Bubba is 10 years old!
"We travel not to escape life,but for life not to escape us."
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Christmas Lights
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| Buying Boiled Peanuts |
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| Hot Chocolate. Yum! |
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| Watching Yogi Bear and Friends Christmas Movie. |
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
A Coon Club Christmas
Some of you may know that Coon Hunting is a way of life to the men in this family. My boys love a good coon hunt. They love their dogs, they love all the fancy gear they get to use, and they love seeing that hairy bandit up in the tree. It isn't all about the sport though. It isn't all about shining your spot light on the tree and seeing that bushy tail swinging back and forth. It isn't even all about the dogs. More than likely a lot of the fun that you get out of hunting is who you hunt with.
Red has always loved to hunt. To be more exact, Coon Hunt. I have never known a time we didn't own a coon dog except when we lived in Alaska. So you better believe the first thing on Red's mind when we moved back to the South was Coon Hunting. He purchased a dog right away and found him some buddies to hunt with. With not knowing a lot of people in the area Red thought that joining a hunting club would help him find some hunting companions and not to mention some good spots to hunt as well. So that is just what he did. Joined a club.
So now three years later we are enjoying our last few months getting to see all these wonderful people who have been so welcoming to our family. My family has enjoyed getting to be apart of this little club and will miss getting to see everyone several times a month. These people will forever hold a special place in our hearts when we think of North Carolina and all the good that was here.
Every year the club throws a Christmas party. This is the only Christmas party we attend throughout the holidays. Although it is just club members it reminds me of family and home. It reminds me that no matter where we live we will be able to find inviting hearts to welcome us into their lives. I am so thankful that the coon club allowed us to be apart of something special. Our family has made lifelong memories with these hunting buddies and we will be forever grateful. It was a very bittersweet Christmas party knowing this would be our last. We hope that we will be able to visit these hunting companions again one day, who knows, maybe for another Christmas party.
Red has always loved to hunt. To be more exact, Coon Hunt. I have never known a time we didn't own a coon dog except when we lived in Alaska. So you better believe the first thing on Red's mind when we moved back to the South was Coon Hunting. He purchased a dog right away and found him some buddies to hunt with. With not knowing a lot of people in the area Red thought that joining a hunting club would help him find some hunting companions and not to mention some good spots to hunt as well. So that is just what he did. Joined a club.
So now three years later we are enjoying our last few months getting to see all these wonderful people who have been so welcoming to our family. My family has enjoyed getting to be apart of this little club and will miss getting to see everyone several times a month. These people will forever hold a special place in our hearts when we think of North Carolina and all the good that was here.
Every year the club throws a Christmas party. This is the only Christmas party we attend throughout the holidays. Although it is just club members it reminds me of family and home. It reminds me that no matter where we live we will be able to find inviting hearts to welcome us into their lives. I am so thankful that the coon club allowed us to be apart of something special. Our family has made lifelong memories with these hunting buddies and we will be forever grateful. It was a very bittersweet Christmas party knowing this would be our last. We hope that we will be able to visit these hunting companions again one day, who knows, maybe for another Christmas party.
Friday, December 12, 2014
A 3rd Grade Christmas
Bubba had his Christmas program last night and we definitely enjoy watching him and his classmates perform. It was bittersweet to see his last holiday program at this wonderful school.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Bubba
Most of you know the story of Bubba. He was born in December 10 years ago. Although I did not give birth to him I have been with his father since the day Bubba was born. I have been with Red every step of the way learning about babies,toddlers and children just as much as Red. That is why Bubba is so special to me.
He was the first baby I had ever been around and I loved getting to see his always smiling face. I guess that is why he is SO special to me. I have seen him grow from a newborn into a handsome,smart,young man. He came to live with us several years ago full time and we have fully enjoyed getting to see him succeed in all aspects of life. Year after year, on his birthday,I think "Wow! How far he has came in such a short time!" 10 years isn't long on this earth but I am so proud of the things Bubba has learned,has accomplished, and has enjoyed in life.
So here is to the boy that stole my heart,who loves to be loved,who is generous and loving, who plans to be a contractor one day,and name his little girl, Kimberly,after me. I love him so and couldn't imagine him not being in my life. He is a remarkable young man with a wonderful soul. We are all so very proud of our Bubba. Happy Early Birthday to the little boy who stole my heart 10 years ago.
He was the first baby I had ever been around and I loved getting to see his always smiling face. I guess that is why he is SO special to me. I have seen him grow from a newborn into a handsome,smart,young man. He came to live with us several years ago full time and we have fully enjoyed getting to see him succeed in all aspects of life. Year after year, on his birthday,I think "Wow! How far he has came in such a short time!" 10 years isn't long on this earth but I am so proud of the things Bubba has learned,has accomplished, and has enjoyed in life.
So here is to the boy that stole my heart,who loves to be loved,who is generous and loving, who plans to be a contractor one day,and name his little girl, Kimberly,after me. I love him so and couldn't imagine him not being in my life. He is a remarkable young man with a wonderful soul. We are all so very proud of our Bubba. Happy Early Birthday to the little boy who stole my heart 10 years ago.
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