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I live close to Houston, TX in a cypress swamp. I love the cypress trees, the frogs croaking in the evening, and the beautiful green color of the trees in the hot summer. I have 2 children, Allyson, 31 and Chris, 28. They both live nearby so we are a very close family. Ally is an insurance agent and Chris works at the Houston Zoo in the bird department. He is the supervisor of his area. I have 2 grand babies, Kahner Ray Krengle and Garrett Alexander Krengle. Kahner is very special and whatever Kahner wants Kahner gets from his Nana. Kevin is my son-in-law who I adore and love very much. I am married to Dr. Gary Holmes. He is an administrator for the LaPorte ISD. He, also, is an adjunct prof at UHCL. I love almost everything to do with nature and the arts.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Summer is winding down!

Well, we have had a good summer. Gary has worked most all this summer except for the few days in Washington state. He has been gone most of time either in his car or looking at the computer screen grading papers. I don't know what to do with him now that he has a few days off before school.

Gary brought home a summer cold over 4 weeks ago. He got over it fairly quickly but Ally and I have really had a time getting rid of this bugger. It has settled in my lungs and head. It is absolutely miserable. I went to the Dr. today to get meds so maybe I will be better soon.

We have been counting Chimney Swifts on Thursday evening at the Rice Dryers in Dayton, TX. They are such amazing creatures. Last night a coon climbed down and sit in the window were the swifts go in. I think he wanted a snack. We counted over 400 last night.

Well, wish me luck getting rid of this cold. I'm ready to get rid of it!