Shrove Tuesday

The pastors of Cherokee put their heads together and came up with a new idea. It was played out on a beautiful February day and drew a crowd of about 300. Dad was the judge of the flip. He had to decide which lady flipped her pancake the best at the end of the race. After the race we all gathered for a time of worship, awards, and a pancake supper. Ladies in the race had to be dressed in a dress and an apron, they had to carry a frying pan with a pancake in it. They had to flip the pancake at the end of the race in order to complete it. It was a fun time.
Following is the History of The Pancake Race.

The Pancake Race has its orgins in Olney, England, with the story of a house wife who, upon hearing the church bells announcing the start of the Shrove Tuesday service, dashed off to the church still clutching her frying pan and its pancake. Traddition claims that the race was first run on Shrove Tuesday, 1445, accompaniedby festive celebrations. The race has continued through the centuries, and in 1950 became an international event, when the town of Liberal, Kansas added the race to its Shrove Tuesday observances.

This event ushered in the Lenton season.

Churchill Downs

Our visit to Lousiville included a visit to Churchill Downs. We got a super duper tour and really enjoyed our experience.

Fun with Jonathan

We had alot of fun with Jonathan. He is at a wonderful age.

Kate meets Kate

Since a number of years ago a changed my name to Kate (unoffically) it is fun to believe that this precious new grandaugeter is named after me. We had such a great time in Kentucky getting acquainted. Katelyn is a good baby and likes to sleep, so she is easy to get along with.

BUMMER

Grandpa putting words into Jonathan's mouth

I don't remember voting on this.

Tell me again, how long is she staying?

Mom I know you have been jealous of my favoring dad lately, but you should have talked to me. We could have worked something out.

So when do we get back to normal.

I thought everything was returnable.

Grandbaby #7

Katelynn Grace - or baby Cake

This is our new little grandaughter. Although we haven't met her yet, we think she looks awfully sweet. She arrived on February 4, her greatgranda's birthday. We thank the Lord for her safe arrival and the safety of our daughter despite a traumatic delivery. We plan to travel to Kentucy in a few days to meet her and wecome her into the family.

Johnny calls her baby Cake or if her parents call her Katie then Johnny calls her Kitty, Kitty.
Katelynn weighte 7lbs 3 oz. and measued 20 inches. Thank you Lord for this precious gift.