Teresa's "Career"

This is my home away from home. (One of my children razzed me once that my job can't be referred to as a 'career'.) I beg to differ at this point! I have been working at the Garland Library for about 5 years now, and I have been Library Director for over 2 years. My job includes working with the public, writing grants, purchasing materials, completing annual reports, and much more. Our old Carnegie building will be 100 years old in 2010. I really enjoy my job there. I especially enjoy being 'the boss'.

Beckah Bug's first chair experience

I decided to sit Beckah on her own little pink Dora

the Explorer chair. First thing she did was start body slamming back and forth. She almost bucked it backwards! She was so excited! Then she decided to turn around in it so she could see the picture of Dora. And look at that hair. She definitely got her daddy's hair. (August 08)

Rental Home Project

About two years ago, Stan purchased an older home that had been lifted and moved from it's original foundation. He had it placed on a new foundation. The initial investment for the structure was the cost for moving the home - ($5,000.00) Two years later, after hundreds of hours of labor and sweat equity, the project is finally completed. Well, almost. It has new electrical, plumbing, and will be heated with water. As you can see, it is beautiful. We have grown quite fond of it! Renters will move in on November 1. (Hope they take care of our pride and joy project!)

Happy 18th Birthday, Cam!

Happy Birthday to you.....happy birthday to you......happy birthday dear Camie.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

(And Happy 24th of July, too!)

Beckah Bug

These photos of Beckah were taken in July. She is growing so fast, and has so much personality!

Chris and Susie have been here a lot this summer, and we have loved having them here. Chris comes often to help with our rental home - never ending - something needs to be fixed - again - projects. Love him bunches for that!

Cascade Springs

One of the beautiful sights to see while visiting Midway is the Cascade Springs. Before parting ways, we took a winding drive up the mountain side to find them. We walked along a board walk overhanging cascading water, moss and foliage of greens and yellows. Stan stopped at the bridge, looking as though he wanted to touch and admire the water, but really he was just waiting for someone to come by to splash water on.