Tillatoba News 2/13
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Our princess, Haven Rose Dukes and another little princess, Joanna Pullen, Haven’s cousin, was ready for their very first “daughter daddy” dance at school. The frufru sequined dresses and the first set of high heels had two little princess set on “go” – Their little wrist corsage’s just set their outfits off so, watch out dance floor at North Delta School! I’ve just got to brag on our daughter-in- law, Brandy Deck and her mother, Teresa Dooley Bailey. Brandy said, “To say we are shocked is an understatement!” “ Thank you for the nomination for the Top 5 in Hometown Madison Magazine and for all of the support over the years.” “There are countless people responsible for helping us along the way!” Southern Twist Interiors. I have seen some of their work and they do a beautiful job. Martha Box said she is still sassy and kicking , but it is still on one foot! I am a bit tired of this down foot elevated life. But hey, I am planning on a real big kick off in a few weeks . Martha said she is Happy Wealthy and Wise by our Lord’s grace . Still blessed with great care from all my family and friends. Sister Patty landed here from Texas. So good to see her and she plans a long stay. Brother Jesse Wortham picked her up when he went to Texas. Great visit from daughter Ginger, Phil and the boys this eve. Diane Hill sent me a lovely cake and fruit sauce that made me smile. Martha, you are gonna be spoiled rotten before this is over with but that’s alright, you deserve it. Mlton Harper had a little scare Saturday morning when his defibrillator shocked him. He ended up in the Oxford hospital but after a few days of tests and treatments he’s doing good! Diane Dukes went to Greenville Saturday to see her sister, Ellen Parker. Ellen’s birthday is the 17 th of February. She’ll turn 81. Kathy Dukes and Terri Dukes went with Diane and we took her a birthday cake and we had lunch down there with them and then we stopped in Greenwood and did some shopping. Diane is now taking therapy for her hip and she is feeling so much better since she started therapy. This is the second time I’ve been and I have to go for a while yet. Diane brought home hot tamales. Everybody wanted some so I brought them home. They always enjoy eating them. Joey and Katelyn McClanahan of Jackson and Shelby Dewitt visited Bobby Joe McClanahan and family during the weekend. Deborah McCool said they are doing good. Had 3 grand kids sick with the flu last week but I think they are getting better finally. Tommy finally got his old employee back and can start getting his Sundays off from now on. We got up yesterday morning and went to breakfast in Batesville like we used to do, did a little Walmart shopping and got back home and went to church. Afterwards we were lazy and just did nothing the rest of the day. I love those kind of days, Deborah. Happy 61st Anniversary to Williams and Rebecca McCullar who celebrated Friday, February 7. Happy birthday to Wendi Pettit and Sawyer Grace Bowman who celebrate the 12th, Sweet Robin Laster Harrington and Billy Nelson celebrate the 13th, Dylan Jeffords the 14th, Rose Brown and Billy Brassel on the 15th, Agnes Lane Porfilio the 16 th and Peggy Bailey, Doris Hoop and PJ Dukes the 17th. I hope you all have a great day celebrating your special day! Recipe gor the week: “Lemon Cheesecake Crescent Rolls.” Ingredients: 2 cans refrigerator crescent rolls dough 8oz. Cream cheese soften 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Zest of one lemon Juice of one lemon Powdered sugar, for dusting Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a mixing bowl Combine cream, cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, zest of one lemon, and juice of one lemon. I used a lime! Unroll crescent roll dough and place a spoonful of the mixture on the wide end of each triangle. Roll up the crescent rolls and placed on a greased baking sheet. Cook for 12 or 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly until dusting with powdered sugar. These are so easy to make and so good! Thought for the day…..,”It is useless to try to hold a person to anything he says while he’s madly in love, drunk, or running for office.”
