you, if all you kids were still playing ball I would go to the games, Ha. I think Boston's last RA game is today and now he is starting Little Dribblers. Maybe I can see some of those games as they will proably be here in town. Need to get a schedule from Kittie. I had this past Monday off but this has seemed like the longest week for some reason. Got to get on the Word Pad and write the history of Toby's quilt so I can get finished with it, put a pocket on the back for the paper. It has been fun making it. Hope everyone has a nice weekend. Hi to all,Mike Elicia Blair Jay Jared Betsy April Zac Caden Gary Lee Susan Jill Brandon Stormy James Shavonne Brock Gary Dale Kittie Maggie Craig Megan Rick Boston Peggy and all the pets and animals. Love,Maw

Hey I took the Real Age test from the website. My chronological age is 31, but it said my real age is 26 years old. WOOOHOOOH!! Blair

Hey Family,

Jared, soooo sorry to hear about your finger.....but glad to hear about your new opening....I pray that things will go great for you there too.....You absolutely must have a great business head and I am proud of you!! I am glad you got the card...I mainly just wanted to make sure I had the right address.....
Shavonne.....Megan and I are absolutely addicted to Grey's too!!! After every episode my phone rings and it is her....We HAVE to talk about it....hahaha....Although I am like you too, I have to record it alot of the time and watch it after "the boys" (Gary and Boston) go to bed....I wish I could tell you that that gets better over time, but it doesn't.....I am nearly 50 and I still can't eat a meal, watch a show, do my transcription or even iron, without getting some sort of interuption!!!!! But I guess that is life and I have a lot more to be thankful for than to complain about....so hang in there.....Hope ya'll have a wonderful weekend with the family....
got to get some work done....The boys basketball team is still alive and well in the playoffs so we will be traveling to Monahans later today for the game tonight at 8!!! WOW, that means we probably won't be home until around 2 a.m. and Boston has a RA game in Idalou at 9 in the morning......It is just run, run, run.....
more later....
love to all,
kittie

Hey family!!! It's Brock and I checking in to see how everything's going.

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Ok, now that he got that out of his system!!! We hope everyone is doing well. Jared, sorry to hear about your finger- that sucks. Blair, love the layout of the C-Town page. The collage thing works well! I can't believe that in just one month there will be another little Gowens/ McGaughy. . . Mr. Tolby Britches!!! Gosh that's too cute! Well, the Crosbyton group is heading our way on Saturday. We sure do wish all of you could join them, maybe this summer we can have everyone here for a bbq or something. We've just about everything in order here, I never thought moving into a new house would be so hard but with a new baby and him being under the weather for the past few weeks. . .well, good thing I didn't hold my breath!
Alright, I better go this little man needs to go down for a morning nap and I need to go watch ER from last night. James and I compromise, if I can watch Grey's he can watch whatever at 9 then on Friday's I watch the recorded ER. Is anyboby else as addicted to Grey's Attonomy like me??? I've never been like this with any show until last year, I can't not watch it!!! Have a great weekend, enjoy it with those you love the most!!!
Much love sent your way,
Shavonne

Website updated! Love Bear
P.S. Anybody got any new pics?

Hello all! Kittie, thank you so much for the card. Betsy really liked it. It sounds like everyone is sick, but rebounding. I understand. I havent been able to type much lately since I almost cut the tip off of my middle finger. Its doing good though. I hope that everyone is doing well and I miss all of you. I am opening an office for a company called Universal Land Title here in Fort Worth (its what I have been doing for the last 6 years here) and getting very excited about that. I will be co-owner with another gentleman from Dallas that already owns a couple of them. Any prayers for me would be great! :)
I love you all and cant wait to see you guys! Jared

Hey All,

Hope everyone who had the "extra" day off enjoyed it. It was pretty nice here today even though the wind did blow, but it died down about sunset and it was a really pretty sunset, all orangy.

Stormy is doing better. I saw her last night at Gary and Susan's and we had fun. I was going to try to show her how to play slap jack and she acutally caught on pretty well. She couldn't get the concept of the king and queen and so I told her it was momma, daddy and jack and she got that. haha. She is such a hoot, that kid. She held me hostage in "her room" at Nana and Poppy's. She made me sit in the rocker and she took all her toys out of her toy box and put them in my lap, one by one. I would lean forward a little and I think she thought I was going to get up and she would tell me to "sit back in your chair." It was really good medicine for me :)

Kack just called and told me the date is March 26th. I know ya'll are so anxious and will be glad to get little T Britches here.

Talked to Susan tonight and she said Brice had a pretty good day. She had given him a buzz and shaved him today. She had started the buzz when they were still in Lubbock but got to finish it today with him up in the chair. I saw he and Connie on Valentine's Day and they were doing good.

Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow and thanks again for all your thoughts. Rosie and Annie are doing a good job making me feel better. :)
Love to all,
Peg

Hello everybody. The name for the new grandson is "Toby Blake" this will appear on his birth certificate, by his Mom and Dad. Caden and I will always call him Tolby Britches, because that is the name Caden picked out from the very beginning, but you kn0w how parents are.
J.W. I understand that climb, that is hard for me. Glad you guys got to enjoy the game. I cant wait to see the quilt. I know it will be as precious as all the other baby quilts in this family. Hey by the way, could you make Mike one about 3' by 3', with the TT emblem in the middle. Of course red and black. He needs one for his wall in his media room. That would be just perfect. Jared how is the finger, that you almost chopped off helping your dear old mom and dad. Hope it is much better.
Peggy hoping you are doing fine.
Stormy I do hope you are doing much better. Sorry to hear that you have been real sick.
Susan & Gary hope you guys are doing good too.
Well I will go. Love always. Eletia

Hey Everybody,
I agree with Maw, I'm loving seeing Boston and Brock on here. We need to get Stormy and Caden on here. That is such a treat to see their words and typing on here. You know in every stroke they type is full of innocence and excitement.

