hillbilly livin'

2009-12-08T09:55:00.002-05:00

I AM THANKFUL..........for

1. God's grace on my life and the gift of salvation through His blessed son Jesus
2. My husband and children
3. My close friends who are always there for me
4. Basic needs, a home, food, transportation
5. The ministry that God has given us
6. Laughing with my BFF over random silly things
7. Logic of a child hummmm.. not to be mistaken with the logic of a teenager!
8. Snow Days
9. Memories
10. Glimpes of Heaven

2009-12-03T14:09:00.002-05:00

Seasons of Life

I have come to realize at my ripe old age of 40 that CHANGE is inevitable. I remember when I was young we had our family Christmas routine. Christmas Eve was spent with my Mama's family at my Great-Grandmother's house. Christmas Day, lunch time was spent at my Granny Bentley's house and Christmas night we went to my Gangie and Granddaddy's house. I think in my young mind that that would last forever. After I got married in 1987 we tried to "do it all" I remember making 3 trips to our hometown which was a 2 hour drive, 3 times in 2 days! It didn't take me long to realize that times were a changin' and some choices and decisions had to be made for my new family. Since that time all of my grandparents have passed away. Our holiday plans have changed several times during our 22 year marriage. This year marks another specific change. My grown son Matt has a beautiful wife and a sweet little baby boy. I am looking forward to new traditions and change with a positive outlook. My prayer is that my sweet Dylan will look with much anticipation and excitement to come to our house for Christmas just as I did going to my Grandma's house for Christmas. Ahhh.... sweetest memories!

2009-10-16T13:20:00.002-04:00

Psalm 37

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. For they shall soon be cut down like the grass and wither as the green herb. Trust in the Lord, and do good: so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily, thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself in the Lord;and He shall give the the desires of thine heart.

I am not very diligent at blogging. It's not that I don't like the idea, I do. I just simply don't have the time. I like the idea of writing down my thoughts and perhaps what is going on in my family. It is a good way to journal, like old fashioned diary writing only in blogging you share it with anyone who has a mind to read it. I have considered staring a blog for our preschool in leiu of a newsletter. Parents could log in and see what thier children are doing, that way I could blog and it would also be part of my job. Anyway we'll see how that turns out. Stay tuned....maybe it won't be 5 months until you hear from me again.

2009-05-29T21:25:00.002-04:00

Cumberland Island National Seashore

I first remember visiting this wonderful place in 1986. Chris's sister had been spending a week in St. Pete with some friends of the family and we took a "vacation" to go and pick her up. From the first time I ever stepped foot on this island it instantly became one of my favorite places in the world. Unscathed by progress it remains a natural seashore with dunes, wild horses and endless beach lines. There is so much history on this Island. It was once home to the very wealthy Carnegie family in the early part of the century. The inward part of the island in camposed with large winding live oaks with hanging Spanish moss. Palm covers the ground. It is a very special place. I can't wait to go back!

2009-05-19T12:17:00.003-04:00

North GA Mountains

I love living in the mountains. When I was a little girl, long before I met Chris, every year we would take a trip to the mountains. My whole family! Granny, Uncle Bobby and Uncle Tommy, Aunt Mary Nell and Uncle John, cousin Larry and cousin Roger. Aunt Louise and Uncle Charles and Cousin Susan.

On the way my Granny and my Daddy would tell us the same story about an Indian girl named Falling Rock and how she got lost from her tribe and that to this day she still roams the hills of the North Georgia mountains. You have to be careful or she will dart out of the woods in front of your car, that's why the have Watch for Falling Rock signs around every mountainous curve. My Granny Bentley always brought juicy fruit gum along for when our ears began to pop due to altitude. We would always pull over for boiled peanuts. My granny who was all of 5 foot tall used to sit in the car in between my two uncles and we all would play jello around all the curves. My uncle Bobby drove a 1962 Chevy. It was a sight for sore eyes, but my Granny would hoop and hollar like a youngster.

When we arrived to our ultimate destination which was Ruby Falls at Unicoi State Park all the Ladies, Granny, my Aunts and my Mama would pull out all the delicious food. Fried chicken, biscuits, baked beans potato salad, deviled eggs and so on and so on. My Granny one of my Aunts would make a 3 layered homemade cake and we always had watermelon. After dinner, which by the way is what my southern family calls the noon meal all of us kids and my very athletic 1st cousins would hike to the top of Ruby Falls. This trip often took place in late September or early October, till warm enough for the yellow jackets to try to eat our delicious food. I love those memories!

