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HAVE GRANDKIDS...WILL TRAVEL

2010-02-12T19:58:00.007-06:00

GREG AND I WERE SO LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO VISIT BOTH OUR GRANDSONS RECENTLY. UNFORTUNATELY, NOT TOGETHER. CAN YOU GUESS WHO WENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST AND WHO WENT TO

WEST VIRGINIA?

WE LOVE SPENDING TIME WITH ELI AND RYAN

(AND THEIR PARENTS)

TWO CUTE LITTLE FAMILIES!!!

FAMILY REUNION-2009

2009-08-15T13:11:00.008-06:00

In July, we had another Holloway Family Reunion in Louisiana. Several family members were unable to attend, so to lift our spirits...we ATE!!! Hopefully, Rachel, Corey, Eli, Corbin, Clayton, Cody, Kyle, Michelle and Malinda won't mind that we ate their fish for them.

Travis and Stewart were proud dads showing off the newest family members.And the boys even had their own chairs!!!

Playing with the babies was the
entertainment this year.

(The boat broke)

The group shot was very small this year.

WATER BABIES

2009-07-02T21:11:00.006-06:00

Recently, I was able to swim with both of my grandsons in a gulf, a wadi and

a prairie.

Gulf of Oman, Wadi Shab (Oman) and

GRAND Prairie, Tx, haha.

The bathing suit and hat are the same.

I consider it my international

swim wear line.

Those boys love the water.

CAN I BRAG???

2009-06-02T21:14:00.011-06:00

During the last 2 months, we were blessed to have Ryan (& parents) stay with us; first for 2 weeks, then one week. Between those visits I traveled overseas to see Eli (& parents). Here are some of my favorite pics of my precious grandsons.

ELI

RYAN

Snuggling with Mamaw

THIS YEAR'S BLUEBONNET PICTURES

2009-03-26T22:14:00.006-06:00

My very own bluebonnet patch in my backyard...

just one, but it's a start!!

CAN YOU SPOT THE IMPOSTER???

(this was on the side of the road)

A WEEKEND WITH RYAN

2009-03-21T20:02:00.005-06:00

We enjoyed keeping Ryan this weekend while

Travis and Erin spent the

night in The Woodlands.

I got to try out the new backdrop I made.

This is my favorite picture.

"HELLO COUNTRY BUMPKIN"

2009-02-23T17:13:00.005-06:00

Jackie spent most of the last 8 months in Arlington and is somewhat used to "city" life.

Steady on the other hand has a lot to learn. Like...how does this thing work??

BUSTED BUBBLES

2009-02-22T21:35:00.004-06:00

We found out that dogs love to eat horse manure!!

Too disgusting for words...so we decided to not let them in the pasture unless we were with them. Bubbles did not like this idea, so she learned how to leap over the fence from the top of her dog house. Even after we moved it away from the fence.

And she is just idiot enough to

come have a mug shot taken afterwards.

HAVE YOU "HERD"

2009-02-19T21:00:00.006-06:00

We now own 2 horses and that qualifies as a herd.

Joining Jackie is her VBF...Steady.

( Thanks to Becky and Joel for bringing them down for us.)

And this is how we roll...

they do not like to be separated, so we play follow the leader.

We even ordered a really cool run-in shed for them.

But, they don't seem too impressed with it yet.

So I guess we can use it as our guest house!!

Ya'll come out to see us, ya hear!!

RYAN TIME

2009-02-13T21:34:00.004-06:00

Happy Birthday to Erin (Feb 12). I loved spending time with them and kept Ryan while they went out. Do I go anywhere without my camera??!!

We have pictures exactly like these 2 when Travis was about the same age.

A TEARFUL GOODBYE

2009-02-08T21:33:00.004-06:00

After 17 1/2 years in Mansfield and almost 30 in the DFW area, we moved south. Greg was transferred to the Houston area and we relocated to Montgomery. The weeks and months prior to the move were so busy, that it hardly seemed possible we were leaving. Once the moving van arrived, it really hit us hard. I cried that whole last day, especially as I painted over the markings on the wall of the kids' height measurements!! ( I am crying now even as I type this)

THE NEW DIGS

2009-02-08T21:26:00.005-06:00

SNIFF!!! Time to move on. We were very fortunate to find a great, new home out in the country. It is in a gated subdivision that allows horses!! Those first few days were almost overwhelming, though. The boxes seemed to multiply overnight. But after 2 weeks, almost everything is in place and we are starting to work on outside projects. Greg even tilled a new garden spot. Thanks for the tiller, Bob. (NOT)

CHRISTMAS 2008

2008-12-26T19:18:00.002-06:00

We were blessed to have our entire family

together for Christmas this year.

