CATARACT REMOVED/ BEARD PHOTO

I had the cataract removed on my left eye Monday morning. I had my daughter, Nancy and her daughter, Victoria all there to make sure I lived. The surgery went well and quickly. I had to go back to their new offices for a post-op look and instructions. By then we were all starving and went to IHOP for a brunch about 11.

I have been growing a beard for over three months after hearing that they wanted to celebrate Cross Plains Centennial next year with beards on the men. I have never, ever had a beard so thought this would be a good time to see whether I could grow one. I have had lots of comments, like "I hate beards" or "you look 90 years old" from my daughter. Nancy took this photo so you can decide.

CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY

When Nancy and I drive from Granbury to Halsell Hill we try to stop at New York Hill restaurant to celebrate our first meeting Dec. 6, 2009. So last Thursday as we came I took the opportunity to give her an engagement ring that she had picked out as appropriate for the occasion.

Nancy beams

In this next photo taken during the Rodenberger/Taylor reunion party I had to show Christopher's climbing capabilities. He can climb the walls. He climbs the trees our front as well. I missed taking photos of the watermelon spitting contest of Christopher, Brent and Jon-Marc.

Christopher climbs the wall.

We had a great time Saturday. From the Rodenberger's Robert and Tommie came from Antlers and spent the day before driving to their family reunion with their grandson, Cody in Vernon. The Wilcoxs were represented by Keith and Kathy and all of their children and grandchildren. Of course the latest addition, Faith, who is learning how to crawl was the main attraction. I have her with her Aunt Valerie and Uncle Jon-Marc.

The Taylors had Sue, Ike, Diana and Kent, Mandi and Doug Hodel representing Louann. And we all had a lot of Keith's BBQ plus salads, onion pie, and lots of desserts!