It had to happen

Well I guess it was eventually going to happen!! My curious nature has gotten the best of me. So here I go, being thrust into this technological madness of bloging(sp). I have certainly enjoyed reading and getting to know my wife's family through thier blogs. We have some really special and talented kin folk!!!

We have been very busy since Tami's last posting. Cody competed in the Young County Livestock show. He made the premium sale with one of his pigs. The other was sold on the floor. Didn't think we could get him home and in the freezer without letting Aunt Jamie know that we were going to eat "Petunia" when they come to visit!! Cody realy wanted to, but we didn't!! Angela and Justin are expecting another baby!! I am excited. I hope that it is a boy, as Justin really would like to have one. I'll take either kind. Those little girls are truly something special.

We had our annual "Coaches Cook" and fed 80 people. The menu was sliced brisket, smoked sausage, savory ribs and herb and garlic chicken. Potato salad, Waynes Famous baked beans, pickel and onion tray and peach cobbler!! It turned out well and there was much fellowship to be had. Kent, Elizabeth and the boys were here as was Rayla and her young. It was a busy day but it was certainly worth it. We missed having my in-laws here, but that is alright, there will be other cooks.

Speaking of, we have settled on Steven's scholarship cook to be on April 3, 2009. This will be during the boys baseball game. Start time will be around 4:30 and end when and if we can sell out of BBQ sandwiches. I do not expect as good a year as last year, as the girls will be out of town for this game, unless we change the date. This will be on a friday, so all those interested, please come and visit and have some BBQ. I have some real nice aprons, provided and expertly designed by my sister-in-law Jamie, that I will gladly let you use if you feel the need to help!!!! We raised a little over $10,000 last year so I think we have our work cut out for us. This will be the 5th year for this event. Doesn't really seem that long since we lost Steven. Sure do miss that boy!! But his memory and what he was about will live on at least in our hearts and in our memories. Look forward to seeing all who can come and be a part of this worthy cause.

I guess that is all for my first time delving into the 21st century.

Ya'll come and see us when you can!