With 2 new babies, it was a special time for all.

Eli and Ryan got to taste their first tea cake from

Mama Jeffers.

Merry Christmas

from our family and

Scrub and Bubbles

RUMBLE WITH RYAN

2008-12-26T19:11:00.002-06:00

I bought matching Christmas jammies for the boys so we could get some cute pics. They were both precious. Watch as Eli discovers Ryan next to him.

ELI MEETS HIS GREAT GRANDPARENTS

2008-12-26T19:07:00.001-06:00

Mama and Papa Jeffers were so excited to finally meet Eli. And of course we did a four generation picture.

WEEKEND GETAWAY

2008-11-16T21:17:00.004-06:00

Greg and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary this summer, however, we were half way around the world from each other at the time. And since then we have been dealing with his transfer to Houston, selling our house and buying another one. Finding the time to get away has been difficult. We finally found a free weekend and spent it at a remote cabin on the Oklahoma/Arkansas border. We arrived at the same time as a nippy cold front and spent a lot of time in front of the fire!! We enjoyed driving thru the Kiamichee Mountains and Ouchita National Forest. The best part...no cell phone service or internet!!!

We were afraid we had missed the fall colors, but there were still plenty left.

RYAN'S PHOTO SHOOT

2008-11-01T19:30:00.011-06:00

If Eli could talk, he would have warned Ryan about Mamaw and her camera...she shoots

everything!!

It's a jungle in here...

My parents are goofy

Not sure what to do with this thing. Maybe Daddy can help me.

A little monkey business!

OK being born in October sets you up for this.

RYAN MEETS HIS GRANDPARENTS

2008-11-01T19:23:00.003-06:00

Mama and Papa Jeffers came from Louisiana to see the newest Baby Jeffers.

FOUR GENERATIONS

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Now we have 4 Jeffers men...

Jimmy, Greg, Travis and Ryan

ANOTHER GRANDSON!!!

2008-10-22T10:50:00.008-06:00

Our family was blessed to welcome another grandson on October 17

Ryan Boone Jeffers

7lbs 8oz

20 1/8 in

Proud parents-Travis and Erin

The labor and delivery went pretty smoothly and this new little family is doing great!! All 4 grandparents were in the waiting room and we didn't even knock each other over getting into the room the see Ryan.

Three handsome guys.

THE JOB OF GRANDPARENTS

2008-08-29T20:11:00.013-06:00

Getting to know Eli.

We took the task of spoiling very seriously. It was a blessing for me to be able to spend 4 weeks with Rachel, Corey and Eli. Greg was able to come for a few days as well and did we have a great time!!! As you can tell, we did not put him down very much.

Grandpa made a baseball wall hanging for Eli and got to introduce him to his first glove, ball and bat. Not sure if Eli understood the concept yet.

This was my last day at their house and you can tell our eyes are red from crying.

SAY CHEESE....

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OK so the fun begins. I'm a first time Mamaw with a loaded camera. Not to mention a great subject. This is a blast.

ELI IS HERE!!!

2008-08-03T11:16:00.014-06:00

We have finally joined the grandparents club. Eli Jacob was born July 28, 2008 to parents Corey and Rachel. We are so excited and I was able to be with them the day after his birth. This is a very sweet family.

Isn't this the most precious picture ever?

Snoozing with Daddy. This is the quilt I made for him. His room is a sports theme and very boy cute!!!

HORSE BUSINESS

2008-07-02T15:45:00.012-06:00

Greg and I have become horse owners for the very first time. I purchased Jackie from my nephew, Stephen, and quickly learned I have a lot to learn about this whole business. She has learned even quicker that I don't know much and has tried to get away with all she can. She is being stabled nearby in Arlington, so I can ride as often as I can and look forward to learning as we go. Here are some pictures of our maiden voyage.

She really did not like my hot pink cowboy hat I borrowed from Erin. Actually tried to eat it!!

Jackie really loves Greg!! He brushes her and gives her treats and makes it hard for me to get her attention.

She was very concerned about the storm coming in, not to mention all the farm animals next door who were watching (and giggling).