The North GA mountains are still my favorite place in the whole world. I have traveled to several places, most of the United States and several exotic destinations, Cancun, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Dominican Republic and I have never encountered a more beautiful place than the North Georgia mountains. I have proudly called this home for 21 + years.

2009-05-13T13:18:00.002-04:00

Blogging Blues

I am terrible at keeping my blog up to date. It's not that I don't like it, I do. I love reading blogs and I love to be able to share my heart in my own.

When you read someones blog you get a chance to look deep into their heart and find out who they are and what makes them tick. I think if I had the time to write about all the happening in my day and in my family I would have a novel on my hands.

I am 1 year shy of my 4oth birthday, but I have seen a lot in my years. I have 5 children. Since I married very young (to young) and had my 1st child at 18 my life has been fairly full and yet exciting at the same time. God has been good to me! Plain and simple. I am an exception and not the rule, let me explain. My husband and I began dating when I was 15 years old and in the 9th grade. I say "dating", but not really, my parents wouldn't let me actually go anywhere with him until I was 16. Chris and I knew early on in our relationship that we would spend the rest of our lives together, so when we married when had been together for 3 years. Our wedding which was going to take place in June 1988 took place in October of 1987 and in April of 1988 we had our first child. We had good support from our families. The one HUGE thing in our life that made us the exception and not the rule was God. Most couples who find themselves in the same situation that we were in are not so fortunate. I thank the Lord that He has had His hand on me through the years. His word and His ways are perfect. When were stray from what He has for us there are consequences. But I know that as long as I seek Him and call out to Him He will be there. I can't imagine how my life might have turned out had it not been for Jesus.

I said all of that to say this....back to my original heading.......see, you thought it was a rabbit trail.......There is SO much......so much to say , so much I could write about and honestly I don't know where to start. I figured I could start at the beginning and tell you how wonderful God has been to me in the process.......hopefully I will be more consistent in blogging in the future.

2009-04-14T12:01:00.001-04:00

Samuel Dylan Scoggins

7lbs 6ozs 20 1/2"

April 4, 2009 at 2:08am

Little Dylan with his Dad Matthew

2009-04-02T11:01:00.002-04:00

WAKE UP AMERICA

I am the only one who see's this country following Barak and Michelle Obama like sheep being led to slaughter? News media, Hollywood and anyone who thinks it might may them look popular are supporting and flocking to him like he is the Savior. I used to laugh at people who said they thought he could be the antichrist, but I am not laughing anymore. If he is not the antichrist, he is definitly a forerunner. His ideas to re-make America are scary. Yes, not rebuild, not restore, RE-MAKE! Turn it into something it wasn't before!

IT WILL BE AN AMERICA where a majority of citizens receive lavish government handouts and benefits but pay no federal income taxes, meanwhile voting themselves still more benefits from the shrinking minority who do pay taxes -- at ever more "progressive" rates

IT WILL BE AN AMERICA where "universal health care" means waiting months, even years, for urgently needed treatment -- unless you happen to be politically powerful or connected -- and where all your private medical information is on a government database (don't worry: they promise never to use it against you!)

IT WILL BE AN AMERICA where "green" ideologues and other nanny-staters dictate what we drive, what we eat, home energy usage, the size of our houses, and even how many children we can have

IT WILL BE AN AMERICA where our major industries, crippled by government mandates, taxes, and regulations, end up becoming taxpayer-supported dinosaurs that can no longer compete in the global marketplace

IT WILL BE AN AMERICA where all employers will be forced to hire and promote not according to ability but according to race, gender, and ethnicity -- all in the name of "diversity"

IT WILL BE AN AMERICA where our once-great centers of finance, industry, culture, and innovation -- from New York to Silicon Valley -- will have gone to seed, while only Washington, D.C., and its environs prosper

IT WILL BE AN AMERICA, in short, where only politicians, government bureaucrats, and their favored constituencies are able to thrive -- and where the only "liberty" that remains is the government's unlimited freedom to control every aspect of your life

Wake up guys, we have been climbing the mountain to socialism for sometime and we are nearly to the top!

