Trish, Shai, Amy, ChrisAmy, Kyndal, Tanner, Trinity, Gavin, Bethany, Megan, Rylan
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
2008 Isbell Family Reunion
Trish, Shai, Amy, Chris
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
All Good Things Must Come to An End.
Another reunion has come and gone. It was a great time. The weather was great, the food was wonderful, and the people were the best of all. Here are a few of the highlights.
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THE PEOPLE
We had 22 adults and 10 children this year. There were about a dozen of visitors for one day or another.
The group minus a few who skipped out early..
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THE FISHING
The fishing wasn't as good as last year, but we had enough for a fish fry. The guys all had a great time. James came out on top walking away with the trophy for the second time. His sister-in-law (Amy) thinks it is time to get back on the water because she has yet to win it.
EV, Chester, Fred.
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ARMY ADVENTURE DAY
Army day was tons of fun. The weather was great with mostly cloudy skies and cool temps. The kids were awesome and did great at every station. We are working on next years theme. Any suggestions?
Back row: Nykia, Amy, Chris, Rylan, Ethan, Gavin
Middle row: Shai, Megan, Kyndal, Bethany, Trinity
Front and Center: Tanner
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42
Lots of 42 played this year. Clockwise: Dixie, Beth, Martha, EV, Russell
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Family Time
The best part of the reunion is always the time spent with family. It is always a little sad to leave. As our lives go on day to day, it is easy to get caught up in our own lives. Let's try to stay in touch.
Amanda & Minnie.
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Thanks so much to all of you who helped in the kitchen, with army day, and especially clean-up. My family had a great time and Rylan wants to know how many weeks until next year. I love you all and look forward to seeing you soon. Send me updates so I can post them. If you know anyone who doesn't know about the blog, let them know. Love, Amy
Happy Birthday, Mike!
Happy Birthday to you.
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday, Dear Mike
Happy Birthday to you.
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Happy Birthday, Tysen!
Happy Birthday, TYSEN!!
On your birthday we wish you much pleasure and joy;
We hope all of your wishes come true.
May each hour and minute be filled with delight,
And your birthday be perfect for you!
We hope all of your wishes come true.
May each hour and minute be filled with delight,
And your birthday be perfect for you!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
How's the Fishin'?
Altus-Lugert: May 14. Elevation 1 ¾ ft. below normal and rising. White bass are biting off the main swim beach. Striped bass hybrids have also slowed but are also good off the main swim beach. Crappies really good near the old fish-o-rama. Walleye have also slowed but are still good. Boat Ramp Status: North Shore boat ramp has water. Main and Hicks Mountain boat ramps are great. Water is still coming in, watch for debris. You may want to check for current depth by going to: http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/ALTU.lakepage.html Report submitted by Sue Hokanson, Quartz Mountain State Park.
Countdown...3 days
Three Days...Nothing to say about today's pics,
I think the pictures say it all. See you soon.
Cousins Bethany & Kyndal, 2006Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Randy: Doing Well
Well here is your latest Randy update. He saw his oncologist yesterday, things look very good for right now. His hiccups will gradually subside as he gets further away from his treatment and they have. He asked that they put his next treatment off until after the reunion b/c he said he wanted to spend time with his family!! So his next treatment will be June 4th. Aunt Martha will be joining us also and Sherrill is only able to come for probably Sunday & Monday due to work.
Zach and Angela will only be joining us for 1 night and 1 day due to ZACH'S JOB!!! FOR SOME REASON HE WANTS TO KEEP IT. I have my menu planned and will buy my groceries this Thursday or Friday and begin my cooking spree this Saturday and yes Stephen dear I will make sure that you get more than 1 measly little old bacon wrapped little smokie!! Aunt Lisa promises!!
Love to you, everyone please, please drive carefully and will see you all this Sunday, if the Good Lord is willing.
luv ya,
lisa
Zach and Angela will only be joining us for 1 night and 1 day due to ZACH'S JOB!!! FOR SOME REASON HE WANTS TO KEEP IT. I have my menu planned and will buy my groceries this Thursday or Friday and begin my cooking spree this Saturday and yes Stephen dear I will make sure that you get more than 1 measly little old bacon wrapped little smokie!! Aunt Lisa promises!!
Love to you, everyone please, please drive carefully and will see you all this Sunday, if the Good Lord is willing.
luv ya,
lisa
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Countdown...5 days
Rylan, Trinity (in back), Bobby, Gavin, Megan
2005 Pirate Adventure
Shai, Halee, Nykia, Amy, Hannah, Rylan, Christopher, Megan (crawling up), Trinity (turned away)
2006 Cowboy Adventure
Halee, Bobby, Rylan, Gavin
Monday, May 14, 2007
Countdown...6 days
Six Days...1993-2003
Beth, Oscar, Chester, Martha, Hester, Fred, Minnie, EV
Beth, Oscar, Chester, Martha, Hester, Fred, Minnie, EV1993
2003
2003Sunday, May 13, 2007
You're Supposed To
I wanted to share this story.
