Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Where do you begin?
My goodness...
Number one: I am soooo far behind. Blogging, editing photos, cleaning, laundry. I had lost control a few weeks back. I promise to try to get caught up. I have pictures that I have finished that have not even been uploaded. Will work on that very soon.
Number two: Our state was pummeled with deadly tornados on Wednesday. Our property is fine but even more important, our family is fine. We have friends that are not fine. I feel so helpless. We didn't have power from Wednesday night until Sunday night but that was the worst of our problems. And compared to others - it wasn't even a problem. Except that it made #1 that much worse. Still....not really a problem.
We made the best of it. Lee is a store manager for Lowes - they had HUGE generators in place already, they were prepared and they were open. So needless to say - he worked. I was/am so proud of him. He worked hard and never complained.
Dustin works for the utilities as a pole setter - needless to say - there were poles down everywhere. So he was also working...actually, he still is. He and Lee neither one have had a day off yet. They are working long hours and hard days. I'm sure they are exhausted. But yet, I don't believe either of them have said a word about it.
While the guys worked - me and Melissa tried to keep our families taken care of. Luckily, in between tornado warnings on Wednesday night, we decided (for some reason that has left me now????) to make a mad dash to Publix. So we had some things. Unfortunately, when we walked out of Publix, we were under ANOTHER tornado warning. My nerves did not hold up well. :) But they did hold up well enough to think to take a picture....it's saved on my computer as "grocery shopping during the tornado." ha.
After that, we kept the roads hot. Thursday we left and headed to Pulaski. Dad's wheelchair and bed are electric. We had to have a generator. Lee was getting a truck in but we didn't know when, we heard Tractor Supply in Pulaski had some so we headed there to try to snag one and get gas. When we were stopped in traffic on I-65 we heard that City Lumber in Big Cove were getting generators in an hour. We called and sent Mom there right then. She walked in and they let her pay for one and she only had to wait about thirty minutes. But then we needed gas to run it. We finally got to Pulaski and went to Walmart - wow. LOTS of folks from our area there and LOTS of things were already sold out. But we got most of what we needed.
Friday or Saturday one (is it just me or did everyone have a hard time keeping up with what day it was?! One day I went all day long thinking it was another day and Dustin informed me that night I was wrong!) Anyway, Goody decided she also wanted a generator so I once again call Lee - and thank you Lord, he had JUST got a truck in of them and he grabbed us one. So here Mo and I go again....this time to Hartselle where Lee's store is, however, their Burger King had power so at least we had some fast food!! lol. It's the small things in life.... :)
I think that was Friday, because Melia had power on Saturday if I'm not mistaken so we went to Grant that day to spend the day at her house. It was a beautiful day so we actually just hung out on the deck and soaked up some sun. And ordered pizza and hot wings! I did get a load of laundry done at her house though. My husband was thankful - he was worried about having clean socks! :)
Sunday we got a text from Stephanie saying some people were doing some donation drives for the Higdon area where a lot of our friends live (and where some of them lost their lives. The stories are heartbreaking and bonechilling all at the same time.) Mo and I decide we'll call a few people. And that's what we did - called just a FEW people. And in the matter of a very few hours - like maybe 2-3 - we had three SUVs and a car AND a trailer jam packed FULL of stuff!!! Melia had made a few calls too so we went back to Grant and met her and Melissa's mom and dad. It was so much that we were going to take it to a dropoff place in Scottsboro but it was kind of crazy to unload all that and then someone else have to load it again so we took on to Higdon. And then we all stayed and helped unload it and sort it and organize it. It was a LONG day and we were completely exhausted but felt like we had at least tried to help a little. I wish it could have been more but you just do not know what to do!
These are pics of just what 5 or so people donated. Melissa's car was packed to the ceiling!
These are bad pictures I know - I was so not into bringing out the big camera. I think it's time to buy me a point and shoot to carry in my purse. These were taken on my cell phone.
And then Monday - it was back to work. Talking about having trouble getting back in to the swing of things!!! I can't figure out what normal is anymore!!
Pray for all of those that have lost family members and friends. And pray for those that have lost all of their possessions. I can't imagine. I am soooo attached to pictures. I just keep thinking, "their pictures are gone." All of their memories. I know they are just grateful to be alive but how truly sad it is to think they have nothing.
Number one: I am soooo far behind. Blogging, editing photos, cleaning, laundry. I had lost control a few weeks back. I promise to try to get caught up. I have pictures that I have finished that have not even been uploaded. Will work on that very soon.
Number two: Our state was pummeled with deadly tornados on Wednesday. Our property is fine but even more important, our family is fine. We have friends that are not fine. I feel so helpless. We didn't have power from Wednesday night until Sunday night but that was the worst of our problems. And compared to others - it wasn't even a problem. Except that it made #1 that much worse. Still....not really a problem.
We made the best of it. Lee is a store manager for Lowes - they had HUGE generators in place already, they were prepared and they were open. So needless to say - he worked. I was/am so proud of him. He worked hard and never complained.
