I will come back when I have time to figure it out... sheesh. I am technologically challenged (among other things.)
I love this photo of Alyx, after the dinner:
The homecoming court:
ok, so I got em in the wrong place.... I'm workin on it! LOL
Orrin
Monday, September 29, 2008
Alyx & Homecoming
Happy Monday to all!
Alyx wasn't the homecoming queen, we were mildly dissapointed, but what a great time we all had! It was an honor for her to be nominated. She is such an impressive young woman, in mind, body & heart. :-)
I will try to put some photos at snapfish... if this dummy can't figure it out, I'll come back and post a couple here
Orrin
Alyx wasn't the homecoming queen, we were mildly dissapointed, but what a great time we all had! It was an honor for her to be nominated. She is such an impressive young woman, in mind, body & heart. :-)
I will try to put some photos at snapfish... if this dummy can't figure it out, I'll come back and post a couple here
Orrin
Saturday, September 27, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLOUD!
Today is Cloud's birthday and here is my toast to him:
To wish you joy on your birthday
And all the whole year through,
For all the best that life can hold
Is none too good for you.
That did not stink! It was a good one!
Okay-who can come up with a better one!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Happy Friday Ya'll
Hello everyone, I hope that this Friday finds you all feeling well and in good spirits. Not much new here, will get up my last cutting of hay on Saturday. We are excited for the homecoming parade this afternoon, won't know until half-time if Alyx is the homecoming queen. I have my fingers crossed. Hope to have some pictures to post next week of the parade. We have been having an awesome summer here. Nice sleeping weather at night- high 40's to low 50's and then 70-80 during the day. The trees are changing colors already, geese are flocking up, It may be an early winter.
Well, back to work for me. I'll post more when I can.
Orrin
Well, back to work for me. I'll post more when I can.
Orrin
Friday, September 19, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATHI!!!
aka Carolyn Monroe! Happy Birthday Cuz! I hope you have a wonderful day, with many more to follow.
Love ya!
Sandi
p.s. I'm going to cut you a break and not reveal the things we've kept as kuzin secrets! (but I have prayed forgiveness for daboatovus!!!) lol! We DID have some great times tho didn't we??? I wouldn't change a thing. (um...Mom? Aint Aud? ...just kidding) Truth is, we were innocent of all those charges. Ask Donna. It wasn't our fault. We were forced to disobey. Honest. We were just trying to keep the mob from hurting our families. A big price to pay. Thank God we did it!!
Love ya!
Sandi
p.s. I'm going to cut you a break and not reveal the things we've kept as kuzin secrets! (but I have prayed forgiveness for daboatovus!!!) lol! We DID have some great times tho didn't we??? I wouldn't change a thing. (um...Mom? Aint Aud? ...just kidding) Truth is, we were innocent of all those charges. Ask Donna. It wasn't our fault. We were forced to disobey. Honest. We were just trying to keep the mob from hurting our families. A big price to pay. Thank God we did it!!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
For the Ladd men only; ladies, please do not read
Quote for the day, for all us Ladd men:
'Whatever you give a woman, she's going to multiply
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her
So - if you give her crap
you will receive more $hit than any one human being can handle
'Whatever you give a woman, she's going to multiply
If you give her a house, she'll give you a home
If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal
If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart
She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her
So - if you give her crap
you will receive more $hit than any one human being can handle
Friday, September 12, 2008
Hey Ya'll, it'f FRIDAY
Yehaw! It's Friday, so as ya'll have come to expect (sorta) it is time for me to check in and see how silly I can be!!
Ok, I am outta silly stuff, so I'll get on with the update....
I just learned that Alyx will be on the homecoming court this year!!! whoooooooooooohooooooo
I dont know yet if she is the Senior representative or the Queen... I am crossing my fingers and hoping she is the Queen... it am just so excitin!!!
Tomorrow, we will travel 40 miles or so for a volleyball tourny with Alyx, then as soon as that is over we will race on over to Big Rapids to watch Julaine's boyfriend play college football. They one by one point last Saturday, blocking the opponents field goal attempt as time expired... what a hoot!
