Sunday

Hello Family: Ma came for lunch. Deanna and Courtney came for lunch also. Troy and Clay are building a fence in their backyard. and they had gone to get more supplies. Gramps is working way to hard, but he will not slow down. I was tired today. We hope it rains tonight.

39th anniversary

Hello Family: Today is our anniversary. I married my best friend on this date so many years ago. We have been so happy. We have been blessed with three wonderful kids, three very tolerant other kids, and nine grandkids. We have learned how to use the computer, text, buy stock, and maybe how to grow tomatoes. No, really, we have shared a lot together, and we are content. My wish is for all of my children to be as happy and in love as Gramps and I are.

Friday

Hello Family: It was a good day. Gramps planted cotton. David and Caren went to Lubbock, so David could go to therapy. Clay stayed with me. The Sears repairman came to fix my washer, which is only 6 months old. It needs a new timer, and of course they had to order it. We can still use it, thank goodness. Gramps and I went to Croton to water the cows. It had rained, so we won't have to haul water for awhile. Deanna came to pick up Clay. Caren took Courtney to town to hang out with Rance Seymour. I watered in the yard again. The yard sure is getting green. We had poor boys for supper, and we are just watching TV.

Thursday

Hello Family: This is the last day of school for all of my grandkids except Bridgette, Max, and Tyler. Bridgette and Max got out last week and Tyler gets out June 4th.

Deanna, Courtney, and Clay came out and brought DQ for lunch. After lunch, Gramps, Deanna, and Clay planted 250 tomatoe plants out in the field. Courtney stayed at the house and helped me. Courtney went home because she has an after graduation party to go to, but Clay stayed.

I watered out in the yard from six until dark. David and Caren got back from Plano and they got in the hot tub with Clay. Clay loves the hot tub.

David has thearpy tomorrow. Gramps is still planting cotton. Ma was real lonely today.

misc.

Hello Family: Hope everyone is good. Gramps took Courtney to school. Courtney and Deanna came out during Court's lunch break. Gramps and Ma went to the FSA and the tax office in Crosbyton. Unfortunately, the East Plains is coming out of the CRP. We are lucky that it was in the CRP for 22 years. Jessie came and helped me today. as she has been doing for the past several Wednesdays.

We got a half inch of rain last night. We are wanting some more.

Love to each of you.

Trivia

My Dad, Thomas Elbert Moore, was born May 26,1928.

Monday and Tuesday

Monday Deanna, Courtney, David, Caren, Ma, Sherry, Gramps, and I went to the cementery and saw all of the Memorial Day flags. Deanna and Caren planted some cotton. We went to the DQ and Sharon and Dorothy joined us there. Courtney went home with us. We took Ma home, and moved her mail box closer to her front door. Amanda called on our way to town and we had a nice visit. Ma got us a nice ceiling fan for our anniversary.

I got up early today and took Courtney to school and picked up Gloria. When I got home Gramps and David were ready to go to Croton, so I went with them. Caren went to work in Lubbock. My joints started hurting real bad, so I had to go to bed. The guys took Gloria home and picked up Courtney. I was grateful. David and Caren went to Plano. Courtney fixed hamburger helper for supper. Gramps went back to planting cotton.

Recap of Sunday

Hello Family: We had a good Sunday. Gramps, David, Caren, and Clay went to Croton to water the cows. I stayed at home and chilled. Sage, Reese, and Reagan came out. We are always glad to see them. Reese and Clay hoped in the hot tub. Reagan decided to try to see Roxie's puppies that were under the container. She pursuaded Clay to help her get them out. There were nine very healthy puppies. They were so cute. Reagan and Sage both want one. I hope Jon and Lee will let them get a puppy. Deanna and Troy came out and got Clay. I watered in the back yard. We had supper and then went to bed early.

Motley crew

There were 19 for supper last night. Gramps and I, David and Caren, Deanna, Troy, Courtney and Clay, Battey and Cherisse, Don and Stephanie and kids. the Pickels friend and his three kids. We had ribs, beans, potatoe salad, cole slaw, and chili dogs. Caren sang for us . Everyone enjoyed that. We had fires in two fire rings plus the chimenaia. We had torches lit. Gramps had mowed and we had had a shower, so the back yard looked nice. It was to cold for the hot tub, thank goodness. Everyone went home about one. They all seemed to have had a good time.