Dustin works for the utilities as a pole setter - needless to say - there were poles down everywhere. So he was also working...actually, he still is. He and Lee neither one have had a day off yet. They are working long hours and hard days. I'm sure they are exhausted. But yet, I don't believe either of them have said a word about it.
While the guys worked - me and Melissa tried to keep our families taken care of. Luckily, in between tornado warnings on Wednesday night, we decided (for some reason that has left me now????) to make a mad dash to Publix. So we had some things. Unfortunately, when we walked out of Publix, we were under ANOTHER tornado warning. My nerves did not hold up well. :) But they did hold up well enough to think to take a picture....it's saved on my computer as "grocery shopping during the tornado." ha.
After that, we kept the roads hot. Thursday we left and headed to Pulaski. Dad's wheelchair and bed are electric. We had to have a generator. Lee was getting a truck in but we didn't know when, we heard Tractor Supply in Pulaski had some so we headed there to try to snag one and get gas. When we were stopped in traffic on I-65 we heard that City Lumber in Big Cove were getting generators in an hour. We called and sent Mom there right then. She walked in and they let her pay for one and she only had to wait about thirty minutes. But then we needed gas to run it. We finally got to Pulaski and went to Walmart - wow. LOTS of folks from our area there and LOTS of things were already sold out. But we got most of what we needed.
Friday or Saturday one (is it just me or did everyone have a hard time keeping up with what day it was?! One day I went all day long thinking it was another day and Dustin informed me that night I was wrong!) Anyway, Goody decided she also wanted a generator so I once again call Lee - and thank you Lord, he had JUST got a truck in of them and he grabbed us one. So here Mo and I go again....this time to Hartselle where Lee's store is, however, their Burger King had power so at least we had some fast food!! lol. It's the small things in life.... :)
I think that was Friday, because Melia had power on Saturday if I'm not mistaken so we went to Grant that day to spend the day at her house. It was a beautiful day so we actually just hung out on the deck and soaked up some sun. And ordered pizza and hot wings! I did get a load of laundry done at her house though. My husband was thankful - he was worried about having clean socks! :)
Sunday we got a text from Stephanie saying some people were doing some donation drives for the Higdon area where a lot of our friends live (and where some of them lost their lives. The stories are heartbreaking and bonechilling all at the same time.) Mo and I decide we'll call a few people. And that's what we did - called just a FEW people. And in the matter of a very few hours - like maybe 2-3 - we had three SUVs and a car AND a trailer jam packed FULL of stuff!!! Melia had made a few calls too so we went back to Grant and met her and Melissa's mom and dad. It was so much that we were going to take it to a dropoff place in Scottsboro but it was kind of crazy to unload all that and then someone else have to load it again so we took on to Higdon. And then we all stayed and helped unload it and sort it and organize it. It was a LONG day and we were completely exhausted but felt like we had at least tried to help a little. I wish it could have been more but you just do not know what to do!
These are pics of just what 5 or so people donated. Melissa's car was packed to the ceiling!
These are bad pictures I know - I was so not into bringing out the big camera. I think it's time to buy me a point and shoot to carry in my purse. These were taken on my cell phone.
And then Monday - it was back to work. Talking about having trouble getting back in to the swing of things!!! I can't figure out what normal is anymore!!
Pray for all of those that have lost family members and friends. And pray for those that have lost all of their possessions. I can't imagine. I am soooo attached to pictures. I just keep thinking, "their pictures are gone." All of their memories. I know they are just grateful to be alive but how truly sad it is to think they have nothing.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
New Harmony with The Isaacs
The gospel group that my brothers are part of opened for The Isaacs in Scottsboro on April 1, 2011. It was a great concert and from the looks of things they made some great new friends. Here are a few pics of them - they even got to sing and play with them on stage.
Monday, April 04, 2011
She's here!!
Hallie Renee Kelly was born at 8:38 a.m. on April 4th, 2011 - she made a VERY fast entrance into the world! She weighed 7 lbs 6 ozs and is 19.5 inches long. We're already worried about big sister dragging her around - she keeps saying..."I hold her!" More pics of her later AND pics from The Isaacs!! (Would have these pics up sooner but blogger wasn't be cooperative!!)
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
I do sell pins.....
I just can't seem to keep them in stock! Here's a glimpse of the newest ones I made. Most are $10 - I have some with bigger rhinestones in the center that are $12.
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Two years old....
and this child is HILARIOUS! I loved just listening to her talk. She is so funny. And did soo good!!
Loving babies!
I just love newborn babies! Problem is, I want to play with them instead of taking their picture! :)
Monday, February 21, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
Valentines...a little late!
What a GREAT Valentines weekend! Our church has a Valentines party for the young kids every year - however, I don't have young kids anymore. :( So.....I decided to let Kade have ALL the preteens at our house for their own Valentines Day party on Friday night. I love that age. They are just now interested in girlfriends and boyfriends and it's so funny to watch them and listen to them. We had about 35ish kids at the house, and since they can't drive, we had their moms and dads also! :) We had a BLAST! We had some "Minute to Win It" type games for them, and it was so funny. I had set up the studio to take some pictures of the event for those that wanted some. They turned out soooo cute! Here's my PICTURE OVERLOAD!
