MIssissippi Baby Shower

I had a hard time getting Mary to be able to be checked out early on Friday so we could leave for Mississippi. I had to send a note to the teacher about checking her out. The teacher sent me a note home Wednesday saying the assistant Principal said she could check out unexcused and take 2 math tests and a spelling test on Monday, instead of Friday afternoon, for 1/2 credit. Which means that if she were to make a 100 on all 3 then she would be credited with on a 50 on all 3. Which means she will not have on a in math or a b in Language. Not going to happen. So I sent another detailed note quoting the handbook about the halfcredit business to the teacher and asked her to send it to the principal. I did not receive a note back on Thursday so I called. I asked for the teacher and she said she gave it to the assistant principal, so she tranfered me to her. She told me that she didn't have time to respond and that she has decided to excuse Mary and she could take the test Monday with full credit. I guess those handbooks do come in handy.

So off me and the kiddos went. Barry had to work and try to paint the mustang, so he didn't get to go. We went to my best friend Danaile's house for the night. We had a good time catching up. Then Saturday morning we went to our other friends house to hostess the baby shower for her. It was a long day, but it went well. Other than the several times Mary and Darlene's daughter Shelby getting into arguments. They remind me of me and Darlene when we were young. We couldn't get around each other for long without arguing with one another. SO I guess like mom's like daughter's. Dar lene has a set of twin girls 2 months younger than Mary and now she will be having another girl late March to early April.
After the shower we went to visit some other people who were like family to me when I grew up there. I spent more time at there house than planned. I had planned to get on the road before dark so it would not be too late getting home. Well I left from their house right at dusk. So off I go through the dark. We didn't get home until 10PM and I had to clean stuff up before getting to go to bed. Barry didn't do dishes or clean up after himself or clean out the litter box while I was gone. SO the house stunk. I cleaned the litter box, kicked his dirty wet clothes out of my room for him to clean up. Then he did the dishes. I got in the bed about 12.
It was a great trip just way too short. Next time it will be for several days, maybe this summer.

SNOW!!! What in Alabama.

Well we woke up to a beautiful snow fall this morning. It was coming down pretty hard and looked like we were going to get something that may last a while. We got ready to go to church and went to church thinking when we got home it would still be around. Well we were wrong. By the time we got home it was gone, not a single trace in our yard. So I didn't get to get any pics of the kiddos playing in our yard. But Joan got some in her yard. So I will try to get some from her to post. Barry hit me in the back with a snow ball when we were headed into church this morning. I got him back when we came out. I hit him in the face(not expected, just turned at the right time) with a large one. The kiddos played a little in Joan's yard. Christopher was having a blast trowing snowballs at all of us and hittting us. He has a good aim. The kiddos were just in awe on the way to church just looking at everything with snow covering it. So pretty. But no it is all gone. So sad.

100 Years Old and Counting

This is a very special tribute to a wonderful, loving, Christian wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother. On February 16, 1909 Verda Rushing was born. She later became a loving wife to Henry Hyche and they raised 4 children, Ken Hyche, Eddie Hyche, Harold Durant (Red) Hyche and Linda Hyche(Sides). Then she became grandmother to 7 grandchildren. Later she became the greatgrandmother to 16 greatgrandchildren. She is a wonderful woman and we all love her very much. I have never known anyone to live as long as she has. Wow what an accomplishment and the best yet is that she as always remained a faithful Christian woman. We all know one day she will join her husband in Heaven for all eternity.

Happy 100th Mammaw.

Valentine's Day and Weight loss

Happy Valentine's day to all. I had a great one. Barry gave me a single longstem yellow rose and the kids each gave me whoppers, raisinettes,and dr. pepper. Then we went to Nauvoo for Barry's grandmothers 100th birthday party. The whole family from out of state and all came and had a good day.
Happy 100th Mammaw, We love you.
Also weigh in was good this week as well. I lost 1.8 pounds for a weight watchers total of 110. Scale back Alabama is around 11 to 12 I think we will see on the final weigh in.
Hope all have a great week.

Valentine Banquet, Valentine Party and Field Trip

Last night we had our annual Valentine Banquet at church. The youth deacons and Chance did a great job with the steaks and all. he one's who decorated did a great job as well. The place looked great and the Young people(as well as the adults) seemed to have a great time. Thanks to all who had a part in it.
Today Christopher had his Valentine Party at school. I did not get to go, but Barry went for me. The pictures look like they had a blast. Christopher's shirt also looked like he enjoyed himself as well. It has pizza all over it.
Mary had a field trip today to the Birmingham Museum of Art and then to eat at Chick-fil-A. I went with her, so that is why I couldn't go with Christopher. It was a rush through the gallery and didn't see but a few items. Chick-fil-A did a great job, being ready for the kids. about 50-60 something 3rd graders. I checked Mary out from there and we went to Claire's to see if I could find something to go in her hair for her pageant next month. Yeah, she has decided to be in the school pageant again this year. She is going to be in a almost fusia colored dress. It i going to be pretty. I am still trying to decide how to fix her hair. I bought 2 rhinestone combs ofr her hair. Any ideas feel free to let me know.

The past week.

I haven't gotten to do as much walking and exercise as I usually do. I had other things take over. First Christopher has to go to the doctor for his ear infections and sinus infection. He is much better. Then My grandmother had surgery andis doing better she is still in the hospital. Wednesday Mary Elizabeth went for her check up. She weighs a whole woppin' 53.8 lbs and is 49 inches tall. She had a good check up. Then Thursday I had to work 1/2 day at Corner. Then Friday we went to get our taxes done, but I did get my walk in first. And I lost .4lbs this week. I guess I broke the 1.4 trend. Not what I wanted to lose, but at least it is a loss. Since other factors have weighed in on my weight loss today. YEY!!!
Then this afternoon I went to the track and walked 3 miles with Kim, Blake, Belinda and Caylee-Grace, while Mary E, Christopher and HP played in the field. I feel alot better now after the walk.
See you in the morning.

Updates

Christopher is doing much better. He says his ears do not hurt, but he still has the cough and a little runny nose now. No more waking up at night screaming. My grandmother came through surgery well and did well They said they got all the cancer and it had not spread as faras they could see. They said of course they had to wait to see what the report says when it comes back from today. Thank you all for your well wishes.