Trivia

May 23,1966, I moved to Floydada with my family. I did not want to move, and I was very upset. The way things turned out it was a blessing, but at the time I didn't understand

Friday

Hello Family: It's the weekend. I took Courtney to school this morning and then picked up Gloria. Gramps planted cotton. Gramps and I went to town at lunch and picked up chemical. We picked up crispy chicken salads for lunch at DQ. Then we went to the grocery store. Ma called, so we had to go by. She was in a panic about what the doctor said about her medicine. David and Caren had to go to the school, so they took Gloria home for me. I talked to Sage, and she said her speech went okay. She's coming out Sunday. Troy brought Clay out to get hay and to spend the night. Troy stayed and ate a bite with us. David had therapy today, so he's back is hurting him . We have got the hot tub cleaned out real good; we've just got to fill it with water. We are going to cook ribs out tomorrow night, Gramps's ideal, and he even wants us to get beer. Okay.... Tomorrow is Old Settlers. David and Caren are planning on going, but Gramps and I won't be going. Sherry is here, and Ma is going to go home with her. Yea. Rotha called. She has been going thru severe depression. Gramps is still planting cotton. Love to all of you.

Sally

Sally will be six months old the 24th.

Thursday

Hello Family: Tomorrow is Friday. Sage has to give her speech tomorrow. She is a little worried about it. Everyone, please say a prayer for her.

Gramps took Courtney to school this morning and ran errands. Then, he and David went to Croton and watered cows. Caren went and worked. Gramps planted cotton and sold hay to the deputy. David and I picked Courtney up from school. I watered in the yard, and then Courtney went with me to Petersburg and mailed my stuff for my IBM job. I didn't cook supper. Everbody had to heat up their own leftovers.

Bridgette called and talked to Gramps and Courtney. Sage called and talked to Gramps and I. It is always a pleasure to talk to them

We have a new road at Watson Farms, finally. They finished it today.


I have to take Courtney to school in the morning and then pick up Gloria. So, I guess I had better get ready for bed. Love to all.......

Ma

Hello Family: Hope everyone had a good day. Tomorrow is hump day, then the weekend . Thank goodness. The last couple of days have been good, but trying. Ma is losing it, and it is so sad. Ma has eaten real good, and it was my cooking. We had lemon pepper chicken, green beans, mac-n-cheese, baked potatoes, and salad last night. Tonight, I had fried pork chops, mashed potatoes, baked beans, gravey, and asparagus. Ma had heaping plate fulls each night. Ma is going home in the morning. I am tired. so I'll close for now.

Our trip to Croton

Trip to Croton

Our trip to Croton

Houseguest

Saturday recap

Hello Family: I hope everyone had a good day. Gramps and I were very pleased to have Sage and Clay here. They finished their 550 pieces puzzle.

Gramps went to the Lakeview cemetery for Dee Adams funeral. Gramps was impressed that everyone was so nice to him.

Gramps and I went to town to the grocery store and to Ace. Gramps couldn't believe that 3 average size terra cotta pots and 4 saucers cost $40.00. When we got back from town David, Caren, and Tyler had came in. Deanna and Courtney came out. Courtney had a real good time at the area FFA convention. Ma hit an all time record today, 10 calls to Gramps. Sage stopped by and saw Ma on her way home. We had a good supper tonight, ribs, mac-n-cheese, an awesome salad (2 kinds of lettuce, mushrooms, bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, avacodas. onion, and shredded cheese). I got the kitchen back in order. Gramps said that he will probably invite Ma out for lunch. Clay, Tyler, and David are outside building a fire in my fire ring that David built me for Christmas. I don't believe that I'll go out there since it's cold. It was real hot last night. Only in West Texas .

Trivia

The rooster may crow, but it's the hen that delivers the goods. -Margaret Thatcher

It's Saturday

Hello Family: I hope yall are getting to sleep in. Gramps has already gone to the field. It is cool this morning. It was really hot last night. No rain yet.

Sage and Clay spent the night with us. We were thrilled to see them. They started putting a puzzle together and got a lot done on it.

David, Caren, and Tyler are suppose to be here this afternoon.

No plans for the weekend.

Wildflowers

This picture was taken when the kids went to Roaring Springs last week.

Loretta

This is Loretta. Her momma died, so Gramps had to bottle feed her. She thinks that she is a goat, since she has been running with the milk goats.

BB's birthday tree

The tree was planted eight years ago by Gramps.

Busy, busy,busy

Hello Family: I hope all of you are surviving this 100 plus degree weather. Whew, it's HOT.

It has been busy. Gramps went to town early to leave a part to be fixed and then on to the cemetery farm to plow. I was in town at eight to pickup Gloria. I then went to town at eleven thirty to do my IBM job. I got the letters mailed and called in. I had to pick Courtney up for lunch and take her cowboy boots to her. Dean brought the tractor home from the grass farm, and I met him at the ole farm house with DQ chicken salads for lunch. Then we went home and I watered in the yard while he watered the tomatoes. He went to the field and I watered some more. Then I took Gloria to the DQ where she could get supper and then I took her home. Jessie came at four thirty to help me. This is her second Wednesday to help me. Dean is cutting down alfafa. Don and Stephanie are going to help Gramps plant tomatoes whenever Robyn gets out of tumbling. I may have to baby sit, recon? I haven't had a nap yet, so I'll probably be ready for bed early.