2009-03-05T13:05:00.000-05:00

Emily and Caroline

2009-02-09T11:29:00.003-05:00

"God's Ways Are Perfect"

Eight months ago, my husband came to me and told me that the Lord had told him that He was going to move us from our home church. My first reaction? "You can forget it"! In fact I was mad! His sweet response was "OK, but when the Lord let's you know, tell me". We rocked along for another three months and then at the end of July God told me. He spoke into my heart and said "it is time to leave your comfort zone". I reluctantly informed my husband and we began to search to see what God had in store for us. Mission field? Join a congregation somewhere else? I didn't know! I was scared, but also excited for the great adventure. Before we finally separated from our home church, I put out several fleeces just to be sure. The one that proved beyond a shadow of a doubt was when the Lord provided the money for the church's mortgage to be paid in full. You see I told my husband that I did not think it was right for us to leave our church with the mortgage unpaid that I felt like we had an obligation to see it through. He said to me"if God intends for us to leave, he'll take care of it". He did, two weeks later the remaining $26,000 or so was paid in full! God had spoken! We had to go! Where? I wasn't sure.

We visited around, went to about 12 different churches, nice churches. As we began to contemplate what God's will was, we could find no peace. Finally after several weeks a dear friend of mine called me and told me that she had found a home church on the Founders website. I was VERY skeptical at first.I was afraid they might be snake handlings kooks! We have been Sovereign Grace believers for years. For those of you that don't know what that means, it means that we believe God is sovereign over EVERYTHING, even your salvation. Most people, mainly through ignorance misunderstand this doctrine. They have the attitude that if God knows who is going to be saved then why evangelize. Well that's simple, because God said to. God uses many resourses to accomplish His will. Some folks say we have "free will". The Bible says that our will is subject to our nature which is totally depraved. It also says that God causes us to will and to do by His good pleasure. When you understand the sovereignty of God, you begin to see Him and His word in a whole new light. Things just don't happen by chance. There is a God in heaven and He is in control. If it were any other way, I'm sorry, it would be a works salvation. Ive also heard it said that true love to be true must be voluntary, sorry, won't work, what does that do for His amazing grace? The lamb was slain before the foundation of the world. Not one drop of Christ's precious blood was shed in vain. It was shed to accomplish the will of God for His people. Just like we can't understand how God spoke the exsistance of Christ into the virgin Mary, we can't explain how He speaks life through salvation in us. It's a beautiful picture of love.

I said all that to say this......I love my church. The singing, the preaching, oh yes, the preaching, my ears can't get enough. I overheard my daughter telling her dad, who had to be at another church yesterday for Scout Sunday almost verbatum the entire message. My older son told me he could sit and listen to the preaching all day. I know without a doubt that God has us where we are supposed to be. I never would have guessed it, never would have dreamed it. Pinch me, it doesn't seem real.

2009-01-28T10:16:00.002-05:00

THE LOOK OF SHOCK!

This past SaturdaY NIGHT Chris was awarded the District Medal Of Honor by the Boy Scouts of America. We kept this a secret. He was standing at attention being his silly self until Mr. Rusty to the left,announced that he was this years reciepient. Wow! He was quite surprised.

2009-01-22T15:16:00.001-05:00

My son CJ and my nephew TJ

2009-01-22T15:13:00.001-05:00

2009-01-22T14:44:00.002-05:00

COMFORT FOOD

OK, we are going on our 3rd day of No School due to inclement weather here in the Appalachian mountains. The comfort food has been plentiful. Today I made homemade hummus. It's easy, tasty and pretty good for you. Here's how you do it.

Roasted Garlic Hummus

1 can of chick peas
1 head of garlic
extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt
melba toast or bagal chips

Drain chick peas, roast a whole head of garlic by taking a knife and slightly slivering off the tips, drizzle olive oil on garlic, cover with foil and roast until tender 20 or 30 min. Place peas in a food processor, squeeze out the cloves of garlic, process while slowing pouring about 1/3 cup evoo into top of food processor. sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt to taste, process til smooth. Eat it up with melba toast or whatever you prefer.

2009-01-21T15:57:00.002-05:00

DANIEL, ADAM AND MATT

2009-01-21T15:44:00.002-05:00

Introducing a hip new Bluegrass/classic Band
NEW GRASS EXPERIENCE
Adrian, Adam, Matt, Daniel and Will

My son Matt and his friends at Young Harris College started a band. It all began playing outside of their dorm Winship Hall. They used to be called the Winship Band. They made their debut New Years Eve at an Italian Restaurant in Young Harris. They are continue to pratice and work hard. Who knows they may be famous someday. CD's and band T-shirts are already in production!