Yeah, Jared hope you got your letter because at Christmas I gave Kittie and Susan the wrong address for me, OOOPSS!! Hehe. You got me on that one Kittie, hehe, love ya'!

Mom, sorry we didn't get to spend much time with you this weekend. We need to get together and start planning.

Maw, I think Tolby is going to be Tolby Blake but yeah let's check with April. You are so sweet to make him a quilt. I know it will be just gorgeous and the meaning behind the quilt is even bigger. I'm glad you Papa J got to go to the Lady Raiders game. I know he enjoyed it, but sounds like he pushed a little hard. Oh well, he had fun. I can just visualize you staying on top of him the whole time and then him looking at you at going "Well Horseshit". Hehehe love ya!

Boston, cool Valentine box. Lots of thinking went into that.

Aunt Peg, how are you holding up. Call me if you need me!! Love ya'.

Glad Gary Dale is feeling better. Also glad to hear Stormy is doing better. That RSV stuff is nasty. How is Brice doing???

Well my job is going good. Been there a whole month!! Well, love all!
Bear

Happy day off family,
I did not get on to blog this weekend. Took J W to Lady Raider ball game Sat. It was at 1:00 but seemed like it took all day. He had not gotten to go any this year. He was so excited he couldn't even think. I had to keep getting him by the arm and lead him around. We had seats right up at the top row and he went all the way down to the floor to talk to the Robertson's. He was just visiting with everyone he could find, went to the bench and etc. The climb back up tho nearly got him. He came all the way up without stopping and just fell into me when he got to our seat. He was pale and out of breath completely. I made him sit there and recover. Ha Anyway, it was a real treat for him. Ryan was gone all weekend with the Boyds to see Sissy down by Paris Tx. He said she is really bad. I talked to her while he was there and she was loving it, getting to see him. Got Toby's quilt finished yesterday all except the pocket on the back. I need to know his name for sure, if possible, to put on the writing I will put in the pocket. Not sure about the first or second name (Blake ?). Anyway it is getting close and I know all of you Ft Worth bunch are getting excited to see the new little McGaughy. I know he will be as sweet as Caden. Got more projects I need to do today, than I can get done, so I will proably not do anything. Ha. A day of rest would be nice, right Mike ???Boston, you need to blog some more, you did great and also Brock. Peggy, I know how much Frankie meant to you, as much as being a pet, what he meant to you in what he represented from your Calif life. It will be okay tho, he played his role and now it is time for him to rest. It will soon be Spring and that is always a promise of things new and fresh. It is hard to stay excited and up-beat all the time but that is okay too. Stormy was sick too but she is all better now, last I talked Jill at the end of last week. She also had RSV and strep throat. Family, this is all I know for today. I love reading the post from everyone. Maw

Good Morning Family,

Hope everyone has a good Presidents Day!! I guess some are working and some get the day off...whatever the case may be "Be Happy" and make someone smile today!!
How is April doing???? And what is the exact date for Mr. Britches?? I know ya'll must really be getting excited.....There is nothing more wonderful than a baby!!
Going to be a windy day here today....
Jared, did you get my card?? Just wondered if I had the right address...Got it from Blair but since he didn't even know his own address didn't know if it was right or not....Just kidding with you BLAIR....you are precious!!!
more later....got to get some work done....
love to all,
kittie

Good morning to all. Peggy sorry to hear about Frankie, I know it is hard to lose a precious pet that you have loved and cared for so long. We will all think about you and hope that you get to feeling better real soon. Come see us for a few days just for a change of pase. Boston, it was great to see your pictures on the web. Your valentine box was just awesome and I know you have to be a real good little basketball player. Kittie, I just loved all your little jingles that you passed my way especially the Mathematics one. Hope Gary Dale is feeling much better. Maw havent seen your blogs in a few, must be busy. Hey Brock, by the time you can really type, boy we better watch out. Shavonne cant wait to get to see the little man, I know he is a treasure. I am up before work, just thought I would take a second and say hi and we love you guys. We worked all weekend getting ready for our new little one, had to make him a home too. Eletia

Hey Aunt Peg, I'm glad you got him a place in your yard. I totally understand your feelings right now. I am so blessed by my family to be so loved. Don't you fret, for Frankie is right up there with Polly and Carol. She might even be pawing at Artie too. Who knows...Love you bunches and this is another time for you to think of new things to do and also bring in the past. I still look every morning while I'm eating breakfast at the clock that Artie had in her beauty shop that you sent her and then one of the lamps right by it. It is definitely a motivator for me every morning. Love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bear Bear

Hi Guys,

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday. Thanks so much Gary and Susan for coming over and helping me yesterday, and Kittie and Bear Bear for the kind words, and thanks Kack for calling today. Everyone has lost babies, most recently Kittie and Susan's kitties, so we all know how devastating it is. Gary and Susan came over and helped me finish Frankie's little place yesterday morning and Gary fixed it with beautiful stepping stones that Jill made and it is right there in the flower bed at the edge of the patio. I was just pretty much a mess for the rest of the day but I got up and tried put myself back together this morning. You know how it is, you just see them around every corner. Frankie was just the best little guy and all he ever wanted was to to be held. There was so much attached to him, just about the last link to my past gone. But he stayed with me as long as he could and now he is back on Polly's lap. Again, thanks for all the kind words and deeds.
Love,
Peg

Hey Aunt Peg, I wanted to let you know I am sorry to hear that Frankie has passed on. He was a good dog. I always loved to see him when I come to visit you. I know he meant a lot to you.


