Happy 25th Cole

Yes, 25 years ago today I was blessed with my first born. A son, weighing 7 lbs 14 & 1/2 oz. and 21 & 1/4 in. long. Winston Cole Bridges. We almost lost him a few times during delivery....we were just to young & dumb to realize what was actually happening. He got in distress and his heart rate went down to a mere 14 beats a minutes, a few times! After this happened the third time, Dr. Smith said--prep for surgery---we are not going to loose this baby. My head was so fuzzy I could not think straight. I said.....I don't care how you get it out, just get it out! We did just that...c-section....oh my, what a shock, I felt like someone had jumped up & down on my stomach....the Dr. did get to my side & tried to push him into the canal.....but he would pop right back out....his head was to big & cocked backwards. We did get him delivered with quite a cone head!! But it rounded out just like the doc said it would!!! He has always loved the outdoors, the farm, hunting and fishing. He is kind & gentle to older folks, he shows lots of patience with them. Hope you had a great day, I love you very much! I think he is quite a handsome young man...but any ole black bird that don't think his feathers are the blackest ain't much of a blackbird!

Empty Nest

Yes, after 27 years our nest is empty. It is bitter-sweet!

Sisters having fun! Photo's Taken 8-25-09

Rosea Jelly

A few years ago, a widowed neighbor, who is a dear friend of mine, gave me some jelly. It was so good & I had never had any like it before. I asked her what kind it was & she said...rosea. I had never heard of rosea before! She told me she had some bushes planted. I told her to call me when she got ready to make some more, because I wanted some & I wanted to see what rosea looked like! She called last week & told me the rosea bushes were ready. I went one afternoon, but the blooms were closed up. I snapped a few pictures of the rosea & went back the next morning to catch the blooms open. She told me that you actually pick the fruit, peel the purple part off, boil those & the inside green part...you can let dry & plant it. Pretty neat. I bought the sugar & some more jars so she could put me some off. We kind of trade off some produce & such. Thank-you Ms. Wilma

Fall Produce off and running.

Yes, the madness has officially began on the farm. The first 2 days have been typical with the window unit going out in the office on Sunday and then on Tuesday the rear-end in the truck went out on Bill as he was on his way to Thomasville to pick up some stickers that we have to put on all of the produce !! Had to call a wrecker to pick them up and bring them home! Kylie & I cooked lunch for Winston, Cole & Bill today. We made taco salad. She got out some of my Tupperware, placed it on the counter and insisted that we take her "empty" containers also!

New Window Unit for the Office

Winston & I went off for the weekend again, arrived home early Sunday so we could get back to Central in time for class. Sunday night, Winston was trying to catch up on his watering....it was hot in his office so I just cranked down the window unit. Well about 2 hours later it was not working at all. Yes, I tore it up!!! Well, I got up bright & early Monday, took the old one back & they replaced it since it was still under warranty! I also ran a few more errands for Winston. It was pretty warm Monday & they got unit installed pretty quickly!!! I know he was thankful!

Bunny goes to Sunday School, as usual

I dropped Kylie off at Sunday school & went on to my class. Jerry & Laura McMullen are teaching this class. When I picked her up this is what she and her little bunny had….a paper for her & bunny.

Too Cute To Pass Up!

These were to cute to pass up, Kylie noticed the cupcake cookie jar immediately!

Night at Ponte Vedre

So pretty at night. Oh yes, they came in at night.....turned down your bedding...placed the robes, slippers, menus, etc. at the end of the bed and left chocolates on the night stand.....cleaned twice a day if you wanted....24 hour room service....man, it was the best! They also had doorbells, when I first heard the doorbell I thought it was on the tv! Thank-you to my hubby for such a fun week-end and to Bart & Casey for sharing this place with us!

Ponte Vedre Resort

This is one of the nicest places I have ever stayed. We had so much fun, we went back the next weekend! We met some of the nicest people, everyone was so friendly. Almost like Valdosta! The fountain was huge and so pretty! The grounds were kept immaculate. Winston could walk right out back of the Inn & golf. He golfed with New Yorkers, lawyers & Doctors....young locals etc. They were all nice folks and had lots of questions about his farming operation! I decided I would just do some shopping. On Friday, we stopped by the Avenues Mall on the way there. They have a huge Belks......I was amazed & a little bit irritated that ours is so small! We found some great bargains for Cole & Winston. I found the Vera Bradley store & had a blast in there. Didn't stay to long on Friday, but Saturday.....while WB golfed, I shopped....10-5! We had great food at most of our meals. We shared many laughs & got to enjoy each other before the fall produce kicks in on Monday.