One look at the garden

The birds who drink from the bird bath are very large!

Marty thinks I am loveable. Too many kisses here.

A look at our backyard and also the neighbors. They just built a gazebo.

Marty is caught red handed.

This is a Knockout rose. They are very popular this year. I planted six of them.

Another look at the walkway and the azaleas.

A look from a distance. Hopefully, next Spring everything will have

grown larger and look prettier.

This is my favorite. It is my "Always" plant.

A Weekeng With Gary and Brenda - March 2010

The brothers four and their wives gathered at Gary and Brenda's home in Lexington, SC for a weekend reunion. We work hard to make sure we stay close. Eddie Mack is still suffering from the headaches caused by the amyloid angiopathy adema. It is a big set of words and it has given him a fit. Keep him in your prayers. We talked about children, grandchildren, vacation plans, and all our aches and pains. Joe and Liz have recently retired and are spending their time between Charlotte and Edisto Beach. Their biggest job now is taking care of grandson Logan on Mondays and Tuesdays. Joyce and Mack are trying to get Mack well. Brenda is taking painting lessons and is doing quite well. Jan and Grayson are aging gracefully. A good time was had and the food was superb.

The waterfalls at Brenda and Gary's home. This is where the birds of Mid Carolina come to entertain their guests.
Jan and Grayson on the glassed in porch.

Here they are outside with the birds.

More of the same.

Joyce, Eddie Mack and Joe enjoying the afternoon.

Mack and Joe resting!

Two brothers waiting for the refreshments!

Joyce with some kind of papers. Note the painting in the background. It was painted by Brenda.

Jan is explaining how she is really in charge of everything that Grayson does!

Brenda is the beautiful hostess!

The recently retired Goodmans of Charlotte and Edisto!!

From Liz's look, Joe has committed a booboo.

But now Liz is happy again.

The beautiful table setting at Brenda's home.

Uncle Joe is preparing the tenderloin for cooking.

Uncle Gary is learning alot from Uncle Joe.

Friday Morning Men's Prayer Breakfast

Believe it or not, a handful of men at Second Presbyterian Church have been coming to the church on Friday mornings for the last 10 plus years. We gather for breakfast, Bible study and prayer. We support each other during the difficult days and during the days of celebration.
Our numbers have been as low as 3 and as high as 11. We now have 11 gents who come real faithfully. Come on down and join us at 700PM. We would love to see you there.

Through this gate come the old Christian soldiers of Second Presbyterian Church for their Friday morning breakfast and Bible study.
Roy is all ready to go to work after breakfast.

Steve and Grayson are almost finished.

Jim and Cal. Jim was the cook today.

Gabe and Jimmy.

The smiling Colonel makes us use china instead of paper!

Jimmy and Steve

Three happy campers - Gordon, Gabe, and Cal.

Roy explaining to Jimmy what predestination is all about!

Valentine Gifts 2010

What you see are chocolate covered strawberries. They have all kinds of coatings on them beside just chocolate.
These are a dozen red roses - long stemmed. Someone very kind and loving gave these to Jan. She certainly deserves them.

This is another picture of the beautiful roses. Who would think to give the roses and candy to Jan. Well, it wasn't Grayson. He

gave her a card, a hug, and a kiss.

The pretty gifts were given by number two son, Ricky. Mom was very surprised when Fedex

showed up two days in a row. It made her day. It is so nice to be remembered.

Ladies Night at Second Presbyterian Church

We have been having Ladies Night at Second Presbyterian Church for about 20 years. This year it was on Valentine's Day, February 14. The men of the church prepare the meal and the entertainment for the ladies. We decorate the tables and give out candy gifts. The menu this year was prime rib, scalloped potatoes, and 7 layer salad. Cal Cannon was the chief cook and bottle washer. Roy Bishop and I were the entertainers for the evening. Here are a few pictures of those who attended. We had about 65 in attendance.