I am impressed with Brock already knowing how to blog. Wow, he has done more blogging than some of adults have done!! You go Brock!!

Love,
Bear

Hey family,

Just wanted everyone to know that Peggy had a tragic loss yesterday... She lost "Frankie" after 19 years of life...He lived a good life and was the sweetest "little man" you could ever know....He was a jolly little fellow and was always respective to being held and loved....He will be greatly missed....Let's send our love and prayers to her as she will really be missing him for a long, long time....
I love you Peggy and I know the "girls" (Rosie and Annie) will bring you great comfort in the days to come.....
Hope everyone else is having a good weekend.....
Brock, LOVED your message....made sense to me....It said "I love my Aunt Kittie", in so many words!?!?!?!
love to all,
kittie

Hey Everybody. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. We had sunshine all day today. Yeah! The wind was still a little cool, but it's supposed to start getting warmer. Love, Blair

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That means "Hello everyone" from Brock!!! He is in my lap and he kept lunging for the keyboard so the message above is from him.
We just wanted to stop in and say hi and we love ya'll! We enjoy getting on and staying updated on everyone. I too enjoyed the pictures of Jared and Besty's wedding, man it was cold that day. I remember because goofy me didn't take a jacket and nearly froze but butt off!!! Hope everyone is having a great weekend. James had to do field visits today so we only got until 12:45 with him and he's expeted to get back home tonight at 10:00 :( Such is life, we'll just have to squeeze in our whole weekend with him tomorrow.
Ok, Brock is now kicking the keyboard away and trying to suck on my forearm- my guess is that he's ready to eat!!! Take care everyone, sending love your way!
Shavonne and The Brockster

Hey Family!!!
Just a quick note to say have a great weekend!!!!!

Jared and Betsy....I loved getting to see some of your wedding pictures since we did not get to come to your wedding....Ya'll look like a "Barbie and Ken" couple!!! But wait, they never did marry right?!?!? Oh well, I just mean ya'll are such a perfect match...Both cute as a button!!!

Hope everyone is well and happy....more later.....

love to all,
kittie

Happy Anniversary Jared and Betsy. You are right it was cold like this on ya'lls wedding night. That will set the perfect stage for ya'.

Kittie, thanks for the pics of Boston, I will be posting them on the website. Thanks bunches.

Love,
Blair

Wanted to say thanks to everyone for the Happy Anniversary wishes. We are going out to eat and then back to the church where we got married to say our vows. Although the church will be closed at the time so we will have to do it outside. It is cold today. As cold as the day we got married. Hope everyone is doing well.
Betsy

Hey everybody, Happy Valentines Day!! Shavonne we can't wait for your bunch to come back to Arlington. Yes, we need to come see ya'll in San Angelo. Me and Jay are hoping to get a house before too long. Have to be patient though, hehehe. That's hard for me!! Happy Anniversary Jared and Betsy!!!! Maw, I hope Ryan does get to spend some good quality time with Sissy. Also, wow your Valentine's story brought tears to my eyes. Okay, quit Blair, quit crying. Hehehe. Love everyone and here's a big ole' kiss and hug if you haven't got one today. And if you did then you got pegged twice or maybe more!!!!!!!!!! Bear

BRRRRRRRR
West Texas is cold today, high was 22 i think. 19 when I went to work. Wanted to wish everyone a Happy Valentine Day. J W gave me a coffee mug with hearts and a valentine card. Hope all had a good day. We had some snow all day, not much on the ground tho. Happy Anniversary to Jared and Betsy. How romantic is that? Just in time for Valentine's Day. You are a very cute couple and seem to be very much in love. That is good. Ryan is going with the Boyd's this weekend to see his sister, Sissy. I'm glad he will be able to see her for a little bit. Her condition will only get worst. I pray that he will make the most of their time together. She lives at Bogata, East of Paris somewhere. Wanted to share an old story about a Valentine's Day back in 1951. It was snowing, a big snow and my friend Lou Mize got to drive her dad's 2 ton flatbed truck, came by and picked me up and we drove up and down the streets of Crosbyton, slipping, sliding, squealing, laughing, waving at other kids as we went by. We were 15! Lou could not always get the truck in the right gear so it would grind, more fun. Dalmer came looking for us and had a present for me, A WATCH, all shiny and silver color. Thrilled me right down to my toes. I couldn't believe he had bought me something. That was the best Valentine I ever remember. Love Maw

Happy Valentine's Day to EVERYONE!!! We are having a pretty good day, it's so cold that Brock and I are just hanging out here at the house. While I'm on I want to wish Jared and Betsy HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! I know I'm a day early but who knows what I'll be doing tomorrow, if I can't get on I'll at least be thinking of them.
I vote YES to a family get together! James and I are having withdrawls from Arlington so why not?!?! We were there so much this past summer enjoying the Gowens' hospitality and I think it's a great idea Blair!!!
Hope everyone is doing well and is filled with love today and always! God Bless and much love sent your way!
shavonne

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY FAMILY!!!!!!
It is snowing here and makes for a very beautiful (but unusual) Valentines Day....
I hope everyone has a great day and feels loved.

