Sunday, February 15, 2009

More Pictures from Papa Buddy's Birthday

Jessica took all of these pictures. She was able to get several shots I didn't. Here is Daddy coming in the door.


I'm so glad she was able to get a shot of me hugging Daddy.


Karen....right after her hug.


Becky....after her hug.
Karen getting her hug.
Cousin Mike (far right) with his clan....His son, Ray is standing next to him and his daughter Adrienne is second from the left.
Cousin Marsha, Kinny, and their daughter Amy.


Karen and I with Aunt Claudine and her daughter Gail.
Daddy and Aunt Claudine trading stories.






Guess who?


Daddy with Jr. and Louise.

Mrs. Haygood and her daughter-in-law, Dee.
Chris taking our precious video. Thank you, Chris!


From l-r.....Joel, Jessica, Nathan, Karen, little Jake, and J.C.
From l-r...Charlie, his wife, their baby, David, Becky, Roddy, and Emily

Friday, February 13, 2009

Papa Buddy's Party Video!

A huge thank you goes to Chris....taking video is such a thankless job. :) This is priceless, and I'm so excited that I can include it here.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Papa Buddy's Birthday Party!

The invitations were sent....


and plans were made...


Things were set up.....
The cake was made ready....

and a beverage was mixed...

Balloons and streamers...

A few flowers and....

a little food...


plus a little stimulating conversation....Jessica and Amy discuss their pregnancies....

and finally the honorary guest arrives for his surprise....

Getting welcome hugs from all the kids...



Rachel and her Papa....

The two Karens making an announcement....


Time for a little praying....

and lots and lots of visiting....



















Gee, I really have become an instant "little old lady"!!!!!!


So many presents it take three to open them and keep track.....





HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA BUDDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!