Santa Land - December 10, 2011

We made our annual trip to ride the train with the grands - all except Harrison,  He was sick and didn't get to go, but maybe next year!!  Chandler and Rainey were excited and Rainey could hardly wait until it was our turn!! 

We also took a special guest - Flat Stanley.  :)

Britni, Rainey and Chandler

Chuck, Austin and Britni - Chuck and Austin were thrilled to make this trip!!!

Rainey and Chandler talking to Santa

Flat Stanley meeting Santa

We always have a good time with the kids and grandkids when we go ride the train.  We enjoy visiting with friends and drinking hot chocolate!!!  Can't wait until next year when we can hopefully take a few more on the train to the North Pole of Texas!!

Brittany and Den - December 10, 2011

My sweet neice, Brittany got married in December.  She looked beautiful!!!

Mr. and Mrs.

Murray and Kristie

Tim and Barbara

Tina, Steve and Hugh

Austin, Robert, Chuck and Steve

Cousins - Brittany and Austin

Classmates - Austin, Caitlyn, Kathleen, Brittany, Tammi, Jessica, Emily

Pals - Rainey and Uncle Steve

Congratulations, Den and Brittany!!!

Trying to catch up!! The Hairdresser - December 2011

December 2011
This is the cutest little hairdresser I know.  She was trying to help Uncle Austin with his hair!!  :)

I was digging through some boxes in the attic and found this robe that my mother made for Britni when she was about Rainey's size! 

Train up a child . . .

On September 18, 2011 we had the honor of witnessing the baptism of our grandson.  Chandler gave his heart to Jesus and that sure made this Granna proud. 

Chandler was blessed with the best parents who have tried to train him up in the way he should go.  Chuck and Britni were blessed with this precious little boy 8 years ago and he has truly been a joy!!!

Harrison also witnessed cousin Chandler's baptism.  Harrison is wearing little overalls that belonged to Chandler when he was a baby!!

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

Family Reunion 2011

It is Fall and one of the things I love about Fall is our family reunion.  During late October or early November we have the Rainey Reunion which is my Dad's side of the family.  This year was sparse as for the number of family members in attendance.  If it weren't for my brothers and sisters and my Uncle Buck's family - there wouldn't have been a reunion.  My grandparents were A.C. and Beulah Rainey and their children were A. C.,  Claude Lionel, Clarence Buckner, Wilson Deon, Billie Jim, John Doc, Edna Jo, Doris Lynn and Glenna Kathleen.  There are only 2 left Buck and Doris, as we just lost Uncle John at the end of October.  I have loved growing up in this family.  Each of my aunts and uncles had there own unique personalities and special qualities. 

The only child of A. C. and Beulah that was in attendance was Uncle Buck who is 93.  Wow!!  I don't know if I will make it that long.  I'm tired already!!  Uncle Buck and his wife Aunt Audrey Faye who will turn 90 this week had 5 children. 

Attending the reunion were four of their five children and their spouses - Benton and Iris, Nelda and David, Gary and Lisa, Rodney and Shannon; six of their 11 grandchildren -Katlin, Gage, Jason and wife, Lacey, Tim, Jackson and Addison; and 1 of their 7 great-grandchildren - Emma who is 3 months. 

We lost our dad in 1999 and our mother in 1988 but in attendance at the reunion were 4 of their 5 children and spouses - Ann and Hugh, Barbara and Tim, Steve and Tina, Lisa and Robert; 3 of their 10 grandchildren and their spouses - Britni and Chuck, Kylie and Steven, Lindsay and Jeremy; and 4 of their 12 great-grandchildren - Dylan, Chandler, Rainey and Harrison. 

The only other people in attendance was a cousin, Claudette and her husband, Kenneth.  Even though our family is dwindling we always have a great time together.  The little ones and sometimes the big ones always play football or chase or play with Legos while the  rest of us visit and catch up.

After the reunion we went to my sister-in-law and brother's house.  Britni is now selling Premiere Jewlery and was doing a show for Tina and someof her friends and some family.  I had to get some pictures during her presentation with sister, Kylie helping.

Aunt Tina snuggled Harrison up while we looked at jewlery.

Rainey found a pal in Uncle Steve.  He took her out to see his horses and then they mixed up some homemade hot chocolate. 

 

So thankful for my family!!

Pee Wee Football - Fall 2011

Chandler played Pee Wee football in the fall 2011 for the first time.  They are so cute in their little football gear.  Some of the parents held up a run through sign and true to Pee Wee style - the first few boys trying to break through fell all over each other.  The coaches laughing in the background crack me up.  The boys were precious!!  Our little player is #30 and was not one of the ones rolling around on the ground tangled up in the run through sign.  :) 

In many of the games Chandler was the kicker.  He was so cute however I didn't get a picture of the actual kick because I was standing too close to the field and I got in trouble.  I was told that I needed to move back - right about the time he kicked the ball. 

Chandler's best friend was on a different team.  Here they are "blocking" each other. 

Seriousness!!  Isn't that a precious little face??

Here is a cute little fan that went to watch his cousin play.  Sweet Harrison sporting his cool shades.

Later we went to another little Pee Wee football game.  Noah is in the center of the group - the cute little red head. 

And how about these super cute little fans, Rainey and Sam.

Fall is a fun time for family and football!!!

Weekend visitors

Last weekend Harrison came with his parents, Kylie and Steven for a visit.  This was the first time Harrsion had been to our house.  He was 5 weeks old.  On Friday evening we went to the Fish Fry with my brother and sisters and their families.

This is my sister, Ann (holding Harrison), my sister-in-law, Tina and my brother, Steve.

This is my sister and her husband, Barbara and Tim.

On this side of the table is my niece-in-law, Kristie, my great-nephew, Dylan and my nephews, Murray and Wesley and Kylie and Steven are at the end of the table.

I always enjoy time with my family and we love the Fish Fry.  We have been going for over 30 years!!

Steven had to go back home for a school function on Saturday but Kylie and Harrsion got to stay for a couple of days so needless to say - I was absolutely worthless!!  I held Harrsion as much as possible!!!

Big yawn!!

Seriousness!

Here is Harrison smiling for Grandad.

Trying out the swimming pool.  :)

This sweet little outfit was made by my mother.  She sewed the little shirt and diaper cover when my brother and his wife were expecting their baby over 20 years ago.  She crocheted the little cowboy boots when I was pregant with Britni.

Harrison sure did like sleeping on Uncle Austin's bed.  :)

 

We sure did enjoy their visit!!