My Granddaddy

Twenty years ago today our family lost someone very special, my granddaddy, Donald Sayers. My memories of him are still so vivid it is hard for me to believe it has been that long. It doesn't seem possible. He was a wonderful man and loved his family so much. He loved taking pictures, nature, and especially watching birds. No bird that came into his yard ever left hungry! He also loved Bugs Bunny. My favorite memory of him is the two of us curled up on the couch together watching Bugs. I had my head laid on his chest and soaked up the wonderful smell of his Old Spice.

I think about all of the things that have happened since he's been gone. Our sweet Amber. He would be so proud of the beautiful young lady that she has become. We have been able to meet Tony. I can't describe how special that was for all of us. We now have our little Houston Rocker. After he was born it made me so happy to hear Vivian say he has Granddaddy's mouth. There have been huge changes in technology that would have fascinated him. He would have been so happy to see that you can now get more than three channels in Speedwell! And I can't even imagine what a kick he would get out of Grandma and her laptop computer! He would be cracking up at her hopping online and sending us emails.

Today we all remember this special man and what he meant to each of us. We all love and miss him as much as ever and that will never change. I have tears in my eyes but also a smile on my face because I know his memory is always with us and he will be in our hearts forever.

Happy Halloween

This was Houston's first year of trick or treating. He was dressed as his favorite cartoon character, Clifford the Big Red Dog. He loved his costume. I made it for him. I sewed a tail on his pants and ears on his jacket. I painted his nose black. He was so cute. Kaitlyn went with us. She was dressed as a Victorian princess. She was beautiful. We parked at James' parents' house and walked around Rural Retreat. We had a great time and the kids (big and small) got lots of candy!!!

I had it coming

Houston here. I know I had it coming so I took it. I wasn't very nice to cousin Aly when she wanted to play in my Peapod a while back. So, she decided to get even. Last weekend we got together for a playdate. When I tried to play with her on her blanket she let me have it. Her mommy tried to stop it but no luck. Everybody was laughing so hard at us and I'm not sure why. Anyway, I took it like a big boy. After it was over I think she felt bad. She didn't want any hard feelings so she gave my mommy lots of kisses to try and make up. Lesson learned. I promise to be nicer next time she wants to play with my stuff.

Pumpkin patch

We had such a great time at Reese's party we wanted to take Houston to Williams' pumpkin patch in Rural Retreat. The weather was so cold and windy but we went anyway. Houston loved the hayride and could probably have done that all day. Houston helped us find a pumpkin. He was having a blast until he nose-dived over a pumpkin and ended up face first in the dirt. We finally found the perfect pumpkin and took it home.

Hunting season

Yes, it is that time of year again. The time when my husband disappears every chance he gets. Why you ask? Hunting season. He would rather be in a tree than anywhere else in the world. But that is what bears do I guess. My dad has always been a big hunter and he has created a monster with my husband. It is safe to say it has become an obsession. I'm holding on to my little boy as long as I can because I know before long he is going to be sucked in as well. :) James killed his first deer of the season on October 19. It was a doe and he killed it with his bow. Daddy and son look so proud!

Yard work

Our yard has been in need of some landscaping. Honestly, we have done very little to the outside since we moved in. James has started working on the flower beds and I am quite proud of him. He has gotten loads of river rock from Vulcan's Puddledock Sand and Gravel that is a few miles down the road. He is putting the rock in the two flower beds in front of the house. It gives the place some color and looks really good. Houston was very happy to give his dad a helping hand.