"A Ride With Bob"

Yesterday, Phillip and I along with Wesley & Sandy Hicks went to the Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. We saw "A Ride With Bob" featuring Asleep At The Wheel.
It told the life story of Bob Wills and was great. The music was very good. We had one of the Upper Opera Boxes (Mezzanine) and the view was wonderful. The tickets were given to us by a friend of the Hicks' children. After the show we went to eat at Willie G's Restaurant and it was excellant food. Prices were right up there with the ticket price at the Opera House.

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.

Marriage Go Round

Words cannot express what a great time we all had. The Rehearsal Dinner: Everything was the best. The food was soooo good and the fellowship was wonderful. Lots of new friends. Our families are so good together. Then came the Wedding of the Year - - - - Marc and Jennifer. It was so beautiful and just perfect (one minor snag - with the rings) The Reception: I had Sushi for the first time. Pink Salmon. I did not know it was Sushi. The Dinner: Yum--- Prime Rib and all the trimmings. The Dance: Marc & Jenn Magnone, Jenn & Dad, Marc & Mom, Jenn & David; Marc & Lanette; Jenn & Chris; Marc & Leslie --you get the picture. The Cake: Was beautifully simple with red and white. Grooms cake was a cascade of baseballs. Really neat. The Brides Bouquet: Since I knew the direction my strong left handed Grandaughter would be throwing the bouquet, I was ready. The lady in front of me jumped higher. The Garter: Guess I did not need the bouquet, Phillip caught the Garter. Guess who is next to get married?
Best Comment: When the little boy of one of the attendants saw Jennifer in her dress, he said, "Look Momma, it's Cinderella".

Of all the Gin Joints in all the world..........

Today I went to see my Doctor in Clearlake. She is sending me to Ophtalmologist Greg Clariday. I went to see him last year and he found the beginnings of Macular Degeneration in my eyes. Well, this has suddenly become a problem in both my eyes. When I look at straight lines (example: telephone wires) they have either a distorted spot, or they are wavy. I also am having a hard time focusing on certain things. Anyway, that is not the Gin Joint Story (as in Casablanca) This is: Phillip and I arrived at the Doctor's Office at 8:15am, Wednesday. He pulled into the first vacant parking spot. I looked at the car next to us, told Phillip he could not park in this space. The car next to us belonged to my Ex-husband. We moved. Now bear in mind: He lives in Nacogdoches; There are 12 months in a year; 22 available days in a month, 8 hours a day. What are the chances. One lobby, one checkout place and his Doctor is my Doctor's husband. Anyway, I somehow managed to get in and out (I had an urgent visit) in less than an hour and did not see 'hide or hair' of him and wife #5. As we were leaving, Phillip asked if I saw him. He said he had seen him come out to use the Restroom and spoke to him. They had a long talk and Phillip told him about us. I said I was glad he told him and asked how he looked. Phillip started laughing and said he did not really see him at all. It was a joke. I hit him with the newspaper and started laughing also. We laughed about the joke all day.

Grannie is 69 !!!

Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Meeeeeee, Happy Birthday to Me. (and many more) Today I am 69 yrs old. I received my first gift from Tiffinys today. It was a beautiful round porcelain jewelry container. I am sooooo "Hi Maintenance" ! The gift came from Rusty, Nett, Chris, Jenn & Mark. It has bees on it and is very pretty. One of my nicknames is "BEE". My sister, Dee, is bringing me a Jelly Roll Cream Cheeze cake, as is a tradition. The tradition is " If you don't bring me a cake on my birthday (JRCCC) I will never forgive you." John and Melinda are here and they are leaving today to take a load of stuff to their house in Bryan. My present from them is leaving Abbie here with me. I have talked to Phillip, Darrell, Dilcia, Susie and Dee. My Mother usually sent me a card with $1.00 enclosed. I really miss my Mom. I was very lucky to have her for so many years. I miss her everyday.

Dresses for "The Wedding"

Thursday we went to Dillards and bought Abbie, Melinda & Me beautiful dresses for the wedding. After trying on every dress in Dillards, we finally bought he perfect outfit. (Actually I bought me two) Can't hardly wait to wear them. We rewarded our hard work with a Dinner at Olive Garden. A good time was had by all.

Tookie's Lunch With Friends

Had lunch with Ruth (Jenkins) Hutchins, Nelda Joyce (Crawford) and Phillip. Hamburger and Onion Rings are wonderful at this little restaurant in Kemah. Ruth is Phillip's sister and Joyce is a former friend from Highlands that graduated with Doris and my first husband and father of my children, Arthur Lee Courtney. Had a good visit remembering old times and old friends. Getting ready to watch the All Star Game.

4th of July

This is the first 4th of July that I did not go somewhere and see fireworks. Weather was bad and all my Grandchildren were somewhere else. Bummer