Lazy in Lubbock

We had a marvelous 8 days in Lubbock with Christie, Brandon, Rebecca, and the five kids. I must say that Lubbock has the BEST July 4 celebration ever. This year, the neighborhood had a kids' parade on July 3. Everybody decorated bikes, wagons, and carts and rode around the square. They had water slides and food. The men and boys fired water balloons at each other across the square. They nearly got me one time! For some good pics of this fun event, click Christie & Brandon's blog.
On July 4, we all piled into cars and went downtown for the big parade. Brandon dressed up as Uncle Sam riding in the "Cow" Jeep and pulled a wagon with Chick-Fil-A employees doing the Chicken Dance. Very cute!
That evening we had swimming, food, and fireworks out in the country. I've never seen so many fireworks. It started around 9:00 and was still going strong when we left at 11:00. There were at least 4 different "shows" going on around us. Texans sure do love fireworks!
The rest of the week we were just worthless -- lazy to the bone. We enjoyed good meals and great company. We not only enjoyed visiting with the Mulkeys and Rebecca, but got to spend some time with Brandon's family and with Monica and her kids also. It was a great week.

Riley Learns to Swim

Today Riley had his very first swimming lesson. He said, "I learned to kick, and stroke, and breathe under water!" He actually was swimming a short distance by the end of the lesson. He was very pleased with himself. Way to go Riley!

A beginning....

It's a rainy day in Georgia--South Georgia that is. I feel it is time to begin our first blog. We have been to church, were blessed by the sermon and singing, had a good lunch, and everyone is taking a nap -- except me. What a great Sunday!


Our grandson, Riley, is visiting us for a week in Cairo. We picked him up in Cordele and on the way home, made a visit to the Chehaw Zoo. I asked him if he knew what a zoo was. He wasn't quite sure. We saw some cool animals including monkeys, zebras, bison, and a depressed rhino. There were even some cheetas pacing around. As we drove away, Riley quietly said, "Now I know what a zoo is!"
Riley went with Poppy to eat breakfast. He ate two breakfasts! Following that, he was so well behaved at church that everyone was amazed. He said they had a race at Sunday School to see who could pick up the most marbles with their toes from a bucket of water. I think that related to the lesson somehow! Vacation Bible School starts at 3:00 and swimming lessons start tomorrow afternoon, so he will be properly entertained. In the meantime, he has been a sweet little fellow -- a great little 5 year old. We are blessed!