It's Almost Halloween and THIS IS SCARY!!!

ha --Cody, you know I'm kidding!

Cody finally did it. HE HAS HIS LEARNERS PERMIT. If you don't believe me, here's proof:

I thought about starting this blog entry with some statistic about teenagers and driving (Cody, google that phrase),

or a link to a website that as a parent/teen driver agreement: http://www.nsc.org/issues/teendriving/agreement.pdf,

or a chart showing what the consequences might be for not obeying the laws of the road: (http://www.safeteendrivingclub.org/reading_article.php?ID=4),

or a link to a website about talking on cell phones and driving (http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8dbc8) but, I won't start this blog entry like that. :)

Yes, we've all been through that point when we learned how to drive and had to convince others that we could drive safely.

Cody, all I can tell you is that you really can't be too cautious. And everything your mom, dad, brother or grandmother (oh, and Uncle) tells you about driving safely, it's all because we've all been there. Congratulations on your learners permit! and be safe.

Fall is here!

This weekend's weather has been a breath of fresh air - in more ways in one. It's amazing what a difference it makes - such energy! Saturday morning found me outside cleaning my windows!! Ken cut the grass and cranked up the weed-eater. The butterflies are visiting my lantana but I have trouble getting them to slow down for a picture. Now I'm watching for the spider lilies to push up. The picture is from last year.

I've been remembering our family vacation last August to Montana and the icy rain during our horseback ride. Enough time has passed that I'm thinking about doing that again - my saddle sores have healed!!

Laura and her Panama Jack hat!

That wonderful photo of Laura is not from a yard day at Grandmothers, but, a work day at Janice's. Just after she got her house, we all went to Caledonia and worked hard to help her get it ready to move in. From working on cabinets, to yard work, to staining the floors. We all worked HARD! Remember that day? Extreme Makeover Home Edition 'aint got nothing' on the Hydrick Makeover Crew!

Cool Blog

Very cool blog, Ray. Give me some time to get used to this. Picture is from our last family trip to Tishomingo State Park.
Ijust returned from trip to Nashville for women's conference. It was awesome! Nashville's a big city but I think Icould adjust to the beautiful countryside.
The kids are doing fine. We have to make appointments with them to see them because they are so busyliving their lives. We celebrated Becky's birthday at Nagoya's restuarant - sushi and cooked right in front of you - Hibachi style.

I do believe that Laura was sporting that "kewl" hat on one of those work days we had when she made the flower bed and we were putting out mulch and stuff! Indeed Larua will have to post a picture when her tummy begins to expand!

Like the Birmingham picture, Ray!

Janice

It won't be long

Well, it's September 6th, it won't be very long till the weather changes dramatically (I Hope). Normally, I'm a summer person, but this year's drought and heat have worn me out. I doubt we'll see colors like in past years on the trees. They keep publishing articles here about the trees turning brown. They say, they're now, just trying to save themselves by dropping their leaves.

Well maybe another year. Here's a photo I took in Birmingham a few years back. It gives me hope of cooler weather.

Time Flies

I thought everyone would love this photo of Laura. Remember this day? See if you can and let me know when you think it was.

Laura, you should post a few photos of you now -- especially with your growing belly!! ;)

Love ya'll - have a great Day!