On Jan. 14, Doris Hoop said they welcomed their newest great-grandson, Tripp Allen Smith. Tripp made his arrival weighing in at 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. This is Doris’ second great-grandchild.
Angie Waldo had gall bladder surgery recently. After being released, she had to return to the ER because of being in so much pain. After a CT scan they found the problem, and, hopefully, she is on her way to a full recovery.
Debbie McCool visited her daddy, Ray Bell, Saturday. After church Sunday, she put a new wreath on her mom's grave. Sunday, the 23rd, had been a year since her mother’s death.
Christian love and sympathy to the Marty Langston family of Oakland and to the Larry Champion family of Charleston.
Diane Dukes and daughter, Terri Dukes Pullen, motored to Tupelo Saturday morning to shop, and shopping they did. Diane bought some new furniture. They had a good time. John and Kathy Dukes went Sunday to pick up what his mother had bought.
Waylon, Holly and Lil Haven Rose Dukes visited with Diane, Haven’s nanny, and while there she got to see her Uncle Bubba Dukes and Aunt Terri and Uncle John Dukes. They had to go to work helping unload all the furniture. Therefore, Haven Rose didn’t get to visit long with them. Also helping were Jimmy Russell Dukes and Sam Pullen. I think they all had a good time helping their nanny! Diane said, “Thanks for grand kids!”
Happy birthday to J.A. Hoop, who celebrated the 21st; to Jerry Toney and Robert Duke, who celebrated the 23rd; to Lisa Griffis Parker and Lexi Regan, who share a birthday on the 28th; to Gwen Graham, Terri Pullen and her great-nephew, Logan Rose, who share a birthday on the 29th. On Feb. 1, John Lippincott will add another year to his age and Amanda Hailey celebrates the 2nd. May you all have a blessed day!
Happy anniversary to Barry and Doris Hoop on Feb. 3!
Our friend, Martha Box, is finished with her physical therapy but is staying on top of it at home. She is just about to get her priss back. Martha is in Facebook jail for a week because she threatened to whip up on someone playfully. I guess FB took her serious. That girl wouldn’t harm a flea, and she runs from a snake!
Mark, Faye and Kristie Hartley helped Nathan Hartley celebrate his birthday Saturday night at Nathan and Betsy’s home. Faye said they had a good time.
I talked to Peggy Bailey by phone Monday morning. She was excited that Jennifer Ross, her daughter, brought lil Madi and Kade by for a short visit. Madi had her purse with her and she emptied it out for them to see what all she had in it. She pretty well had it full! Peggy said Kade wasn’t as friendly toward them as Madi. Madi and Kade are the children of Richard and Meagan Ross.
JR Dukes and his friend went fishing at Lake Washington in Glen Allan and they will go back Friday for a tournament with hopes to win. Good luck, JR.
Prayers for all our sick around our little community.
Recipe of the week: Southern Tea Cakes
One cup of butter
2¼ cups sugar
4 eggs
4½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon each baking powder and soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
With an electric mixer, cream butter. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs and continue to beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Mix well. Stir in vanilla. Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in 375-degree oven until lightly browned.
Cool thought for the day: No matter how happily married a woman may be, it always pleases her to discover that there is a nice man who wishes that she were not.
