A weekend away

Mary and I took a trip this past weekend to the foot hills of the Smokey Mts. (Hickory, NC) We were attending a wedding for the Daughter of some friends (Steve and Lori Ormand)that I have known for over 30 years, and Mary lived across the street from the familyback another 50 or 60 years.. (Just kidding). Any way, their Daughter Lisa met this guy at Disney World in Florida when doing an internship during college.

Proud Papa Steve with Lisa

The wedding was very nice, and the message from the Deacon who performed the ceremony was wonderful. I wish I would have asked for a copy of the talk. We would have loved to have shared it with everyone that is married, looking to get married, or... well you get my drift.

Anthony & Lisa

Steve & Lori Ormand Roger & Marilyn Ormand
Lisa's Grandparents

The reception was held at a country club just outside of Hickory. At least I can say that I have been to a Robert Trent Jones course, even if I couldn't play golf there. (RTJ is a very famous golf course designer, just in case you were wondering)

Anyway, a couple of nights away from home, and a ton of beautiful scenery and quiet was to say the least, very relaxing.

Love to all,

Pappy

A few more pics...

Dierdra is a friend of Diana's from work. She came over one night to meet Edwin and share a meal with us.

Anthony at the bat

So anyway....

OK... so I don't update as often as "everyone" says I should. Hmmm.. what's the quote? Oh, I remember.. "Less is more" ;-)

I finally had some pictures developed that I want to share with you. (yes dear friends and family I still use film)

Here is Anthony playing at his first t-ball game. He got a hit and even scored a run. "T-bone" has come so very far from hisfirst day at practise where he didn't understand the game at all. I think he is going to turn out to be a very good player.

For those that don't know, Mary was in Minnesota for a week visiting her Mother, Aunt Hazel and the rest of the "fam". Drama....such drama. anyway, Mary got to spend some time with David and Jenny. Oh, and Otis too. The Dobo's came from Duluth to Dave and Jenny's house for a bit of conversation and laughter.

As for me, I stayed here at the beachworked on the house and enjoyed my Girls and my Grandson's. God is good.

I tried to add a few pictures here at the end of the blog, but alas, I couldn't figure it out, so I will post a few more pictures on an additional post.

Love to all,

Pappy

"Tewssss - day"

"Hollow of His Hands"

This is a non-doctored picture... Coincidence? I think not.

Makes a person think....

Love to all...

Pappy

It's POETS day

I'ts POETS day.... (pee on everything tomorrow's Saturday)
It's actually been a very good week. I got to take care of Edwin on Wednesday night while Diana went out with her "peeps" from work. Hey.. a free meal is a free meal. And besides, Diana brought home a wonderful chocolate dessert to share with ME !!!!!!!!!! She loves me :-)
Thursday night Mary & I went out for ribs with Anthony and his parents. (Just kidding Katie). Damn I'm glad we moved to the beach to be able to be involved with these kids. (Katie, Brian, Anthony, Diana, Ed & Edwin) I thank God every day for my blessings.
Anyway, enough sappy Pappy sh--- . Have a wonderful weekend.
Love to all,
Pappy

A Picture from our Boat Ride

Damn she's cute.....

Under the weather today. I didn't even go to church, which is very different for me to not go. I am hopeful that this is just a 24hour thing.
Katie, Brian, Diana, Ed, Mary & I all went on a boat cruise last night. A PPD get together. Actually very enjoyable evening. Food was good, weather was perfect, and even got to spend some time with Ed, who is ALWAYS working. Katie took some very pretty sunset pictures on the ride. I do hope she puts some samples on her blog.
Nap time..
Love to all......
Pappy