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.

11:15 PM Screaming

Well last night at about 11:15 we were woke up by screaming. Yes, Christopher, who usually never wakes during he night, woke us up screaming. He was crying that his ear hurt and he was congested in his nose. We gave him some tylenol and allergy meds and about 45 minutes later he fell back to sleep in our bed, of course. He woke this morning a little whiny. I didn't send him to school and called the doctor at 8AM. They made him an appointment for 9:15AM. We went to see Dr. Walley. He diagnosed him with, per the print out sheet, Otitus Media and Sinusitus. Which we would call 2 ear infections and sinus infection. So he gave us a prscription for a high antibiotic for 10 days. Anything for Christopher to get better. He also said as long as no fever he can go back to school tomorrow, which he hasn't run any fever the whole time.
Also, my dads mom, Betty Hutto Mize is having surgery tomorrow morning at UAB West for colon cancer. They said she has a tumor in there and needs to be removed, so she will haveit removed in the morning. I am not close to her, she is not one that is easy to get close to. But eventhough I plan on being there is Joan or Red can get Christopher from school for me tomorrow.

Hope everyone has a great week.

Baby Cakes, Puppies, Teddybear Breakfast and weight loss

Well this is a combo post. To start with last Saturday I was able and thrilled to make 3 11 x 15 cakes and decorate them for a friend of mine at church who is expecting her 1st baby next month. It was alot of work, but I really enjoyed it and was thrilled to do it. It took me several hours since I had to bake 3 and let them completely cool before I could decorate them. I was really happy that she liked them, but I didn't expect anything other from her. She is such a sweet and kind person, that even if she didn't like them she would have still appreciated them. They were made for her tea. Congrats Candace and Ashley, I cannot wait to see the beautiful baby.

Next, the Puppies are ready to be given away if anyone wants one. They are free, just let me know.

Next, Christopher's school had their annual Teddybear Breakfast Friday. This is where the children bring a bear to school the day before ad let it spend the night. Then when they get back the next morning they get to see what kind of mischif the bears got into. These bear were on the flag pole, at the top of bookcases, in the candy bucket with candy all over their faces, climbing on the tv and vcr at the top corner of the room, and the ceiling fan and so forth. Then they get to eat breakfast with their bears. They had a blast. I don't have pictures, beacuse my camera battery died as soon as I tried to take the first picture.

Last, weight loss. I lost 1.4 pounds this week. I guess I am on the 1.4 pound mark for awhile since I lost the same last week. Maybe next week will be more or different, as long as it is a loss. This is 3 weeks in a row that I have lost and I am determined to make it last.