So I talked of the wedding we went to in Wimberly. I have finally put the photos here for you to see. Since this site is titled "Perfectly Mia" it is appropriate that these photos include her. This is Jennifer with her friend Rex, and Mia.
I do not have a picture of the great cake, or the beautiful wedding. What I do have is this blurry picture of Jennifer, Rex and Joyce..... So, this photo will have to do.
And now for a picture from graduation. I want to know who is the short,old, fat lady in my cap and gown?
Last but not least, a photo from the trip to Brown University that Catherine and I took. I did appreciate the history and the buildings that are older than Methuselah, and this photo does nothing for what it truly looks like, but inside this building, is the most spectacular pipe organ (I think Catherine said it's a one of a kind in the US), and block wood paneling and oil paintings of people in the history of Brown. The inside actually reminded me of the great dining hall seen in the Harry Potter movies.
Pictures of Things I have already Mentioned
Thursday, May 24, 2007
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Cheerio's to Catching Up and Sliding Down
Monday, May 07, 2007
Today is my 48th birthday. I believe I like the idea of turning 50.
I did not realize how long it had been since I made an entry on this blog. Life has been very busy as it is with everyone. I seem to find time several times a day to read Jenny Hunts blog and keep an almost "stalking" watch for new pictures of her new tiny babies.
I will start with the most recent news and go backwards perhaps.
I found out on Thursday, May 3rd, my Aunt Kay passed away. I can not begin to tell you how sad I was. I have not seen my Aunt for many years, she has been living in California and I have had my life here in Texas. I always thought I would go there and see her again, and like many other plans I make, time just got away from me. My Aunt Kay is the grandmother of Corey,(daughter of Katy) whom I have previously talked about in my postings. For me, the passing of Aunt Kay is like the passing of my childhood. I loved Aunt Kay and Uncle George and all the warm family memories I have of growing up with them in my life. Uncle George was my mothers brother. Always a unique individual, and to a child, he was as tall as a giant redwood. As an adult, I realized that he was not that tall, he just wore his pants up to his armpits! This was the mildest of his "uniqueness". Aunt Kay had a laugh that always made me smile, and she called my daddy "Jimmy", and she and my Uncle George teased each other and made me laugh in doing so. I love you Aunt Kay and you will always be a part of my memories and my life.
Enough of the sad........
This weekend, May 5th, Jennifer and Mia and I went to Wimberly to see a friend get married. It was a beautiful wedding and the best wedding cake I have EVER had! Way to go Robin! I did not get a chance to talk to the bride, but if I had, I sure would have complemented her not only on her taste of cake, but husbands as well. I had a chance to see my dear friend Joyce. I love Joyce. She introduced me to someone as "her sweet friend, Jami". I laughed, because I know Joyce introduces everyone has "her sweet friend". Those of you who know me, I do not believe that "sweet" is a word you would use to describe me. I think Joyce uses that word, because she is sweet..............I admitted to being the "best" of her friends, meaning, not her"best friend, like BFF", but simply "the best"! This of course contradicted her introduction of me as being "sweet". But, thanks for trying Joyce!
This coming Saturday, May 12th, Jennifer and I will walk across the stage at Prairie View A & M University and accept our bachelor degrees in our chosen fields. Hers, psychology, mine, Management Information Systems (MIS). We will get to sit by each other, and walk one after the other............this I believe to be really really cool. I am excited. Not about sitting through the long and drawn out ceremony, but about sharing this day with my daughter. Jennifer has been accepted into the University of Houston's clinical psychology doctoral program, so her education is not over. I on the other hand, plan to take a break. Our plan as of today, is for me to stay home and watch Mia, while she attends school. This plan could change tomorrow, but as of today, this is it.
Jessica has changed jobs and is now in the IT department at the University of Texas. She is writing computer code and has a 6 month training period. I think she likes it just fine. She has a very nice boyfriend, and seems to be really happy. What more could a parent ask for?! Jessica has known Tommy, her boyfriend, since they were in pre-school, and so the irony of them dating now is funny. Isn't life just funny period.
Catherine and I went to Rhode Island April 17-19 to visit Brown University. It was an interesting trip. I think she will really love it there. The history of the college and the surrounding area offers days upon days of exploration. We have been more than blessed with the financing of her Ivy League education. As of today's date, she has been awarded the Gates Millennium Scholarship, which will pay for her tuition up through and including her Masters and Doctorate if she so desires. She has also been awarded a scholarship from Brown that includes all living expenses. She found out this weekend that she received a Wal-Mart scholarship for $1000.00 and the George and Mary Josephine Hammon Scholarship, for the amount of $12,000.00 over 4 years. There are still a few pending, but these scholarships will mean that Catherine will not have to take out student loans to complete her education. For those of you who have student loans like I do, you know what a huge deal this is. Catherine's hard work in school and time spent completing the applications and essay's have paid off.
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