The other day Rylan and I were playing together.
I said, "Rylan, I love you."
He replied, "I love you too Mom."
I asked, "Why do you love me?"
His reply, "We're family, we're supposed to love each other."
Isn't that why God gave us family? To love each other.
Love you,
Amy
The other day Rylan and I were playing together.
I said, "Rylan, I love you."
He replied, "I love you too Mom."
I asked, "Why do you love me?"
His reply, "We're family, we're supposed to love each other."
Isn't that why God gave us family? To love each other.
Love you,
Amy
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Countdown...7 days
Just seven days...Spending time together as a family.
Minnie's Fabulous Four, 2001
Fish-Fish-Fish, 2002
Minnie's Fabulous Four, 2001
Fish-Fish-Fish, 2002 Countdown...8 days
A little nostalgia for you today. Only eight more days until the reunion. Wasn't it just yesterday the countdown was 12 weeks. Keep watching the blog. I am going to add pics every day until I leave.
1979 Reunion, This was the first year for the reunion. WOW!
1989 Reunion
1979 Reunion, This was the first year for the reunion. WOW!
1989 ReunionFriday, May 11, 2007
Three Dogs
Ginger, Rose, and CoriDanny and Diane's 3 puppies from Mocha. They are about 6 weeks old here. They are so cute.
Monday, May 7, 2007
Randy: ER visit
Randy Update!!
Was w/Randy in er last night. Had an immense amount of break-thru pain. Bless his heart, had a long talk w/him trying to get him to agree that he was going to have to slow down and take better care of himself. He promised to try harder which is all we can hope for. It was so hard to see him hurt so bad last night & it is also hard to see how badly the rest of the family hurts when he hurts especially Sherrill Wayne (who really needs our prayers also). Anyway, they gave him morphine and ativan ( he was having an anxiety attack also) and then sent him home w/instructions to TAKE IT EASY!!
Aunt Martha just called and his next appt w/oncologist is next Tuesday, 15th, will know more after that as to whether any of them will be able to attend family reunion.
Gotta get to work,
Luv you all,
Lisa
Was w/Randy in er last night. Had an immense amount of break-thru pain. Bless his heart, had a long talk w/him trying to get him to agree that he was going to have to slow down and take better care of himself. He promised to try harder which is all we can hope for. It was so hard to see him hurt so bad last night & it is also hard to see how badly the rest of the family hurts when he hurts especially Sherrill Wayne (who really needs our prayers also). Anyway, they gave him morphine and ativan ( he was having an anxiety attack also) and then sent him home w/instructions to TAKE IT EASY!!
Aunt Martha just called and his next appt w/oncologist is next Tuesday, 15th, will know more after that as to whether any of them will be able to attend family reunion.
Gotta get to work,
Luv you all,
Lisa
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Countdown...2 weeks
Reunion Time. Only 2 weeks until we all meet again. As of now, we have a tentative count of 30 that is including children. We know several can't make it because of school or work, but if you are close enough we hope you can swing over on Sunday or maybe one night. It really is the more the merrier. See you in two short weeks!
2000 Reunion group photo
2000 Reunion group photoWhat a great year!
Our Brother Randy
Happy Sunday to all my loved ones!!
Well here is a joyful update concerning Randy. He was baptized this morning at church services. Needless to say there were some very joyful tears shed. Debbie & Sherrill were there too. Ray was at work but his family joined us for services also. Randy was hurting pretty bad & looked tired but otherwise things are going ok for him. Said that he goes back for a checkup in a couple of weeks, I tried to pinpoint down the time but too many people were around so I will see him tomorrow & find out.
Angels in heaven and Christians on earth rejoiced today!!
Luv ya,
Lisa
Well here is a joyful update concerning Randy. He was baptized this morning at church services. Needless to say there were some very joyful tears shed. Debbie & Sherrill were there too. Ray was at work but his family joined us for services also. Randy was hurting pretty bad & looked tired but otherwise things are going ok for him. Said that he goes back for a checkup in a couple of weeks, I tried to pinpoint down the time but too many people were around so I will see him tomorrow & find out.
Angels in heaven and Christians on earth rejoiced today!!
Luv ya,
Lisa
Saturday, May 5, 2007
Minnie: x-rays results
Olla Family!!