We can rest up on Sunday :-), hopefully it'll rain all day and I can watch football without feeling guilty for not working in the yard.
Well, summer is almost over. I am hopeful that folks start posting more frequently. I'll try to do my share (now there's a surprise eh? lol)
well, be good & be safe
love ya'll
I'll let ya know more when I do
bye for now
me
Ok, I am outta silly stuff, so I'll get on with the update....
I just learned that Alyx will be on the homecoming court this year!!! whoooooooooooohooooooo
I dont know yet if she is the Senior representative or the Queen... I am crossing my fingers and hoping she is the Queen... it am just so excitin!!!
Tomorrow, we will travel 40 miles or so for a volleyball tourny with Alyx, then as soon as that is over we will race on over to Big Rapids to watch Julaine's boyfriend play college football. They one by one point last Saturday, blocking the opponents field goal attempt as time expired... what a hoot!
We can rest up on Sunday :-), hopefully it'll rain all day and I can watch football without feeling guilty for not working in the yard.
Well, summer is almost over. I am hopeful that folks start posting more frequently. I'll try to do my share (now there's a surprise eh? lol)
well, be good & be safe
love ya'll
I'll let ya know more when I do
bye for now
me
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Laddapalooza 2009!
Well, I thought I would talk about procrastination but let's do that later.
I think it's a great time to talk about a Ladd Reunion for 2009. Last year about this time, more or less, Jodi got this blog going and it really took off and brought us all together for the most wonderful time. It seemed to go so fast from the Fall to suddenly being July and the reunion.
Therefore, I am thinking we should start planning for the next one and have some thoughts on that. Since there are so many of us and life has a tendency of getting in the way right when you want to have some fun it's probably not realisitc to expect everyone to be able to show up every year. With that being said, I really believe we should try, with all of our hearts, to do this on an annual basis and who ever can make it will make it and we will look forward to the next year to see those who didn't make it.
What I loved about this past reunion was the simplicity and did not go over the top. It allowed us plenty of time just to talk and connect with each other and just fall in love all over again with this wonderful family of ours. The time of year seemed to be the easiest for people to schedule around and I loved that it was held at the old Ladd Cafe in Bay. It just seems like the perfect setting for a Ladd gathering. I really like the full kitchen in the back, all of the booths, the two large rooms that allowed people to meander from one side to the other. If it is at all possible I would love to see us have it there again in 2009. It just seems so appropriate to see so many Ladds come together in our "home" state. We have such rich history there. I live 1,823 miles away but I can't wait to do it again!
I think it would be great to put together a planning committee and get started on generating ideas for another fun filled time. I for one will volunteer to help with this effort in any way that I can. I've heard talk that a talent night might be a good theme and I think that is awesome. We have such a talented family this could be vastly entertaining and another way to get to see the diversity of the Ladd bunch. It just so happens that I can touch my nose with my tongue. But, then again, maybe all yaw can do that too so I'll think of something else. Orrin can fart the Star Spangled Banner and you really don't want to miss that! I can squirt Cheeze Whiz through that gap in my front teeth at least ten feet. Yeah, I know, it's hard to believe. I'm not braggin' here, I'm just sayin', America's got talent and you need to see this! (Don't forget appropriate eye protection)
So, let's hear from everyone and see if yaw think we can pull this together again!
I love you all, Sarah
I think it's a great time to talk about a Ladd Reunion for 2009. Last year about this time, more or less, Jodi got this blog going and it really took off and brought us all together for the most wonderful time. It seemed to go so fast from the Fall to suddenly being July and the reunion.
Therefore, I am thinking we should start planning for the next one and have some thoughts on that. Since there are so many of us and life has a tendency of getting in the way right when you want to have some fun it's probably not realisitc to expect everyone to be able to show up every year. With that being said, I really believe we should try, with all of our hearts, to do this on an annual basis and who ever can make it will make it and we will look forward to the next year to see those who didn't make it.