2009-01-20T19:33:00.001-05:00

Take the Quiz here!

2009-01-20T16:41:00.003-05:00

My Daddy and his 2 brothers, Uncle Tommy & Uncle Bobby and Aunt Rae

I thought my friends would like to see an updated pictures from Christmas of my red-neck family. Now.....you have to understand that my "new" Aunt Rae is rather cultured. I am sure she shopped at Macy's and rode the pink pig, while all the while my two uncles were across the street shopping at Kesslers! These guys are characters. I'll have to share some stories about them soon.

2009-01-19T09:23:00.002-05:00

Thoughts For The Day

This past April my family enjoyed Spring Break in our nations capitol. This morning as I was getting ready for work I turned on the news as I sometimes do and every channel was gearing up for the Inauguration on Tuesday. It got me to pondering.......I am glad that we visited Washington DC before the new President takes office for various reasons. Much of the news naturally links the election of Obama to the civil rights movement. The news keeps playing clips of Martin Luther King Jr's I Have A Dream speech. The speech as you remember goes like "I have a dream that one day men will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character". My concern with President Obama is NOT the color of his skin, but just the latter of Mr. King's speech, the content of his character! Will he protect innocent life? Will he protect the sanctity of marriage? Will he allow America to remain free, or will socialistic ideology prevail under his administration? What is the content of your character Mr. Obama? That is the question.

2008-12-23T09:47:00.003-05:00

The picture to the right is a manger scene that Chris brought me back from Tanzania.

OK, I'm not really sure what is going on with my posts. They seem to have disappeared. Oh well! Christmas preparations are in full swing! Tomorrow we will travel to my parents house for a Christmas celebration, red-neck style I am sure! Then we make the loooong drive home up the mountain and TRY to get the kids to go to sleep, this usually goes on until about 2 or 3 AM!! Then we put out all the gifts when we are sure they are asleep. Then in about an hour, after we are totally exhausted they get up!! INSANITY!!! But we love it! We tell of the birth of Jesus, the good news or gospel that Christ our Savior is born and that He is the greatest gift there is. There is an interesting point to this story! Did you ever wonder why Caesar was mad about the birth of Christ? Well, let me tell you! When the disciples proclaimed the birth of Christ as "the good news" or "gospel". This was a trump if you would have it to the palace of Caesar. Only the palace could use the term "gospel". The Greek word is pronounced unon galeon. When the palace had news of the royal family they would pronounce unon galeon. So when the Prophets and disciples proclaimed the birth of Jesus as the gospel or the unon galeon, Caesar was furious, how dare anyone share news that was better than his house or even dare use that term for it was a term only for royalty. Wow! That news of the birth of our Lord still rings out today. Good News, Christ Is Born!!!

2008-12-17T14:20:00.002-05:00

Christmas is such a magical time. My fondest memories are play practice at the church where I grew up. We did a play each year and It was the most exciting time ever. I am not sure how the Leaders ever made it through with us being so silly. I have never figured out why that little brown bag with the orange, peppermint sticks, pack of juicy fruit and old fashioned chocolate drops seemd like the best gift ever. The deacons used to stand at the back of the church and hand those bags out after the Christmas program.

I love the song I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day, whenever you get a chance look up the words, they are POWERFUL!

Salvation has come. The Lord has sent us Peace, The Prince Of Peace and in a world full of choas, it's a blessed reminder. Merry Christmas!

2008-12-11T13:18:00.002-05:00

A Little Christmas Fun!

OK Lisa this is for you!!
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping Paper
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial
3. When do you put up the tree? Around Dec. 1st.
4. When do you take the tree down? February
5. Do you like Egg Nog? Yes, love it!!
6. Favorite gift received as a child? A play house
7. Hardest person to buy for? My Dad
8. Easiest person to buy for? Caroline
9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes about 5, usually more.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Soap that made me itch
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? It's a Wonderful Life!!!!!
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? The Day after Thanksgiving
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I don't think so.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas and favorite Christmas dessert? Country breakfast Pie and German Choc. Cake (my Mama's)
16. Lights on the tree? White Lights
17. Favorite Christmas song? Mary Did You Know, Celine Dion's O Holy Night
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? We Travel on Christmas Eve, then stay home.
19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer’s? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixin, Comet and Cupid and Donnor and Blitzen, Rudolph
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Neither, Old Father Christmas
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Morning
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Greed and shefishness and extreem paganism.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? Red is my color. my theme is country cabin Christmas
24. Handmade ornaments or store bought? Both
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? My family

2008-12-02T16:15:00.000-05:00

OK, This is toooo Kool. Chris recieved a very special from the National Scout Court Of Honor! Last September he saved a lady's life on the Toccoa River. This is called The Metorious Life Saving Award. Only a handful of people have actually gotten this award. You use skills learned in Scouting to save someone else's life. Way to go Chris!

