Are we getting close to Halloween perhaps??

October has been an action packed month!? Well, what month isn't right? There have been Friday football themes where the kids dress up in various themes to show their school spirit. Go Mustangs! Here are Floyd and Anne Craig for Super Hero Day!! There has also been the 4th grade play which was the cutest dog gone play I've ever seen. The play was called ROCK which was basically a take on how Rock and Roll evolved. The talent was amazing and by the end of the show I had tears rolling down my face from laughing so hard. Floyd was one of the Beatles and they sang "Help" and did a fantastic job. I was hoping to upload a video to this blog post but I was unsuccessful. It was really good. Floyd's grade is pretty special in my opinion. They are all very close and the kids in his class are really talented, smart, athletic and musical. I predict big things to come for this group of kiddos! Pillow Academy Class of 2019! The Fab Four! Ringo, Paul, John, and George or aka: Porter, Cole, Floyd and Hardy Let the "photo op" begin!!! with Papa and Jane with Annie and Rick with Moms and Grandaddy with Mama and Daddy with Craig and Cary

Soooo this year Floyd decided to get kinda "ingenious" with his costume. He's "the oil spill" and it's various forms (captain of clean up ship, the oil itself in all black, and the clean up save the gulf crew. Pretty cool huh?? Anne Craig is a dancing disco fever diva! Thanks to Deren Meek and her wonderful hand me down costumes! Don't know what we'd do without them!
My oil spill boy and disco diva

And speaking of borrowing costumes....many thanks to the Pedigo's for letting us borrow their German getups so we could attend a suprise 40th Bday/Halloween Bash at Mark and Kim Boggan's.
Hans and Inga


Leoprechan and Pot O Gold Hardin

King Tut and Cleopatra Boggan

Bubba and Bubbette Reichle

Hollywood Came a Callin'

I think most of my blog followers are pretty much aware that a little ole movie called, The Help, filmed here in Greenwood this past summer and several of the Floyd Melton family members were extras. Actually, Salter (Moss and Shannon's son), had a pretty important roll of Mae Mobley's little brother. It was a wonderful ride for Greenwood as the town buzzed with excitement and glitz. The actors rolled in and out of town and blended with the locals who made them feel right at home. The locals really loved the economic boost that could not have come at a better time than during a so called "recession". We were sorry it had to come to an end this month. As I walked across the street to where the director was living during his time here in filming, I told him to not be a stranger to Greenwood and to come back soon and visit. His response was, "But of course I'll be back...I plan to make more movies here in Greenwood." Now that's exciting!!! Here are a few pics.

Hilly's "gawking neighbors"

We look like we escapted from the set of Mad Men.

From this!

To this!!

and From this....

To this!

"in holding"

Floyd and Anne Craig were kids in the bus stop scene! I just love these vintage looks for the kids!!

Steele and "Skeeter". Steele was in a different bus stop scene too!

Wade Litton aka: Bert, the reporter. Wade was in the toilet scene with us. But he actually had a name.

My friend, Khalilah Tate, who I work with, was also an extra in the movie. She was a church goer!

Salter and Moss

Salter in his pram

Salter and Sissy Spacek

Funny things the kids say.....

Happy Monday! (well, I guess)
At some point over the weekend Anne Craig proceeded to form an opinion on the Ole Miss Rebels...Her quote of the day was this..."I liked the old Ole Miss....what's wrong with the big guy?" Now, you may wonder....is she refering to the big guy as Colonel Rebel? Or is she referring to the big guy as one of our defensive or offensive linemen that have been struggling here of late?? Hmmmmmm thoughts to ponder.

Happy Birtday today to my dear Gamba. I miss her so. Today she would have been 88 years old and she will always reflect a timeless sense of style and fashion in my mind. She was the best Grandmother ever who taught me so much about life and I miss her terribly. If only we could have one more conversation or I could seek some advice from her. Interestingly enough, I still do this in my mind from time to time anyway. Happy Birthday Gamba!!!

Ole Miss vs Tulane- New Orleans- Sept. 10-12

Papa and Jane took Floyd to New Orleans to watch the Ole Miss Rebels take on Tulane in the Superdome. McLean and Patten drove over from Fairhope to join in the fun. I think Floyd had a ball as usual when he's with Papa and Jane and being in New Orleans with Patten and McLean was no exception. It goes without mention that he ate really good. If you are with Dad and Jane you know you will be eating good. Floyd really enjoys Ole Miss football and Dad is super sweet to always invite Floyd to go with them when we are not all able to get away for ballgame weekends. It's always entertainment in the Big Easy and as you can see New Orleans is still mighty proud of their Saints. I think Floyd saw a lot of eye opening sights but he was nice enough to tell his Mama that he just shut his eyes walking down Bourbon Street....
New Orleans is still mighty proud of it's Saints!

Pizza with Papa from the balcony of the condo they were staying in on Royal.

Floyd and Patten with Pete Boone, Ole Miss Athletic Director

Floyd, Papa, Patten and McLean

Patten and Floyd...first bead toss! (bet it's not the last)

Floyd's favorite dessert at his new favorite Italian restaurant

Trotter men finally get to the Superdome

At the game

Floyd with his pal, Judge DeWayne Thomas

Girls Trip 2010- Perdido!

(Me, Lulu, Kitt, Sara Beth and Avery.....Liza behind the camera)
My annual girl's trip with my high school peeps was its usual late July occurence. However, since July had 5 weekends this year several gals were unable to attend and we missed them terribly. But we had a great time and it was nice to be at the beach. There were very little reminents of the oil spill and we had a great time going to see The Steve Miller Band and Peter Crampton at the Wharf. Those were the songs that we listened to as we were piled into cars riding up and down Park Avenue in High School so it was very appropriate that we were all together singing them again. We frequented the Flora Bama a few times and for sure we were the most "hit on" group of gals in the joint. It was truly hysterical fending off the guys as we displayed our total disinterest in them. We danced amongst ourselves and had a ball!!
Here we are before going to dinner and after our very own "wine tasting competition". Everyone brought their favorite wine, red or white, in a paper bag to disguise the label and we sampled each to determine the winner! I seriously could not tell you which one won (no, not because I couldn't remember after drining all the wine....I personally am not a wine snob and thought all were good.)

Liza, Kitt, Lulu, Sara, Lisa (Avery behind the camera this time)
We are so blessed with our wonderful friendships and the times we are able to sit, visit, relect and relax with one another. We always look forward to our next gathering....July 2011....there's discussion of maybe a cruise to Mexico!! We shall see!!!