(We also had a great actual Valentines Day....more pictures from that to come later!)
(We also had a great actual Valentines Day....more pictures from that to come later!)
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
SURPRISE!
No words are needed. We'll let the pictures do most of the talking.....
Kellie Byrd is 30! And she has no clue Shannon was throwing her a surprise birthday party!
Invitations courtesy of the wonderful Shannon Byrd Photography...of course. Just a shameless plug....Easter pictures are coming up!!! :)
Cake courtesy of Pam Byrd (and she has the MOST delicious cupcakes EVER!) Let me or Shannon know if you need the number...we can hook you up. :) And it taste ever bit as good as it looks.
Oh look....Shannon bought Kellie a new Willow Tree figurine. Awwwwwww....it's the one that's expecting........................!?!?!?!?
OH LOOK....SOME VERY VERY SURPRISED MOTHERS!!!!!! BABY BYRD #3 IS DUE ON SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2011!! CONGRATULATIONS TO SHANNON AND KELLIE!!!
And pass the word that we now HAVE to have weddings booked!!! Shannon has to pay for a baby!!! :)
Kellie Byrd is 30! And she has no clue Shannon was throwing her a surprise birthday party!
Invitations courtesy of the wonderful Shannon Byrd Photography...of course. Just a shameless plug....Easter pictures are coming up!!! :)
Cake courtesy of Pam Byrd (and she has the MOST delicious cupcakes EVER!) Let me or Shannon know if you need the number...we can hook you up. :) And it taste ever bit as good as it looks.
Oh look....Shannon bought Kellie a new Willow Tree figurine. Awwwwwww....it's the one that's expecting........................!?!?!?!?
OH LOOK....SOME VERY VERY SURPRISED MOTHERS!!!!!! BABY BYRD #3 IS DUE ON SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2011!! CONGRATULATIONS TO SHANNON AND KELLIE!!!
And pass the word that we now HAVE to have weddings booked!!! Shannon has to pay for a baby!!! :)
Monday, February 07, 2011
What a weekend.....
Man, a whirlwind weekend....from us...imagine that! :) Friday night I rushed home and started doing some embroidering and sewing, needed some birthday presents. Saturday morning me and the kids and my mom and dad (Lee had to work) got up bright and early and took a little day trip. It's hard having friends in Flat Rock, Alabama - you almost have to pack a suitcase to go there! However, my good friend, cousin, and photography partner in crime's wife, who is a better friend (hehe), was having a birthday and Shannon was throwing her a big SURPRISE bash!! Well, there were LOTS of SURPRISES!!!! BIG ONES!!! Of course I was the official party photographer - and we have not downloaded the pictures yet, but when we do.....ONE of us will let you in on the surprises! Okay...okay....I will go ahead and let you in on one.....KELLIE TURNED THIRTY!!!!! :)
The next one....requires pictures. And I have none yet. So......... :)
Then Saturday night we joined the multitude of people that decided to go to church at Big Cove. Great service! Loved getting to be with family and friends and hanging out afterwards!
Sunday Lee had to work and Kylee had a paper that had to be finished so we hung out at home and then went to church that night. Then went home and watched the end of the Super Bowl. Sorry the Steelers didn't win - but maybe next time!
Anyway............look for more news soon!! :)
The next one....requires pictures. And I have none yet. So......... :)
Then Saturday night we joined the multitude of people that decided to go to church at Big Cove. Great service! Loved getting to be with family and friends and hanging out afterwards!
Sunday Lee had to work and Kylee had a paper that had to be finished so we hung out at home and then went to church that night. Then went home and watched the end of the Super Bowl. Sorry the Steelers didn't win - but maybe next time!
Anyway............look for more news soon!! :)
Friday, January 28, 2011
Newsworthy.....
Not much happening on the homefront at the moment. Lee and I have both been sick this week. Ugh. Seemed like it wasn't going to end. So didn't have a lot happening because of that. However, felt like I did have something newsworthy....
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TO MY HUBBY TODAY!!!
That seems so strange to me! Lee and I started dating when he was 15 years old. And now he's 40!!! We've been through a lot in those 25 years. Needless to say - we came out much better on the other end. Love him soooo much! He is a great husband and father and I love being able to spend HIS old age with him! :)
He NEVER reads my blog - I will actually have to email him a link just so he knows I wrote about him! lol.
HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY TO MY HUBBY TODAY!!!
That seems so strange to me! Lee and I started dating when he was 15 years old. And now he's 40!!! We've been through a lot in those 25 years. Needless to say - we came out much better on the other end. Love him soooo much! He is a great husband and father and I love being able to spend HIS old age with him! :)
He NEVER reads my blog - I will actually have to email him a link just so he knows I wrote about him! lol.
Monday, January 24, 2011
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