Mama June

In Loving Memory
Peggy June Landrum
6/4/1937 -10/28/2008

Mrs. Landrum passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in Jacksonville.

She was born June 4, 1937 in Quitman, TX. to Arthur Adkins King and Lila May Gilbreath King.

Mrs. Landrum was a member of First United Methodist Church, Jacksonville where she attended Seeker’s Sunday School and United Methodist Women, where she was a former president, directed Methodist children’s camps and worked with MYF. She and her husband were foster parents to more than ten children, hosted many foreign and exchange students in their home, and was one of the founding members of the Women’s Crisis Center in Jacksonville.

She is preceded in death by her parents Arthur and Lila King and her sister Joy Hinton.

Survivors include husband Rev. Dr. Faulk Landrum of Jacksonville; daughter Beverly Landrum Sharpe and husband Michael of Dallas; sons David Arthur Landrum and wife Quigley of Portland, OR. and Daniel Faulk Landrum of Chappell Hill, TX.; brother Dr. Joe Mac King and wife Louise of Dallas; and 2 granddaughters Lila Rebecca Baker and husband Michael of Dallas and Mary Victoria Sharpe of Austin.

Pallbearers will be Rev. Jack Albright, Rev. Fred Lang, Rev. Jimmie Reese, Rev. Tom Holcomb, Rev. Don Post, Bob Buckingham, Jimmy Going and Casey Beach.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2008 at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

I survived!

The surgery went quickly, even more quickly than originally planned. The anesthesia wasn't as scary as I thought it would be, I felt like I had just closed my eyes for a few seconds.
My cheeks are swollen and it definitely hurts to chew, but I should be feeling better by the time I go back to work on Monday. I think it actually worked out better to reschedule the surgery, since I have an extra couple of days off this way.
I have already read a stack of magazines, finished The Other Boleyn Girl (great book!), started Blink (by the same author of The Tipping Point) and watched The Pursuit of Happyness. I also started the movie version of The Other Boleyn Girl but it seems to deviate a lot from the book so I'm having a hard time getting into it.
Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Not in the plan...

When my dentist told me I would have to get my wisdom teeth removed, I went into planning mode. I set the surgery date several weeks out (Wed. Oct 8) and made the necessary arrangements to take off of work. I filled the DVR with movies and had a stack of magazines and a book at the ready. I made sure to go to the store and get plenty of soup and ice cream. Michael and my mom were both on alert in case I needed anything.
What did I not plan for? Waking up Tuesday morning with a stuffed up head, then waking up Wednesday morning running a fever. Of course, the surgeon's office said I could not go under as sick as I was.
Well, at least I will be comfortable and not have to worry about work while I am recovering!

Great weekend!

We went to a fabulous wedding this past weekend. Our friends Will and Courtney got married in Ft. Worth at the Beth El Congregation and had an amazing reception afterwards at the Modern Art Museum. You know it's a good party when 1) you get to drink champagne in the temple before the service and 2) the reception venue runs out of Blue Moon. No joke, I snagged the last two.
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Landes!

Gorgeous flowers; the color scheme was purple.


See, we can clean up pretty nice!


Sadly, I didn't get many pictures of the bride and groom together. Here they are cutting the cake.


We can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind...


Mom *loved* the tiny milkshake bar.


I love this picture of Courtney, looking "smoking hot" in her Oscar gown!

2008 Edition of Me

Stolen from Jessica. :)
1. What time did you get up this morning? Around 7am
2. Diamonds or pearls? I like both, but with any jewelry the simpler the better!
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Either Sex and the City or Get Smart.
4. What is your favorite TV show? Of all time? Probably the Simpsons. Right now? Project Runway.
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Coffee, more coffee, and either cereal or a granola bar (Kashi or Odwalla).
6. What is your middle name? Rebecca :)
7. What food do you dislike? Mayo...bleh!
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? I can't remember the last CD I listened to, I really only listen to my Zune or the radio!
9. What kind of car do you drive? Mustang.
10. Favorite sandwich? Toasted turkey and cheese.
11. What characteristic do you despise? Laziness.
12. Favorite item of clothing? Blue jeans.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? France.
14. Are you an organized person? In my own way. :)
15. What was one of your most memorable birthdays? My 18th stands out.
16. What are you going to do when you finish this? Go to bed!
17. Furthest place you are sending this? What?
18. Person you expect to send it back first. Tag, you're it! :)
19. When is your birthday? March 27
20. Morning person or a night person? Night WITHOUT a doubt! (It's 1am as I'm typing this!)
21. What is your shoe size? 6
22. Pets? Three sweet kitties.
23. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? Not unless you count that I'm having surgery to remove my wisdom teeth in a couple weeks. Yuck.
24. What did you want to be when you were little? Artist
25. How are you today? A little down...
26. What is your favorite flower? Hydrangea or roses.
27. What are you listening to right now? The tv (Family Guy specifically)
28. What was the last thing you ate? Leftover spinach and tomato pizza. Yum!
29. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? 10/4 - We're going to a wedding in Ft. Worth and we are making a weekend out of it and staying in a hotel.
30. Do you wish on stars? Nope
31. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue
32. How is the weather right now? Dark...
33. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Michael
34. Favorite soft drink? I don't drink soft drinks...does iced tea count?
35. Favorite restaurant? Depends on my mood...
36. Hair color? Blonde
37. What was your favorite toy as a child? DOLLS! I loved My Little Pony.
38. Summer or Winter? Summer
39. Chocolate or Vanilla? Swirl!
40. Coffee or tea? Coffee
41. Do you want your friends to email you back? Why not?
42. When was the last time you cried? A couple days ago.
43. What is under your bed? The shotgun.
44. What did you do last night? Made dinner, read, watched TV.
45. What are you afraid of? Losing someone I love.
46. Salty or sweet? Depends on my mood...
47. How many keys on your key ring? Four: car, apartment, mail box, parents' house. Now my work keychain is a while other story, I feel like an old-timey prison warden with that thing.
48. How many years at your current job? 2.5
49. Favorite day of the week? Wednesday
50. Do you make friends easily? Not really.
51. How many people will you send this to? However many people read my blog! So...two.
52. How many will respond? Who knows.
53. Who do you miss? My wookie!
54. Do you like finding out all this stuff about your friends? I do!

Happy birthday, Treyson!

Phil and Erika's son turned two this weekend. Here are some pics from the party at his grandad's house. Michael had to work so I was the designated picture-taker.

The birthday boy with his dad.



With Uncle Elliot.



Treyson loves the turtle.

Prost!

Some pictures from Addison Oktoberfest. We had a blast with Charles and Judson!