Several weeks have past and we are getting settled in and enjoying the country life. During this short period of time, we have watched deer come in and out of our backyard. Those of you who know my husband can imagine what he is thinking. Well he has said he will not hunt in our backyard. The kids enjoy fishing and swimming. I asked John David one day what are we going to do without a YMCA? He said we do not need a pool, we have the lake. I have to say, because of the pool hours here for lap swim are crazy, I have swam 1 time in the lake and plan to swim more.
July 11-12
The weekend of the Sunfish Tri we were so excited because we had company coming, Matt and Mandi Calvert and Slade, Julie and Aiden Fancher. We all had such a good time visiting and completing the triathlon. Everyone finished and did very good. Pictures can be seen on the Calverts blog.
On Sunday we got together with my family for the birthdays in the months of May-August. It was nice being with them for the day. we all do not see each other enough, but we all do talk on a regular basis.
Coming up this weekend will be the Heart o'Dixie tri, July 26. It one of the hottest races of the year. My family will be in Purvis for the weekend and I am going to the Fanchers for the night.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Fishing
Holt, John David and Jacob fishing after going for a little swim.
Jacob excited because he caught a fish
Holt is trying to catch one.
John David reeling in a big one!The Lake
J- taking a break from fishing and relaxing. This is where I hangout while they are fishing.
Holt got a new fishing pole and tackle box from aunt Lanette. He carries that thing everywhere. 
This is a picture of the lake. Usually 2-3 mornings of the week, the kids want to go fishing. So we head to the lake. It is so nice to walk out of our backdoor and be at a place that my kids and my husband love. The kids and John also fish almost every afternoon till dark. The kids also like to swim in the lake.
July 4th
Fireworks shooting on the 4th of July
On the 4th of July we had a cook out that afternoon with several friends. Our neighbors, John Sonya and Anna Catherine, and Rochesters, (neighbors) and Sonya, Nicole and Jacob Skelton from Jackson. This is our neighbor, Anna Catherine. She and John David spend a lot of time together playing and swimming in the lake. Anyway the 4th was a lot of fun having friends over.
Friday, July 11, 2008
2 weeks later
All is good in Lauderdale County. On Sunday it was nice seeing a familiar face at Church. Jeremy and Sha Jackson (originally from the area) were at Church with her dad. We have found a church we enjoy and a Sunday school class. The service is more traditional than Comtempory.
John is enjoying his work. He is not to busy at this time but I am sure it will not be long before he will be very busy.
We have had a few lunch dates with Jennifer Jones. John David has a 7 yr old girl (Anna Catherine) that lives beside us and they play every afternoon.
Well nothing new at this time. Hopefully next week I can catch up with everything.
John is enjoying his work. He is not to busy at this time but I am sure it will not be long before he will be very busy.
We have had a few lunch dates with Jennifer Jones. John David has a 7 yr old girl (Anna Catherine) that lives beside us and they play every afternoon.
Well nothing new at this time. Hopefully next week I can catch up with everything.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Last two days before the move
We have moved already but I have been with out a computer for one week. We finally have internet service after going through 3 different numbers from AT&T. Anyway just a recap of the last few days. During the last week in Brandon we had several lunches and dinners planned.
We visited with Johanna and her two boys. Johanna has two boys, Miles and Adian. My boys and hers are the same age. We meet Johanna and her boys at St. Marks. Johanna was John David's teacher. She has been a great friend have. She has been someone that can relate to boy stories. We have told some stories.
Sonya took me to lunch at Newks on wednesday, 18th. Sonya and I were united by our sons. About a 12 months ago, John David talked about a friend from the gym named Jacob. Jacob was the cutest boy. I actually saw Sonya at Wal-Mart one day and we exchanged numbers. The boys play so good together. Sonya has become a good friend during the past year. Anyway we had a lunch just us girls and had a great time. It was sad but I know I will be seeing her soon because she has family near Collinsville and the boys will be missing each other. John David has already asked when is Jacob coming to see him.
That evening of the 18th of June we visited with our neighbors the Hopkins'. Great time, Good fellowship and Food!!!
On June 19th, we had a farewell dinner at the Country Club recognizing all who were finishing at UMC. JOhn's parents came we had a great time. The boys stayed with Matt and Mandi for one last time. I knew that when we picked the boys up that a few tears would be shed. Yes a few tears were shed, but we but kept good composer because we both know that we are only a short distance away. Mandi and I did get to run together one last time.
On June 20th, I knew the time was coming to say bye to a neighbor that has been our family away from family. The LaFosse's have been friends, grandparents and parents to my family. Nancy and Bill, aka Nana and Pa, will be missed. They lived across the road. My boys have been crossing that road everyday to see them and get a snack and coke. She always had what I needed, if I didn't when I was cooking. Good neighbors are hard to find.
And Finally, I had lunch with the Calvert's at Keifers. Of course my lunch was on the house from Keifers. I had a great visit with Matt and Mandi. The Calvert's have been great friends of ours since the birth of Holt. Mandi and I spent a lot of time togther running while training for Memphis. We got to know each other very well. I really can't say how thankful I am for this family. They spent many hours helping us out with our kids, taking pictures at all the races and bringing my kids to races and just being friends. I can tell you, I was so excited for them when they found out they were expecting. They both are natural parents. We have been through a lot in the past 3 years. Lots of neighborhood evening chats. I will miss them and watching Anna Lauren grow up. Hopefully she will know who is the Vossanater. Thanks to all who have been a part of my life in Brandon!
We visited with Johanna and her two boys. Johanna has two boys, Miles and Adian. My boys and hers are the same age. We meet Johanna and her boys at St. Marks. Johanna was John David's teacher. She has been a great friend have. She has been someone that can relate to boy stories. We have told some stories.
Sonya took me to lunch at Newks on wednesday, 18th. Sonya and I were united by our sons. About a 12 months ago, John David talked about a friend from the gym named Jacob. Jacob was the cutest boy. I actually saw Sonya at Wal-Mart one day and we exchanged numbers. The boys play so good together. Sonya has become a good friend during the past year. Anyway we had a lunch just us girls and had a great time. It was sad but I know I will be seeing her soon because she has family near Collinsville and the boys will be missing each other. John David has already asked when is Jacob coming to see him.
That evening of the 18th of June we visited with our neighbors the Hopkins'. Great time, Good fellowship and Food!!!
On June 19th, we had a farewell dinner at the Country Club recognizing all who were finishing at UMC. JOhn's parents came we had a great time. The boys stayed with Matt and Mandi for one last time. I knew that when we picked the boys up that a few tears would be shed. Yes a few tears were shed, but we but kept good composer because we both know that we are only a short distance away. Mandi and I did get to run together one last time.
On June 20th, I knew the time was coming to say bye to a neighbor that has been our family away from family. The LaFosse's have been friends, grandparents and parents to my family. Nancy and Bill, aka Nana and Pa, will be missed. They lived across the road. My boys have been crossing that road everyday to see them and get a snack and coke. She always had what I needed, if I didn't when I was cooking. Good neighbors are hard to find.
And Finally, I had lunch with the Calvert's at Keifers. Of course my lunch was on the house from Keifers. I had a great visit with Matt and Mandi. The Calvert's have been great friends of ours since the birth of Holt. Mandi and I spent a lot of time togther running while training for Memphis. We got to know each other very well. I really can't say how thankful I am for this family. They spent many hours helping us out with our kids, taking pictures at all the races and bringing my kids to races and just being friends. I can tell you, I was so excited for them when they found out they were expecting. They both are natural parents. We have been through a lot in the past 3 years. Lots of neighborhood evening chats. I will miss them and watching Anna Lauren grow up. Hopefully she will know who is the Vossanater. Thanks to all who have been a part of my life in Brandon!
Friends
We have lived in Oak Grove for several years and just down the road was a family that we really got to know in the past six months. Lori and Bruce Hopkins have a daughter Barbara Jane that is JOhn Davids age. These pictures were taken at their house, Wednesday before we moved. We really enjoyed spending time with you guys and Thanks for dinner!
The 3 bucket heads, Holt, JD and Barbara Jane
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