Love to all,
Kittie

Hey Boston!!! I'm so glad to see you on here too!! Okay, go get'em this weekend. I've heard your a pretty good basketball player. It runs in your blood for sure. Wow, I can't wait to see your pics ya'll send. Hey, have fun at your Valentine's party. Boston, I will never forget the day you gave me a snake lesson at the age of 3. You are very smart and a great kid!! Love you bunches. Wish I could be around more to hang out with ya'. Hey, maybe you can talk Big Mommy and Poppy to come to see me this Summer and we can go to Six Flags. I will get Caden to come too. We will have fun. Boston, Caden loved getting to play with you over the holidays. Hey maybe we can also get Jill and Brandon to bring Stormy to come to Six Flags too. Doesn't that sound fun!!!! Maybe we could even get in a Texas Rangers game.

Hey everyone else too...Susan, I'm so glad Brice is back in Crosbyton. Make sure they keep him active as much as he can to keep his blood flowing and prevent any blood clots.

Kittie, wow you are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay rest of family too!!! Everyone one of you I am sending out a big hug and kiss right now. Did you feel it!! hehe. Okay!! How does CTown bunch feel about coming to Fort Worth this Summer for get together. Come on now, no excuses. All of you!! There are plenty of beds for you all! Let's start our own tradition too like the Griffins Sisters! We would only have to do it every six months. But once up there in Crosbyton and then here in Fort Worth. Let me know what you think??? I think it would be fun. It would put having to worry about "Traditional Holidays". For, God love us everyday and fellowship is good anytime!!! Come on let me know what you think. We are not that busy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you all!
Blair

Hello everyone this is Boston. I just wanted to say hello. Blair, we won our game on Saturday and this Saturday we have one more game and then a tourney. If we lose the first game of the tourney then we will come home pitiful losers.
Tomorrow we are having a Valentines day party at school. Me and Big Mommy decorated a box for me to take. It is half ocean and half land. On the ocean side we glued plastic sea creatures. On the land side we glued moss and then snakes, lizards, spiders, frogs and bugs. I think it will be the best one in 3rd grade. I'm not much into hearts and mushy stuff. I will have Big Mommy take my picture with it and send it to you Blair so you can post it and everyone can see it.
Well I guess that is all for now.
Caden, hey little dude what's up??
Boston

Hey Family!!
WOW...haven't had a chance to check the blog in a couple of days and I was thrilled to see all the activity....
Mike, I love you big Brother.....
One of the things that was so awesome about everyone's blogs was the mention of GOD!! He truely is amazing and seems to be working in all of our lives....It took me many years to realize that I cannot run my own life...When I have tried I have always failed and always will....It is still hard sometimes but I try to just turn everything over to Him....I wanted you all to know that I pray for myself and each of you BY NAME daily....It takes awhile but you are all worth it!!!
I only had a minute....will write more later....
love to all,
kittie

Hi to all. Hope everyone's week got off to a good start. Yes, Blair. I got in touch with Amy's office and she called me back Friday I think it was. There is a Baptist church Sunday school class in Lubbock that will be making backpacks for kids in foster care and one of the things on their list was a blanket or throw for each one and they didn't have a source yet, so guess what...now they do. I will be getting some quilts together for that and am still sending them to Donna Beth for the children's shelter in San Antonio. So thank you so much for putting me in touch with Amy. It is supposed to turn cold here again tomorrow and maybe some snow Wednesday so that is definitely good quilting weather.
Love to all, Peg :)

Jared and Betsy congratulations on your Anniversary. Be sure to check out on the "Did You Know" page on the website as originally Valentines was the 15th and not the 14th. Hence that is yall's anniversary.

I'm glad to know Brice and Connie are back in Crosbyton.

Kittie, did Boston play his last RA game this weekend? How'd they do? Any pics?

Jill and gang, any pics from Stormy's birthday party you could share??

Maw anymore word on Chrissy and her situation?

Aunt Peg, were you able to get connected with CASA in Lubbock?

Love,
Bear

Hello Fam! Betsy and I will be celebrating our 4th Aniversary this Thursday the 15th. We are very excited and have already been thru so much. God's grace not only comes to us from things he gives to us, but also from what he takes away from us. "He gives and takes away, he gives and takes away, my heart will stand to say Lord blessed it be that day!" Challenges are put in our way to make us stronger and grow closer to God. Well, personally I dont care if no one wants to see me, they will anyway! :) I am just kidding!!!! I am very glad to hear that Brock is doing better. Stay strong little guy! I am glad to see Dad open up some on this, and continue to use it if it makes you feel better. Love everyone and have a great week! Jared

Wow, Dad blogged, Shavonne blogged and I have to say that the blogs are going great. I live by the same principle as what my dad said about Papa Dalmer treating your fellow man right and you will be okay. I truly believe that by just being baptized in a church doesn't make you saved or not, for Jesus lives in all of our hearts and we all have good to give. Papa Dalmer definitely gave that. Also everyone else in the family does that as well. I am so proud of my Dad too. He works hard and always puts his family first as well as my mother. I am so blessed to have such loving, awesome parents and also my siblings their spouses, Jay, and all my family is the BEST!! I mean that. Maw, you have alway been such a strong person and have always been there!!

