Halloween 2012

The Annual Halloween Party

Stephen and Katie Ryan a house divided. 

Go Dawgs!

A Southern Belle Witch

My honey and me!

Mitt and the Marine

I love Jett!

Scary!!

Go Marines!!

My girls!

Cute Perks!

My girls!

Cliff as "Josh"

Compare the real muscle man
to the halloween muscle man.

MSU lost to Alabama

This is what my cousin Russ Garner said after our loss to Alabama, "When did my True Maroon begin? It didn't begin in 1968, when I was born, it didn't begin in 1988 when I first went to school at State, nor in 1990 when I graduated. It began in 1912 when a young country boy (my great-grandfather) from Northwestern Noxubee county stepped onto the campus of Mississippi A & M College. Tradition. That began a legacy that includes in my family numerous uncles, cousins, and continues today, 100 years later with my son. I still believe!" 

So I will say the same thing, "When did my True Maroon begin? It didn't begin in 1964, when I was born, it didn't begin in 1982 when I first went to school at State, nor in 2002 when I graduated. It didn't begin when my husband graduated from MSU in 1996. It began in 1912 when a young country boy (my grandfather) from Northwestern Noxubee county stepped onto the campus of Mississippi A & M College. Tradition. That began a legacy that includes in my family numerous uncles, cousins, and continues today, 100 years later with my three sons. I still believe!"

TCB MSU- We Believe!!

Tomorrow MSU plays Alabama in Tuscaloosa, there are signs like this one EVERYWHERE. When I say every where I mean it!  There are pictures in New York, Disney World, Ole Miss, classrooms, even on Bear Bryant's statue and many more random spots. Come on Dawgs WE BELIEVE you can Take Care of Business!!

One of our Stars that "We Believe" in, Jonathan Banks. This photo
was taken by Nancy Carpenter while seeing the Dawgs off to
Tuscaloosa! Turn the Tide MSU!

Megan and her Beau

MSU Wins Again!

Wrap this one up in Maroon and White!!

Today was Homecoming at Mississippi State University. We played MTSU. The MSU Bulldogs were ranked 12th in the nation, and they were able to show off by winning 45-3. We are now one of the few undefeated college teams in the nation!!!  My Daddy was in attendance for this history making game. Daddy was in the President's box at Davis Wade Stadium. Keith and Chrissy took him to the game.

Go Dawgs! Hail State!

A Grandfather's Love

I just love the way my Daddy is looking at his Granddaughter, Virginia Rose. This photo was
taken at her graduation from Penn State. She is now working for Stanley Tools International. 

Jack Smith - 95 Today

Happy Birthday Uncle Jack! 

Jett's Halloween Costume

Jett is so adorable! Look at that sweet face. 

Miles Up! The Leap...

MSU Wins 41 to 31 Over TN

Stephen tailgating at the game. 

Andrew, Jeremy, Richard

Photo made by Brian (Fester)

Stephen and Nathan went to the game and so did Megan although they were cheering for opposing teams. Matt and I enjoyed the game at home while grilling out with the neighbors. We had a cowbell and we rang it each time the Bulldogs scored and that was a lot. Good thing the neighbors were here or they might have complained about the noise!! It was a fun night. When I looked on Facebook I found this picture of Richard with his friends Andrew and Jeremy. This picture is a classic so I had to share it. It is great to see these three, that have known each other since childhood together celebrating a MSU victory. I talked to Megan and she said she was able to see Stephen and Brian. Megan said the Cowbells were really loud and she did not like them very much.  Go Dawgs! Hail State!

Megan and her friends came to support the Vols. 

I Love My School! Highland Elementary

This photo was taken at our "Homecoming" Pep Rally. Go Ridgeland Titans!!

Hippie Day at HES! We are a great looking bunch of hippies.  Go HES teachers!

A Handsome Couple

Leah - A Southern Belle- A Lady

This was one of Don Garner's favorite pictures of Leah. 

Don Garner

A Great American.

Our family will miss him greatly.

  

Don is happiest with family.
Now he is with his Heavenly Father.

Donald R. Garner 

October 11, 1945- October 3, 2012

The funeral service was held on the afternoon of October 6th 2012. We grieved our loss and celebrated Don's life. Brother Jay Spiller and Brother Danny Avery presided. The service was a perfect tribute. All the glory went to God. Linda wrote a letter to the congregation and the family gathered. Brother Jay read it. The letter was full of love and remembrance of their 46 year marriage. Bro. Jay told some funny stories and everyone in the congregation smiled with memories of Don's humor and wit. Bro. Jay read reassuring scriptures that he found underlined in Don's Bible. Lyla sang two beautiful songs and Lou and Deborah played the music. Lou also found music written down by Don. "How Great Thou Art" was one of the songs played. Bro. Danny spoke at the graveside and encouraged the family with scripture. He spoke especially to Don's grandchildren recalling precious Bible school lessons. Don would have loved that the focus of the services was God's grace, mercy, and God's gift of salvation. Don's character was summed up...He is a good man and Godly man.  The service was a great witness and blessing.

The following scripture was on the bulletin:

1 John 1:9

9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.