2008-12-02T16:09:00.000-05:00

OK, My Good Friend Hannah is doing this tag thing where you go to you pic file go the the 5th folder and pick the 5th photo and post it. Well, here it is Hannah.........now what?

It's Mama Jean, how appropriate for this blog!

2008-12-02T10:43:00.000-05:00

SNOW DAY

Yesterday was quite a surprise! We got to sleep in and had a day off from school, so we did a Christmas decorating! OK, so your supposed to rotate the pics before you upload them, I get it!

2008-11-22T11:14:00.000-05:00

COURT OF HONOR

Wolf Den of pack 460 enjoyed a Court Of Honor this past Thursday night. This is promising group of cub scouts. They are on their way to EAGLES!!!!

2008-11-22T10:59:00.000-05:00

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATHERINE"

Yes, you are FINALLY 12 yrs. old! Catherine celebrated her birthday yesterday 11/21 with a day full of school work and tests! She did have the Whole school (6th-12th) sing Happy Birthday during lunch thanks to Kayla Bowers!! Cookie Cake was enjoyed by all, then off to DOUGLASVILLE for a BBALL game. Pick up time was 1:00AM. Emmy and Andy found thier way to our car so the PARTYING went on til almost 4:00AM! I went upstairs and shut the door and fell fast alseep until I heard blood-curdling screams around 2:30AM. They all came RUNNING upstairs with eyes wide-open. It seems a mouse fell out of Catherine's closet on to the floor on it's poor back. If this wasn't bad enough for the poor little mouse, I am SURE the screams of those 12 yr.old girls gave the thing a HEART attack!

2008-11-21T13:17:00.000-05:00

"Christmas Wish List"

Quite time alone with Jesus who came to save me.
Food for someone hungry in Fannin/Union Co.
Extra money to donate to a Christian ministry like WEC.
My family, healthy and prospering in the things of the Lord.
Friendship and fellowship with my closest friends.
Safety for the armed forces who protect my freedom.
The smile of my children filled with wonder and the sparkle of Christmas lights in their eye.
The giggles of my 12 yr. old daughter about goofy stuff.
To hear my oldest Son say “ Love you Mama” like he does several times when I talk to him on the phone.
To have Matt play his latest song he has learned on his guitar.
To see the gratitude to God that Chris has for his Brothers and Sister on the Board of the WEC for restoring decency and trust to his ministry.
I could go on but I think you get the picture.

My life is not perfect, but I serve a perfect God. God is good to me. I am content. I don’t need one single material thing to make this Christmas merry.

2008-09-15T13:04:00.000-04:00

Weekend Fun!

Pack 460 took a hiking trip to Amicalola Falls on Saturday. We hiked all the way to the top. 600 stairs later, I'm thinkin', are you crazy or just plain stupid? As Forrest Gump would say....stupid is as stupid does!! We took our 8 month old nephew T.J.with us.....yes, I know we have a C.J. it's a hillbilly red-neck thang! Will, our oldest son carried him in his baby backpack all the way to the top. Yeah Will!!!! He never flinched as he is used to carrying furniture up several flights of stairs.

Baking Bread

My catering partner and I have a wonderful possibility of baking bread and supplying it to a local restaurant. It is an exciting opportunity. I love to smell fresh homemade bread baking. I let you know how it goes.

2008-09-06T17:19:00.000-04:00

OK, I knew when I started this endeavor of blogging that I didn't have time, and besides I am wondering......WHO CARES!! I am totally engrossed in parenting my 5 children. Let's just say it's all the drama one needs!! My biggest problem is that I have raised "free thinkers"! I just wish they saw things and believed exactly the way that I do, but noooooo........!!! I suppose my life would be boring if I had it my way. I will have to say it keeps me humble and on my knees which is a good thing! I suppose if you could pick and choose which situations in life that you would face, I suppose I would not trade them. All things are not loss, my children are stable, secure, ambitious, strong and loved unconditionally. I must say that I don't know where the road will lead next, but God has been faithful and He will continue to be faithful because His promises are true and I trust him.

