The Historical Peabody Hotel

These are pictures of the Peabody Hotel. This hotel is very pretty and very expensive but is definatlely a must see if you ever go to Memphis. My dad took us out to eat while I was here and it cost $263!!! But... it was well worth it... we got to meet the Manager and the Executive Chef Jeffrey Quasha of the Capriccio Grill. The Executive Chef is only 28 years old... made me hate that I didn't follow my dream of taking Culinary Arts... Anyrate.. It was awesome! Hear are some of the pictures..

This is a picture of the Capriccio Grill.

These are pictures of the Duck Palace... the Second picture is actually the room that houses all of the airconditioners/heaters... but it is directly in from of the Duck Palace... can you believe these ducks are treated so well!!! Check out the Legend of the Ducks.

These are just pictures from the top of the Peabody.

Old Time Photos!

Hello again! I'm back from Tennesse and boy do I have a treat for you!! I took pictures of old pictures at my grandparents house and figured I would share them with you... I'm gonna save the best for last so just read on......

These are picutres of my Grandmother. She past away last year so this was the first holiday without her... I was looking around the house... recalling old memories... when I got the idea to take pictures of some of the old pictures she had... she was sooo pretty!

This is my mom... I think she kind of looks like Halle Berry in the middle picture... and the hair in the third picture... that's nothing compared to what is to come... hehehe....

Wanna see some pictures of Baby J??? Well... here goes.... the following are pictures of me... and me and my brother.. the last is of me, my brother and my cousin..

OKAY!!! ENOUGH LAUGHING!!! Lets get serious again, shall we??!! Here are three more pictures... the first are of my Aunts.. the third is my pretty little cousin...

Okay.... here goes... these are pictures of my Aunt and Uncle when they were younger..

And... like I said... I saved the best for last... The following is a picture of my Aunt and her two sons... Fro... Glasses and all.... Enjoy!!

STOP IT! You know laughing at peoples family members is not right!! It was the 70's! Stop it!!! Stop laughing already!!! :)

Home Again!!!

Hello again! Thanksgiving Day is over and I'm back in Memphis where my parents live... I spent yesterday in Selmer, TN. (McNairy County, Home of Buford Pusser Walking Tall) at my Grandfather's house... I took a few pictures of some of my family so check um out!! I'll post more really old pictures later...

My Grandpa Z.T.

My little brother Johnnathan and my nephew Kobe.

My brother, nephew, grandpa and me.

My cousin Dejuan and my Aunt Novena.

My godmother Barabara (A.K.A. Judge Hatchett)

This is my Aunt Niece, Novena, uncle Serfin, my mom Khogie... and my grandpa Z.T.... unique names huh!!

My Animals!!!

Now that I got my camera going I'm picture happy! I took some pictures of my dog Rowdy and my horses Jazz, Rain, and Bo.....

This is Rowdy looking like he is innocent! Believe me... he's not... that's why his name is Rowdy!

And here's Bo... he's my fat lazy 14 year old horse.... the best kind!!! Good with anyone who gets on him...

This is Jazz... I just sold her to my roommate for his son but she gets a little fiesty every now and then so I may trade him Bo and keep Jazz for me... she is a 5 year old.

Finally... this is Rain... she is my roommates horse... 5 years old and hopefully pregnant! I'm hoping she has me a Palimino Paint to add to my collection... recently added to the collection is a Palamino Paint Stud but I don't have the fence to keep him away from the mares... he will be guilded soon and hopefully brought to the house!

Here is all of them doing what they do best..... eating!!! And my little cottage in the country... well... aside from the highway that runs right beside the house...

So much happening....

Well... it's been a while since I posted last... lots have gone on that I have to catch you up on.... lets see.... I think last time I mentioned that I was going to be a Sunday School teacher... that has been going great.... actually been having alot of fun and learning alot of new stuff... even more amazing.... I have been elected Sunday School Superintendent!!! WOOHOOO!.. Don't know how that happened... but it happened... and I accepted the challenge... I also participated in our Fall Carnival at church... we had a GREAT time... lots of fun and crazyness... check out a couple pictures of some great Halloween costumes.....

And yes folks... that's all me... well... atleast the back anyway... hehehe... hince... I have started my diet...

Well... I have also decorated my house for Christmas.... and can't seem to put enough lights on it.... as soon as I get some more doh I'm going to get somemore.... the picture isn't very good cause I took it with my phone... but as soon as I find the cable to the camera I will post more...

Sooo... I guess.... oh yeah... I am going to Memphis to see my family for Thanksgiving... gonna stay a week... so that should be fun... until next time... Have some great Holidays!

The sharing of culture....

This is one of my favorite songs... it is a Mvskoke Creek Hymn that they sing at my church. I have been learning the words to this song and figured I would share it with you... It's amazing that the tradition is still there and I feel privileged to be able to be a part of it! I want to share with you the beauty of a language that, like many others, is slowly dying.

The elders at my church are trying to teach us younger people these hymns so that their use will continue when they have passed on.

Hear it!: Heleluyvn

Lyrics:

Heleluyn yvhikvres,
Hele Heleluyvn, Heleluyvn
Yvhikvres Hele Heleluyvn

Mekosapvlket mimvn vpokes
Hele Heleuyvn

Heleluyvn Yvhikvres, Hele
Heleluyvn, Heleluyvn Yvhikvres
Hele Helelyvn

Jason... a Sunday School Teacher??????

Whew! I was at church the other day and the need for a Sunday school teacher for the Teenagers came to light... I volunteered....

Soo... I am about to embark on a new, and I'm sure, enlightning journey. I have never done this before... but figured one thing is for sure! Someone, whether it be me or the kids, will learn something.

I have thought on this... I'm nervous... I worry about whether I will be able to stay interesting... keep the kids interested.... stimulate their imaginations, their involvment, their spirits.... Hopefully.... with some prayers... and a some prepartion on research on my part... all goes well... I will keep you posted...

Keep me in your prayers!!

WOOOHOOOO!

Wow.... I asked Elizabeth and she told me to do exactly what I have done over and over.... so I go back and try it... guess what... it freakin works! Thanks Elizabeth!!!!! So... here are some more pictures... it's not all of them... some of my dear friends and family I don't have pictures of... but I promise as time permits... I will post them... until next time... enjoy...

My mom(Khogie) and nephew(Kobe)...

My brother (Eric) and his kids (Kobe and Trevor).

My Pa (Z.T.) and Dad (Alvin)

My nephew Haydn... This picture was an accident... cool huh!

This is an oooold picture of my grandparents (Moms parents Z.T. and Fairlee Amos)

Family and Friends.... well... was supposed to be!!!

Okay... I have been up ALLL night tryin to figure out how to post more than one picture per post like misses Elizabeth did.... I have tried "Hello" and "Picasa" with NO luck... so... I'm just going to post this one picture of my dad, little brother, and me (left to right)... As soon as I figure it out I promise to post more!

Dad, Little Brother, and Me!