"HAPPY" HAD A WONDERFUL TIME

Somehow to say I had a wonderful time seems a bit lame. Maybe if I underline wonderful three times, it would come closer. The trip down had been interesting to say the least, thanks to an out dated GPS program but that is for another telling.

I had spent two really great days with my brother on Lake Seminole in Chattahooche, Fl which is also for another post. The trip had been a bit rough on an old body so as I was cruising down my sisters street, I was so pleased to see the welcome sign my niece Keri has posted on the mail box. That really made me feel special , welcome, and suddenly not a bit tired.



It was so wonderful seeing every one. I can only say I have been gone way too long. Then I got to meet the fabulous Kaleigh that I have a million pictures of and a cool video that her mom Keri made for me. This is the same child that had christened me "Happy."

Below is when we finally met. To quote Keri, "All those phone conversations and finally a real hug."

Finally I also got to hold Courtney Rose who has been christened "Norney" by her big sister. Well there goes my "Courtney Rose" wish. I will just have to be that dreaded great aunt that calls her by her full name. This was the best baby ever. She totally ignored the partying and mostly slept.

Below is about my favorite picture of Kaleigh that her mom took. I will say here that I have 140 pictures after weeding out the technical errors and errant backs of heads. Keri had about 180. Be grateful that I am showing restraint here.

Below is my delightful niece Keri and her two wonderful babies. There maybe a nicer person on this earth than Keri but I haven't met them. I am just so blessed that I can call Keri family. This girl spent a good portion of the 26th at the drugstore going over all her pictures and printing up about 80 of them, put them in an album for me and then writing comments about each picture in the wee hours while we all slept on my last night there. I love you so much Keri.

I stayed with my Sister Jan but the other sister Charlene (my book critic) was with us most of the time and we sisters really had fun. Below is grandma Charlene and her grandson Luke. The picture isn't too clear but I just love it for the enthusiasm. Charlene has the ability to crack me up. Absolutely zinger type wit.

Below is my niece Jill holding her nephew Grant. Isn't it fun to be an aunt Jill ? Ryan (my nephew and the daddy) is breeding future linebackers for the Dolphins. Both his boys are just solid and so handsome.

Below is a group shot. It took about 6 shots to get all the kids pointed the same way. Left to right, sister Charlene, her hubby Bernie, Kelli's aunt Judy, Happy(me), in hat,Tom, who is Jan's hubby, sister Jan, Kim, nephew Doug,niece Jill, her hubby Luis,

In front, Kaleigh, my niece Kelli, Keri holding Courtney Rose, Renee holding Grant and nephew Ryan holding Luke. Hope you paid attention, there will be a quiz.

Below is a picture of sister Jan and all her girls. Courtney, Keri, Jan, Kelli and Kaleigh. Kaleigh really loves her aunt Kelli.

Finally, I'll bet you thought you would never read that word "finally", the three sisters. We have realized that we have been apart way too long and while phones and emails are great, in person is better. Hopefully we can plan a girls get together in Arkansas soon. Thank you so much sisters for such a wonderful time. Think I will practice on Wii though before we try again Jan. She whooped me bad.

So as you can see, I had a marvelous time. Got tons of new wrinkles from grinning. Had a funny thing happen with my glasses (no they weren't on my head) but that and my visit with brother Jim are for another post.

I do hope you all had a wonderful holidays also. Lets get ready for a grand New Year everyone. I'll be catching up with you all soon. I've missed you.

Thank you so much for all the good wishes on my blogiversary. Blogging would be such a silly thing to do with out YOU.