Resilient Then...Resilient Still

Even as three year old I was geared up and ready for the pitches to be thrown my way! Seeing this spunky face reminds me that I'm still ready in the words of Jack Berry to "spit in that damn mitt" and not miss again!

Sadness and sorrow at times come to all, including children. But children are resilient. They bear up beautifully to shoulder the burden they may be called upon to endure. Perhaps the lovely psalm describes this virtue: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” ¹⁵

President Thomas S. Monson

See full talk here.

Jess Berry Quote Of The Day!

I like people who make me like them. It saves me the trouble of forcing myself to like them.

Diana Barry to Anne (Anne of Green Gables)

BBQ Dinner Courtesy of DB

***Photos courtesy of TB, since she knew I'd post them she was nice enough to document the evening***

The spread! What you can't see: the chicken and corn on the cob.

JP and TB

CE and JP

JB and DB, the lovely hostess!

There is nothing better than corn cut from the cob! This is courtesy of JP. Growing up I hardly ever ate corn straight from the cob. Both of my grandparents had dentures so we always cut it off...so delicious and in the words of HN, so sentimental too!

Thanks DB for a delicious and delightful evening!

In Our Family...

tickling is still an effective form of harassment.

Nice Look Dadio!

(courtesy of Matty)

You Know Your Bro Is A Redneck...

when he pulls over on his way home from church to shoot something.

How To Survive A Slow Week

1. Lots of sleep

2. Pecan rolls

3. Outings with HN

4. Lots of exercise!

5. Massages + Acupuncture

Love These Ladies...But Missed Gari!

SJ, JB, and SEC

SJ, SEC, little EJ and I got together over the holidays, Gari couldn't make it this year. Clearly if you compare the two photos here you'll realize that we really missed Gari, especially her long arms! Her role as photographer is irreplaceable, even though SEC was a good stand-in. I sure love these ladies. We are all still a little crazy (some of us more crazy than others). Thanks for a great time girls! Next time we'll have Gari with us!

Happy Birthday Poncho Villa!

Poncho turned the BIG 70 (aka 39 years old as he likes to say)! In honor of this amazing feat look at the AWESOME Yankees snuggie he got!!! My favorite Yankee fan! He might be rough and tough but he's got a marshmallow heart, just the way I like it. Happy Birthday Poncho! Love you!

PS...I want one of these for my birthday (hint hint)

Look Not Behind Thee