Catching Up !
Kate called this afternoon and reminded us that we had no new pictures or news on the blog. We've been busy the past couple of weeks and posting stuff hasn't been on our radar screen. Anyway - Kate said she'd be happy just to see a picture of her Dad reading a book - so without any forced poses, I snapped "The Dad" at his favorite pastime this afternoon.
We have lots of small children in the neighborhood and so most of the houses on our cul-de-sac are decorated for Halloween. Paul and I will be at our stations here at the house next week giving out candy to all the little ghosts, gobblins, spacemen, pirates, and princesses. I thought my neighbors, Butch and Gale, did a really great job decorating their front porch.
We've missed seeing the twins and their parents for the past 3 days. Pat and Sonia took the boys to Ocean Springs to visit with her parents and attend Sonia's High School Reunion. We're looking forward to next weekend when the boys will be christened and Aunt Kate and Uncle Gareth will be with us for the event. I'm hoping that my 91 year old Aunt Nelee will feel well enough to be with us also.
Marty
Paul & his book on a lazy Sunday afternoon
Our House dressed for Halloween
My Hibiscus - the last blooms of summer
Neighbor's (Butch & Gale ) house dressed up really great for Halloween
More Baby Pictures
Patrick and Sonia brought the boys over for a visit and dinner yesterday. We tried to coax a smilie out of William( and in fact did get smiles - just not on camera ). The boys are growning like little weeds and have outgrown a lot of their outfits.
Marty with William
"Pop" with Phillip
William again -studying Nana
Smiling Phillip-Not so smiling Pop!
A Trip to Ft. Worth
We spent 4 days with Chris, Angela and Zona at their home in Ft. Worth last week. Chris was able to get a long weekend off so we were able to take in the Queen/Pharaoh Hatshepsut exhibit at the Kimbell Museum and see a spectacular airshow. The Hatshepsut exhibit was fabulous - we enjoyed it more than the King Tut exhibit over 20 years ago as we were able to really take our time looking at all the pieces. The airshow was worth the wait to get into the airfield - but we left before the conclusion because of the heat - I mean it was "some hot" out on the tarmac. The best part of the show was a re-enactment of the Pearl Harbor invasion called "Tora-Tora". The WWII fighter planes really did their stuff - complete with fake bombs and lots of smoke.
We spent our last day "doing" Central Market where every food item known is sold. We took our cooler and loaded up on Stilton Cheese, marinated olives, eggpant, tamales, fancy chocolates, spices and great bread - just to name a few items. Going to Central Market is always a treat for these provincial Mississippians!
Paul & Chris at the Kimbell Museum
Paul & Marty at the Kimbell
Chris & Paul at the Ft. Worth Air Show
Chris, Zona and Angela at Ft. Worth Central Market