What I loved about this past reunion was the simplicity and did not go over the top. It allowed us plenty of time just to talk and connect with each other and just fall in love all over again with this wonderful family of ours. The time of year seemed to be the easiest for people to schedule around and I loved that it was held at the old Ladd Cafe in Bay. It just seems like the perfect setting for a Ladd gathering. I really like the full kitchen in the back, all of the booths, the two large rooms that allowed people to meander from one side to the other. If it is at all possible I would love to see us have it there again in 2009. It just seems so appropriate to see so many Ladds come together in our "home" state. We have such rich history there. I live 1,823 miles away but I can't wait to do it again!
I think it would be great to put together a planning committee and get started on generating ideas for another fun filled time. I for one will volunteer to help with this effort in any way that I can. I've heard talk that a talent night might be a good theme and I think that is awesome. We have such a talented family this could be vastly entertaining and another way to get to see the diversity of the Ladd bunch. It just so happens that I can touch my nose with my tongue. But, then again, maybe all yaw can do that too so I'll think of something else. Orrin can fart the Star Spangled Banner and you really don't want to miss that! I can squirt Cheeze Whiz through that gap in my front teeth at least ten feet. Yeah, I know, it's hard to believe. I'm not braggin' here, I'm just sayin', America's got talent and you need to see this! (Don't forget appropriate eye protection)
So, let's hear from everyone and see if yaw think we can pull this together again!
I love you all, Sarah
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Happy Belated Birthday to Aunt Shirley & Lil' Gail!
Happy Birthday Aunt Shirley, hope it was a good one!
Also, we missed Gail (Hutchison) on August 19. I am so sorry I overlooked it--shesh, she's my cousin AND my sister-in-law and still I forgot to post it.
Also, we missed Gail (Hutchison) on August 19. I am so sorry I overlooked it--shesh, she's my cousin AND my sister-in-law and still I forgot to post it.
Friday, September 5, 2008
It's Friday!!
Happy Friday to ya'll
Well, horse season is over. And it should be my last. Yippeeee!!!
Now, it is Volleyball season. Deb & I will be at a tournament all day Saturday. Alyx is co-captain this year. I hope that she learns to be a good leader and bring out the best in the younger girls. So far, it has been frustrating for them.
No surprises yet to report. I hope to have on in mid-September.
Hey Jack, did you hear the joke about the cowboy that went into this bar.....?
If ya forgot, I can tell ya again.
I miss all ya'll. Has anyone given much thought to when we will get together again? I was hoping that we could plan something for 2010. That will give us all time to rest up before starting plans for my 2nd Ladd Renuion. I'll be doing all that I can to bring the whole family next time.... I might have to leave some of the more colorful jokes for after the girls retire for the night.
How are you Floridians doing with the weather? I am hoping that Ike misses you and heads north before making landfall.
Well, back to work for me.
Love you all
Orrin
Well, horse season is over. And it should be my last. Yippeeee!!!
Now, it is Volleyball season. Deb & I will be at a tournament all day Saturday. Alyx is co-captain this year. I hope that she learns to be a good leader and bring out the best in the younger girls. So far, it has been frustrating for them.
No surprises yet to report. I hope to have on in mid-September.
Hey Jack, did you hear the joke about the cowboy that went into this bar.....?
If ya forgot, I can tell ya again.
I miss all ya'll. Has anyone given much thought to when we will get together again? I was hoping that we could plan something for 2010. That will give us all time to rest up before starting plans for my 2nd Ladd Renuion. I'll be doing all that I can to bring the whole family next time.... I might have to leave some of the more colorful jokes for after the girls retire for the night.
How are you Floridians doing with the weather? I am hoping that Ike misses you and heads north before making landfall.
Well, back to work for me.
Love you all
Orrin
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Hey yous guys in Florida & Texas
Are you all floatin' in Louisianna poop there yet? Seriously, get anything bad? Best I heard it missed your area and went back to N'orlins, and some of Texas and Mississippi. What about you Texans? Seeing bad storms or any floods from it? Hope everyone is okay.....and I hope the darn thing doesn't send any tornado activity our way. Let's get a head count now!
Love, Sandi
Love, Sandi
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