Happy Birthday, Lisa

After a fun day at Lee's party and then visiting with The Vignes Family in Pontchatoula we ended the evening having dinner at Rip's on the Mandeville lakefront to celebrate Lisa's birthday. There were five of us, Linda, Lisa, Gayle, Santa, and myself. Don was not feeling up to a long day out of the house and did not join us. So many people that I visited with throughout my day told me they pray for him each night. So far, their prayers are being answered!

My sister Linda with her college friend, Santa Quirk
Lisa and Gayle crossing a hidden bridge.

The river was very serene, and a well-kept secret that we were invited to share.
Itching to take their shoes off!!!
The children wanted to ride home from the river in the back of Gene's truck. Bette rode with them so even the youngest ones could join the fun.
Lee enjoying his 5th Birthday!

Pictures from the Not So Distant Past..

I was looking through pictures we took this summer to organize them and came across these pictures of Don and Hooch working on the computer. Hooch is so funny about computers...if someone is using one, he is right there working with you. I thought it was movement on the screen that caught his eye, but he will studying a spreadsheet forever. Sometimes we give up and just let him have it - it's easier than sharing with him - his big head blocks the screen. As you can see, he gets kinda of close, maybe he needs glasses!!!

Through Rain and Snow...

In response to our mail carrier's request that we "do something about our mailbox", the new mailbox has been installed and we have provided the U.S. Postal Service with first class accommodations for our mail. Don was happy to let someone else do the delivery and installation!

Busy, Busy Day

Don wanted to work on his boat motor to repair an oil leak and it turned out to be a perfect day for working outside. Ashley was a big help and worked closely with her Dad to get it done.
Ashley came over last night and said she was having car trouble. She left her car here overnight and then she and Adam came over this morning to help Don work on it. Adam ended up doing most of the work on the car himself which was a big help to Don.

Done with the Dentist!!

Don had an appointment with the dentist yesterday and Dr. Schellhaas said the extraction site looks like its healing well and he doesn't need to see Don again for this problem. I think we have been at this for three weeks now so that was good news. So, unless he has an further problems, we are now down to visiting one doctor! Don is feeling much better and is hoping to go fishing while he feels good!

As you may have noticed, I have been fooling around with the blog background. I showed Don what I had done and he told me I have too much time on my hands and I need to GET A JOB! I told him HE IS MY JOB...he had no rebuttal!

California Dreamin'

Today I went off with my friend, Mary Rose, from California. Mary was in town visiting her parents and we usually try to spend at least one afternoon together when she is here. Mary decided that I need to needlepoint so we went to an uptown needlepoint shop and she bought each of us a project to work on "together". Hopefully, one day I'll post the finished product. Mary's father has been in Houston and was returning this evening so she and her mother, Rose, came to visit Don before picking up her Dad from the airport. We had a nice visit and only wish we could see both of them more often!

Once Again, You Never Know Where You'll Find Him!

Whitney's car was making a "funny" noise so she and Jenna drove over from LSU so Uncle Donnie could take a look at it. He checked it from bottom to top and found out that the splash pan was being held on by just one bolt. It was vibrating and making a racket under the car. He had me a nervous wreck getting up and down, but before long he was able to get it taken care of.

He's back on his feet checking under the hood.
Ashley heard the Godwin girls were at the house and came over to visit after class.
Larry came down for a short visit.
Whitney and Jenna gave Uncle Donnie one last hug before heading back to Tigerland.