Okay, since we were talking about Papa Dalmer, I want to add something. Papa Dalmer truly loved all of us very very much!! As a 6 year old boy losing him was really tough. I can't believe on February 8th, that it marked he has been gone for 25 years now. He was my buddy and everyday was a new adventure. From Halloween, to Christmas to just everyday. To this day, the smell of Carnation creamer coffee makes me think to being with Maw and Papa Dalmer on a Saturday morning and watching Saturday morning cartoons. Maw would make me a bread with butter and sugar. MMMM!! Also, Papa Dalmer would make me obstacle courses and fun things in the yard to do and then after I did it, he and I would help Jill and Jared do it. It was fun. His passion, patience and love for us grandkids was WOW!!! Also, I remember Maw pitching a ball to me, Jared and Jill while Papa Dalmer showed us how to bat. That was fun. Well I actually tried to bat and then he helped Jill and Jared with the motions.

I truly feel the reason he closed himself in was because he was a very strong person and wanted to be strong for his family. I mean think about it, he was 48 and young and had lots of life. But as we all know, he was full of life!!! I can recall Dad, Gary Lee and I think Kittie did too about turning 48. It was huge for all you I bet. But you got through that and are taking care of yourselves.

Also, when Papa Dalmer shut himself out, I guess, I really feel blessed along with Jill, Jared and April. I will tell you that Papa Dalmer literally help make me, Jill, Jared and April's early childhood wonderful. I know always felt like everyday with him was better than any Disneyworld trip. I saw a side of Papa Dalmer during his last days that were unbelievably awesome. So I hope that everyone knows that he loved all of you very very much. I know ya'll might be thinking, how could you remember so much at 6. Just believe me. I remember vividly!! Love, Bear Bear

Good Sunday Morning, wow, Mike, what a wonderful blog. I certainly agree with everything you said. Your family KNOWS what a truly wonderful loving person you are. Aren't memoires of family wonderful? I want you to know that your Dad was not shutting you out. When he was told he had cancer, he totally gave up and it was like he had leprosy or some unacceptable social disease or he just could not handle his fate, but he shut everyone off and pulled inside himself and died. He never talked about it to me or anyone. They tried to talk with him at the hospital but he would have no part of it. I am sorry you have felt it was all directed at you, sweety, it was not. Please know that. Yes, your dad was a Christian. I saw him saved and baptized (and I know this does not "save" you)but when we lived in Brownwood he gave testimonies and even filled in for the preacher one Sunday night he was out of town. Please, if you can, let go of your guilt, you don't deserve it. So many times we feel guilt and think our family and friends dwell on some bad time in our life everytime they see us or talk to us when really we ourselves are the one that keeps it alive. What I know is, if you truly, deep in your heart, pour out your guilt and fears to God and ask Him to forgive you, He does what He said He would do, He takes it all away and remembers it no more. So why should you or anyone else?? Everyday is new and fresh. Mature and learn from our mistakes and go on. Life is too short to live in the past and get hung up there. You are doing a wonderful work and I hope all of those people you serve realize how lucky they are to have such a caring person come into their life. Eletia, I enjoyed your blog and I do not see how ya'll keep such crazy hours. It takes me 2 minutes to get to work and etc. You just do not have much time left in the day I know. Anyway thanks for the update on all the kids. I know you are looking forward to your get-to-gether in March and hope you have a really good weekend. Love you all and think of you everyday. Love, Maw

Hi everyone!!! Look at me, I'm blogging!!! I've tried before many times and never could get logged in (and YES I was doing it right). Anywho, just thought I'd join the "blog club!" I hope everyone is doing well and I want to thank you all for keeping Brock in your prayers. Poor thing he was coughing so bad and it sounded horrible. He's doing much better, still coughing every now and then but not bad. Friday night was a rough night, he just didn't want to sleep in his crib so he and I slept in the recliner from about 11:15 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Needless to say I was exhausted all day today. I hope eveyone is doing well and enjoying this INSANE weather!!! I don't mind the cold but seriously one day it's 84 and the next it's 42!?!? Really! Ok, I guess that's about it I just wanted to say HI and send our LOVE to everyone. God Bless! Much love sent your way from James, Brock, and I!!

