Old Habits Are Hard To Break

Hey Friends,

This is Odie. Today is another family birthday. A big one for us. 59 years ago today, my Daddy was born. He entered the world at 6 lb 6oz. He lived a full life that impacted many.

I love my Daddy with all my heart! Today, I honor and remember him! We miss him deeply!

Mom is going to finish this post. Thank you for reading. 

A Message from KJo

Today, we gather with family to remember and honor the birthday of the best man I have ever known. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a faithful son, and a cherished brother to all of us meeting today.

He never cared much for public attention on his birthday, though he always enjoyed celebrating quietly with those he loved. While he won’t be joining us here on earth this year—having changed his address to heaven—he has left pieces of himself in each of us. His influence lives on daily. He shaped who we are, taught us countless lessons, and if we take the time to look, we can still find him everywhere. So, in a sense, he is with us.

So what made him the best man I have ever known?

First, his deep and unwavering love for his family. Then, his sincere love for God and his adventurous, faithful service to Him. Add to that his care and concern for his friends, and his compassion for the hurting and the overlooked. These are only a few of the qualities that defined him.

Did you notice the common thread?

Love.

Davy Boggs loved—When he did, he did so fiercely.

He taught us how to love. He taught us to be real, to seek God wholeheartedly, and to walk in faith even when the road was uncertain. When we look closely, we can see Davy reflected in who we are.

Some of you were blessed to know him up close and witness that love in action. Maybe you were on the receiving end of one of his preacher to pastor counseling talks, when he helped talk you off a cliff. If so, then you understand exactly what I mean when I say he was a good man—and a loving one.

Before I close, there is one more lesson he passed on to us—one Habit That Is Hard To Break.

This man loved good food and he taught us to as well!

So here we go again…the Longhorn Birthday habit!

Today, we are honoring his birthday the way he would have enjoyed: with one of his favorite steaks from LongHorn.

None of this likely matters to him now as he celebrates in the presence of Jesus. But for those of us still here, life continues. We carry on, bringing our favorite “Davy things” with us, knowing

that when we do, we never truly leave him behind.

Here is a link to a video of Davy singing “If You Could See Me Now.”

Thank you for reading today. I hope these words have made sense as I express a viewpoint I share with myself often.

Kelly Jo

Happy Birthday Aunt Jeanna

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for visiting! Our family’s January birthdays continue today. January 14th is the big day for my Aunt Jeanna Morgan.

I am so blessed to have excellent aunts in my life. Jeanna has been right there for most of it.

 Jeanna is an incredible person, and we are blessed to have her in our family! She is loved as a wife, Mom, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and pastor’s wife! Jeanna excels at each of her positions! She is well

loved by all!

It is safe to say her favorite title now is Nina or Nana. She is a proud grandmother to soon to be 5 grandchildren. 

I can not let today pass without giving my Aunt Jeanna a birthday shoutout. Jeanna we love you so much. Hope you have a fantastic birthday! 

I will close with some more pictures of the birthday girl. 

Odie

Ezra Is Golden and Celebrating Gran

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit! I mentioned yesterday that it is a week full of birthday festivities

Ezra Is Golden 

Today’s birthday is golden. Ezra Joseph Daniels is 13 on January 13, 2026. 

Happy 13th birthday to my big little buddy! I cannot believe you are now a teenager! We love you! Can't wait to celebrate with you!

It seems like only yesterday he was three years old and arresting me, trying to take me to jail. Ezra would lock me behind his imaginary jail bars. When I would roll out, he would say, "How did you get through those heavy metal bars and doors?" I tried my best to convince him that I had superpowers with my wheelchair to escape! Ezra would not buy my story! Oh, the precious memories!

Celebrating Gran

We started the week off with Gran’s birthday. Click HERE to read her 2026 birthday blog post.  

Mom and I met up with both sets of my grandparents yesterday. We had a lovely lunch to celebrate Gran’s birthday. 

Lunch was scrumptious. We tried a new US restaurant that came highly recommended! Firebirds was incredible. I will definitely want to visit there again in the future!

The family time was even more valuable! I am thankful for every time I get to spend time with all of my grandparents! I love them also very much, and I would not be the person. I am today without them!

I will leave you with a few pictures from yesterday's meal. I hope you enjoy your virtual lunch! Sorry cannot be the real thing. Just take my word for it, that it was

Bye for now. 

Odie 

 

Happy Birthday Gran 2026

 Hey Friends,

Today marks the start of a busy week of birthdays in our family. There are birthdays on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Saturday afternoon will be a party for one of the afore-mentioned birthdays. We have lots of celebrating happening this week. 

On January 12, 1949, Betty Jo Howard was born. She grew up in Kentucky. On October 14, 1967, she married her sweetheart, Danny Morgan. 

Today, Betty Jo Morgan is known as a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is one incredible lady!

Happy birthday, Mom Betty, Gran, Granny, Granikin,  Thumbelina or Granberry; she has many titles. We all love you so much!

I am blessed to call her my Gran! She has been a bright spot in my whole life! I am grateful to have the World’s Best Gran! I am so proud of her!

We plan to meet up with them for a birthday lunch today. I am excited to celebrate with her! I will have pics from that outing later. Here are a few more pictures of my Gran. 

Thank you for reading!

Odie

Happy 4th Birthday Karleigh Jo

 Hey Friends,

Today's blog is a short one. We have been battling sickness for the last few days. I am hoping we will soon be on the mend. 

Mom is doing much better. She is still dealing with some coughing and congestion. My sickness has settled in as a bad head cold. It is no fun!

Sadly, we had to miss Karleigh Jo’s birthday party last night. The princess turned 4 on Saturday. 

It looks like she had a great party. We sure do love our princess. Karleigh Jo makes life fun!

See you tomorrow. 

Odie 

Sunday Sanity 12/20/25

 Hey Friends,

Here is one of my favorite scriptures for our nugget of sanity this morning. 

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭9‬:‭6‬ 

Let us have a happy Sunday as we celebrate our Lord's birthday. I want to keep Christ the reason for my celebrations. He is the greatest gift of all!

 

Merry Christmas week!

Odie

Christmas Wreath 2025

 Hey Friends,

First off, I want to wish my cousin Wade Ross Evans a happy birthday! 21 years ago, my world got a little sweeter with your arrival. You still are a sweetheart and make me smile! You will always be my cheetah! 😊

I hope you have a fantastic 21st birthday. We love you so much!

Christmas Wreath 2025

Last night was an event I have been part of for several years now. I really enjoy it each Christmas. It is a private event at Purkey Landscaping’s Plant Barn. 

We make Christmas wreaths. It is so fun to create something beautiful. Kristy, Tammy and Madison make sure we have all the supplies and inspiration. Then we are free to create the wreath that we choose. They are there to guide and assist us along the way. 

This years party attendees were my Aunt Theresa Osborn with ladies from Dodds Church along with family and friends. It was a great evening. We had so much fun! 

I think 2025 may be my favorite wreath so far. This year I went for more of a winter feel. I am hoping it will last a while past Christmas.

Thanks to Purkey Landscaping for hosting fun events! Check them out online HERE.

I will close with some pictures from last night.

See you tomorrow!

Odie

Also I included a picture of my bedroom Christmas tree. I love my travel tree. I did not have it done last month when I shared my Christmas decorations.