Happy Birthday Keith

Thinking back down memory lane, one thing that stands out was the protectiveness of my older sister and brother. Keith felt the urge after our Dad passed away to take up the "Fatherly" duties, especially in regards to hanging out and dating. He followed me to movies, around town and was always home when I left as well as when I returned for the evening. At the time it drove me crazy (as it did his girlfriend, now wife), I still think it was a little overkill but he wasn't always a saint so he knew what was out there for a teenage girl. Now 25 years later, I can say, thank you Keith for watching out for me. I always knew no matter what, I could depend on you being there. You are a great big brother.

Have a wonderful Birthday!

I love you Kelly

The Latest Southern Miss Fan!

Attention all you Golden Eagle fans, we have an addition to the club!

Khun Phon was sporting her Southern Miss t-shirt today and I couldn't resist capturing the moment.

GO GOLD!

Adriann and a friend had their hair braided while we were at our annual meeting. The first shot was taken the night it was braided and the second, a week later when it was taken down! The funny thing is that on Monday when Austin and Adriann returned to school it was picutre day! (I had no idea.) Adriann had begged to wear her hair one more day to show her friends and I agreed. Everyone has that one year of school pictures that you look back and say "what was I thinking?" This year may turn out to be Adriann's!

Long time no post! A true statement indeed. We have friends who blog almost daily, somehow I never seem to find the time for it or maybe I don't make the time. Either way, here's an update from the past few weeks.


Khun Phon recently celebrated her 46th birthday. In honor of it, Adriann and I baked her a cake. She always enjoys seeing me bake and loves to try the goodies. She and Khun Lyn do a Bible study at lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Friday's at our house. Isn't it just like women to have a snack or meal with Bible study? Guess that crosses all cultural lines!

Khun Phon is to the left and Khun Lyn in the center. If you write Thai, don't be too critical of the "Happy Birthday" on the cake. It's hard enough in English to write with icing, much less in Thai!