Bella's Blessings: 2016

Green Bay- Lambeau Field

We just got back from an exciting trip to Green Bay. I have never seen that part of the country and it is beautiful! we had such a great time. How did this happen???? Last year when Dana's friend Lisa and Joe were in for Off the Rails country concert in Frisco, they said to us- you need to come up for a Green Bay game. We started talking about it and decided yes- we would do this! I took off from work, Dana found us a place to stay - with Lisa, and Joe got the tickets. We had a wonderful time. Not only is this a great group to travel with, we all like each other and get along.

Day 1- We arrived and went to a typical Friday night fish fry! I ordered a new drink for me call an Old Fashioned- a typical drink in Wisconsin. Kirk had a great time and visited with everyone at the bar.

Day 2- we went off to the Wine Country on Wisconsin called Door County. We had a great time and picked up some cherry wine to bring home! We had a lovely dinner at Chives back in Suamico, close to Green Bay.

Day 3- Green Bay Game- we tailgated before the game and had some great Bratwurst and Burgers, then into the game. the Packers lost, but it was so nice to see another NFL game and to see the history in the stadium. Everyone was just so nice!

Thanks to Lisa and Joe for their Northern Hospitality!

I am sure we will have many more good times together!

A friend is what the heart needs all the time. Henry Van Dyke

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Halloween 2016

We stayed at home this year and the Dallas grandkids came over to trick or treat with some friends. Kirk and I gave out candy at our house as well. Here are all the grand babies in their glory:

Halloween- A fun, fun, night!

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State Fair 2016

Each year Luci and I take the kids to the state fair. We both love it and are like kids in a candy shop- literally! The kids love the midway games and rides. They each won a stuffed animal. We go early and on a school night which makes for small crowds. We added the butterfly museum this year and loved it! Here are the sights and sounds:

Fun- Work Hard, Play Harder

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Riley Turns 4

It's all about this little girl. She turns four and wanted a bouncy house party! We bounced and bounced!!! Even the adults got to play a bit....such a fun place!

Fall Ranch Life

It doesn't get any better then this! My parents even went to the ranch with us!!!

Ranch Life- I spend most of my time at the ranch with my family, and enjoy life - watch the sun come up, watch it go down, thank God for another day, and just be happy. Marcus Luttrell

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Connor Ring Ceremony

We are so proud of Connor Wesley Smith! He got his senior ring for college. This is a big deal at Texas A&M with a big ceremony. We all went down for the ceremony. Kirk and I and Mary and Michael with Paige were all there. WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR AGGIE!

We all wore Aggie shirts to the Westwood game.

Ring Dunk

So Proud of my Aggie! This is in honor of Connor! Never before published on my website!!!

Hullabaloo, Caneck, Caneck
Hullabaloo, Caneck, Caneck
Good bye to Texas University
So long to the orange and the white
Good luck to dear old Texas Aggies
They are the boys who show the real old fight
'the eyes of Texas are upon you'
That is the song they sing so well
Sounds like Hell!
So goodbye to Texas University
We're gonna beat you all to Chigaroogarem
Chigaroogarem
Rough, Tough, real stuff Texas A&M
So Good bye to texas university
So long to the orange and the white
Good luck to dear old Texas Aggies
They are the boys who show the real old fight
'the eyes of Texas are upon you'
That is the song they sing so well
Sounds Like Hell
So good bye to Texas University...
We're gonna beat you all to
Chigaroogarem
Chigaroogarem
Rough, Tough, Real stuff, Texas A&M

Saw varsity's horns off
Saw varsity's horns off
Saw varsity's horns off
Short! A!
Varsity's horns are sawed off
Varsity's horns are sawed off
Varsity's horns are sawed off
Short! A!

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Grand Kids at Play

I love having the kids over to my house. They have a play closet with all their toys. Each of them have a room-we have the boys room and the girls room. I want them to want to come over to my house as often as they like. I loved going to my grandmother's house growing up.

What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars’ worth of pleasure. – Gene Perret

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Wedding Dress Shopping

My new daughter asked my to go wedding dress shopping with her! It was a success...She will be a beautiful bride!!!

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Lake LBJ- August 2016

Kirk and I went to Lake LBJ with our good friend Louise. We have been going out to he family's place for over 12 years with her and we love it every time! Here are the pictures to show it: