Introducing William Carter Routh!!!!

We are so thankful for this precious healthy baby boy! He will be one week old tomorrow and I still haven't had my hands on him yet but I plan to as soon as I can!

Proud big sister Anni and proud big brother Maddux loving their new baby brother!

Celebrating Brad's Birthday.....

Today Brad had the day off from work for his birthday. Since we were going in different directions yesterday, we celebrated today. Mom and the sisters gave him a hefty Macy's gift card for his gift so we headed there after I got him to run all of my errands. He wanted some new clothes for work so with coupons and gift card in hand we headed to the Men's department. It took just a few minutes to find several pairs of dress pants and a black shirt in his favorite Perry Ellis brand. He tried them on and they fit perfectly! I treated him to lunch at Friday's with coupons I got with my Fridays club points and we had a great time. It seems like ages that we have been anywhere together alone so it was a great outing. Now I am off to work and he is all settled in to watch a movie and keep the dogs quite.

In case you didn't know, Brad hates picture taking more than Ray and Russell put together!

Happy Birthday Brad!

Today is my wonderful husbands 47th birthday!

It makes me so sad to post the passing of Ned Maddux last night. Ned had been in the hospital for the past two weeks with numerous problems but Ned had not been well in years. I have been thinking of many memories of him this morning and I have smiled and shed tears but mostly just smiled. He was always so glad to see you and just fill you up with compliments. I remember telling him one time he reminded me of Eddie Haskell. I always related to him because we were both the child of the family that lived a little different from the rest of the gang. I also related to the way that being with all of the little ones in the family brought him his greatest joy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all that come to read my blog. We have an extra special blessing this year to celebrate, Will Carter Routh arrived yesterday and he and his mom Emily are safe and sound! We have all prayed many prayers for the safe arrival of this little one and our prayers were answered !

Back to Blonde

Today was a long overdue trip to see Samantha and Starr. Brad had been wanting me to go back blonde and when Starr took a look at me, she said it was time too! So, Samantha went to work and changed me back and I told her to go ahead and cut it while she was at it! I think I will really like the length and I hope it will just fall into place all on its own. I decided to post a picture of me hard at work tonight. I probably could not repeat what I am thinking as I take this call. The customers that call into Comcast are for the most part civil but the rest of them are just so worked up over their cable. You would think that it is just total devastation to be without cable. I think alot of it is just the attitude that people from Michigan have. The customers that I am assigned to are from Michigan, Maryland, Virginia and this week we got Florida. You can tell the biggest difference in people from the south. The Southerners are more patient and polite. I told Mom tonight that I get several elderly people a night that call in and just start going into the longest stories about not being able to get the remote to work or they can't watch a DVD. I try my best to be sweet and patient to them because I know how many times I have programmed Mom's remote control and I would want someone to be sweet to her. So please remember when you are calling into Comcast, the person on the other end of the line might be rolling their eyes at you and telling their family stories about you!

An early Christmas Gift!

Well I am officially in the mood for Christmas!! Jacque, Wayne and Jeffrey treated Mom and I to a wonderful evening at Opryland tonight. I have not been inside the hotel in years and just seeing the decorations and the lights was just amazing. We had a fabulous dinner and then it was time for the Louise Mandrell show. She really put on a great show with Christmas music and dancing. There was a big group from Church and it was really nice to see so many people that I have not seen in such a long time.

Just had to post this beautiful sight when I looked out my bedroom door today. I could hear Mom in my head saying "look at those leaves". She always thinks that I do not appreciate the beauty of the fall foliage. This morning I took it all in and I was in awe of the peace and the beauty of what I saw. It seems I get so caught up in all the day to day turmoils and I have to remind myself to find the joy in everything. I received some news from the neurosurgeon last week that was disappointing and I let it really get me down. I am back on a heavy dose of prednisone and that does a real number on me.

So, this is a new day, a new week and as I look out and see this beautiful sight, I am reminded that God is in control and my stuff is so small. I will focus on praying for Emily and Will Carter and the joy that we will have when we see Will Carter's little face! I am praying for Ned as he struggles to gain strength and breathe on his own. I will continue to pray for all the Cline's as they continue day to day without our sweet Cheryl. I am praying for Mom to get the use of her arm and to get her strength back.

My stuff is small. Take in the beauty and always remember that God is in control!

Happy Birthday Chris!

It was no secret how Daddy felt about this young man, he was #1 grandson in more ways than one! Every year on Chris's birthday I think back to when he was the only grandchild and we would just put him in the center of the room and just be mesmorized by him! He could sing every verse of Amazing Grace at 2 years old, he could count, he knew his letters and he loved to preach and wear a tie. I guess it is no wonder that he became an attorney and he can still do both!

