Odie’s Actual 40th Birthday In Pics

 Hey Friends,

I survived my 40th birthday yesterday! The day was fabulous! I am overwhelmed by the love of my family and friends! I received many calls, texts, voicemails, emails, comments and cards. Every single one of them is extremely important to me!  I appreciate the people who took time out of their busy days to remember my birthday!

My day started slow, by choice! We arrived home in the early hours of the morning after our trip to Oklahoma.

Uncle Steve came around noon to pick us up. He drove us to Cincinnati so Mom could take care of something. Within a few minutes, we were back on the road. 

We then headed toward Acapulco in Lebanon. There we met up with my Mamaw and Papaw for a fun birthday lunch. 

Then we had a brief moment at home. We tried to recuperate some more from yesterday's travel.

Yesterday evening, my Mom's parents came to visit. October 14th was also their 58th wedding anniversary. They invited us to join them at Longhorn for a joint anniversary /birthday dinner. We had a great evening with Gran and Papaw! It has been rare for me to be with them on their anniversary and my birthday.

As I type this post, the day has been full of smiles! I cannot thank everyone enough who made this birthday extra special. I know many of you prayed extra prayers for me, and I appreciate it very much. I did miss my Daddy! I am grateful to have a treasure trove of birthday memories from the past. 

I am generally not a person who carries the birthday celebration all month. Due to everybody's hectic schedules. My family and friends are extending my birthday celebration even further. The celebrations began in mid-September and might continue through mid-November. 

God has blessed me with 40 years of life! My life had a scary start to it! I arrived on the scene eight weeks ahead of schedule. Spent the first 27 days of my life in the Nicu. From my start at 3 lbs. 9 oz. the Lord has brought a mighty long way! I plan to enjoy this new year to the fullest! Thank you, dear readers being part of it!

Below are some pictures we took yesterday on my birthday. You will see the birthday lunch at Acapulco. My birthday dinner at Longhorn, and a few more along the way! I was blessed to receive two beautiful bouquets of flowers! Thank you to my cousin Lisa and my Aunt Theresa, for thinking of me!

See you all tomorrow!

Odie

Well….Look Who’s 40!

 Happy Birthday, Odie!!!!!

My how the years have flown by. 

Odie was a great kid and still is. 

She is not really a kid, she is a beautiful young lady. Her attitude at home is exactly as she displays in public. 

She never asked for anything as a child and she still doesn’t…..except taking her to Hawaii or a cruise.🤣

I suppose Davy and I taught her to love to travel. 

She has made friends all over the country and they  have already been helping her celebrate turning 40. 

Here are a few pics from this weekend and comments from her about the pics. 

KJo 

Hey Friends, 

Thanks, Mom, for your sweet birthday wishes! I love you!  

 

I can't believe I'm entering my 4th decade of life! God has blessed me abundantly! I am eternally grateful for the life I have lived so far! I am trusting God to see me through this decade like all the prior ones!

My Bethany Holiness Church friends showered me with love this weekend. They made certain my 40th birthday did not go uncelebrated. 

I know two of the people that spearheaded the birthday celebration this year was my very good friend Terry Cummins and Sis. Debra Kite.  Terry has already earned the nickname of THE BRAT, and Debra might be on her way to that title as well! 😀 

Here are pics from Sunday afternoon. 

 

Odie and Terry THE BRAT Cummins 

The decided the cake topper made a great hair piece too. 

Sis. Rachel Wood made this beautiful and delicious chocolate cake!

Joy and Galen Cummins are my Oklahoma parents! I love them so much!

Odie and Sis. Debra Kite

Thank you all so much for everything! Thank you seem so inadequate and hollow, but I truly mean it with all of my heart! You all are some of the best friends or a girl could ever ask for! I love you all! I truly appreciate all the cards and the gifts! You are thoughtfulness is overwhelming!

There you have a glimpse into my Oklahoma birthday celebration with my Bethany friends. It was so special!

My 40 birthday fun will continue. We have plans to go out to eat with the family later. Mom and I will be going on a little trip to celebrate next week. No, it is not to Hawaii or a cruise, but that is in our future goals! A girl can dream, right?

See you all tomorrow!

Odie

Remembering Dad With Ron’s Hamburger And Chili

 Hey Friends,

On November 7, 2009, my Dad made the first post here on the blog. It was titled a "Tasty Test", read it here.

There, he wrote about his favorite burger from Ron's Hamburger and Chili in Oklahoma. He loved their Double Big Daddy Cheeseburger! Daddy could rattle off his exact Ron's order and make us all crave burgers. 

In the fall of 2013, we went on a diet. We purposed to not eat pizza or burgers for one year. That was our favorite food, and also the easiest food to find while traveling. 

September 1st, 2013, was the last burger or pizza Dad ate. He kept setting goals farther in the future before he would do it again.

His massive love for a Double Big Daddy never waned. He dreamed and craved it until the end. Dad could tell almost down to the moment that he ate at Ron's on September 1st, 2013. 

Yesterday was 11 months since Dad went to Heaven. He can now eat whatever he wants!

 In honor of Dad, we went to one of his favorite Ron's locations in Sand Springs.  Mom and I split a Double Big Daddy! It was just as good as Dad remembered!

Our precious family friends, Terry and Sis. Joy Cummins joined us for our special lunch. It was great to honor Dad with wonderful people. We reminisced and made new memories.

Here are some pictures from yesterday's lunch. Thanks to Terry for buying our meal! You are still a BRAT! 🤣

Thanks for joining me today. Now you are craving a great cheeseburger. A Ron’s Double Big Daddy 2 1/2 pound patties, 2 pieces of cheese, mustard, pickles and fried onions.

See you tomorrow. 

Odie

Throwback Thursday Mr and Mrs Shoemaker

 Hey Friends,

It is time for another Throwback Thursday post. Monday was my cousin Deidre and her husband Ben’s 8th wedding anniversary!

That sent me on the path of remembering their beautiful wedding. I decided to share with you a post that I wrote the day after their wedding

Deidre and Ben, has it really been eight years since you tied the knot? According to my calendar, that is true. It is hard to believe! In eight years, you have lived a lot of life! God has blessed your home with three beautiful children and led you down the path of ministry!

 I love you both so very much, and I'm proud to call you my family! I'm looking forward to seeing you next month!

Now, 2025 Odie will be quiet and let 2017 Odie finish out this post! I hope you enjoy the look in the review mirror for Throwback Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker!

Odie

“Hey Friends,

This is Odie checking in from the soon to be rolling BoggsMobile. We are West Plains, Missouri bound. I am looking forward to a fantastic week with Pastor Dwain Galiher and our friends at Junction Hill Pentecostal Church. 

This week has been filled with wedding preparation for my cousin Deidre Boggs. It is unbelievable that my baby cousin/sister is now married. I have dreamed and prayed with Deidre about this day for along time and now it is a day in history. It was a privilege to be by her side to see it unfold.

Deidre was blessed to find Ben. I am so thankful God brought them together. Deidre and Ben tied the knot last night. They are now Mr. and Mrs. Shoemaker. I am thrilled for them. We are excited to officially welcome Ben into our family. They were blessed with a beautiful wedding and a fabulous day.

Below are several pictures. I hope you enjoy a glimpse into the weekend. First here are a few pictures I snapped during the day and at the rehearsal dinner. Thank you to the Shoemaker family for a delicious feast from City Barbecue. 

Wedding Day Fun

The rest of the pictures are pre and post wedding. 

Everything turned out fabulous. It was great to see so family and friends. Now I am exhausted and I plan to sleep all the way to Missouri. 

Thanks for reading. Have a fantastic weekend. 

Odie”