2008-08-18T20:45:00.000-04:00

Our up and coming Eagle Scout! Way to go C.J.

2008-08-18T20:43:00.001-04:00

2008-08-18T20:05:00.000-04:00

OK Kevin, this is for you! The Hillbilly family is moving and shakin". I am sorry you were sick Kevin. Chris was looking forward to yall going hikin' today. I hope you are feeling better.

Well...... Matt went back to school yesterday. He "thinks" he's somewhat of a legend over at Young Harris College. I told him that you only became a legend after you "died". OK, yes he is wierd, but I humor him. Matt is turning out to be quite a guy. I can see him maturing a lot. He is VERY musically talented. He even learned to play and sing my favorite 3rd Day song "Show Me Your Glory". Thanks Matt, that meant a lot to me.

Will is another story.........The only thing I can say for our oldest son is............"If you insist on learning lessons the hard way...so be it"...........carry on my wayward son, there'll be peace when you are done...........love him to death, but he does try my faith! I know God has something wonderful in store for him. He has a heart of gold and has a strong work ethic. He got that from his Dad!

Catherine, the MACA Lions cheerleader is doing fine, no DRAMA today! But don't you worry I am sure there will be some before the week is over! Hehehehe Wow, I remember when I was in the 7th grade. It was like yesterday.

C.J. the cub scout is doing great, he loves playing video games (when I let him) and jumping on the trampoline and aggravating his sisters. He will join the rank of Eagle Scout one day with his Dad and 2 older brothers. I can't believe he is in the 2nd grade.

Caroline is RULING the preschool 4 year old class! She is a little bossy, but I think that will work well for her when she gets older. She is so cute. She needs her fanny busted, but she is just so cute!

Hillbilly Fun

2008-08-02T09:06:00.000-04:00

The WATERFALL behind Chris and Matt is a lot higher than it looks in the picture. It is approximately 30 feet high! These 2 EAGLE SCOUTS jumped off of it. The good news is that the water beneath the falls is about 15 feet deep and they both survived!

2008-08-02T09:00:00.000-04:00

This is our Baby Bunker Boo at High Shoals. I love the way she is peeking around the rhododendron.

Sadness

2008-06-18T11:49:00.000-04:00

Our 18 year old dog was attacked by a mysterious animal about 2 weeks ago. We were concerned last night that the animal that attacked Bear might be rabid. With great sadness, animal control picked him up this morning to end a HUGE chapter of our lives. We have had this black lab since my oldest boys were 1 and 2! We are waiting for the the news if he was infected by rabies. If so, our whole family may have to under go treatment as we have all been in contact with him.

2008-06-14T21:43:00.000-04:00

The guy to the far right is Matt, my next to the oldest son. He goes back to Young Harris College tomorrow. The guy in the middle is his roommate Cody and the guy to the left his is RA.

2008-06-14T21:41:00.000-04:00

This is the REDNECK family I warned you about!

2008-06-14T21:31:00.000-04:00

This is my hiking husband. He has been conquering a popular hiking trail with his good friend Kevin. This was an early morning photo when the fog was still burning off.

2008-06-14T21:27:00.000-04:00

We recently took a camping trip. This is CJ and Caroline. They love posing for the camera.

2008-06-13T22:25:00.000-04:00

OK, call us crazy, but here we go! My partner and I are catering a 5 day event doing 800 meals in all! We love the thrill. Our motto is Don't walk behind me, I might not lead, don't walk in front of me , I might not follow, just walk beside me and be my friend!

2008-06-12T22:38:00.000-04:00

We recently took a vacation to our Nation's capitol. This is Catherine showing us the beautiful cherry blossoms.

2008-06-12T21:46:00.000-04:00

This is my oldest on his 20th b-day, holding his baby sister who's 3!

Rednecks At The Tuesday Nite Auction

2008-06-12T21:33:00.000-04:00

I have the craziest redneck family on the planet! When I learn what I am doing here with my newfound hobby (blogging), you will see just how GOOFY we really are. My wonderful friend and business partner used to lead a very cultured life until she me! This past Tuesday I drug her to a REDNECK auction where it looked as if the FBI might raid the place at any minute. We had a BLAST.

2008-06-12T20:55:00.000-04:00

Hillbilly Livin'