Monday, November 07, 2005

Will Rogers 2005 Gala

This past Friday night Cynthia and I were privileged to attend the 2005 Will Rogers Gala held at the Downtown Doubletree Hotel that featured legendary Roy Clark as the receipient of our Will Rogers award. She was stunning in her new black dress, shoes, and shawl. I, of course, was very dapper in my tux! LOL! We had a wonderful time with a champagne reception at 6:00 that allowed her to capture Roy's autograph, dinner at 7:00 and the program itself at 8:00. It was a wonderful evening and I've posted several pictures for your parusel. Have a great week!

Roy with his Award Posted by Picasa

Roy w/ Cynthia in Background Posted by Picasa

Garth w/ Roy & His Wife Posted by Picasa

Garth Makes a Suprise Visit & Toast Posted by Picasa

Looking Good! Posted by Picasa

Cynthia getting Roy's autograph Posted by Picasa

Cynthia, Liz, & Elaine Posted by Picasa

Happy as a clam! Posted by Picasa

Monday, October 17, 2005

One Man's Idea of a Perfect Saturday

The day began with my sleepy eyes opening to find my beautiful bride snuggled next to me. The night's rest was welcome as we had both attendend a work conference the past two days and our bed was much welcomed when we retired the night before. I quietly slipped into the kitchen to start the warm liquid that we both require, that fruit-of-the-bean called coffee. Retrieving the paper and determined not to awaken my sleeping queen I gave her another hour to sleep. She soon joined me on the patio where we enjoyed a cup of coffee together. After a tender time of reaffirming our love (read into that what you will) we headed for the golf course where we thought to take advantage of the beautiful day that was fully ours. The sky was blue, the birds fully awake, and the greens fast. We came away choosing to remember the good shots and allowing the misdirected ones to slip from our minds. Stopping at the grocery store to restock our supply we made our way home where we still had a full half of a day to ourselves. We fired up the kiln and attempted to melt some wine bottles as my Aunt Rita had enjoyed some success in turning them into cheese trays. We followed that up with cooking talapia on the grill and enjoying our dinner on the patio. Soft music, chiminea smoking, and laughter filling the early evening was delightful background to a special time with my Sunshine. Once the dishes were cleared we spontaneously decided to throw some clay in our studio. Two vessels later Cynthia tried her hand at it as well and the mud started flying! After a quick shower we sought the comfort of our couch and a movie that we had rented. It wasn't long into the movie until Cynthia mentioned a chocolate craving and I dashed to Chareleston's to fulfill that desire. A man should never stand in the way of a woman and her chocolate! LOL! After a scrumptious dessert and the rest of the movie we retired to a contented sleep. What would the next day hold? Every day with my Sunshine is a good day but this Saturday was perfect and our love for each other greater than ever before.

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

Old Fart Bash

Saturday evening we held a Old Fart Bash for my Pop who turned 70. Says it was his first ever birthday party! Sure glad we did it! Had 14 people over as we invited his closest friends. Gag gifts, birthday cake, and instead of the tired birthday song we played "I Don't Look Good Naked Anymore"! Was a hoot! Be sure to check out all the pictures I've posted and drop him a Happy Birthday line here on this post! Pictured to the left he is holding up his "bigger than life" Viagra pill that friends got him!

Dad, Tim, & Ralph Posted by Picasa

Party Overflow Posted by Picasa

Cutting The Cake Posted by Picasa

What Could This Be? Posted by Picasa

Uncle Ralph & Aunt Rita Posted by Picasa

Yum! Yum! Posted by Picasa

Table All Set Posted by Picasa

Partygoers Posted by Picasa

Tending to Dinner Posted by Picasa

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Isabel And Her Babies

Isabel's babies are growing right before our eyes! It won't be long before they open their own eyes and start wandering away from their bed. Won't that be fun?! LOL! Thought you might like a few pictures to track their progress. They are fun to watch.

Dinner Time! Posted by Picasa

A Mother's Work is Never Done! Posted by Picasa

Isabel and her Babies Posted by Picasa

Monday, September 12, 2005

FORE!

This past Saturday we managed to get away from work long enough to treat Zack and Kelly to a game of golf at Lit'l Links and we had a blast! I've included some pics to give you an idea of the fun we had but they don't do it justice. We made some really good shots and some not-so-good shots! Ah, the game of golf! LOL! Enjoy!

Wow! What A Shot! Posted by Picasa

Where Did My Ball Go?? Posted by Picasa

Cynthia Lining Up Posted by Picasa

Kelly Digging Trenches Posted by Picasa