I was finally able to persuade her to let me get on. I have since left the pink hat at home. Yeehaw, ya'll!!!

I'M BACK...

2008-06-03T17:36:00.002-06:00

Ok, after multiple complaints and concerns, here is a new entry. (wow, the last one was in February). Well, here are some reasons and/or excuses. I was teaching a 2 year old MDO class 2 days a week. Between lessons and individual scrapbooks, I had little spare time or energy. Plus, we began a complete remodel of our downstairs. A project expected to take 2-3 weeks, managed to stretch out over 2 months. At one point, we had a tub and toilet on the driveway, a fridge on the front porch and a microwave set up in the yard. It was great...NOT!! Here are before and after pics.

MORE CONSTRUCTION NEWS

2008-06-03T17:31:00.002-06:00

And not to be out done... here are Rachel & Corey and Travis & Erin's building projects. Eli is due July 28th and Baby Jeffers October 14th. Mamaw and Granpa can hardly wait!!!

A COOL T-SHIRT

2008-02-09T19:57:00.001-06:00

Greg had a business trip to Brazil recently and I got a really cool t-shirt. Yippee!!

THIS YEARS' CHRISTMAS PICTURE

2007-12-16T20:43:00.000-06:00

SCRUB IS THE WORLD'S BEST DOG AND WILL DO ANYTHING FOR A COOKIE!!!

BUTLER FAMILY CHRISTMAS

2007-12-16T20:30:00.001-06:00

HERE ARE SOME PICTURES FROM MY FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER. THANKS TO TONY AND SHARON FOR HOSTING THE GROUP.

FUNNY FACES

2007-12-16T19:58:00.000-06:00

I HAVE NEGLECTED MY BLOG SITE FOR A WHILE. WAITING FOR JUST THE RIGHT PICTURES TO ADD. I THINK I HAVE SOME GREAT ONES. DURING TWO RECENT VISITS WITH MY FAMILY WE ENJOYED PLAYING AROUND WITH SOME GOOFY MASKS. I AM PROTECTING THE NAME OF EACH PARTICIPANT (UNLESS I GET A GOOD BRIBE).

A BEAR OVER THERE

2007-09-29T21:12:00.000-06:00

I HAVE BEEN SPENDING THE LAST FEW WEEKS OVERHAULING MY BACKYARD FLOWER BEDS. I HAVE DUG UP, TRANSPLANTED AND/OR CUT DOWN SO MANY PLANTS AND TREES. THE TRASH PEOPLE HATE ME AND MY MANICURIST JUST SHAKES HER HEAD. I FOUND THE CUTEST LITTLE BEAR (MADE IN MANSFIELD). LOOK AT THAT FACE!!!

BOYS OF SUMMER

2007-09-29T21:00:00.001-06:00

EACH SUMMER I TRY TO HAVE SOME OF MY NEPHEWS UP FOR A FEW DAYS. I THOUGHT IT WOULD HELP ME STAY YOUNG, BUT I AM PRETTY TIRED WHEN THEY LEAVE. BETWEEN SWIMMING, SKIING, TUBING, BOWLING, PUTT-PUTT, TRAIN RIDES AND PICNICS...WHEW!!! WHEN THEY SLEEP THE WHOLE WAY HOME, I KNOW IT WAS A GOOD VISIT.

STEPHEN

2007-09-29T20:56:00.000-06:00

STEPHEN CAME RIGHT BEFORE WE LEFT FOR SCOTLAND, SO WE HAD TO SQUEEZE A LOT IN A SHORT TIME. NEXT YEAR HE WILL TRY TO SLALOM. (MAYBE)

EVAN

2007-09-29T20:51:00.001-06:00

EVAN WAS THE FIRST TO VISIT THIS SUMMER. I KNOW HE WAS EXHAUSTED WHEN HE LEFT. I WAS TOO.

JACOB AND MASON

2007-09-29T20:32:00.000-06:00

NORMALLY, I LIKE TO HAVE ONE NEPHEW AT A TIME, BUT THIS SUMMER RAN OUT OF DAYS. THESE BROTHERS SEEMED TO HAVE PLENTY OF FUN. I WAS TWICE AS TIRED, THOUGH.

2007-09-29T20:29:00.000-06:00

A BUSY MONTH

2007-08-17T19:38:00.000-06:00

July '07 was a busy month for us. The first weekend we were in Hope, Arkansas for a Butler family reunion. It was great to visit with relatives we haven't seen in a while.

