T-Wolves Quarterfinals - Bennett (November 2018)

The T-Wolves made it to the quarterfinals this year. Brent is the Head Coach and Bennett is one of the players. He is #8. Here are a few pictures from the game. We lost but the players played hard.

Bennett is far left. His best friend, Case, is next to him. Brent walking off field. Nash and his dad, assistant coach, far right.

Cousin Camp 2018

Cousin Camp 2018 began on July 6, 2018. Leaving in our new 2018 Montana High Country we set out for an RV park in Lake Village, Arkansas. Destination: Gulf Shores State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama.

We stopped in Dumas, Arkansas to see Papa Jack. Nana was in the hospital in Little Rock with a fractured hip.

Along the way we stopped in McGehee, Arkansas to meet up with Sancy. Gary had picked something up for Johnny to use in their camper and Sancy was going to meet us on the road to pick up the item. I opened the door to the camper and BANG....the kitchen dining window was completely blown out. After spending several hours in McGehee trying to patch and cover the window (no success) we went on to the RV park in Lake Village. One word...mosquitoes.

On the morning of July 7th at 6:00 a.m. the Coursons (Sancy, Johnny, Presley and Haysley) met us at the RV park in Lake Village. Anna Claire then rode with them to Gulf Shores.

We left too. Bennett and Sutton were occupied most of the way to Gulf Shores.

The rest of the pictures are in no certain order. Just some fun things we did in Gulf Shores!

Bennett loses a tooth! It seems like every year one of the Orr kids loses a tooth at Cousin Camp!

Whale sight-seeing tour!

The Hangout in Gulf Shores.

   

Digging for crabs.

Air Force. When entering Anna Claire had her water bottle confiscated. She is still mad! I saw a lot of officers and people in uniform standing around. I asked if the grandkids could have their picture taken with them. The people said yes and seemed very honored. Only later did I find out that there were so many there in uniform because they were there for a funeral of a fallen soldier. 

 
The beach.

  

Happy Camper!

It's tradition at Cousin Camp for Anna Claire to fix Presley's hair.

   

Fort Pickens

Fishing!

 

  

Lulu's

Shopping! Hermit Crabs!!!

 

I would say Cousin Camp 2018 was a SUCCESS!

William's Law School Graduation (May 15, 2018)

William graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law School. Shane flew in (Thank you, Shane!) and the three of us stayed at John and Jill's condo in Hot Springs.

William took us for a ride around Lake Hamilton.

Shane, William, Betsy and Gary.

Shane, William, John (all lawyers!)

 Before Gary and I took Shane to the airport we walked around the William Jefferson Clinton museum in Little Rock, Arkansas.

 

Christmas 2017 at Ma and Granddad's

I have certainly fallen behind on my blogging. My new year resolution for 2018 is to do a better job. Family is everything and I want my family to have these memories etched in their brain forever. I'll try to go back and fill in some blanks but it will take a while.

This Christmas, like all others, was so memorable. Shane and Jess were not scheduled to arrive until midnight December 23rd. Brent and his family arrived on December 23rd around 5:00 p.m. I had these super cute Christmas pj's for the kids; however, I knew they would not want to wear them. I had two presents for each child to open but only after they put on the Christmas pajamas and let me take my traditional Christmas pajama picture by the fireplace.

I have never laughed so much in my life. The pajamas were too small. They fit smug. Very tight fitting. Bennett came down the stairs saying "I feel awkward." Anna Claire had to be coerced to put hers own. Sutton was all game. He seemed to get a kick out of the pajamas being a little too small.

Anna Claire helped me make some pretzel desserts. 

The boys got a Play Station 4 for Christmas from their parents and they brought it with them. They played that most of the time until the 24th when Shane and Jess were there.

Again, I have to bribe my family for pictures. No presents until after pictures. Here they are.....smiles and all.

Aunt Jess brought a jewelry making kit and she and Anna Claire worked on jewelry. 

Anna Claire, age 11, ready to open gifts. Sutton, age 6, and Bennett, age 9, are counting down.

 Anna Claire got a monogrammed silver necklace.

Anna Claire made her Aunt Jess a beautiful string art picture.

Bennett is happy with his hunting jacket.

 Thank you Nana. Anna Claire just found your present to her.

 New head phones....Beats.

 When Sutton gave Ma his Christmas list he listed Legos 6 times. He got a few Legos.

 Oh yeah. When Bennett gave Ma his Christmas List he was told to list 6 or 7 things. He would definitely get at least one on the list. He listed ONE thing. Go Pro Hero 5. Smart boy.

 Jess, Shane and Brent opening gifts.

 Jessica opening gifts.

 Granddad got a new North Face jacket.

 Look Bennett.....pencils. (Nana started the pencils tradition. She always gave Brent, Shane, Josh, Chris and Matt personalized pencils for Christmas. I have kept the tradition going and the kids are starting to catch on.

 My two girls....Anna Claire and Jess.

 My two loves....Shane and Brent.

 Granddad opening gifts.

 Thank you Jess. I LOVE my bracelet.

 Last year Anna Claire asked me if I could put an avocado in her stocking. She loves avocados. So, yes, I put one in her stocking this year also.

 Another Christmas tradition we have is we all drink hot buttered rum after we open gifts. It has only been in the last few years that we actually put rum in the drink. Of course, no rum for the kids. In fact, Sutton's mug is empty!

 My loves....Jess and Shane. I am so thankful they visit us every Christmas.

My loves also....Brent, Sutton and Jessica. I am so blessed and I know it.

 I could not love my grandchildren more.

 Another tradition we have is Shane, Jess, Gary and me go to the movies on Christmas Day. Brent and his family go to her parent's on Christmas Eve. The last two years we have watched Star Wars. This year we met Brent, the grandkids, Dustin Bryant and his kids (cousins). We were supposed to go to Little Rock to see Mother (Nana) and Jack but Nana didn't feel like travelling. She has been sick and was very weak.

I am so thankful for my family. Gary and I are so blessed and we don't take anything for granted. Thank you Jesus.