God is Great!

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised;
and his greatness is unsearchable.
Psalm 145:3

What Am I?

What Am I
I am a round object, dark brown in color, with a grass like covering.
On the bottom, I have three small black eyes.
To feel me, it would feel like you are touching a tree.
Poke me, and all you will feel is an extremely hard shell.
Smell me and you will smell mud.
Taste my shell and you will taste tree bark.
Knock me against the ground, and you will hear a hard thump.
Do you know what I am?

Once you open me up, which in general is hard to do,
I have a clear milky substance that drains out.
It smells really sweet and bitter at the same time.
My inner shell is almost like that of my outer shell,
very dark brown in color except I have a smooth casing.
Inside of my shell, there is a very smooth white substance,
about one or two inches thick that is widely know for its blissful goodness.
To smell my white goodness, is pure heaven.
I would remind you of a tropical island or a luau.
To taste me is divine. I have a soft sweet flavor that you can savor for days.
I look very amusing, no color except for white.
Do you know what I am?

I am considered a delicacy in some countries.
I am widely known for my sweet smelling flavor, which is often copied.
Although not very pretty to look at, I am very popular.
My milky goodness is extremely tasteful and yummy.
When you see me, you will want to eat me.
When you eat me, you will never want to stop because I am so delicious.
So, do you know what I am?

I am a fruit, the only one that deserves a five star rating.
I am a coconut.
Jessica Moustafa

Baby Noah's Visit With Grandmother

Playing with paw-paw early in the morn while my parents sleep! ...doing pretty good at holding up my head, huh?

















Those duckies from Aunt Fran just
wore me out at bathtime!!










I'm sooooo sleepy....






Randy & Jessica brought lots of cheer when they came with the baby to visit grandmother on Monday, Feb. 20. I really enjoyed sitting and rocking him for the duration of two days. He is so precious! He is 5 1/2 weeks old now and weighs 9 pounds. These are some new pics from this visit.

Hannah & Matthew Smothers' Reception

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On February 4, a wedding reception/shower was given by family and friends for the newlyweds. Approximately 50-60 people attended this event at Elliott Community Center, Gadsden, AL. With the help of a very special person, the large L shaped room was decorated with lattice, columns, balloons, flowers, candles, lace table covers and pictures of the bride and groom using the colors purple and white along with beautiful glassware serving pieces. The guests and newlyweds were served several types of food and of course bridal cake and purple punch! Hannah and Matt received numerous gifts that they opened and displayed at the shower. There was quite a variety. We enjoyed this event! Thanks to everyone who helped with the food, cleanup, decorating and any other thing that you might have done to make this happen. And of course a special
"thank you" for the gifts and your attendance.

Happy Valentine's Day

February 14, 2006
It's a special joy remembering you
on Valentine's Day--
with smiles and prayers, and the very
warmest wishes that His blessings
fill your heart with happiness.

Just passing along the same heartfelt
words that Hannah gave to me on this
"Happy Valentine's Day"

Heather Visits Noah @ 3 weeks

Heather, our only granddaughter came early to visit baby Noah before he and his mom, Jessica left to return home after a 3 day stay at grandmother and paw-paw's house. She had been staying over at a friends and almost missed getting to see the baby!

PS
Baby Noah gave grandmother a big smile(REALLY) when she got him up at 5:30 am on Saturday morning! ! ! He is just 3 weeks old.

Dawson gets to hold and feed Noah Rylee, who he calls his baby....

A Quote

Little deeds of kindness, little words of love,
Help to make earth happy like the heaven above.
Julia Fletcher

Wedding Reception/Shower

Saturday, February 4, 2006 2-4 pm
This event is in honor of Hannah and Matthew Smothers who were married on January 20, 2006. Call for more information.

Grandmother's Trip to Memphis

Playing with grandmother at 2 weeks
Snoozing in grandmothers lap








Yes, I went to Memphis on Friday, Jan. 27 and stayed until Sunday, the 29th. My niece Magan Horne went with me on this long journey of 4 and 1/2 hours. Our precious Noah was so happy! We went to Logan's Roadhouse for supper the first night. Of course we received a lot of attention because baby Noah's dad, Randy is the general manager there and all of the employees had to gather around and exclaim about the beautiful baby! The next day was spent at home then out shopping and on to supper at Applebees. Again we were the center of attention because we had the prize, baby Noah! Sunday morning we prepared to come home, then went to Perkins Restaurant for one of their wonderful breakfasts. Again there were servers and customers stopping in their tracks to view our precious Noah. We parted company there tearfully and made our way back to Alabama. I got so sleepy driving that I stopped and walked some, then bought crushed ice and peanuts to help keep me awake the other 3 hours, and Thank God we made it safely home. Goodbye for now Noah......

Misty's Birthday

February 2nd will be Misty's 29th birthday, REALLY. We will be celebrating with her at Logan's Roadhouse at 1 pm. Come if you would like and be with us.

Vickey Marianna West Willett

Birthday, January 30
I wonder if she would get mad if I said "which birthday"? Any way.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY, VICKEY! ! ! And we wish for you many more because we love you! Vickey's family took her to The Top of the River Restaurant on Monday night and Sherry and Jonathan tagged along. The servers did sing to her.

Day Brightener

The God who created, names, and numbers the stars in heavens also numbers the hairs of my head.....
He pays attention to very big things and to very small ones. What matters to me matters to Him and that changes my life.
Elisabeth Elliot

Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Smothers

Congratulations!!




Hannah Horne And Matt Smothers were united in marriage on Friday, January 20, 2006 at 1pm. The simple ceremony performed by Reverend Michael Brand was held at the home of the bride's parents, Vickey and Harlon Willett, with a few family and close friends present. The newlyweds and the group went to Western Sizzlin Restaurant for a meal before Hannah and Matt left for Gatlinburg to honeymoon.

Gross Family Picture

Family Picture at 1 week,
Daddy Randy, Mommy Jessica and Baby Noah

Noah Rylee Gross 1-13-2006

Hello world, I 've just arrived,

not even dressed yet!

I was born at 4:39pm

on Friday the 13th and

I weighed 7 lbs. and 1 oz.

and I'm 19 inches long I'm one day old now and enjoying

being held by my paw-paw Buddy. I'm 2 days old and headed for home! It feels so good to be home,

resting on mommy & daddy's big bed.

I am now 3 days old and I'm a very good baby!

Resting comfortably on my 4th day...... Me and my BIG paci on my 5th day in this new world!

Did someone say Santa had already come and gone?

Getting ready and snuggling down at Grandmother's house

on day 6 of my wonderful life....

Celebration

A group of 13 people gathered at the Lumpkin House today to celebrate Anita's birthday. We had lunch and of course there were gifts for the birthday girl! We had a good time! If you see Anita soon, ask her if she has worn the purple stelletos yet?

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to Anita


Today is Anita's daughter, Charity's birthday. She almost came on her mom's date.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Charity Lynn
From your favorite Aunty.

Happy Birthday to You....

Our sweet sister, Anita Diane had a(?) birthday today, January 11, 2006.
We wish her the very best and hope that it was the best one ever!
We will celebrate with her tomorrow.
We Love You Anita!

Happenings By Sherry

"Love One Another"

Dear Friends, since God so loved us, we also

ought to love one another.......1 John 4:11

Happenings By Sherry

2006 Weather ?
....in the 70's at Gadsden, ALabama on January 2

WOW!

Happenings By Sherry

"Happy New Year"
to Everyone and God Bless!