Friday!

I hope everyone has had a great week.  I didn't realize it has been since last Tuesday since I have posted.  DeAnn started a review class last weekend for her PE exam.  It last almost all day on Sat and Sun so I went to Dad's to watch the Saturday slate of games.  We always have a good time on the back and it was an awesome almost fall afternoon.

Last night DeAnn, Jerry, and I went to the Chamber Banquet.  Russ Wood was the guest speaker and did a great job of weaving stories of his dad, Coach Bryant, and his faith together.  The food was great and the fellowship was better.  Mrs. Kaye and Kerry did a wonderful job.

We are going to Tuscaloosa this weekend to tailgate, see Reese, and attend Merrill Curran's birthday bash.  I sure hope Bama is ready for that high powered offense of Arkansas.  It should be a great time nonetheless.

Fins Up and Go Elbie Tigers,
Jr.

Thoughts and Prayers

Last Friday night I got the call that I had been dreading, James Grimes had passed away.  He had been battling cancer fora long time and his health had been deteriorating lately.  If you have read this blog for any length of time you know that Wynn and I are good friends.  I know how much Wynn loved and looked up to his father and this is a difficult time to say the least.  Please keep the family in you prayers. 

Thinking about ya Coach,

NG

Wonderful Weather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last week we went to the beach for Labor Day weekend.  DeAnn, Mom and I went Thursday night because Lilah DuBose was being christened Friday morning.  Friday we got up headed headed West to Blue Mountain to attend the gathering with the whole DuBose family.  The weather was great and "Miss " Lilah handled it like a champ for a while, but needed a little rest close to the end.  I personally think it was all the pictures.  What a great family!

Friday afternoon Uncle John, Bert and I ran some errands while DeAnn slept and Mom worked.  We then lounged in the pool and waited for all the last arrivals.  Friday night we cooked the standard first night meal of hamburgers and hotdogs.  After a game of cric-crac I hit the bed.

We woke up on game day to a ton of rain and an odd early Bama game.  We had 2 TVs side by side so DeAnn could watch Auburn.  Bama looked good for a scrimmage and Auburn still has luck on there side.  W's all around.

It was a great weekend with friends and family.  Those moments are really cherished by us all.

Fins Up,
Jr