SIXTY YEARS OF LOVE

Uncle Dub and Aunt Lue Holman



We were honored to be able to attend the celebration of 60 years of love, for Uncle Dub and Aunt Lue.  These are the special people who helped make many memories for Sidney when he was a boy.  Uncle Dub is known as the prankster in the Holman family.  He has a little mischieveous smile that I always loved.

Aunt Lue was always loving and very welcoming.  When I joined the family, she made me feel right at home.

Thank you for all of your years of love and marriage and the example you have set for so many of us.  We love you.

NEW ADDITION TO THE HOLMAN KLAN

Lexi Lynn

Meet the newest addition to the Holman Klan.  This beautiful little girl is Lexi Lynn Norrick, daughter of Katie and Tyler Norrick, and first grandchild of Randy and Tammy Holman.

Lexi decided that she wasn't going to be happy laying around in a hospital crib so she made the doctors order a helicopter and fly her up to a bigger place, Children's Hospital in St. Louis.  She got lots of attention there as the kept a good eye on her and when she had enough, she left for home.

Poor momma and daddy, they got such a scare, but they all seem to be doing well since arriving home.

Let's hope little Lexi doesn't decide she wants this kind of excitment all of the time, or the guardian angels will sure be busy, and mommy and daddy will be getting gray hairs sooner than they thought!

Welcome baby Lexi.  We are glad you are here.

ANDREW THE ARCHITECT

What A Wonderful Plan God Must
Have For This Creative Mind

Because Oli and I were supposed to have lunch at the "Sister's Tea House" last Saturday, I brought a box of "Constructs" home from the daycare so Andrew wouldn't get bored while we were gone.  Constructs have been a favorite building material for all of our school kids at the daycare and it has been amazing to see all of the creations they come up with.  

I thought you might like to see what Andrew created.  I think it's pretty good work.  How about you?

MARCH SLEEPOVER FUN



Pulling Taffy

 It's always a pleasure to get to keep my grandbabies, even though they are not babies anymore!    Oli, my youngest grandchild turned 6 in January and is officially not a baby in any way.  I am so greatful for the time I'm allowed to spend with these favorite people. 

Scott and Michelle made a trip to Memphis this weekend and grandpa and I got to be the designated caregivers from Friday to Saturday evening.   Brea decided to come be part of the fun weekend (and I'm always happy to have her) to help with keeping order in my house ( I seem to let the messes get a little out of hand)!

We began with pizza.  We moved on to making taffy, which is something I had been promising Brea to do for 15 years!  Finally!  We did it.

Watching Elephant Toothpaste Ooze

Next we moved on to making glitter from salt and food coloring.  Somehow our version didn't turn out as good as the ones shown on Pintrest.

Andrew and Brea Watching Science at Work

Next we tried another science experiment, also from Pintrest, by making "Elephant Toothpaste".  It was a little messy but lots of fun.  The texture felt amazing.

The evening wound down with a bubble bath and popcorn.  Then all three piled into one bed and played their DS's until lights out.  There is nothing like a sleepover at the Holmans.

SOME FUN LOVIN' GALS

Notice these fun lovin' gals enjoying an evening together.  Notice the cat!  Poor 'Fraidy' cat.  He has put up with so much over the years but on this particular occasion he seems to be purrfectly content to be among these beautiful ladies.