Fun while it lasted...

The snow didnt last long. We played in it for a few hours and now it is mostly melted. Here are a few pictures:

Snow!!

It started snowing in Helena at around 8:30 am this morning. We expect to get some accumulation. I had to wake my daughter up so she could see the snow or else she probably would have slept until noon. We are all excited and cant wait to build our snowman no matter how small he might be!

Will it snow...or Not??

Well, the weather men are forecasting snow. We have all been here before. You run out to the grocery store buying bread, milk, sandwich fixings, cereal etc. only for nothing whatsoever to happen. Guaranteed, tonight's newscast will report live from the grocery stores where there is a mad dash to buy up all the milk and bread.

Reluctantly, I went to the store earlier and bought what we were out of and plan on making a pot of chili and chicken soup. I do hope that it snows because we haven't had a significant amount of snow since New Years Day 2002 (see pics). I like watching it snow and watching the kids play in it. When we were kids my Mom would always make snow ice cream. It was delish but I don't know how sanitary it was.

Anyhow, I hope it snows!!!

Prayers Needed

My brother Joey is back in the hospital. He has been back in there for a week. He has advanced cirrhosis of the liver and is not doing well at all. It is hard to see someone who was just a few months ago living a somewhat normal life just lying there in bed, some days not even able to speak.

My Dad is also in the hospital for the 3rd time in a month. He has atrial fibrillation and the Dr's so far cant get his heart back in rhythm.

Lastly, please pray for my sister's brother in law Donald Ricks. He was just recently diagnosed with cancer in several parts of his body. He is going through chemo right now and I pray that the chemo will shrink the cancer and alleviate some of his pain.

I pray that God will heal all three of these people. Please join me in praying for them.

I Got Picked!!!

Oh My Gosh!!! I have been chosen to be in the Helena Slim Down Challenge! I just found out today and I am thrilled. The Helena Slim Down Challenge is based on The Biggest Loser concept. 6 contestants from Helena and 6 from Pelham are chosen to be in a weight loss contest. The winners in the past have won a cruise in addition to about 40 plus pounds! I applied for the contest 2 years ago, the first year of the contest. I was chosen as an alternate but didn't have any success because there was no one on one training and I just cant loss this weight without some major training and education. Anyhow, I reapplied this year and have been chosen as a contestant.
I plan on plotting my progress on my blog and hopefully can be an inspiration to others who are trying to loss weight. We have our first meeting in a week or so and I will keep you all updated...Wish me luck!!

20 year Anniversary

Adam and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary on December 29th. We went to Ruth's Chris steakhouse for a wonderful meal and then to Ivory's at the Wynfree.

I really can't remember my life without Adam. We have had a wonderful 20 years and I can't wait for the next 20. There have been ups and downs, but mainly ups!!

I love you sweety!!

I had the privaledge yesterday to be with my Uncle Buster as he passed from Earth into Heaven. He had an amazing life and was loved by many. He is now in Heaven with his wife Margie, his parents, 2 of his sisters, Clara Faye and Carmanita and with Greg. We will miss him dearly.


James P. "Buster" Robinson
1925 - 2008
James P. "Buster" Robinson April 26, 1925-Monday, December 31, 2007
Age: 82 years Residence: Sylacauga, Alabama Died: Coosa Valley Medical Center
Survived By Son, Mickey (Debbie) Robinson of Sylacauga; Granddaughter, Michelle Robinson of Orlando, FL; Sisters, Lillian Maness of Fayetteville, and Jo Ann (Oliver) White of Childersburg; Brothers, Charles (Jackie) Robinson of Sylacauga, and Wilbur (Gail) Robinson of Dothan
Additional Biographical Information He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie K. Robinson, and was a member of Shelvin Rock Baptist Church.
The family will accept flowers or contributions to Shelvin Rock Baptist Church, 570 Peckerwood Meadows Circle, Sylacauga, AL, 35151.
Pallbearers will be Roy Johnson, Rudy White, Tony White, David Robinson, Jimmy Maness and Ray Robinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Randy Gaither, Buddy Green, Barry Saffold, John Albritton, and Chris Knight.Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneysmith.com
Visitation Wednesday, January 2, from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m.Funeral Service 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2008 Radney-Smith ChapelClergy: Rev. Tony McGradyInterment: Talladega Springs Cemetery Talladega Springs, Alabama