2020, Family Fun, Home in Amite

01.30.20 Everyone should have a Chip

From time to time our youngest son Chip comes to visit on his day off. Today was one of those special days! He dropped precious Madisyn off at school and was at our house around 9 am. Most of the day was spent down by our pond. Chip and Roy fished, I cheerleaded and several… Continue reading 01.30.20 Everyone should have a Chip

2019

05.18.19 Kallie Girl’s Ponchatoula High School Graduation – Part Two, the Party

On Saturday, the day after our oldest granddaughter Kallie's graduation ceremony, a graduation party was thrown in her honor!  The location was Kallie's daddy Ronnie Barnes and step mama Dee Dee Barnes home in Ponchatoula.  They have a back porch perfect for the band to set up and play. Also, a large open carport where… Continue reading 05.18.19 Kallie Girl’s Ponchatoula High School Graduation – Part Two, the Party

2019, Family Fun

05.14.19 Kallie Girl’s Ponchatoula High School Graduation – Part One, the Ceremony

  Our oldest granddaughter, Kallie Barnes, graduated from Ponchatoula High School on Friday evening.  I'm thankful that the next graduation will be 7 to 8 years from now as this one stirred up a lot of emotion in my heart!  Ponchatoula High School is in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.  It is where both of our sons graduated… Continue reading 05.14.19 Kallie Girl’s Ponchatoula High School Graduation – Part One, the Ceremony

Northwest Journey

06.21.15 To my wonderful husband Roy Chauvin, Happy Father’s Day!

Reposted Sunday, June 18, 2016 with updated photos of Roy and his family added at the end.  We all love you Roy!  Thanks for being the great father and grandfather that you are! Sunday, June 21, 2015 -  Father's Day is a day set apart to honor fathers.  Mine, Leroy Blum, was an amazing father… Continue reading 06.21.15 To my wonderful husband Roy Chauvin, Happy Father’s Day!

Home in Amite

12.15.14 Boondocking, TBC Christmas Cantata, Ponchatoula Christmas Parade and Soldier Chip!

We enjoyed our time on our new land but were real ready for the boondocking to be over with!  For you RV newbies, Boondocking is Dry Camping in the Boonies without Hookups. We've done it in Walmart parking lots for a day or so but never 5 days in a row. Here's one of the… Continue reading 12.15.14 Boondocking, TBC Christmas Cantata, Ponchatoula Christmas Parade and Soldier Chip!

Home in Hammond

11.17.14 Dora’s Blog Changes and other stuff!

I now write and publish three different themed blog posts each week. DORA AND THE EXPLORERS (our travels and what's happening in our world)   WACKY WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS   SOME THINGS I LEARNED ABOUT ALZHEIMER'S.   I am working with WordPress on a way to separate them so that they are not all under Dora… Continue reading 11.17.14 Dora’s Blog Changes and other stuff!

2014 RV Travels, Home in Hammond

07.02.14 God’s blessings while we’re getting the house ready for sale!

The picture above says it all.  One exhausted, worn out man taking a break in front of his fan with holes and paint on his shirt and pants!  He didn't get to do too much of this but it was nice when he did!  This post covers our last two weeks so it may turn… Continue reading 07.02.14 God’s blessings while we’re getting the house ready for sale!