The only one that would go outside with me last night in-between storms was Chip. He will be 13 weeks old this coming weekend, and after a few minutes, even he abandoned me!

No one but Mrs. Anaya would understand this photo. I’m not even sure I do, but I know she does. So, this is for you—Johanna’s Mommy!

This year’s Cherokee Rose is in full bloom and totally out of control! Four years ago, my Dad told me that it would quickly cover the  fence railing that I put up especially for it to run across. He was right. Now, I’ll have to read to find out when I can cut it back!

There are a lot of things in life that are just plain fun. Last Friday we had the opportunity to dig out a natural spring that has been buried for nearly fifty years, if not longer. One of the archivist at Toccoa Falls College pointed out the location to me and Kelly (who is registrar at the college). Indian Springs was a place where Cherokee Indians once filled their water jugs. Later, it became a place where locals from Toccoa would stop and get a cup of naturally, cooled spring water. When we have the rest of the photos posted on tfchistory.com, I’ll update this post.

Less than three feet down, we hit water and the more we dug, the more the water flowed.

My friend, who is Director of Alumni and Church Relations at Toccoa Falls College, has a natural ability to recruit students. Here she is trying to “sign” Chipley up for Fall ’09! Under what degree program you may ask? “Communications!” It is all about learning how to win the princess’s heart. And did she have advice for Sir Chip? You bet: “Learn to watch, sit, and stay!” Princesses love attention, and Cocoa Joy is no exception.