Well here is a mom update!! Took her for her back x-rays today and there is NO fractures. She does have degenerative disc disease this is normal for her age and a very curved spine, which she has always had. She is just going to have to learn to take it a little slower and easier (yeah right, have been preaching that for the last few years). She is a very lucky woman not to have fractured her back with her fall on the 20th. She goes for her bone scan the 14th will send you all an update about that.
Also according to mom, she has dibs on the cook's room at the reunion and all she is going to do is sit on the porch in her comfortable chair & watch and talk to her family!! Told her she has earned that honor!!
Gotta go,
Luv ya,
Lisa
Well here is a mom update!! Took her for her back x-rays today and there is NO fractures. She does have degenerative disc disease this is normal for her age and a very curved spine, which she has always had. She is just going to have to learn to take it a little slower and easier (yeah right, have been preaching that for the last few years). She is a very lucky woman not to have fractured her back with her fall on the 20th. She goes for her bone scan the 14th will send you all an update about that.
Also according to mom, she has dibs on the cook's room at the reunion and all she is going to do is sit on the porch in her comfortable chair & watch and talk to her family!! Told her she has earned that honor!!
Gotta go,
Luv ya,
Lisa
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Randy: Set Back
Randy Update,
Poor Randy has a huge backward's step. He started having quite a bit of pain Wednesday, right before he was to be released to come home & the doc prescribed him a shot of Thorazine (big mistake). Don't know if any of you remember how Grandpa Baysinger re-acted to it when they gave it to him but Randy has done the same thing. It basically sent him out in la-la land!! He has been delusional ever since they gave it to him. Needless to say it cancelled his release. They have kept him all today & may release him tomorrow only if he is back with us mentally. I just feel so saddened & sorry for him. Aunt Martha forgot to call & update me until this pm so now I am updating all of you.
Also mom goes for her back x-rays tomorrow & her bone scan on the 14th. Will let you all know when I know.
Love to you all,
Lisa
Poor Randy has a huge backward's step. He started having quite a bit of pain Wednesday, right before he was to be released to come home & the doc prescribed him a shot of Thorazine (big mistake). Don't know if any of you remember how Grandpa Baysinger re-acted to it when they gave it to him but Randy has done the same thing. It basically sent him out in la-la land!! He has been delusional ever since they gave it to him. Needless to say it cancelled his release. They have kept him all today & may release him tomorrow only if he is back with us mentally. I just feel so saddened & sorry for him. Aunt Martha forgot to call & update me until this pm so now I am updating all of you.
Also mom goes for her back x-rays tomorrow & her bone scan on the 14th. Will let you all know when I know.
Love to you all,
Lisa
Lisa's Must-Haves
Ok here is my top 10 list of must haves for the reunion!!
1. I agree a matt or (I use a disposable table cloth) (felt side up) by the side of my bed. Then you can throw it away on the last day. It's bad enough thinking there is a scorpion in there w/me, don't want to have to deal w/dirt.
2. A flash light for the late nite trips to & from the bathroom, can't step on some poor, unsuspecting rattlesnake or scorpion. You have to give them a fair shot to get out of the way.
3. Flip flops for the shower or while wading in the lake, too many beer bottles and trash in the lake to take the chance on a cut foot.
4. Camera to record all the posed and unposed for pictures.
5. Bug bombs (A BIG MUST HAVE), to get rid of all unwanted, unwelcome, and uninvited guests in your cabin BEFORE you move your stuff in.
6. A good book for that much looked forward to quiet time.
7. A good crafting project for the much looked forward to free/down time.
8. Plenty of band-aids, anitbiotic ointment, q-tips, general 1st aid stuff for the much anticipated and hopefully missed oopsies.
9. Tennis shoes for when you decide on going for that walk to the dam or up the mountain & you don't really want to get a lot of sand in your flip flops.
10. A really, really good appetite for all of the food that I will eat and mentally preparing for all the dishes that will need to be washed.
And here is an added thought, remember there will be happy and sad times at the reunion, someone always gets their feelings hurt and someone else will get mad. But look back on the years & remember the ones who are no longer with us and say a prayer of thanks for those of us who are still here and just thank the Good Lord above because we are FAMILY AND WE HAVE EACH OTHER!!
1. I agree a matt or (I use a disposable table cloth) (felt side up) by the side of my bed. Then you can throw it away on the last day. It's bad enough thinking there is a scorpion in there w/me, don't want to have to deal w/dirt.
2. A flash light for the late nite trips to & from the bathroom, can't step on some poor, unsuspecting rattlesnake or scorpion. You have to give them a fair shot to get out of the way.
3. Flip flops for the shower or while wading in the lake, too many beer bottles and trash in the lake to take the chance on a cut foot.
4. Camera to record all the posed and unposed for pictures.
5. Bug bombs (A BIG MUST HAVE), to get rid of all unwanted, unwelcome, and uninvited guests in your cabin BEFORE you move your stuff in.
