As most of you are aware, my mom passed away on April 9.
It has taken me a while to post a blog entry.
My mom was affectionately known as "Toots" to pretty much everyone.
But long ago she was simply Paulette Thompson.
Not blonde.
I always had great parents and that makes for a fine childhood.
This is the house where it all happened, at least from 1965 to the late 1980's.
Fort Apache and the Smith Cougars football program.
Looks like I came by my love for photography naturally.
The Den
with Sue Cross
with Andy Lemons
Life on Lake Guntersville
Celebrating 50 years of marriage
At her Memorial Service, there was a gathering of the "usual suspects."
As per her instructions, it was a very fun occasion.
John Clements
Andy Lemons
Elana Ingram
Dale Windle, my brother Scott, and me
John and Rhonda Clements; John and Pam Knox
My son Matthew with my Aunt Wannah
Nancy Johnson and Jeff Ingram
The elusive John Beard
The crew from Huffman
and, of course, the inimitable Kiva Jump!
Kiva and Toots back in the day...
with baby Lynsey
with Scott and Leslie
with Gran Gran
with Kevin and Rachael
Sorry for the non-linear photographs, but that's how it works.
Toots liked her children and her pets
and jewelry
and sunshine.
at the Luau near Eastwood Mall (a few years ago)
with Matt and Lynsey
Gardenias are the best flower around.
Toots always liked birds of flight
and now she has ascended like a dove.
I am sure she watches over us from Heaven.
and that is why we refuse to keep our heads down.