OK Blair your Dad is finally blogging. Hello one and all. It's 9:30 on Saturday nite. I hope that everyone is well. I had a pretty dull day at work. It started at 5:30 am this morning with a call to pickup a 23 yr. old male that had the rare disease of aging. A 100 yr. old looking man at such a young age. This was a very hard call with the father caring him out to the hearse. He was about 3 ft. tall and weighed a little over 20 lbs. The rest of my day consisted of directing 5 funerals. Pretty boring day, huh. I guess one reason that I do not blog or seem concerned about things in my family lives that I am so involved in so very many other families lives. This is a lame excuse. I know . I dearly love my family and am concerned about each and every one of you. Without Family you truly have nothing. I do have my family here in the metroplex and my family back home in Crosbyton. Take today for instance. Every family that I was in contact today was different, just like ours is different . Everyone has different concerns and needs and each has to be addressed. I guess the point that I am trying to make is that I chose this proffession is to be of comfort to people in need. I realize that I have made many mistakes in my life and many people do not know or understand, including myself, why I have done some of the things that I have done, but the majaority of them have been done in love for my family and for their well-being. I know this may sound like a copout, but I would do anything for my family. OK, enough on the doom and gloom. This is why I do no blog, because I probably say more than I should. The truth is that I have gone thru many different things in my life and I know that no matter what you can always count on family. I read Jared's Blog and I agree that there has been several troubled waters in the family, but thank God we have survived all of them. You know we all have only one day at a time and we should live it like it is our last, but on the other hand as the old saying goes it is the first day of our lives. I read earlier about Betsy glowing over Jared and is not ashamed over it, so I would love to glow about my wife and children. My gosh, I must be tierd, depressed, and anxious about all of our lives. I truly do have the most wonderful wife, children, and Caden that a man could ever have. I am looking forward to Toby Britches. My little family has always or maybe for the most part defended and supported me in all my wild adventures. Eletia, the very core of my heart, has stood beside me thru thick and thin. Eletia and I went thru a heck of a lot at a very young age with the loss of Nelda, Dad, and George. We had a lot of growing up to do in a short period of time. I know that I have mentioned this before, but I I am only trying to reintirate the fact that parents and grandparents are a very important aspect of ones lives. Eletia has stuck by me no matter what and I love her with all my heart. Maw, I do remember February 8th, as Eletia and I were in Dallas of all places on a business trip for the seed company and went to George's house to pick up the kids and were told about dad. That was the most gut wrenching news that anyone could have experienced. I felt hurt, sad, lost, depressed, mad, anxious, but most of all guilty. Guilty of the fact that I was not there to tell my Daddy that I loved him. After Daddy got sick he always seemed to put this wall between me at least, that everything would be fine or not, but he would handle it on his own. I believe that Dad and Mom did handle it own their own, but by either my fault or his stubborness I was not able to share his encounter with death. I felt that Dad was with peace with god, but never heard him say it. I still to this day base my beliefs on what daddy told me is that if you treat your fellow man right that everything would be ok. Thank god for daddy being there when April quit breathing and came to Eletia's rescue and that Nelda being so sick was there for Blair's birth with Kittie and Tressie skipping school. OK, getting very tierd, have to be up early in the morning to hit the old death trail again. I do love each and everyone of you. There are great and trying things going on each of our lives and we must cherish each and everyone of them. I do hope to come to Crosbyton sometime soon as I miss everyone. I realize that probably most of everything that I wrote doesn't make sense, but it did me good to vent a little bit instead of having all the venting come to me thru other disfunctional families. HA! I do have everyone in my thoughts and prayers each and everyday. I do have a question of the day. I will have to think a little longer about my answer will be, but what do you look forward to the next day? Love Ya'll
Mike

Hi Maw and everyone. I'm glad to hear that Brice is back in Crosbyton. Connie and him both have been through a lot health wise lately. I hate it when the people you love hurt!!!

Maw, thanks for telling about little Sistos girl and boy. I still think about both of them. I was very close myself to adopting those two. I'm glad they are doing well. All of these precious kids I had the honor of helping out, still to this day are still there in my heart. Helping a kid and their parents is what is what was all about. I learned so much from them all. The love of a child is unbelievable. Well, hope everyone has a good weekend.
Love, Bear

Busy Saturday morning but wanted to post a short note. Jared, what makes you think no one would want to see you? You come anytime you and Betsy can and---STOP STIRRING THE POT! ha ha. Everyone would love to see ya'll. Now to Blair, the little Sistos girl came by the office yesterday with a sign up paper for pledges for "jump rope" for health (a girl after your own heart, eh?) It is a project from school, fund raiser I guess. Lord, what did I press, my typing changed fonts, Oh well can you still read this ? Anyway she ask, How is Blair? Those kids will never forget you, see all the good you have done? Got to get busy on laundry, etc. Oh yeah, Brice got to be moved to the Crosbyton Hosp in the swing bed unit. I know they are so grateful to be back in Crosbyton. Later, Maw

Well, another week has come and gone. I have got 1 month under my belt and also got my first full paycheck :) :) So, I hope everybody has a good weekend too. Hey, I thought that the Groundhog didn't see his shadow which means winter needs to go bye bye!! But it just keeps lingering. YUCK!! Well, I'm also glad to see more of us blogging. I know there's more of you though and I am loving the responses to my silly questions. Love, Blair

Hey Family!!!
It's Friday!!! It is soooo good to see some activity on the blog...Great to hear from James, Jared and Betsy!!
James, I hope that Brock is feeling better....When baby is sick, it is no fun.....
Jared, wish you lived closer and you could coach Boston in basketball....He has one more game this Saturday and then a tourney probably next Saturday...this is also his first year to play Little Dribblers and they start practicing for that this next week....It is just run, run, run....which is good for me....Once basketball is over then baseball begins....I remember watching all of my nephews and nieces playing sports and I loved coming to ya'lls games so much....I can't believe all of you are all grown up now!!! Makes me seem old, but I don't feel old...well maybe sometimes....
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend....got to finish typing so I can go to the Mariposa this afternoon....
love to all,
kittie

Maw, I didnt realize that it was Papa Dalmers' aniversary, but I know that he lives on with us today. Man, do I remember that day I broke my arm. Betsy is right, she has heard that story a thousand times. I really want to come down in the near future and see everyone, thats if they want to see me! I think as people get older and more wiser, we see that it is not all about us. Little things that used to get in the way of good times, probably would not be an issue today. All I have every cared about is being around family and enjoying great moments. No one on this Earth is perfect, as we all far short of the Glory of God! I think that everyone, hopefully, is coming to realize that so we all can enjoy one another instead of, watch what ya say around one another! My family says that I love to stir the pot, but that is simply not the truth. I just say what is on my mind, and I speak the truth. I love everyone and please take my message well!
Sincerely, Jared

Hi to all,Was neat to hear from Betsy now. We will soon get everyone rolling. Just wanted to mention that is was 25 years ago today that we lost our beloved Dalmer but we have kept him alive all these years in our hearts and telling all the wonderful memories stories we have of him. He would have loved it having so many kids and grandkids and now great grandkids. For sure he loved the kids. Some day we will all see him again, I have no doubt. He use to say, he was like Elvis (who he like to imitate), he was going to die young and leave a beautiful memory. Amen, he did. Take a silent moment now all you kids and think of your dad and granddad. Goodnight.Maw

