THANKSGIVING WITH THE HOWARDS-2012

I was privileged to have around 35 Howards for supper at my house for Thanksgiving. What a crowd and what fun to gather with family and enjoy a great feast. We were so thankful to be able to gather with family, enjoy the time together and enjoy the wonderful food that we all enjoy so much. Family favorites are always prepared. Jo makes the turkey and dressing plus the batter fried turkey breast. Jeanna makes the broccoli and rice casserole. Then there is always Mexican cornbread, Cherry Crunch Cake, pecan pie, ham and so much more.  

This is Thomas's daughter, Sonia and her family. Her husband, Kevin and their sons, Hunter and Tyler.

 This is Wes and his new bride, Sidney. Wes is the town's accountant and Sidney is doing her practice teaching in English at Nashville HIgh School. They are living in our old home place just outside of Dierks.

 This is Danny's oldest son, Jon. Jon and Janna have four children. Klair was on a school trip and missed the big gathering. From left to right: Josh, Kelli, Jon, Janna and Eli.

 This is Jim and Wanda Lloyd. Jim and Wanda moved in with my dad while they built their new house. When it was finished and they moved in my dad moved in with them. He lived with them until Wanda had a wreck and he had to do something else. We wanted him to move in with one of us but he refused. He went to the nursing home and remained there until his death.

 I had four brothers and these two remain. This is Ronnie and Richard. Ronnie had a stroke and has difficulty walking. He also has some vision problems which hinder his ability to drive. They are both big strong men that suffer from the complications of diabetes.

 This is Richard and his family. He has two daughters, Anna and Alicia. Anna just recently got married to Jeffery Jordan. His wife is Jeanna and his granddaughter is Ayden.

This is Ronnie and part of his family. Ronnie and Jo have one son and one daughter, Michael and Dana. Dana and her family live in Dallas, TX and were not here for Thanksgiving. They also have two foster children Sammy and Shelbie. From left to right: Christian (son of Shelbie), Michael, Joanna, Jo, Ronnie and Halton.

We didn't get a picture of Suzanne and her family. This is her oldest, Sheyanne with her boyfriend, Daniel.

BIG WINNER AT AR STATE FAIR

I just couldn't let the season go by and leave this picture out of my blog. It just came in today so I thought I would just add it to my collection. There is one similar that was taken but this was the official photo taken for the Grand Champion Main Anjou Bull and the AR Champion Bull at the Arkansas State Fair in 2012. This is Madasan showing off Louie and the proud Mama holding the awards. It was a good year for Louie and Madasan. Louie won Grand Champion in the Howard County Fair, The District Fair, 4-States Fair and finally the Arkansas State Fair. I would call him a Champion for all of his efforts.

MADASAN AND BLACK BEAUTY

 

Madasan bought Black Beauty and has trained her to run the barrels. She is progressing quite well and Madasan is so proud of her accomplishments with her. They were at a barrel race at Grannis on a Sunday afternoon.

BASKETBALL STARTS FOR DHS LADY OUTLAWS

The Lady Outlaws started their season in a tournament over at OBU in Arkadelphia. They won some and lost some but the big win that they were so proud of was defeating the Lady Scrappers.  Once again they went to Nashville and defeated them again...in overtime with a five point lead. Happy time in Dierks when we beat the Scrappers. (Madasan is number 22.)    * photo taken from Southwest AR Radio site.

NEW MEMORIAL AT AYER'S FIELD

This is a new memorial that was added to Ayer's Field. One of the former Outlaws picked up rocks from the destruction of the old school building. He had no idea just what he would do with a truck load of rocks but just the same he picked them up. Finally the idea came to build a monument at the football field with the rocks.  Several of the guys got together and planned the monument, the plaque, the basic design and finally got to work and built it. 

This is part of the old rock school building that held such fond memories for so many of us. It was built during World War II. Much of the building material was used and the rocks were gathered in an effort to save money in the building of the new school. No matter what materials were used we loved that old school building and hated to see it destroyed. It is nice that some of the rock remain and a reminder of the past.

FUN WEEKEND

 This is the father of the bride, Richard and his granddaughter, Ayden. Ayden stole the show. Richard is my baby brother. He is eighteen years younger than me.

 Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery David Jordan and party.

 Checking our e-mail while waiting to get into Outback.

While waiting to be served they brought out tuna marinated in some gosh awful tasting stuff. We didn't like it.

 We were just leaving my niece's wedding. Anna, Richard's daughter, got married at Fordyce Ricks Estate in Hot Springs.

 Sheyanne in her see through pants and red shoes.

 This is Anna. She was a beautiful bride and had a beautiful wedding.

 Sheyanne is getting good at this up close and personal photography. She thinks because they show their teeth in their Hollywood smiles that I should. She always says, "Show your teeth, Nonna!" I don't smile like them and can't show my teeth. This is an attempt.

Believe it or not...basketball season has started. Madasan is the one in blue that it trying to shoot the ball. They were playing in a tournament at OBU.

2012 DHS HOMECOMING

 The 2012 DHS Homecoming Court

 The Jr. Class Outlaw football players that selected Madasan as the Jr. Football Maid.

 Austin Walston was Madasan's excort.

 Madasan and her dad, Brett.

 Madasan looking so beautiful in her special blue dress.

 Madasan and Austin at the P.M. Ceremony.

 Madasan and Remington "Rem" Jester. He broke his ankle in the Mineral Springs game and will need to wear the cast for around three months.

 The proud parents, Suzanne and Brett.

 Friends, Mikayla and Adrianna, snapping another picture.

 Madasan and "Rem".

 Mad and her simple "do".

 Sheyanne and Madasan cheesing it up.

 Nonna giving the good luck kiss to her granddaughter.

 The Homecoming Court at Ayer's Field.

 Queen: Whitney Bennett

Captains: Remington Jester and Kirby Allen

Attendants: Ally Hogg and Andrew Mack

 Left to Right: Mikayla Feemster-Jr. Class Maid; Madasan Muse-Jr. Class Football Maid; Sarah Cothren-Sr. Football Maid; Caitlin Lites-Maid of Honor; Whitney Bennett-Queen; Whittney Sutton-Sr. Class Maid; Adriana Walston-Soph. Class Maid; Kaitlin Kitchens-Soph. Football Maid.