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My new friend Jimmy


I met Jimmy in my kitchen this past Saturday night. My hubby went to the shooting range with the husbands from the Amarillo moms’ group. Jimmy is actually not a dad from the group, but rather an uncle and certainly a welcome addition. Who can resist a smile, mustache and display of tattoos like this? Not me. I knew immediately I wanted to add this guy to my list of new Amarillo friends. After a few hours of poker, we learned he’s a retired 20+ year veteran gorilla trainer from the OKC zoo, has 9 fingers (one lost from working in a saw mill), and recently got back from Africa working with AIDS patients. My instincts were right – we need to get to know Jimmy better.

March 31, 2009 - 12:58 pm

Drew, Amber and Megan - Wow! Jimmy is indeed a “colorful” fellow in more ways than one! That is awesome…I want a Jimmy!

Go Irish!

Happy St. Pattys!

March 22, 2009 - 2:17 am

Steve and Amy Lou - wow. Georgie is really growing up. He is so handsome and looks like such a good mixture of both of you. Hold on to this one, he's a keeper!

Dirty Boy


Georgie loves to play in the dirt. The other day I let him dig up our non-existent flower beds (MaryFran, where are you when I need you?) and this is what I ended up with: a happy boy with dirt filled pockets. Who can resist such happiness? Maybe I should go fill up my pockets…hmmm….

June 4, 2009 - 3:47 am

America - That is beyond adorable!

September 10, 2009 - 8:36 pm

Photographer - That is Livin Real Awesome!