Hello All!
I have decided to come over to this side of the blog today. I was reading Maw's blog about Jared breaking his arm. I have heard that story many times. He always tells me that his arm looked like a question mark and I just can't imagine what that looked like. I love to read and hear memories about Jared. I can just picture him learning his ABCs. I love those big brown eyes also! We are just rolling right along over here. Jared has really done well with his title business lately and he is loving it which is really important to me. It is so hard to find something that you love to do. I think he has found it. It's so awesome to see him use his talents ( selling and talking to people) for something that he really loves to do. I continue to work at my underwriting job and my job at Ann Taylor. We will be celebrating our 4th anniversary on the 15th and I feel so blessed. Jared and I were talking today at lunch about how much God has blessed us and brought us through so many things since we have been married. Jared so badly wants to go to Crosbyton to see everyone. He almost made it last week but Gary called and they called it off due to weather. But I know he will get there sometime soon. We are eagerly anticipating Toby at the end of March. I am just as confused as everyone else is it Tolby or Toby? I think it is Toby. I know April cringes but we are telling her we will always call him Toby Britches. It is just too cute that his brother named him when he was about 4 months inside his mommy's tummy. My other sister in law (my brother's wife) is due with in a week of April so we will be blessed with 2 babies in 1 week! So exciting all of these babies. Well I will sign off for now just wanted to see what it was like on this side of the blog.
Betsy Gowens

Hi to all! Jared it was neat to hear from you. I am proud of you being so busy making all that money and all. Ha (Ha is the same as Blair's He He, just an older term)Jared I was thinking of the evening you broke your arm at my house. I couldn't believe it. I'll never forget how I ask you, Oh Jared, is it REALLY broken and you unfolded your arm and let it hang down and that arm was about a foot longer than the other one. Then when I called Mike at the church to tell him, here came the same question, Are you really sure it is broken?? And then Eletia told Mike, I can't go now, I'm on the program. Oh my, what a night.Bless your little heart, I was so so sorry you broke your arm. I also remember sitting here at the bar in the kitchen teaching you your A B C's. You were so cute with those big brown eyes and you still are. I love you very very much. Blair is right, we all need our family ties, the ones we can always count on. I went to Kelly Karr's service yesterday and it brought back so many memories of the kids in Mike's age group. Lots of sad things have happened to several of them so see how blessed our family is, not to have lost any in that generation. Brock had RSV, it turns out but is doing better, what I read on his web site. Eletia, haven't seen you on in a while, are you OK ? Does April ever Blog ? I would like to know how she is feeling and how Zac and Caden are. The quilt is coming along really good, down to the border. Are we set on Tolby (for the name) yet ? Blair keep up the good work! Maw

Whats going on? Cant believe that Ms. Stormy is already 3.....WOW! Man Gary, I really wanted to come down to watch a game. Let me know if there is a playoff game coming up if they made it. Maw, I noticed you blog quite a bit and that is awesome! How are you doing? I will be down shortly to see you and give you a big hug! Tell JW that I said hi, and hope that he is doing good. I cant believe that it has already been 6 months since I have been down there. Time surely flies! Kittie, tell Boston good luck from me on the RA's basketball. That was such a fun time in my life. I hope that he does good. I am coaching a team right now for our church and they are pretty good players. (11 & 12 year olds) Hard to keep focus for an hour practice though! They call it Upward Basketball here, but it is just like RA's. Tell everyone hi for me and I love 'em!
Jared

Hey everybody. Kittie, man I hope Boston's team wins RA Champs. Man one of my best childhood memories was when my dad coached my RA's team and we wone championship. He was an awesome coach. Kittie, I don't remember Kelly Karr. I know all the Karr's, but can't remember him.

Peg, good luck on the quilt thing. Maybe from my email I can get you, Kittie and Maw too hooked up with CASA in Lubbock. I still think ya'll should bring CASA to Crosbyton. Very serious about that.

I'm not really mad, I just want people to use this. When it boils down, all we have is our family and if we lose that contact then what do we have! I love all of you very much.

Crosbyton Gowens bunch, I am so glad Stormy had a good bday and the Superbowl party was fun.
Love, Bear Bear

Hey Everyone,

Just finished lunch and was going back to work, and after reading the current blogs I decided I'd better do a little before Blair gets his undies in a wad!! Guess you are going to have to kick butt and take names for those of us who aren't doing our part Bear Bear. I promise I'll do more. Not much going on, on my end. It is such a beautiful day here. Finally the sun is shining and it is warmer. I have really been missing California!! Went to Gary and Susan's for superbowl, pizza and the works last night and it was really fun. We had our own half-time show by Stormy. I don't know how much of the game Gary really got to see but we all had a lot of fun. Kack, I have Chrissy in my prayers . I'm so sorry to hear about Kelly. I just remember him as a little boy and all us kids playing together, and how Ted and Bea were so good to all of us. I really enjoyed the new pics on CTown. It might be a cool idea for each familiy to send "days gone by" pics to be posted. I too have a doc whispering in my ear so better get it finished so I can get back to some more quilting to send to Donna Beth for the Children's Shelter. Hope everyone is having a good start to their week.
Love, Peg

