Happy Birthday!

Everybody wish Cindy a Happy Birthday today! :)

Gerry

Gerry called and asked that I post for her since she doesn't do blogs. They will be staying at the Best Western Inn since Mike and her both have issues with stairs at this time. The boys will be staying there with them also. She will bring chocolate covered cherries (YAY!) and mixed nuts (Maybe that's the boys?) hehe. She said everyone can bring their suits and swim if they want to.

Christmas

Just wanted to let everyone know that Jackson is so excited to meet all the family or see you again! See you all soon!

Mark and I

Hello all,
Mark was saying something about wanting to cook for you all this year also. He was thinking Lasauge. Is this okay with some of you or would you rather something else? Please let us know either on here or give us a shout on the phone. I will be making something to bring also but I haven't decided. I haven't ever made a pie before but I could probably take a whack at it. Maybe I should stick with something I know though. When I decide I will let you all know for sure. Also Mark and I are still unsure if the kids will be able to be there or not but if they are we will be looking for a place to stay also if the weather isn't the greatest we would like to stay. However we can always just take a piece of floor if need be. Can't wait to see everyone.

Eliora

Menu update for family x-mas. In keeping with the past something good and simple that people can eat whenever. Uncle John plans to cook Nana and Papaw's famous Ham and Beans this year. Auntie "M" is in charge of the fudge. Looking for some pie makers. Aunt Cindy is planning a Sunday breakfast casarole and her awesome bisquits and sausage gravey. Like Aunt Barbara said, plan on staying and making Mr. Jackson's first x-mas a blast. Along with Aunt Barbara, we also have room at the Inn, the flag room spoken for by Aunt Cindy's mom Norma joining us this year, but we have the Murpy bed, couch bed, basement bed, and three couchs are available. See you soon. Uncle John

Rawlings Family Christmas

I just want to let you all know, I have some room at the INN for Christmas. I have two empty bedrooms available with double beds and extra couch space too. First come first serve! Sherry has her room spoken for already of course, but there are two left! Please everyone come and make this a great 1st Christmas with Jackson!

Ft Hood

I am so saddened by this terrible shooting. Our men and women accept the dangers of protecting us and this great country, never realizing that it is so dangerous right here in their own home base. While I was listening to this unfold, I heard they were calling police and swat, and the thought that went through my head was 'this is a huge base with many well trained soldiers, why can't they get a sniper to take the shooter out, why do they need to wait for outside sources.' Then I find out the shooter is military, not some outsider, but one of their own that they know and work with and trusted.
I wonder, when these men and women deploy, how will they trust the soldier next to them after this?

Hope everybody had a fun Halloween, be sure to wish Chris a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! this comimg monday November 2nd. Uncle John