By the way, yall have a new cousin. Suzanne had a baby girl, Ashley Rea, after lunch. Ashley weighed seven pounds eleven ounces. Both mom and baby are doing good.

Love to all of you.

Caren

Caren is an officially liscensed insurance adjuster. She and David will be going to Dallas tomorrow so she can attend another school Thursday and Friday. They will bring Tyler for the weekend. Congrats Caren.

David finally gets to start his therapy the 20th at a Zack Thomas facility.

Trivia

May 11, 1970, a tornado hit Lubbock. TX. The next day Gramps went and helped Peggy and Junior with their damaged home. Also, the cabinets that were built for our house blew away,so they had to build us some more.

Monday Monday

Hello Family: I really hope all of you are doing good. The weather was foggy, cool, and drizzly.

Our day started out early. Gramps and I went to Croton to water the cows. Then we went to Floydada and ate at DQ. We ran errands and then went home. We ordered some more watermelon, canalope, and cucumber seeds. I tidied up the kitchen and Gramps piddled at the barn. I've got supper cooked, but I'm waiting on Gramps to come in.

I guess we will spend the rest of the evening in our chairs watching TV. Everyone probably needs to go to bed early tonight, since the weekend was busy.

Love to all....

Mother's Day

Hello Family: I had a good Mother's Day. I hope you other mothers did too. I talked to all of my children today. They sure are sweet. Gramps cooked brisket and mashed potatoes to take to Ma's. Sherry, Dorothy, Sharon, Sage, Reeese. Reagan, David, Caren, Tyler, Gramps, and I were there. We had a list of chores to do. Gramps had a lot of things to fix for Ma. We all left around three. Deanna, Courtney, and Clay stopped by our house on their way home from Roaring Springs. Courtney was running a fever. I hope she gets better soon. She went to school Thursday and Friday.

Well, I am tired so I'll close for now. Love to all........

P. Allan Smith aka Reese Ray Ramsey

Teamwork

Planting tomatoes

Tomato plants

Bridgy Pooh

Wow! I have a beautiful grandaughter. Bridgette's prom pictures are awesome. I hope she has a good time. I wish I could give her a big hug.

He's back

Tyler flew in last night at 8:30. The boys and I stayed up late watching TV and being on the computers. Reese, being his mother's child, started the question game. We liked the "what is your pet peeve?". Gramps woke up from napping in his chair long enough to put in his two cents. We all agreeded on the number one pet peeve, messing with our stuff. What is your number one pet peeve?

Amanda and kids

Hello Family: I hope everyone had a good Friday. I had three sweet grandkids here. They spent the night with us last night. We really enjoyed Sage, Reese. and Reagan. After lunch the kids went swimming at Roaring Springs with Lee. Reese is going to spend the night with us tonight. He is my boy, Reagan brought me a mud heart like the one she made for her mother. I was real proud of it. I received cards in the mail today from Amanda and Bridgette. Amanda's card was sweet and Bridgette's card was very cute. I really appreciated their thoughtfulness. I have also been enjoying the iris and day lillies that Amanda and family sent me.

Having fun...

Hello Family: I hope all of you are having a good week. It has been real busy on Watson Farms. Gramps has been spraying all week. He watered cows at Croton twice this week. He picked up the bull Sunday afternoon. Clay, Sage, Reese, and Reagan watched it being branded. Clay and Reese built a pig pen for two little pigs. It was over 100 degrees here today. Whew. Sage, Reese, and Reagan are coming out tonight. We are anxious to see them. We are going to have hot dogs with chili for Reagan. Gramps just came in and brought in a package that FedX brought. He says it is from him, but I know better. It was from Amanda, Don, and Kids. A beautiful bouquet!!!!! Dean bought me three Turnina Buttercups.Boy, this is fun.

My Saturday

Dear Family. I sure hope everyone had a good Saturday. The weather was cool and misting. The day started early with a good ole country breakfast. I got Dean to take it slow today. We loaded up and went to Paducah and looked at about 25 registered brangus bulls. After about an hour of looking them over, Gramps found one he liked. He will go back tomorrow afternoon and pick it up. We went to Floydada after our bull trip and got movies, stuff at the dollar store, and fuel. The guys cooked fried chicken since Clay was coming out. Deanna brought Clay and Court out. She will come pick Court up later tonight. Court has been having bad nights. She went to school Friday and took her TAKS test, and she over did it. Sage and I just finished texting. They are coming out tomorrow after church. I am looking forward to seeing those kids.

I'm content

Hello Family: Hope all of yall are doing good. I am good. I am content. I am happy. I am blessed to have such a wonderful family. Pretty awesome,huh?

Mister Watson of Living in Lakeview....at Watson Farms

The MAN

My dear husband