Happy Summer!

Things are busy around our way, Mason's Pig-pickin was last weekend, that was great, great fun and wonderful times with our family. We're heading into the countdown to vacation we'll be heading to Nags Head again, Damon, Carolyn and Natalie will be with us again this year. We're very excited about seeing Natalie, She's grown so much since we've seen her, she's so precious. Next weekend is Father's day, a big day for all Dad's I'll remember mine with much love. He was the GREATEST DAD EVER!!!!!!! I miss him terribly every day.

We've been spending alot of time on the river, the Chowan River is a very pretty river and we have alot of good times on there, Jarrin was home last weekend and we went tubing, Yes even me I went tubing too. I'm still sore. But, it was great fun.

Happy Weekend to all

Vicki

WEEKEND

Ok, so I'm ready for the weekend, The Josue family is having a Pig-picking celebrating Devyn's pregnancy, her baby Ella will be the 3rd Great-Grandchild for Joe's mom and Dad and everyone is very excited. PLUS, All of our family will be together. Damon, Carolyn and Miss Natalie will be here, Jarrin and Sidney will also be coming, I haven't seen them since Valentine's Day so I'm very excited about that. I love being around my family, they are my EVERYTHING! So, we'll be in South Norfolk for the entire weekend. I'm getting off early tomorrow and that's a wonderful thing. I'll also be seeing an old friend from High School, Toni Jones, she will be here from Texas so I'm going to have a full weekend. So, I'll check in on monday. I hope everyone has a wonderful beautiful weekend!

Love to all

Vicki

OK, OK, OK ,OK - I'M BACK!

So, I've been slack I know, It's been a very busy year. I'm sure all of you are aware of the situation With Thelma Leigh. Back in November she had a seizure and had to go to a Rehab facility for awhile and while there she fell and broke her hip. She did very well physically from the surgery but mentally she's has not done very well. She has been diagnosed with Dementia and is now unable to live on her own. She is now in Chesapeake Health which is located next door to Chesapeake General. It's very sad to see her this way and it truly breaks our heart to see her this way, but physically she's in very good shape. So, we've had alot to do with that. And as the beginning of the year Noel moved back home. Of Course for me and Joe that is wonderul, Noel didn't like school AT ALL we are not real sure what he's going to do at this time but right now he's working for Joe and the Florist and he has been a tremendous help. I love having him home and know he'll decide what the best thing for his future will be. Jarrin is of course still in the Petersburg area but now residing in Dinwiddie. We miss him as always but as long as he's happy that's all that really matters to us. He's still dating Sidney and that's a great thing. She's very special to our family and they seem to be very compatible.

Mom is still doing well actually she's doing very good she has been able to stay healthly and that's been a wondeful thing. She seems to stay busy and that's good for her because WE ALL still miss Daddy VERY VERY MUCH and wish he were still here with us.

Natalie is growing like a week she's now up to 10 lbs. I believe and has started Day Care this week. That was very hard on Carolyn but to quote Carolyn "such is life" she's a beautiful child and we can't wait to hold her in our arms again which will be next weekend at Devyn's Shower.

The latest tragedy in our lives was the death of our sweet dog SAMSON he's been with us since May 1996 so yes he was definately a part of our family he died on Mom's front porch waiting for his nightly hotdog last Wednesday. So, rest in peace my Sweet Samon (1995-2009) you were a wonderul companion and pet for us all.

Work has been extremely busy for me lately we recently were audited by the Federal DOT which means alot of work for me. I had him here for 2 weeks and that was a gracious plenty.

OK, So, I'm all caught up, and my dear people who have been after me - GET OFF MY BACK!! lol

I love you all and for those I haven't seen in a long time. I miss you too!!!

I'm enclosing a few pics for your viewing pleasure

Oh, and I'm working on the Oscar Smith Reunion for all classes, If there's any out there who doesn't know about it contact me. please!

2-20-09

Things have been busy around here, Thelma Lee will be coming home on Monday so We're getting things together for that. I'm enclosing some of Natalie's new Pictures. She is truly beautiful! We miss her and we will soon be making our way back up 95 to DC!

Have A Great Weekend!!

Vicki

FULL MOON

Full Moon, It seems as though in my life things go crazy when it's a full moon, does anyone else feel that way? Life is so fast, sometimes I'm not sure If I'm coming or going. Anyway, 2 weeks ago we went to Damon and Carolyn's they let us "babysit" Miss Natalie for a couple of hours. "What a sweetie" I love her!!! She is beautiful and so sweet. Carolyn sent pictures last week and she has changed so much. I hope everyone has a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!! kiss your Sweetie!!! or think about the one you love.

WHERE HAVE I BEEN?

It's been awhile, and yes things are crazy busy. I'm heading up this weekend to ROCK my Sweet baby Girl Natlie. It's going to be wonderful. It's been a long time since I've done any serious rocking. I'm starting to work on the Reunion for school that's going to be a serious Chore and I'm not so sure many people will come. I love seeing people I went to school with. I don't know why everybody else doesn't. Anyway, I'll post again soon. Everybody have a Great Weekend. Love to All

Vicki

NATALIE RYAN JOSUE

Meet, Natalie Ryan Josue, Born 1-6-09 at 6:15 AM - 5 lbs. 13 oz. 20" long

It's been a really, long day starting at 3:45 AM this morning we just got home at 9:00PM I'll post tomorrow. But as you can see she's BEAUTIFUL , We love you Natalie Ryan Josue!!!


Grammie? and Daddy Joe?
or Whatever she chooses to call us.

We love you Damon and Carolyn you did a FANTASTIC job.