My Daughter, the Author!

Hey y'all, Merry Christmas from Alabama. Hope everyone is doing well and surviving the Holiday Season.
I just wanted to let everyone know that Britte has written, illustrated and published a Children's book. It's called "Fiddlebug", and I really need to let her tell you all about it. She has a website for the book, http://www.fiddlebugsforest.com/ and her E-mail address is revisedelf@yahoo.com
I have read the rough draft manuscript and the story is real cute, but haven't gotten my actual copy of the illustrated book yet. I'm really proud of her!!

Secrets and Birthdays

Theresa Roseann Marie Trescott was born on November 21st, 1963; the day after JFK was shot. Mom will tell you that she remembers being in the hospital feeding Theresa when she heard the news. All the Nurses were crying. 'Not sure now if that was because of Theresa or JFK, but anyway.
So I'll bet there are quite a few things you may not know about our birthday girl, so I will be ever so happy to let you in a a few "secrets". Now, just like on Dancing with the Stars, I will give you "in no particular order" ten things I'll bet you didn't know about "T".

10. She likes to wear her pjs inside out. At least that is what she told me once.

9. She was known in school as "Sister Theresa" because she would never do
anthing wrong.

8. She was accidently shot in the head. Caught in the crossfire betwwen a pellet gun and
a fly.

7. She cannot dive off of a diving board. Trust me it's ugly.

6. She cannot rollerskate backwards. Well, she can, but it's ugly too.

5. She cannot back up a car. REALLY.. you know the song "give me 40 acres and I'll turn
this rig around". She has a cavalier and 40 acres just won't do it for her.

4. She had 1 babydoll growing up, and still has that same babydoll "Michelle". She
couldn't go to sleep without cuddling "Michelle".

3. She still has a scar and a bald spot on her head where "Shep" got her during a trip to
Missouri.

2. And, she really wasn't trapping, fishing or hunting the night she got stuck on the
railroad tracks !!!!

And the most important thing I'll bet none of you ever knew about our birthday girl is.....

1. On occasion, when we might possibly have fought as sisters, when we were young,
SHE was the one who always started those fights. I might have screamed and hollered
but only 'cause she was punching and kicking. I was the innocent one.

So the next time you see "T" ask her about some of those "secrets". They are all true !!! Or if you have a quick minute email her a happy 45th birthday at down40@aol.com.

Happy 45th Birthday !!! "T".... all our love !

Peytons Birthday Party...

So, as alot of you found, we had a great time at Peytons Birthday Party on this past Saturday. I apologize for not getting the pictures posted sooner - we've had alot of things going on (retail therapy....Christmas sales....) and I have a wedding coming up this weekend. So, for those of you that were there and those of you that werent...here they are...

Of course, the Birthday Boy eating his cake...check out the look on his face.

Here's Brooklyn, very carefully applying makeup....reminds me of the "is it on straight?" lady from the comercial a long time ago.

Now the pinata was a great hit. Especially for Dillion and Kennedy. I believe Kennedy is actually the one who hit the "body" of of blue leaving just the head hanging.

Now I think Aunt Becky said it well when she said "Watching all of these kids made me appreciate my kids more"....They were crazy - running all over the place...and if my kids were atleast in school, i think i would have been thinking that too. I think this is what Grandma was thinking here in this pic. "Thank God these arent my 13 kids running around..." We had approximately 18 kids at the party...most of them under 4. We also had 3 sets of twins at the party. Here's two of them....

Anyways, we had a great time! If you'd like, all of the pictures are here at: My Photobucket Site. Have a great weekend!

Mandy

You say "Tomato"...

Big news, people. Today I may have proved the theory of evolution and "survival of the fittest"- you know, the idea that the strongest genes meant to ensure survival of the species are what get passed on from generation to generation?

One of the "genes" that have gotten passed down through the Trescott family tree is the idea of eating ketchup on everything. Potatoes, meat, even eggs. I was sure this was evolutionary in nature because it makes food taste better, and (at least at Grandma's house) ensures that you eat at least a little bit of your dinner, therefore ensuring you won't die of starvation. I can just imagine all the little Trescotts, sitting scattered around Grandma's kitchen, holding up their plate with the leftover ham from last year's church dinner, begging, "More ketchup, please!"

That being said...











...Is it necessary that my son dip his mandarin oranges into ketchup?!?!

Oh, yes, he did. And ate it, too! I think I just threw up in my mouth.

Now that I'm done grossing you out for the evening...make sure to visit our newest blogger's own personal blog- Welcome to the blogging world, Katie/Goatgirl!!

Just one call, just one sentence

Picture this one...it's 12:10 AM, Tom's snoring, I'm sleeping; when were suddenly awakened by the sound of the phone ringing. Immediately, it's the worst possible thought, why else would anyone call at 12:10 am on a Tuesdaynight/Wednesday morning. My heart is beating out of my chest. It's Katie.....our long lost daughter who will manage to come home for groceries and because she misses see her goats and dogs.
"DAD , let me talk to Megan"....
Tom, "HUH, what's wrong..."
Katie, "Nothing, I need to talk to Megan for a minute"
Tom, "She's sleeping"
Katie, " I know, I just need to talk to her"
Dad hands the phone to mom, mom stumbles her way through the house in the dark to find Megan.
Megan, "HE-LL-OOOO???"
Katie, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEGAN"
Megan, with big sleepy smile "Ahhhhhhhllllllll, Thanks Katie (mom's eye's fill with tears).

and here's how the conversation ended....(tisssue please)
Katie, " I set my alarm to wake up to call, I just wanted to be the first one to wish her Happy Birthday!

...just one call, just one sentence.

HAPPY 13TH BIRTHDAY, MEGAN!!!!!

what do you call this one?

BOO!...from Be-LO-IT!

Ok, Ok, so we aren't smiling pretty by some beautiful fall mums and bright orange pumpkins, and I know we aren't quite as beautiful and lovely as the ever so popular Hannah Montana costume, or maybe not as fearsome as the incredible hulk, or even spider man. But you have to admit, you were a little scared when you saw this picture.....

I don't want to be a "blogger quitter" like some people are (I won't mention any names, 'cause I don't want to offend Dan or Rick or Theresa or Jason or Allyson). However, I have a little problem; My digital camera is completely and utterly BROKE. Won't turn on, won't turn off, won't download, won't do anything, It just WON"T. It must be a male camera. OOPs, did I really type that? And yes I did check the batteries and I made sure they were in the right way. So, now I have quite a dilemma.... do I fork over the money now to get it repaired or do I try to behave until Christmas, which is like forever away and hope that Santa brings me a new one.

Now my only options are to download pictures from my phone, which has taken me a day and a half to figure out how to do, blog without visuals, dig out some old pictures to use, or be a blogger-quitter like some people are. (I won't mention any names, 'cause I don't want to offend Dan or Rick or Theresa or Jason or Allyson.)

So for today, you are all stuck with my attempt at fuzzy phone downloads and if you happen to see santa out and about, put in a good word for me. I really have been good all year.

Have a happy halloween, can't wait to see the pics of all the cute costumes. By the way, I did hear a rumor about a couple of new bloggers joining us. So, I'm looking forward to seeing and reading their first blogs. I just hope they aren't blogger-quitters like some people are (I won't mention any names, 'cause I don't want to offend Dan or Rick or Theresa or Jason or Allyson.)

x0x0x, Beck

Guitars, Banjo, and Potluck Picnic

Bill and Jason

Monkey Megan in the Tree

Little Peyton, Big Smile

Jam Session