Judgement House and Halloween

On Halloween night, Joe, Shawn and I went to Gadsden to see Catie in Judgement House. I really can't begin to describe what a wonderful job Catie did. Her part has alot of lines and she delivered them just like she has been acting forever. I was just so excited to see her as she went thru the different parts of the Judgement House. It is really a blessing to know that she knows her Savior and her place is in heaven.

Lisa met us at the church with a little kitty cat and scarecrow. Peter didn't dress up but it was okay because he came home with us. Peter and his Dad had a "boy" weekend. We had a great time with Peter while he visited with us.

The Girls come to Visit

This weekend we were delighted to have the grand- girls visit. Peter was busy with Boy Scouts, so Catie, Julia and Alex came to visit. In comes Alex - dressed like Elmo but not Julia and Catie. I went outside to look and they were hiding against the wall. After hugs and kisses, we settle down for some chili. I had picked up some oyster crackers that Alex dubbed Baby crackers. This week every time she asked for something it was "I need 1 baby cracker." Later we found some cheese doritos thus the coloration around the mouth of Alex and Julia.

Joe and I headed to Wetumpka to see Mother on Saturday and had a great visit with her. Shawn was taking the girls to the movies - High School Musical 3. On Sunday, they were still excited about seeing the movie. It was the best according to Catie and Julia add it was super. They could already sing one of the songs.

Catie is acting in Judgement House at their church, so they had to head back to Gadsden early. Shawn, Joe and I are going to see her next Friday night.

McWane Trip

Last weekend we took the grandchildren to the McWane Center. Alex was really excited she talked the whole way about seeing the dinosaurs. Of course first on the list was the mice size area that she calls the Mouse House. After that we went to do some other things, and she kept talking about the dinosaurs. Next we went to the basement to see the "fishes". She was looking for Meno translation "Nemo". Catie finally found Nemo and now it was time to see the dinosaurs. As we entered the display area a head is a large bony display of a dinosaur. As she and her Daddy got closer, I heard her tell her Daddy. "That dinosaur is really big and Naked." No skin on any of the dinosaurs she was just a tad bit disappointed.

We then found the WBRC Fox 6 weather station. You can stand in front of a green screen and give the weather. After a few times, Alex only wanted to be the weather girl. No one else allowed.

Cruising the Carribean

Here's part of the Cruising Crew - bottom row: Tammy, Joe, Gail, Rita, Uncle Jack,
second row: Cathie, Joel, Rhonda, Diane, Ann, Cindy
back row: Joel, Jime and Butch. Not pictured: Linda Collier & Linda Brown

We left on Thursday,October 2nd heading to Cozumel. Our little group headed to sunshine and a good time. Friday the day at sea was good. Those wanting sun were able to bask in it. Others hit the casino and had fun there. Saturday morning we awoke to be in Cozumel. After grouping together around 10 am, we headed to shore. Shopping up and down the area where the ship was docked - I got a pair of opal earrings. Around lunch time we all landed at Senor's Frog. After a yard of drinks, we had a little lunch, danced to the sixies music, and of course had balloon hats made by a clown. Around 5pm, we headed back out to sea. Sunday was another day at sea. More sun bathing, I even joined for a 30 minute bath. 3pm and I headed to bingo where I won the first in the progressive bingo - $100. The day at sea was bad - swells of 4- 6 feet. Several of the group spent the entire day - sea sick. They were miserable and we really hated it for them. The ship had to cancel the program - Shout due to the dancers not being able to dance due to the motion of the ship. Monday Morning and we are back in Mobile. By 10am we are heading back to Bham and reality.

Grandmother and the Gang

Here I am finally updating this blog. (I lost my password - go figure.) Last weekend the grandchildren were here so we load up and headed to Wetumpka to see Grandmother. She had not seen the children in over a year. I had not told her that they were coming so she was really surprised. To record the event - Shawn, Peter, Catie holding Alex, Mother and Julia.