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This is the train track that runs near my MamMa's house. Lots of memories here.

2007-08-17T19:20:00.000-06:00

The second weekend we were in Virginia with Rachel and Corey. We visited Jamestown, Yorktown and Appomatox. Lots of U.S. history!!

2007-08-17T19:04:00.000-06:00

A whirlwind tour of DC was also on the agenda. I loved the detail in the war memorials, especially the hands.

2007-08-17T18:58:00.000-06:00

Next, we were in Louisiana for the Holloway family reunion. I'll try to add pix that are not on Travis/Erin's or Rachel/Corey's blogs.

2007-08-17T18:54:00.000-06:00

This guy crossed the path of the wrong person!! And since there were alligators spotted in the lake, we weren't sure where it was safe to be. The locals assured us no skiers had been 'gator bait...yet!!

2007-08-17T18:49:00.000-06:00

Tubing and skiing always provides great facial expressions. I've included mine to keep others happy.

2007-08-17T18:43:00.000-06:00

And, finally, a trip to Scotland (business for Greg, fun for me). My first passport stamp!!! We stayed at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel which was the site of the British Open this year. We enjoyed exploring the beach and village everyday.

2007-08-17T18:37:00.000-06:00

The country was so beautiful and the temperature, just right. We were able to visit several castles and quaint villages.

2007-08-17T18:28:00.000-06:00

We had the opportunity to spend a few days in London on the way home. We did a bus tour one day, then walked everywhere the next. We were really tired when we came home!!!

THE SUMMER PROJECT

2007-08-08T19:00:00.000-06:00

Our summer project this year was to replace the liner in one of our fish ponds. It had developed a small leak a few years ago and we kept putting it off, because we knew it would be a really hard job. Hunter's dog stayed with us for a few months this winter and decided to help us out and turned the small leak into a gaping, monstrous hole (she shredded it). So after 5 months of hard work, we finally finished. The new liner is stronger and we have reinforced it with several layers, plus lots of flat rocks. We sure don't want to do this again. Here is the end result.

CAMPING AT CEDAR HILL

2007-06-04T18:22:00.000-06:00

We enjoyed a week-end camping trip with Rachel and Corey at Cedar Hill State Park. Surprisingly, it did not rain like it usually does when we camp with them. Too bad the fish weren't biting, but I came home with enough chigger bites to last a couple of weeks.

EASTER PICTURE OUT-TAKES

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LOOK AT HONEY BROWN'S FACE !!!

2007-05-06T21:31:00.000-06:00

TRAVIS AND RACHEL DECIDED TO RE-ENACT SOME OF THEIR YOUNGER PICTURE TAKING EPISODES. SIBLING LOVE AT IT'S BEST!

2007-05-06T21:28:00.000-06:00

HERE ARE THE KEEPERS

2007-05-06T21:24:00.000-06:00

SPRING IN TEXAS

2007-04-09T21:22:00.000-06:00

We have had some extreme weather this spring. Here is a park in Mansfield after an extremely heavy rain.

2007-04-09T21:19:00.000-06:00

...and this was the next saturday, the day before Easter.

TEXAS WILDFLOWERS

2007-04-09T21:10:00.000-06:00

The wet spring makes for a great wildflower population.

2007-04-09T21:02:00.000-06:00

PALM SUNDAY

2007-04-09T20:43:00.000-06:00

I was in College Station for my nephew Stephen's confirmation on Palm Sunday. Afterward the cousins enjoyed riding the Ruen horses.

2007-04-09T20:27:00.000-06:00

City slickers horsing around.

A WALK IN THE PARK

2007-03-28T09:56:00.000-06:00

Mansfield has completed their new linear park which connects the west side of the city to the east. It is an awesome place to get some exercise and enjoy nature.

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SPRING IS IN THE AIR

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NOTICE THE DANDELION FROM THE PICTURE IS IN BUBBLE'S MOUTH. TALK ABOUT FAST ACTING WEED CONTROL!!

EQUAL BLOG TIME

2007-03-23T19:17:00.000-06:00

TIME TO UPDATE THE BLOG (OR SO I'VE BEEN TOLD). PONCHO AND LEFTY DESERVE EQUAL REPRESENTATION, SO HERE IT IS.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST

2007-02-02T22:12:00.000-06:00

We have added a new puppy to the household. Scrub was happy at first, then was ready to send her packing, especially after she discovered his toys. Poncho and Lefty (the cats) may never speak to me again. What's her name??? Of course, it had to be something to go with Scrub. Introducing....BUBBLES. Get it? SCRUB N BUBBLES!!!

