10 years ago tonight...

I can't believe it. Ten years ago tonight, actually about 15 minutes ago, My mom got a call from the hospital in Cincinnati. My Dad had a heart attack and passed away at the age of 51. Words can't explain how much he is missed. He was my biggest fan when it came to my singing. I would always catch him sneaking into the back of the lounges where I was singing just so he could be there to hear me. So many memories... I love you dad!

Returning home from NC

Little "T" playing with his Thomas trains first thing in the morning...

More Thomas...

Anna Ritchie with a few girl friends at school...

The begining of the sunrise on the way home somewhere in Ohio...

He will be missed

Quick Update: My "Pop" passed away yesterday at 12:12 pm. Thank you to all of you who have kept our family in your prayers over the past few weeks.

Mr. T

For those of you who are not aware, my nephew Timothy has "Beals Syndrome". He has a very serious surgery coming up in a few weeks and I am asking for your prayers. Please check out my brother blog about the upcoming challenges... it is the 2nd post down.

The first post is great for anyone who needs a good laugh. Must have sound though...

www.timothymyson.com

Happy New Year!

How is everyone's New Years Resolutions? Mine... well, there is the typical I am going to lose the 20 lbs the I put on since Corey and I got married. I am going to quit smoking by my birthday, and read my devotions daily with out skipping. Also, really try to update the blog at least once a week. Will keep you updated one the progress.

Our New Year was rung in by staying home in our pajama pants, drinking wine with a few friends (Me, Mom, Dawn and Jeana) while the guys ( Wessel, Corey, Rob, Stick shift, and Zach) played poker right up to the time that the ball dropped. I would much rather stay home and celebrate with family than going out with the crowds.

Baby, It's COOOLLDD outside!

Not much snow on the ground maybe 3-4 inches which I am not happy about. I would love several feet of snow! I love snow! but this storm, ICKY ICE! Freezing everything! Today I woke up this morning to temps of -2 and falling to -10. Winds of 25-40 mph... can you say BRRRRRRR!?

What you can learn from a tree...

It is so neat that you can learn so much about a family just by looking at their Christmas tree... here are a few on our tree. Starting from top left corner... Frosty riding his Harley- believe me, if there is clear pavement, we will get the bikes out. The Chuck Taylor- my favorite shoes, even wore them under my wedding dress! Starbucks mug - no explination needed. Precious Moments- every year Mom's dear friend Tom Bean send her a new P.M. ornament, here is this years. GO TARHEALS! Tinkerbell- My husband gets me a tinkerbell ornament every year. The Giraffe- This ornament looks just like me stuffed animal "Da-Da" that I have had since I was only a few weeks old. It is now all patches. Old Pick up w/ tree - my husband's ornament collection. every year his mom gets him a new hallmark car ornament. Corvette - my husbands favorite car 1963 split window vette. Cabin - one of these days, we will have one in the mountains of Tenn / NC. Willowtree - Mom and I both collect these. This one is for our 4 munchkins. 105th Aniv. HD - just to remind us of how much fun we had while we were up there.

Can you say Brrrrrrrrr...

yes, a little cold here... lows in the single digits. I had a shoot at the studio last weekend and looked out the front window and saw this drift coming over the front porch. I LOVE the snow, but I would sure hate to be standing under this one when it decided to come down!

WOOHOO!

Just got back from Hoosier Harley and they had picked up one of my prints to sell there!!! They have a copy of it at the register and I will be taking another one over there to put in the parts area as well.