Oops, she did it again...

If you are going to totally embarrass Merry (and the man she talks into doing such things)...don't forget the Cowboys and Indians!

From day one she played dress up!

Certainly a Southern Bell

The second generation Queen

Gotta go to the new movie {the Pirates}

I most likely can find more, these just

came to mind.

Gotta love a gal from the South

There us a deep love in families....

I suppose none greater than sisters as your life passes.

They seem such a part of growing up.

What a wonderful home that we had to grow up in.

In the early years Daddy made decisions and

expected Mother to follow.

That's just the way it was, the man was head of the

household and no greater love could be found

than that of our Dad. As the years passed

there came a time when we women

quit submitting and started "outwitting".

I am sure we have all done our share of both.

I am so happy that my parents

gave me this sister that I am about to

camp out with for the next few days.

Thank God he gave us a younger one who can

keep us straight and give us lots of love.

Thanks for the love of Mike and Susan.

OFF WE GO TO THE GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS.

MY BELOVED

My BelovedDeep in the world of doing

Tender

Friend to all
Perfect result of his Parents upbringing

Perfectionist

Beautiful

Dependable

A Joy

Gods gift for me

Always sure

My only love

Handsome

Mr. Clean

Level

My precious love

Depends on me

My beloved

God's perfect Angel in Heaven

In Memory of Betty

5/2/1946 - 10/30/2002

Different is Lovely

We all want to "belong" and go to great lengths to fit in,

Sometimes we forget that we are like snowflakes,

no two, thank God, alike. Each snowflake

and child of mine, is the same in essence but different

in form.

God blessed me with this unique, one-of-a-kind daughter.

She was not created more special than another but

God does make each snowflake different from the other.

She marched to the tune of her own drum.

The memories only get sweeter. Happy Birthday to all of us who loved her.

And especially her sweet daughter-in-law, Anna, one she loved,

we say Happy Birthday today!

~Good night Little Drummer~

Floyd Family Reunion 2008

For eleven years the Floyds have gathered together to share stories, adventures, hopes, family ties and the joy of seeing one another. This year in the small town of Commerce, Tennessee, where it all began, it was no different. They came, they served one another, enjoyed food contributed by all, then went home with a better understanding of from whence they came...

Kenneth told us about Commerce and the cemetery where our ancestors are buried.Hugh and Natali told us of their struggle for Natili to become a citizen of our great country.

Natali set up our family tree on http://www.myheritage.com/site-38141172/patton-web-site?authenticate=50caa443ad557b6d400351e682015ff207dcb8ac-192306831, and encouraged us to add to it......

There were relatives from several States and some who have come each year. For instance, our oldest relative, Katherine Rowland from Detroit who will be 100 years young in 2009.We always enjoy worshiping with the wonderful people at that little church of our forefathers,Commerce Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

A DEAR FRIEND, LOVELY LADY

Yesterday was a very sad day for me and our family. I lost a very dear friend, Sarah Jenkins. Sarah has been a very important part of our lives. She and Leonard began their careers in the insurance business on the same day in 1951. She and Leonard worked together for approximately 35 years, Leonard retiring from American General in l986. Leonard and Sarah were soon joined by Nancy Northcutt and the three were like The Three Musketeers. They were very protective of Leonard and always had a snack or orange juice if needed. He loved both of those girls just as much as they did him. Services for Sarah will be Saturday, October 25 at 1:00. This picture was made last summer when I was asked to write down the names of about 35 ladies who had made a difference in my life. This was for my 80th birthday. Certainly that included Sarah! The above picture shows Sarah at far end of table, Susan Mullen, my daughter Judy and Joyce Hanna (a friend of Sarah's).

Sarah always had a sweet smile. I will miss her. We communicated almost daily by email. To God be the glory for the gift of friendship.

Natali - The day she became an American

Pictures from Citizenship Day - September 25, 2008

It was a delightful day that we had been looking forward to for

four years. I was just delighted that I could be a part of it.

When our wonderful Natali recieved her citizenship certificate

from Judge Wiseman, we were so proud of her.

Natali has had several disappointments since she came

from Ukraine. She has conquered them all.

I am so lucky to have her in my life.

The last picture was made at the Omni Hut

where Hugh took several members of our family

that night for a celebration.