Happy Birthday Chris, I am so proud of you and I know PaPa would be too!

Cannon turns 2!

Happy Birthday Baby!!!

Today is Baby Evans Pigue's 5th birthday! I never thought that back in 2003 when MaKenzie Green gave her to me for Christmas that I could ever love her so much. She is spoiled rotten and she rules our house.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Happy Birthday to Cannon Russell Pigg!!

He is 2 years old today !

This is one of my favorite pictures of all time! He is so cute and so full of himself that sometimes he ends up here! His big smile will melt your heart!

VOTE !

Happy Halloween!!!!

Well this is the cutest witch I know!

Today Mom had a doctor's appointment and therapy. She got a good report and her doctor thinks she is progressing according to plan. She will continue her therapy and maybe in a few weeks she can drive. That will make her very happy! After the doctor we went upstairs to Nita's office to see her. The patients enjoyed seeing her in her costume. I am getting ready to start work so I will miss out on going to Clarksville to see the Pigg boys but Corinne has promised to take lots of pictures and tell me every word that is said.

A little Bragging!

Look what came in my email today! I just had to do a little bragging on my great nephews! Christopher and John Ed (left) all in Vandy attire! And Connor, Cannon and Cord all ready for a fall day with their corduroy pants!

Be sure and check out Mom's blog today, she posted for the first time since the fall.

http://postingsfrompatsy.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday!

Today is our dear Sara Chauvin's birthday!

She is a big part of our family and we love her dearly!

Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy 5th Birthday to Ava Rose Maddux!!

Today was fun for all of us at the beauty shop! After the awful week of work I had, I was determined to make it to see Starr! I got a mani and pedi, Corinne got her hair done and so did Mom. Samantha treated Mom with this great "DO" and she loved it. She was going home to spend the night with Corinne.

Nita sent this email out today


"Chris just called and their baby #3 is a GIRL!!!!! The ultrasound looked good which is the most important part. In the Maddux family, the girls rule 5-4!!!"

Pictures to make your smile!

This is our beautiful Anni Grace Routh who was recently in the Homecoming Festivities at Davidson Academy as a small attendant. I did not get to see her in person but I have heard that she was the star of the night! She posed and smiled and entertained as she is so well known for!

Even if you don't like dogs, you have to think this is precious! Baby loves the laundry fresh out of the dryer. Brad brought me the basket the other night while I was in training and I looked over and Baby had jumped all the way up in the basket and I had to take this picture.

The Pigg's and CoCo were in Florida last week for a wedding and had a great time at the beach! Cord will be 7 months old this month!

What a Card Shower !

Thank you to everyone that sent Mom a card for her 75th birthday! Between the emails and the cards, she received 175! (Our goal was 75!) She has really enjoyed looking at them over and over. This is not counting all the get well cards she has received. That number will be reported later. Aunt Ree always loved telling how many cards she got for occasions and it is a tradition now with us to count them!

This is the bracelet the sisters gave her for her birthday. It is a "Chamilia Bracelet"

http://www.chamilia.com/ Each bead represents her girls, they have our birthstone on them. She had admired Tracey and Courtney's and it was decided that she should have one too.

This picture was made on her actual birthday with Sara Chauvin

Happy Birthday Wishes!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Dear Mom,

Today we celebrate the 75th year of your life ! I know some people do not like their age being broad casted but that is not you. I read this quote the other day and it really described you.

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. ~Washington Irving

You amaze me each day with your love of the Lord, your positive attitude, and a heart of gold. You instilled the importance of family that Mema and Aunt Ree taught you to all of your children, grandchildren and now great grandchildren. All of our life when we were sad, you were sad. If we were hurt, you always felt our pain. When we are happy, you are thrilled right along with us. There is no limit to the love you have for your family and friends.

I celebrate you today on October 14, 2008 but please know that I celebrate you everyday of my life and I thank God for giving me you as my Mother.

Happy 75th Birthday Mom, I love you with all my heart!

Update on Mom

Well it is Thursday at 11:35 am and Mom has just been in the bath and we got her hair washed dried and curled. She is lotioned and powdered up and smelling great! She decided to sit outside in the sun for a while and look at a magazine and make a couple of phone calls.

Her Sunday School class sent over these pretty flowers this morning and a casserole for dinner which will make my 30 minute break less hectic tonight at dinner time! Brad picked up her mail last night and I bet there were 25 get well cards! She loved looking at them. We heard from Corinne and the other Piggs this morning from Florida and she sounds like she is on top of the world.

Belated Birthday Wishes!!!

We have had so much going on lately that somehow I did not get these very special birthdays posted and I am so sorry!!!!

These 2 girls are very special to me and certainly not forgotten!

Jacque's birthday was October 4 th

And Emma Louise Maddux celebrated her 8th Birthday on October 5th !

