Well, we got hit hard by Hurricane Ike. We have trees down but no damage to our house. Thank goodness! We have no utilities and we do not know how long it will take to get them back. We have been living with Ally for the past 6 days and with Gary's brother 5 days before coming back to the Houston area. We hope that our friends are doing Okay and did not suffer terrible damage to their homes and lives. I wish all my friends hope and comfort during this time. My prayers go out to Bill and Mary Hearn as they rebuild their lives and home. Also, to Charlene Saunders.
Gary and I are blessed to have come out of this with only minor damages. Thanks to Bob and Glenda who opened their home to us, our birds, and animals. Hannah gave up her bed for us to sleep in. Thanks Hannah! Special thanks to Allyson and Kevin as they have rescued us once again.
About Me
- lisashep
- 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.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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!
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!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Trip to Seattle, Washington
Gary and I made a trip to Washington to go birding and see whales. We saw a lot more than birds and whales and had a wonderful time. The trees are just magnificant and the forest is glorious. Gary got to see a banana slug. He has wanted to see one since he found out about them in college. I was just amazed at the beauty that was everywhere. Ferns, trees, birds, old logs with new life on them, eagles, sea shore, and everything was so clean. I loved it but it was a little too cool for this native Texan. I like it hot.
We topped it off with a trip to the Glass Museum in Tacoma, WA. It was a great trip!
We topped it off with a trip to the Glass Museum in Tacoma, WA. It was a great trip!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
Father's Day weekend!
I had a wonderful weekend. We had our bird club over for a planning meeting on Saturday. The Lower Trinity Valley Bird Club. We had about 20 or more members here to plan what we are going to do for this coming Bird Club year. Lots of food and friends. Very nice group of people. We all enjoyed the evening very much.
Sunday, we went to Buna to be with our Dads for Fathers Day. Mother fixed a wonderful meal and Daddy grilled some very good steaks. I had a very nice visit with my folks but I missed my sister Nancy. She is in Austin shopping. I know she is having a good time with her kids. Hope to see you soon, Sister.
It is getting very hot here in Old River. Yesterday evening we had Ally, Kevin, and Kahner over for Hamburgers and Hot Dogs. Gary really loves and enjoys Kahner.
I've attached a picture of a Mississippi Kite that was eating a bull frog. Oh Yum!
Lisa
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Tagged
I've been tagged by Nancy's Creations. Here are the rules:
1. Link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post these rules on your blog.
3. Post 6 unimportant things about yourself.
4. Tag people at the end of your entry.
Well here it goes about the unimportant things about myself.
1. I love flowers and the smell of flowers.
2. I love the hot summer time.
3. I love the smell of bacon and coffee in the morning.
4. I love to have a good time with friends and family.
5. I love the green colors after a spring and summer rain.
6. I love baby birds that have just hatched.
Lisa
1. Link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post these rules on your blog.
3. Post 6 unimportant things about yourself.
4. Tag people at the end of your entry.
Well here it goes about the unimportant things about myself.
1. I love flowers and the smell of flowers.
2. I love the hot summer time.
3. I love the smell of bacon and coffee in the morning.
4. I love to have a good time with friends and family.
5. I love the green colors after a spring and summer rain.
6. I love baby birds that have just hatched.
Lisa
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