Welcome Alyssa Dru Meadows!
The same day we learned about my grandmother (see bel0w), Tiffy and I were called aunt and uncle again. Talk about a whirlwind of a time and us caught in the middle somehow. Charlie (Sam's Uncle Sucky) and Marlena were blessed with a new addition to their family and to everyones' surprise the arrival was about 8 weeks premature. This of course explains the tiny features on this little sweetheart (she was only about 3.5 lbs at birth). Her decision to enter the world so early resulted in a 3 week stay at the NICU in Huntington. We travelled back and forth the two weekends of her stay to visit. I am glad to report that she and mother are fine. She put on the necessary few pounds she needed to come home.
Hoppin' Down The Bunny Trail
Before you could blink, it was Easter Time again and this year was a bunny basket for Sam. With the basket out of the way, it was time for Sir Hugh to survey the haul. He found the basket and the peripherals pleasing.
Oh Deer, Spring Time is Here!
Not a bad view we have here at Rancho Duttonero. Uncle Sucky...this picture is for you! Warm weather, birds chirping (and crapping on everything thanks to the bird sanctuary a mile down the road), and the deer running around let us know that it is almost spring time. And so do the ground moles....#$%&! It is ok! I found this new thing that you drive into the ground that emits this sound that supposedly drives them away...I bought 4. The price you pay for having a yard.
and one sad final note...
RIP Mamaw Johnson
In February, I lost my last grandparent which only reinforces my theory that I am getting old. My maternal grandmother, Ida Mae Johnson passed away at the age of 84. Her health had been failing as of late. Our family was/is saddened by her passing. The Duttons trekked back to Eastern Kentucky for the funeral and tried to comfort and be comforted. It was the first time that I had seen some of my extended family in 10 or 15 years. It was good to be together with them and share memories of Mamaw and tales of our youth, which only reinforces my theory further.