GRANDMA's HANDS

This has been sent to me several times by different friends and everytime I love reading it again.

JUST LOOK AT THE PICTURE A GOOD WHILE, AND THEN READ THE REST. IT WILL TOUCH YOU. GRANDMA'S HANDS Grandma, some ninety plus years, sat feebly on the patio bench. She didn't move, just sat with her head down staring at her hands. When I sat down beside her she didn't acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat I wondered if she was OK. Finally, not really wanting to disturb her but wanting to check on her at the same time, I asked her if she was OK. She raised her head and looked at me and smiled. 'Yes, I'm fine, thank you for asking,' she said in a clear voice strong. 'I didn't mean to disturb you, grandma, but you were just sitting here staring at your hands and I wanted to make sure you were OK,' I explained to her. 'Have you ever looked at your hands,' she asked. 'I mean really looked at your hands?' I slowly opened my hands and stared down at them. I turned them over, palms up and then palms down. No, I guess I had never really looked at my hands as I tried to figure out the point she was making. Grandma smiled and related this story: 'Stop and think for a moment about the hands you have, how they have served you well throughout your years. These hands, though wrinkled shriveled and weak have been the tools I have used all my life to reach out and grab and embrace life. 'They braced and caught my fall when as a toddler I crashed upon the floor. They put food in my mouth and clothes on my back. As a child, my mother taught me to fold them in prayer. They tied my shoes and pulled on my boots. They held my husband and wiped my tears when he went off to war. 'They have been dirty, scraped and raw, swollen and bent. They were uneasy and clumsy when I tried to hold my newborn son. Decorated with my wedding band they showed the world that I was married and loved someone special They wrote my letters to him and trembled and shook when I buried my parents and spouse. 'They have held my children and grandchildren, consoled neighbors, and shook in fists of anger when I didn't understand. They have covered my face, combed my hair, and washed and cleansed the rest of my body. They have been sticky and wet, bent and broken,dried and raw. And to this day when not much of anything else of me works real well these hands hold me up, lay me down, and again continue to fold in prayer. 'These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of life. But more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out and take when he leads me home. And with my hands He will lift me to His side and there I will use these hands to touch the face of Christ.' I will never look at my hands the same again. But I remember God reached out and took my grandma's hands and led her home. When my hands are hurt or sore or when I stroke the face of my children and husband I think of grandma. I know she has been stroked and caressed and held by the hands of God. I, too, want to touch the face of God and feel His hands upon my face.

Busy Day

Well the day started out with school starting late for Lauren because of teacher's meetings. After much discussion, she chose this ring in the picture for her senior ring. I can't really say anything because back in 1977 I spent a ridiculous amount of money (of my own I might add) at the Jewel Box getting my Senior ring and it looked nothing like a class ring. I think I wore it for a year and it has been in my jewelry box ever since.

Next was finally bitting the bullet and having the dead tree in our yard cut down. We have put it off because of the expense for sometime but every time the wind blows, big branches would fall down and we did not want to take the chance of it coming through the front door so down it came. I found the best company on Craigslist of all places to do it. The 2 guys went and worked at Patrick's house Friday and it looks great and all ready for Winter.

Then it was time for my favorite house guest to arrive! We had her room all ready and waiting when Paul brought her over today. She had her first physical therapy session and it was pretty tough on her. She was pretty wiped out so I got her all situated in the recliner and she took a little nap. I had about 20 minutes left to figure out what to have for dinner and to get it ready. I fell back on my old faithful roast, potatoes, carrots and green beans menu. I threw it together real quick and got online to start work at 2:30. Just as I signed in, Fed Ex came with Brad's cell phone and the dogs went crazy. At 2:45, Lauren came in from school and they went crazy again! It is a good thing that I have my microphone set where I can mute it quickly to accommodate the activities around here! My head set plugs into the side of my computer and I link into the companies system. Today was very frustrating because several of the new employees were having technical issues and it made the rest of us have to sit and wait while they asked a million questions and tried to remember their passwords to the different settings we have already learned. I had to sit and look at this screen forever. While I was sitting here waiting, Firestone calls and says Mom's brakes need replacing and several other things need to be done to the car. I did have some coupons and that will help her but the main thing is when she is back in commission, the car will be ready to go!

I got a little break around 6:30 so we sat down and ate. I was so happy to see Mom eat all of her dinner. She is not eating very much lately so I am glad that she thought it tasted good. I got off work at 9:00 pm and she did her exercises and nightly routine and we got her all settled in bed with Buddy on guard! I peeked in there a few minutes ago and she was sound asleep. I am praying that she will sleep well and I am glad this day is done! Wonder what is in store for tomorrow? Hopefully I will hear something from my tests from last week and see what changes are going on with me.