Tonight at Aunt Natalie and Uncle JJ's

Beth and Kris rolled into town tonight on their way to Ohio for the 4th. They're staying the night with Natalie and JJ so Ann and I went to see them. Here's a few pictures.

No matter where this child lives....His blood runs ORANGE!!!

Reese just had his longest road trip! But it'll be a lot longer tomorrow!!

Best Bud's......

JJ's Nana.... She's a very nice lady....

I sure miss this critter!!

It's almost time.....

A Few 4th of July Fireworks For Your Entertainment!

http://www.fireworkspop.com/Liberty_.htm

Our Judeo-Christian Nation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpQOCvthw-o

Happy Father's Day Dad... We miss you...

Dan's Tribute to Dad on WBEX Radio...

Awesome job Dan. I think you said it for all of us.
(click on the link below to hear Dan's tribute to Dad.

http://www.wbex.com/cc-common/mediaplayer/player.html?redir=yes&mps=&mid=http://a1135.g.akamai.net/f/1135/30427/1h/cchannel.download.akamai.com/30427/1108/richmedia/Dad_2009.mp3?CCOMRRMID=30036077&CPROG=RICHMEDIA&MARKET=CHILLICOTHE-OH&NG_FORMAT=talk&NG_ID=wbex1490am&OR_NEWSFORMAT=&OWNER=1108&SERVER_NAME=www.wbex.com&SITE_ID=1108&STATION_ID=WBEX-AM&TRACK=DM_Audio:_Bob_Ramey

Jack & Mary McCarthy Married 50 Years

My idea of the perfect couple!!

Jack's brother Walter gave the toast 50 years ago....and did so again tonight...

It was just beautiful

Then an now...
John and Emily had the life size photo made for Jack and Mary.

Time to cut the cake!!!!

Ok, just who is telling who what to do???

Hey, I'm a poet and don't know it!

Emiy, Mike and Yevette...

The kids got Jack and Mary this digital photo frame that played music in the background "their song"... wish I could remember what Jack told me it was... The photos were just awesome!

Click on photo to read....

My stab at making a 50th Anniversary cake for Jack & Mary. It's been so long I amost forgot how!! I think everyone enjoyed it though. The food was awesome...the people all had a wonderful time. But how could you not have a wonderful time at Papa Jack's and Moma Mary's???

Jack & Mary McCarthy. They are actually as close to "family" as we've had since we moved to Tennessee. When Dad was so sick in the hospital and we needed to get to Ohio quick, Jack and Mary always stepped in to help out with Beth and Natalie.

After my surgery, they brought "Mary's meals on wheels" and was there for us every step of the way. I love them dearly.

Happy 50th Anniversary to the most beautiful

couple I know!

Jack and Mary McCarthy

Priceless...

Last month I was home for Mother's Day. We had a cookout and Mom said we should call Winnie and ask her to come have dinner with us and spend time catching up. It had been probably 3 years since I'd seen her and I was so excited she said she could come visit.

I think the last time I saw Winnie was when we all drove to Hap & Don's to see Carol when I was on my way home. I was really happy we went because it was the last time I got to see Carol. I always enjoyed myself going to Kentucky to see them.

Winnie said she had found some old photos and tapes that Charlie had and wanted to know if I'd like to post the photos on my blog. Well, nothing pleased me more! As most of you know, I was pretty close to Charlie and Winnie especially on June 3rd when Charlie and I both shared a birthday. I really miss him. I'd always get a call first thing on my birthday. I miss him and I miss the calls.

So.. I sit here scanning in these photos as I listen to the tapes of our reunions in Kentucky in '82, '84 and '88. LOL you can hear Uncle Wayne all through the tapes! Too funny... Thank Charlie for leaving these precious gifts for us to enjoy!

Mommy Shannon, Winnie Miller and Poppy Shannon.

Poppy Shannon, Charlie Miller, Mommy Shannon and I think that's Hap Shannon.

Mommy Shannon, Charlie Miller and Poppy Shannon.

This is way too funny.. You know Charlie just set the timer and ran to the couch real quick for the picture. LOL... He was the best!

Charlie Miller, Winnie Miller, Uncle Noah Miller, David Miller, Poppy Shannon, Mommy Shannon and Aunt Olive Miller.

Happy Birthday to ME!!!!!

Yeah!!! I lived long enough to see my 56th birthday!! Yippppeeee!!!! How come I feel like I'm 85? Oh well, the next two videos make it all worth living for!