A TASTE OF RED FOR THE TABLE

I have always kept my table set in the past,
but it has been a while since I have. The table
before I sprayed it was oak I just could not find
the right dishes for it.The black makes a big
difference in how dishes look on it. So for the
holidays it will be fun to get back in the habit.
The red just adds so much to it.Most of the time
I will mix and match dishes. I think a table looks
so creative with that type of setting.

Connor and Cooper (The Hulk and The Scarecrow)

HALLOWEEN 2008

COOPER WAS OUR LITTLE SCARECROW THE RAINER FAMILY

CONNOR WAS THE HULK

My Son Plays A Part In Hurricane Gustav

LOOK AT THIS ALLIGATOR

THIS IS CHAD IN THE SWAMP
Hurricane Gustav swept through south Louisiana

and western Mississippi on Monday, September 1.
The category 2 hurricane caused widespread power

outages in both states. My son was one of the thirty

seven lineman initially went to Beauregard Electric in

DeRidder, La. Leaving there the crews ventured to

Jeff Davis Electric in Jennings La. The EMEPA crews

seeing numerous snakes and alligators while working

on lines and the right of way in swampy areas.

I just have to share pictures of my son Chad and the

guys that went with him. I know there is still

plenty of work to be done in Louisiana but I do

hope that our guys made a difference while they

were there.

More From Dirt Cheap!!

Runner and the flower arrangement are

both from Dirt Cheap. The candleholders are from

Southern Living.Beaded elephant is from a

friend's gift shop. Once again when you find

something at a good buy you can always find

a place for it.I just did.

Thrift Store Friday

The red pillow with the beaded trim I bought

from dirt cheap. It was one of those items

that you just know you can do something

with it because the price is right. The beads

are just all in place. But the zipper was another

story, it was broke so I just pulled it together

and used fabric glue. Now the only person

that knows that is you!! I really believe it

was worth the $5.00 that I paid for it

broke zipper and all. It always looks

like it was made for that special spot.

Happy Halloween To Everyone (Keep Your Children Safe)

HAPPY HALLOWEENOctober 31, 2008

Keep your children safe!!

Happy Birthday Chad (34)

Chad brings Connor to me every morning!

Chad and Cooper
Chad and Cooper
Happy Birthday!!

There is no words to describe the love
that I have for you. You have always been everything

that I could have asked for from the day I brought

you home 34 years ago today. Such a wonderful son,

husband and wonderful daddy. I know that Connor

and Cooper would agree with me. So respectful and

so well mannered. People tell me that all the time.

You put yourself last all the time to be sure that

everyone else is taken care of. You have a wonderful family,

I am so proud of you. Now that you are a daddy you can

share the love ofyour child. Just how special your child is.

Always know in my heart I have been so proud of you.

I love you with all my heart.
Happy Birthday Chad
From Mom