NEW DOG, OLD TRICKS

2007-02-02T22:02:00.000-06:00

It is time to start teaching Bubbles some tricks. We have started with the basic "sit". Scrub, however, goes thru his entire arsenol. Watch his antics as he can't decide which trick to throw next. Also, notice all the toys under the table. Scrub has trouble sharing his "babies" and hides them from Bubbles.

WOLFCREEK SKI TRIP

2007-01-05T18:09:00.000-06:00

I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN MY SISTER'S FAMILY FOR A SKI TRIP TO WOLFCREEK, COLORADO. THE SNOW WAS FANTASTIC AND THE TEMPERATURE EXTREMELY COLD. BECKY MADE CRAZY JESTER HATS FOR EVERYONE, SO WE COULD SPOT EACH OTHER EASIER. SUSPICIOUSLY, SHE NEVER FINISHED HER HAT!! GETTING OUT OF COLORADO WAS CHALLENGING DUE TO BACK TO BACK BLIZZARDS IN THE SOUTHERN PARTS OF THE STATE. THERE REALLY IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME!!

CHRISTMAS 2006

2007-01-05T18:04:00.000-06:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY

OUR GRINCH

2006-12-04T22:41:00.000-06:00

SCRUB LOVES STUFFED ANIMALS AND HAS QUITE A COLLECTION OF HIS OWN. WHEN WE DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS, WE REALLY HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE ON HIM. I CAUGHT HIM IN THE ACT.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN

2006-10-27T19:21:00.000-06:00

SCRUB LOVES THIS HOLIDAY. ESPECIALLY SINCE HE GETS A TREAT FOR LOOKING SO STUPID. STILL NOT SURE HOW TO KEEP HIS CAPE FROM GETTING PEED ON. IS THAT IN THE MOVIE??

HORSING AROUND

2006-10-19T23:03:00.000-06:00

I ENJOYED SNAPPING A FEW PICTURES OF THE RUEN HORSES

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THIS ONE HAD A HANKERING FOR MY BOOTS. I WON!!

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A COUPLE OF LONG-FACED METS FANS

2006-10-19T22:23:00.000-06:00

STEADY WASN'T GOING TO EAT THE CAT, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, JUST TASTE HIM!!!

BRANSON TRIP

2006-10-16T20:16:00.000-06:00

WE TOOK A QUICK TRIP TO BRANSON IN OCTOBER. WE CHOSE THE SCENIC ROUTE WHENEVER POSSIBLE. THE FALL FOLIAGE WAS SPECTACULAR.

2006-10-16T19:51:00.000-06:00

WE WERE IN SEARCH OF OLD WOODEN BARNS. WE FOUND A FEW!!

2006-10-16T19:45:00.000-06:00

WE TOOK THIS PICTURE FROM A ONE-LANE WOODEN BRIDGE IN SOUTHERN MISSOURI. WE DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE WE WERE!!

2006-10-16T19:23:00.000-06:00

THE LEAVES WERE JUST STARTING TO CHANGE AND THE COUNTRYSIDE WAS BEAUTIFUL

2006-10-16T19:09:00.000-06:00

WE GOT OFF THE BEATEN PATH TO FULLY ENJOY THE SCENERY

SAN FRANCISCO TRIP

2006-10-05T23:17:00.000-06:00

We made a trip to San Francisco last year after Travis and Erin's wedding. It was great!! We traded wine tours for a visit to the chocolate factory.

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The Golden Gate Bridge was so amazing. We had to see it from every angle and naturally walk across it!!

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Of course we had to visit Alcatraz!!

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We really enjoyed the sites up and down the coast of northern California.

Rangers

2006-10-02T18:07:00.000-06:00

We stopped in at the Texas Rangers training camp in Surprise, Arizona. We were amazed at how close we were to the players. I am not a stalker!!!

Arizona Trip

2006-10-02T16:38:00.000-06:00

We had a great trip to Arizona in March. The Grand Canyon was spectacular. A must see for all.

INTRODUCTION

2006-10-02T14:40:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone,
You can teach an old dog new tricks. Here's my attempt at being a blogger.