6. A good book for that much looked forward to quiet time.
7. A good crafting project for the much looked forward to free/down time.
8. Plenty of band-aids, anitbiotic ointment, q-tips, general 1st aid stuff for the much anticipated and hopefully missed oopsies.
9. Tennis shoes for when you decide on going for that walk to the dam or up the mountain & you don't really want to get a lot of sand in your flip flops.
10. A really, really good appetite for all of the food that I will eat and mentally preparing for all the dishes that will need to be washed.
And here is an added thought, remember there will be happy and sad times at the reunion, someone always gets their feelings hurt and someone else will get mad. But look back on the years & remember the ones who are no longer with us and say a prayer of thanks for those of us who are still here and just thank the Good Lord above because we are FAMILY AND WE HAVE EACH OTHER!!
Amy's Must-Haves
Since no one shared their must-haves for the reunion, I thought I would give you my top five must-haves for the reunion.
In no particular order,
1. sunscreen: no sunburns for this girl or her little ones.
2. tennis shoes: after a day on the concrete floors, my legs hurt if I don't wear my tennis shoes.
3. lawn chairs: I like a comfy chair to sit in outside.
4. a bath mat or rug by my bed: I hate crawling in bed only to realize I had dirt on my feet and have now put it in the bed. A quick rub on the rug and I am dirt free.
5. flip flops: You must bring a pair of flip flops to wear in the shower. We all know the bathrooms are a little to be desired and a good pair of flip flops puts some space between you and the floor.
Now, it is your turn. Share with the rest of us your must-haves.
In no particular order,
1. sunscreen: no sunburns for this girl or her little ones.
2. tennis shoes: after a day on the concrete floors, my legs hurt if I don't wear my tennis shoes.
3. lawn chairs: I like a comfy chair to sit in outside.
4. a bath mat or rug by my bed: I hate crawling in bed only to realize I had dirt on my feet and have now put it in the bed. A quick rub on the rug and I am dirt free.
5. flip flops: You must bring a pair of flip flops to wear in the shower. We all know the bathrooms are a little to be desired and a good pair of flip flops puts some space between you and the floor.
Now, it is your turn. Share with the rest of us your must-haves.
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Randy: Going Home
Randy Update!!
Just got off the phone w/Aunt Martha, Ray & Debbie are on their way to the city to pick up Randy and bring him home. Dr. Stokes said that he would let him recover from this treatment and give him 1 more, no date set yet. Randy is now moving in w/Sherrill Wayne so he will be w/family during his recovery.
I will keep you all updated.
Luv ya,
Lisa
Just got off the phone w/Aunt Martha, Ray & Debbie are on their way to the city to pick up Randy and bring him home. Dr. Stokes said that he would let him recover from this treatment and give him 1 more, no date set yet. Randy is now moving in w/Sherrill Wayne so he will be w/family during his recovery.
I will keep you all updated.
Luv ya,
Lisa
Minnie: Dr. Appt. for Back Pain
Mom update, Dr. Sabedra is sending her to Duncan Regional for x-rays b/c they have better machines than we do. He isn't for sure if she has fractured her back or tailbone but does want to check to be sure. She was really hurting when she was here & admitted she should have come in earlier. He is also sending her for a bone density scan & she may need to go back & see her neurologist again. Will know more after the tests r run. Tests should be tomorrow but don't have a set time yet. She is so fragile!!
I promise to keep you all updated. You will know almost as soon as I do.
Gotta go,
Luv ya,
Lisa
I promise to keep you all updated. You will know almost as soon as I do.
Gotta go,
Luv ya,
Lisa
Randy: Radiation Treatments
Received yesterday:
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So far Randy has been doing wonderful w/his treatment. He has even surprised the doctors. He hasn't suffered the immense pain that usually accompanies this treatment. He has had more problems w/his acid reflux. If all goes well today, he will be released in the am. According to Dr. Stokes he will have to have at least 1 more treatment due to the largeness of the main tumor. He also has developed 2 small tumors in the right lobe of his liver so he is confident that 1 more treatment will completely kill all of the tumors off and then God Willing he will be put back at the top of the transplant list.
Keep up the prayers!!
Lisa
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So far Randy has been doing wonderful w/his treatment. He has even surprised the doctors. He hasn't suffered the immense pain that usually accompanies this treatment. He has had more problems w/his acid reflux. If all goes well today, he will be released in the am. According to Dr. Stokes he will have to have at least 1 more treatment due to the largeness of the main tumor. He also has developed 2 small tumors in the right lobe of his liver so he is confident that 1 more treatment will completely kill all of the tumors off and then God Willing he will be put back at the top of the transplant list.
Keep up the prayers!!
Lisa
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