Melissa Jo talking to hubby 'Pipo/Chuckie' in Iraq.... 

Here is 'the message'....from Iraq.... 

Is this YOU....and ME?

As you can see, this pretty flower couldn't decide if it wanted to be pink or yellow....
So....it decided to be BOTH!
It is still 'stunningly beautiful'!
Why Not?

Decadent 'Wall of Chocolate' ...it's on my 'diet'.... 

Just for F U N...... 

'Great Wall of Chocolate' Celebration with Blake & Joyce... 

King Buddierumpus and Cliff....life-long friends... 

Joyce, the 'baby' of the family.... 

Southern Sisters Smiling Silly! 

J o y....
(FROM....The Daily Word....)

Joy shines in the light of gladness on the people around me....and the world in which I live...
This gladness in my soul allows me to see the good that is present - even though I may not understand the action of others or the current situation that is puzzling to me.
Joy colors my world like the bright hues of a wonderful sunrise,
one which gives the hope and possible fulfillment of dreams for this very day....
The joy of God inside....erases any doubt or sorrow and encourages me to know that, like the sun rising in the morning sky, THERE IS ANOTHER DAY BEFORE ME IN WHICH I CAN DREAM....AND..... ALSO LIVE MY DREAM.....

Click on link below....and wait..
........momentarily
From Sea to Shining Sea - animated Flash ecard by Jacquie Lawson

Florida boy at work...earning money for 'new truck'....remember these days, Pipo? 

Vinnie using Pops favorite towel.... 

Hedges moved and Vinnie complains of aching muscles.....opens up front of house...  

Yesterday and today's work...new lawn to come.... 

Chuckie, your basketball court has become a garbage dump....temporarily.... 

Melissa Jo & Lisa....two 'ladies-in-waiting'....Marine Wives 

Happy two Chuck's.....Working at Chad's Day..... 

Extreme Makeover...inside & Out 

Our 'turkey' arrives.... 

Pipo, see pictures below of Chad's lawn guys....look familiar?
Don't you wish you could be here to 'work' with your Dad and brother and uncle....

Mr. Landscape.....Chuck Jr......working with his crew on Chad's lawn..... 

Chad's 'special built' entertainment center....no tile yet... 

Chad has been working until all hours of the night on this house renovation....this is the kitchen, believe it or not.... 

Vinnie....on break.... 

Look who is actually working....Dad only! 

Vinnie, yur brother, always clowning....look familiar, Chuckie? 

Pipo, remember a project such as this with 'Chad's Pavilion'? You should see the 'mistakes' made in this one....I'm sure a Florida Hot Tub sounds ridiculous to you in your 'assault amphibious vehicle' in the desert of Iraq....
God Bless You, dear one, we love and appreciate you....and can't wait until you come home....

Finished project....Pops gift from Chad....
Pipo, you live in a 'hot tub' in Iraq, don't you Sweetheart?
Thank you for supporting our freedom at home....
God Bless You!