A Brat's Life

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Hank the TANK

Aimee

1st photo

2nd photo

Hank -

Henry Scott Crabtree

10 lbs. 3 ozs.

We all waited a long time for him. Actually we were more anxious than anything.

A new cousin for River...

Antie Nene says: I could just pinch his cheeks!

Mom is happy he is finally out. Now he is grounded till he is 21 for getting so big.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

The Funeral - New Orleans & Mississippi

We flew into New Orleans on November 28th. Got settled in for the next day. We didn't know what to expect. Hans left Mississippi and forgot how to get back there. (So it seemed) He didn't know if he would be welcomed at the services for the son he raised as his own or turned away because he left his world there to find his happiness.

Our first stop was to see Aunt Nancy from the Perry side of the family. She was so sweet. We went to her pond to feed her catfish. Them suckers were big. But it was a fun sight to see.

I kept asking her if she was sure there wasn't any croc's in the pond like Lake Placid. She never seen the movie.
She will always remember Hans as the Sailor who left a nickle on the dresser. It was their little joke. So he left a nickle on her table when we left this time.

Aunt Nancy Showed us photos of all the family and told us of how Uncle Buck passed away.

This is a family photo that she showed us asking Hans if he remembered any of them. He did.

Remembering the Ladies...

The folks were so funny down south. I went to do something and then found Hans again and grabbed his hand to hold and everyone was like WOW!!! (mostly the guys) How is it you get her to do that? We just like holding hands. We're funny like that we told them.

His niece remembered him. She couldn't wait to say hello.

Another In-Law that Missed him.

Donnie Lee Creel, Jr.
November 25, 2007
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Laid to Rest
December 1, 2007

The two Dads' Donnie Creel Sr. & Hans Hass
Both will miss him with all their heart and soul.

Dale and his father sharing in their grief. May their relationship grow out of this sad experience. May the Lord guide them and take the thoughts of negativity out of their lives for one another. They are both good men.

Friday, November 23, 2007

Day with the Olsens'

Ok...Here is breakfast out with the Olsens'. You have to know how to do this trick if you want breakfast. Just kidding. How cool are these folks? The coolest!!!

We ate at the Waffle Barn. YUM.

So that means Christie and I got to go to the Scrapbooking place while waiting for our names to be called. That place is dangerous for me to go

to.

After that we headed up to Old Auburn and checked out the town and it's antiques and the old buildings. The OZ Jewelry Store and a few other places. There we played with the Tin Man. I have photos!!!

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Thanksgiving Day with the Olsens'

We drove into town the night before...
Thanksgiving Day isn't just about eating with the Olsens'. First there is exercise and warm up time.
Parking Parker
Courting Courtney
Then there is work.
PoseAnd more work.
More posing.Smokin' Turkey What a bunch of HAMS!!!

Gravy Boardgames.

Mama Olsen Playing with the Whirly Twirlys...And of course, Pumpkin Pie