Snow in Barbara's Hill

Marine Military Academy

My Grandson, Scott Earl Courtney, Jr. is a Senior at the Marine Military Academy in Harlingen, TX. He is Cadet Captain and Company Commander of Delta Company. We recently went to San Antonio with Dilcia & Kirk to watch his last football game of the season. He is Captain of the Leatherneck Team. Very Cold. Was a good trip. We talked all the way up & back. Dilcia was the only one who slept on the way back.

A Storm Called IKE

Well, the storm is finally over. As you can see from the photos, we had a big tree on the house. Tree is gone and all the junk in the yard cleaned up by the tree people. A small leak on the bathroom ceiling and maybe a small hole in roof. We lost a lot of shingles, but have not inspected the roof. We lost power at 7:15pm on Friday and it came back on Tuesday (yesterday) around 5:00pm. Between Salters Shelter, Williams on the River, and Mike's Restaurant we were able to survive. We were lucky to have almost continual phone service from our land line, but the cell phones were not working good. We could get calls on both services, but calling out was not always successfull.

A Storm Called IKE

Marriage & Life

I have been married only 7 months and I love it. Phillip is my true soulmate and I had to wait untill I was 70 yrs old to find him. Actually he found me. We are both very happy.

What a summer. Barely got to visit with my busy Grandkids and I am so proud of them. Jennifer came from New York City for a visit and it was wonderful. Her Dad, Rusty always cooks us the best meal ever when company comes. Christopher also came later for a short visit (new tires visit) and we got another wonderful meal from Rusty. Chris is at A&M for his Junior Year. Very involved with the 12th Man Organization. Ellie came by several times, once with Matt, and once with Aaron. Ellie brought me a piece of Carrot Cake Cheesecake from Cheese Cake Factory. Ellie is a Freshman at U of Colorado in Boulder. She is a member of the band, and so far loves it. Matt brought me a Sam Houston Decal for my window. He is a Junior. Earl came and stayed a long time. Long enough to eat a pot of stew and drink a gallon of tea. He is back in Harlingen at the Marine Military Academy where he is a Senior. He went back early to start Football Practice. Abbie, the youngest started 3rd grade this year. She had a busy summer with camps, trips and sleep-overs. I got to see her once in June and she came for my birthday on August 1.

I cooked a yummy stew today. Sent some to a sick neighbor and Phillip & I will have the rest for supper. We had a carpenter/builder come this morning and look at the porch in back. I will keep you updated on this. It is a big thing for me.

Here Comes the Groom

Phillip Hubert Jenkins is the lucky groom. He is best friends with Paul & Susie and they are the ones that introduced him to me. He needed a card partner.

Here Comes the Bride

Well, on February 1, 2008, I will be doing the wedding thing once again. I have my ring and the marriage license. Judge Paul Williams will do the ceremony at his house. Paul & Susie bought my old house and that is where we are going to get married. Kinda Ironic I Guess. Mike & Jackie will be out Witnesses, along with Susie. Rusty Salters my come over and take photos. We are going to the Saltgrass Steak after the ceremony at 2:00 and eat. No plans for later. Sometime later, we will have a family gathering so all of you and us can get together.