Bruce and Lauren Wedding Shower

Today we went to the wedding shower for Bruce and Lauren. It was at the Elk's Lodge in Charlottesville. Good food and fun for all. Bruce and his friends played a few songs before we left.

September 5th is the wedding day.

We got to see Colton - hadn't seen him for a long time. He has really grown. Cal was crawling all around.

Back to work tomorrow but thankfully a short week. We are off Friday for the 4th. We are planning on going to see the fireworks on Thursday at the Church of the Blue Ridge Celebration. I plan to sing a few songs there and Bruce and the guys will be there too.

Sunday Church

I sang two songs in church on Sunday (Church of the Blue Ridge). The Praise Team Director, Donna Cain, asked me if I would sing at the July 4th celebration across the road at the pond/lake. This will be held on July 3rd. I'm not sure of the times but it's usually a good time. They have a variety of foods (including home made strawberry ice-cream) and a really good fireworks display.

Garden pictures

Here are a few pictures of plants in the Garden. I planted the garden on Friday 6/13 and by the following Friday my beans and corn were coming up.



Broccoli (one row) and Corn (two rows)

Cabbage (four plants)and one Cuke vine



Ground level view of green bean plants (one row) Cherry tomato plant (one plant)


I also have a squash plant and several "regular" tomato plants

Variety of pictures

"Moo-Moo" Russell has been learning to take pictures and these are some of his pictures of our cat that showed up last June (as a starving kitten)

Side View of Mom's house (taken by Russell)

Font View Of Mom's (Russell on new Front Steps)

Russell on the new steps at mom's

Newest Pictures of Justice

This was taken the morning before we left for Aunt Mary's funeral.

Russell took this of Chris after giving him his Father's Day gifts. He had him pose like this with each gift he had given him (four total poses)

Aunt Mary has passed on

Mary has passed away.

Family night is Friday from 6-8 at Preddy's Funeral Home in Gordonsville

The funeral is Saturday at 11 at Preddy's Funeral Home and burial will be immediately afterwards. The cemetery, I believe, is on Route 20 - It's the same cemetery where Chris' mom is at rest.

When I came back to my computer I couldn't help but notice my background. It's a photo from our wedding taken during the ceremony which includes Mama and Mary. Made tears come to my eyes.

Thanks for your prayers for Mary. Please continue to keep the family in your prayers.

Mary and Chris

Chris was stung on the forehead by a bee Sunday when we were out riding the bikes. Thankfully we were on our way home. Didn't bother him much but when we got ready for bed he looked in the mirror and noticed the swelling. When he got up Monday morning his eyes were swollen shut. Needless to say he didn't make it in to work. He's much better tonight and did make it in to work today.

We were on our way home from visiting Mary in MJH. She was admitted a week ago on Thursday. The tests revealed more cancer in her lungs and she was receiving treatment for that. The chemo had reduced one of the tumor's by half its original size. When she was admitted to the hospital they diagnosed her with pneumonia and put her on anti-biotics. In addition to the cancer, she has COPD. The anti-biotics have caused her to break out in a rash and itch so they are giving her Benedryl. She is also on morphine for pain. I spoke to her daughter, Bunnie, Sunday night and the doctor's have told the family there is nothing more they can do for her mother. When we were visiting on Sunday Mary never woke up - we were there a little over an hour. Please pray for her to recover and regain her strength so she can resume her chemo treatments. It was hard to watch Mary lying there because it reminded me of when David was in the hospital during his last days with us and watching Chris' Dad during his last days. Both David and Mr. Haney had COPD.

As I mentioned above, please pray for Mary to recover from the pneumonia and regain her strength so she can resume her chemo treatments.

Waugh Bike Show

Today we went to the Annual Bike Show in Orange at Waugh Harley Davidson. We got there about 10 and parked our bikes in the designated places. Then we had to hang out until 4 for the awards to be announced..

It was well worth the wait. Chris received 2nd place in his class (Heritage Classic Semi-Custom) and I received 1st place in my class (Sportster Stock). I took pictures of our awards but they don't show up well. They are clear and we had to hold something up behind them to show the printing. Chris has done a great job on both of our bikes and I thank him for all he did to help me receive the award.

