Our Surprise Visit!!

The Lain's came to visit!! It was great seeing them and catching up on all the Piggly Wiggly news:) Especially since Ashley is working there. Ashley and Hunter are our precious friends that live in Graceville. We had a nice, quick visit, with lots of hugs. We have to share them with two sets of Grandparents that live in Lakeland too. We love you and thanks for coming by, hopefully it won't be so long next time. My sweet Ashley.

Hugs have to last awhile.

Hunter and Jord, talking about old times.

Jord, Hunter and Sam, seeing who is the tallest. I think the youngest has em beat?

Michael, Josh, Sam, Hunter and Jordan actually cooperating with me and my camera. Thanks guys, I love this one.

Well, I quess the Doolin boys win the tall prize.

Hugs are the best!!

Ashley finally gets to meet Becka Joy...What a joy she is!!

Mr. Sykes and some of his little crew.

Rachel, Mrs. Graves & Mrs. Sykes, taking advantage of our limited"Ashley time".

Like I said before, hugs are the best!!

Stacy, Ashley, Rachel, Ben and Jord.

Friends:)

Mr. Doolin checking out that red Mustang....

Saying goodbye is the hardest part, but all good things must come to an end. Lain family, we love and miss all of you...

She's Only 2 Score and 11

December 8th, 1958 Cathy Ann Cloud was born to Estelle and Frank Cloud. Wow, like Roberta says, I'm going down the other side of the hill now! Kelli and Jord planned a pleasant surprise birthday party for me. I had a wonderful time sharing the evening with family and friends. You know me, I love a party! Thank you everyone for the sweet texts, calls, cards, gifts, food, and my favorite, the songs. I love and treasure each one of you. You made my day very special!! (Kati had to work tonight, but she took me out for a special day on Saturday to Tampa, shopping and eating at Sweet Tomatoes.) Thanks again, Kati. The Doolins gave me a paper fifty and a gold one.

Me and my sweet cake.

The McEwins gave me this lovely bouquet of flowers. Also this morning, I found a pretty bouquet in my car from the Sykesies.

Jord and Sam serenaded me with some lively tunes.

Aw, Kati and Josh.

Mary loving the hot chocolate.

Tracy knows what's good for party goers.

Me and my little Mama.

Little Carolyn McEwin knows I'm all about chocolate.

Matt made this at the Angel Breakfast. Thanks, Matt.

Me and Jord, my favorite son:)

Mary found this giraffe blanket. Gotta love it!!

Candles are always welcome at the Stokesies house.

Sarah, Emily, me, Kel and Mary cheesing it up.

Jan, Mama, and me.

Sam and Gage, I know they are up to something.

Look me square in the eyes.

Kati, me and Tracy.

Cheynne, Tory and Rachel relaxin on the swing.

Kel, Jan and Sarah.

Oh No!!! This is my new addiction. Dark chocolate, mint, 3 Musketeers. Simple Pleasures.

Me and sweet Sammy.

Kati Bug got me the Ginger Bread lamp and Mom got me the yellow colander. Fun!!

Thanks for the all my stuff and for sharing the evening with me. I loved it!!

Now, time to put on my new slippers and put my feet up and have a cup of coffee... No wonder these feet are tired, they have been walking around on this earth for over a half a century, Whew.....Thanks Jan and Em for the slippers, they are soooo comfy... Good night everyone and when is the next party?

Count Your Blessings

Thanksgiving 2009 at the Stokes' home. Sharing the day with family and friends. Thanking our dear Lord Jesus for our salvation, grace, mercy, reconciliation, freedom, love, protection, provision, health and all the many blessings He has richly bestowed upon us, because He cares for us. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God, in Christ Jesus concerning you. I Thessalonians 5:18 Count your blessings, name them one by one.

This buffet belonged to my Dad's mother, Annie. I can remember Thanksgiving at her house (in the 60's) as a little girl and it would be laden with delicious desserts. Here it is in 2009, laden once again with delicious goodies.

Sweet potato pie and Cool Whip:) A few of my favorite things:)

We were blessed to have Mom and her dear childhood friend, Louise Dunn spend the day with us. Little redheads that grew up together and have remained friends for eighty years.

Kati, Kelli and Jordan, my precious children.

Gracey and me, enjoying some coffee and the fire.

Sisters 3

Louise and Franklin Dunn joined us for our Thanksgiving feast.

Grace, Cat, Kati, Sarah, Hannah, Jan and Em.

Jordan and Kati with her Pumpkin Cake.

Kate, Kel, Mom and Jord.

Four generations, Grace, Frank, Hannah, Sid and Logan.

Me and my little precious Mama.

The twins and the twins. Sarah holding Sidney and Sam holding Logan. Actually, it's Uncle Sam and Aunt Sarah.

The Doolin Gang: Frank, Jan, Grace, Hannah, Michael, Emily, Sarah, Sam and Josh.. We are missing Julia this year as she is away at Bible College.

Mama Cloud and her girls.

Me, Mom, Jordan and Louise .

The girls posing.

The guys posing.

The whole gang.

Happy Thanksgiving Yall!! Let us come before His presence with Thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with Psalms. Psalms 95:2. Thank you Lord for your MANY blessings.

God Bless our Men & Women that Served!!!

A special day to remember our Veterans and all the men and women that have bravely defended our country. We appreciate you!!!

Tribute to Baby Andrew October 1, 2009- October 30, 2009

Andrew was born Thursday, Oct. 1,2009. He weighed 9lbs 4 oz with a head full of dark hair. A gorgeous, healthy baby on the outside, but on the inside, he was very sick. He was diagnosed with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. This is a condition where the diaphragm does not fully form, thus allowing organs to enter the chest cavity, preventing vital lung development. His stomach and intestines were up in his little chest. He had to undergo surgery and fought like a brave little soldier for a month. I Timothy 4:7 " I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" Then, on Oct. 30, 2009, he went home to be with the Lord. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Precious baby Andrew is now safe in his Father's arms. May the dear Lord Jesus bring the Hobbs & McEwen families peace and comfort as He walks beside them during this difficult, sad, time. We love yall and will continue to pray for you.

For the complete journey: http://babyandrewhobbs.blogspot.com/