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!!
I know everyone must be sooooo excited it is Monday morning!!! I hope everyone had a good weekend. Boston's team won their games on Saturday...They have not lost any yet, so looks like they could be RA Champions!! He has one more game next Saturday and then a tourney playing all the teams again....Thanks for the update Ma on Stormy's party...Sounds like it was alot of fun....
Don't know if all have heard or not, and some probably don't even know him, but Kelly Karr passed away on Friday night...He led a very sad life and hopefully his demons are gone and he is at peace....
Well my doctor is waiting to whisper into my ear so guess I better get some work done....
love to all,
kittie

Okay whats up CTown! There is limited things on here. Peggy, where the hell are you!!! Gary, Susan, Jill, Brandon, where the hell are you!! Gary Dale, where the hell are you? Megan and Maggie, where the hell are you?? Ryan where the hell are you?? Mike, Zac, April, where the hell are you?? Tired of no response!! Seriously, don't be a pussy!! I don't give a shit if you like me or not, hehehe, blog!!! Love you with all my heart!! Blair

I'm glad that Stormy had a good birthday. I was there in spirit. Any of ya'll that have pics, please send my way via email or mail. Thanks, Blair

Hey to all, Checked out the new page for C-town and I love the old pictures. It is amazing how many times our old fireplace has changed looks, right. I loved the picture at Silver Falls swimming. Gosh, Mike, you are so handsome, no wet hair or anything. Ha. Stormy's BD party was really great last night. She was so excited and she got 2 Superman outfits so she was in hog heaven. Janie brought Connie over from the hospital and that was good for Connie. She has been gone so long. Maybe they will get to come back to Crosbyton soon. There were lots of pictures taken last night so maybe you will get some new pictures Blair, from those who know how to do that. I am afraid I don't and too old to learn. Brock was cute, acting older at his 3 months age. They had hot dogs and/or Frito pie with Brandan's chili and a Superman Cake so we were all well fed. Guess everyone will be ready for the Superbowl (except me) May the best team win. I called and talked to Scott, Ryan's dad today and got to say Hi to Sissy. She was having a pretty good day, got out of ICU into a regular room and they are sending her home tomorrow. She does not have much time left. No more treatment that will do any good. Remember her and her family in your prayers. Maw

Hey Maw, that is horrible to hear about Chrissy. I will keep her in my prayers.

Maw, on the questions and answers, just highlight, and then right click to copy the whole questions even with the other persons answers. Then on the same page open say reply to all. After that when a new email comes up go into the page close to top and put your cursor there. Then, right click again and click on paste. This will put all the questions and answers on there for a new email for you. Then go in and delete the old answers and put yours then send. Try that and see if it works.
Love, Blair

Hi to all
I received all the e-mails to share info however I am not smart enough to figure out how to delete the other persons info and enter mine??Today is suppose to be warmer, yeah. Had a really busy day at the office yesterday, the 1st of month and being by myself. Hope everyone is okay. Got word last night that Ryan's older sister, Christy is dying with yet another brain tumor that has a very aggressive cancer in it. She is in ICU at hospital now but they expect her to be released in a couple of days and sending her home, no hope, no treatment. She is paralyzed all down her left side. Please pray for her and all the family. Will check back later on the weekend for everyone's news. Love Maw

Hey All, man it was cold here in Fort Worth again today. I headed up the big wear Red to bring awareness of Heart Disease amongst women. I had this little speech and then cheer along with booth thingie for about 100 or so city employees and then we walked one mile in the cold. It was invigorating.

Hey Boston, good luck at your basketball games tomorrow. I bet you are a good player. I'll have to give you some tips and shoot around with you next time I see ya'. That used to be one of my things way back in the day.

Stormy, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Stormy, Happy Birthday to you. Wow, 3 years old. I wish I could be there. I remember your 1st birthday when you had your first birthday cake. You're getting to be such a big girl now, and word has it you helped your momma get ready for your party. You're a little sweetie.

Well, hope all has a great weekend, and I will be updating the website again sometime this weekend. I am running out of pictures, so send some more my way.
Love,
Blair

Hey,

Well it is snowing here...don't know how long it will last but will take what we can get...The weather man said we would get a dusting of snow, but Boston says he thinks this qualifies for a little more than a dusting....
Happy Birthday wishes go out from us to Miss Stormy!! We will have to miss her party tomorrow because Boston will be playing basketball in Idalou most of the day. I see that she is having a Superman party and I think that is wonderful...Reminds me of Maggie when she was little and always wanted to play with HeMan and wrestlers....When you think about it what girl wouldn't want Superman at her party!!! hubba hubba.....Sounds like a smart girl to me!!
Got to get back to work for now....Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend...James, Shavonne and Brock be CAREFUL on the road this weekend....could be slick....
love to all,
kittie

Hello everyone, I see that there are at least three people that blog so i thought i would make it an even 4. Everything is good here, everyday is a blessing with Brock, we can't believe that he is already 3 months old, time sure does fly by and he is really growing. I still check in on the griffin sisters site, but have not had much time to blog. We are planning on going home this weekend for Stormy's birthday i can't believe that she will be 3. But we will have to leave a little early on Sunday because my Colt's play in the big game. It will be a big shock for everyone when we go home, we haven't seen anyone in over a month so I'm sure we will get plenty of attention, or Brock will get plenty of attention. We hope that ya'll will be able to come to San Angelo sometime, we know have an extra bed so you won't even have to get a hotel or sleep on the floor. We have the house almost done, but there are still some odds and ends that we need to complete. Well i guess i better go i have to help Shavonne get our bag packed for our weekend trip
We love ya'll
James, Shavonne and Brock

Hey C-Town, it's February and cold BRRR. Everybody doing okay?? Blair