There were a lot of pretty bikes at the show and I'm posting some pictures of the two that stood out the most to us.

Chris' award

My award

Gas tank of Beatles themed bike

Check out the seat! It has 45 records stitched into it.

Other side of tank

Back side of Mirror (Stub of ticket he used for a concert in 1965)

Pirate Themed bike (skull and swords on wheel)
Back side of mirror of Pirate bike

Rear fender
Gas tank (this side had a pistol mounted)

The other side had a sword for the shifter.

The storm caught us coming home and I had water swishing around in my boots when I got home. I hope they dry out by tomorrow so I can use those when we go riding again. Hopefully I can ride to church tomorrow morning if the weather cooperates.

OBX June 08

Ocean View

Us on the windy beach!

Chris by the pool

Gary, Judy and Us! Sister's (as everyone calls us) Melissa, Me and Judy Little Man Cal
Melissa, Christiane and BrianBrian, Melissa, Mindy and Lewis

Auction and Yard Sale Success

The Afton Christian School first annual Berries and Bids Auction was a success! We netted around $11,700.00.

We already set the date for next years auction. It will be May 16th - so MARK YOUR CALENDARS and come on out and support Afton Christian School! We can use your donations of new or antique items or your time to assist with any number of items.

We had a yard sale today and it was soooooo hot out! I finally got back in the house around 2:00. Chris and I made a little over $200.00 and Russell made $20.00. I packed up stuff on the pick-ups but I need to go back out when it cools off and put things in boxes. We are going to take most of it to the Good Will tomorrow. I have all of Russell's clothes, a bike and a few comforters that I will be taking to a girl at work and hope to be able to sell those to her. We still have a few more things that we want to put in another yard sale. It was just too hot last night to pull out any more things. The next sale will be a smaller one and I will have it in the front yard. Today's yard sale was under mama's car port. Bruce came by and went to pick up our lunch for us which was a nice treat.

I'm sitting in the house with the A/C on *AND* the fan blowing on me to cool off. My next mission is to clean the house and wash clothes. I want to try and get everything done today because Russell wants to try and make it to the movies tomorrow. I hope my energy holds out.

I talked to Chris earlier today and he said in Charlottesville (he's working outside) it was 104 degrees in the shade! I know he will be glad to get home and sit in the cool.

Russell made honor roll for the last semester at school. He was pleased. Chris gave him $50.00 for his accomplishment! He also earned $20.00 from us for picking up rocks from the garden and doing a few other chores.

Russell started summer camp at the Rockfish River School YMCA camp on Monday. They had a busy week. Some of the things they did were visiting Vito's in Lovingston on Thursday where they were shown how to make a pizza. Friday they went to Fun Quest in Lynchburg. He has enjoyed it so far. He goes to camp every other week.

Russell will be going to his Dad's late Sunday.

Chris and I are heading down to OBX on Monday and coming back on Thursday. We are meeting Judy and Gary down there. We are planning on a few more trips over the summer when Russell will be going too.

Guess I'll hope in the tub and take a bath to cool off a bit more. Then I'll head down to the IGA - need to get some sugar to make more sweet tea!

ACS Graduation & the Auction

The Graduation ceremony was Friday night. The ceremony was very nice and refreshments were served in the social hall after the formal ceremony. There were two graduating seniors this year.

After diploma's were handed out there was an announcement that a special award was being presented to one of the students. It was Russell. He received a special award for being the only ACS student that showed up for Highway Clean Up Day!

Justice was there too!

Russell will be in the 5th grade next year!

The Auction was a success! We grossed around $10,000.00 for the school. I think we were all ready to hit the bed Saturday night after we got home. It was exciting and intense. We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday afternoon with all committee members.

Next item on the agenda for the school is the Motorcycle Benefit I'm trying to organize for sometime this summer or into the fall.

Tomorrow is my 25 year service dinner at UVa. Chris and I will be attending.