I salute you for all you have conquered and finally

with Yegor and Kirill you are Americans

NATALI, CHARMING NATALI

Today, Natali has a birthday and tomorrow she will become

a citizen of the United States of America.

What a week she will have.

I wish you the very happiest birthday ever

and I thank God that you are my daughter.

Congratulations to Natali. and our love to you!

On Wednesday of this week Natali will have a birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALI
However the great news of this week

is, on Thursday Natali will become a citizen
of the United States of America.

We have waited a long time

for this day. She will make the third

member of our family to become a citizen.

Yegor July 25, 2008

Kirill September 2007

CHAD WITH CHANEY AT CHICKAMAUGA, GA

Chad first on left of stage, click on pix to enlarge

This is our Chad Man in North Georgia

waiting on stage for the appearance of

VP Chaney. Chad was keeping a good

look over the crowd and trying to keep

the covered portrait on easel that

was to be presented to VP from falling

as wind was strong. At any rate he was

supposed to be looking at crowd and

all of sudden the flag came tumbling and

he had to jump three steps to get out

of the way, Half the frame fell.

You might look at Chaney's speech

Sept 19 and see more pictures.

Chad, Lisa, Kyle and Gaege spent their

first night with Nana last night.

We slept everywhere but Nana enjoyed it.

Kyle is a freshman this year and playing

football. I will try to see him play this year.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE COUNTRY

The finishing touchs are beginning at Springland.

It is a peaceful place with lots of acres of

trees, springs and even a hummingbird darting

around now and then.

The motor home that Hugh brought out

and parked gives us a cool place to

brew a nice cup of that amber brew, from our

old fashion pot,

The log cabin across the bridge is a lovely site,

with a few more finishing touchesit will be complete.

It now fashions a little stained glass window.

All we wanted to do was read!

Lots of balled boxwoods are stored near the spring

and watered daily to be transferred

when the time is right. Louis says

no, but every Southern gal

wants a magnolia.

Baby Sister draws Social Security

On the 30th of October about 60 people gathered

At Michelle and Keith's home in Hermitage

to celebrate Polly's special day. We can't tell

which one here, it's secret.

However she feels safe and secure with

that S.S. coming in each month.

It was a lovely occasion and we wish

for her many more days of

happiness. Pictured you see the

Three Little Sisters

Gwen, Dot, Polly

I can tell you that her sisters are

81 and 82. They are proud of it too.

I made a picture from my desk of my precious

love, and from porch window of my

hummingbirds.

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES. Rob and Jean

I blog today honoring Leonard's lovely brother

and his beautiful wife, Virginia.

A few weeks ago Hugh and Natali drove

Leonard's sister, Geraldine and I to

Maryville to see them. We had

not seen them since Leonards

visitation, and had been wishing to go to see them

for some time.

It was a great couple of hours we were

able to visit with them.

Robert enjoyed talking about the 2 1/2 month

trip that the six of us made to Alaska.

It was such a great trip and gave these

three siblings long nights to sit out

and reminisce about childhood,

the farm and parents.

They remind me of lines to a song I have heard:

Through changing seasons we've shared

life's little day.

Still in love,though autumn's coming on.

Those seasons change, hand and hand we'll

travel on, Still in love, though Autumn's coming on.

There's is like ours ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A Love Story

IT HAPPENED IN NAHA, OKINAWA 43 YEARS AGO

It is hard to see, but this sign hung on the city

limits of Naha, Okinswa on August 25, 1965, It also

said the world would never be the same.

It has not been.

Happy Birthday, grandson and I am so proud

of you as a grandson, husband, father and rumors

has it that you have earned the name

of great lawyer, golfer, skier

and what a great son.

Pop and I are so proud of you.

Before Citizenship Board

9/16/04

8/20/07

Tomorrow my

sweet daughter-in-law, Natali will

go before the US Citizenship board in

Memphis for her interview with the board.

If it is like it was before with Kirill and Yegor

it will then be just a matter of days or at least a couple of

weeks before she will recieve her citizenship.
Oh, how we love her and are so happy

for her, it has been longer for her than for her

sons, because they joined the US Service.

God bless you,

and Hugh, Josh, Melissa, Becca, Yegor and Kirill and Lena

What a beautiful world!