Happy Birthday Seay!
May 30, 2008 | Birthdays | Comments [4]
He’s…gulp!…THIRTY YEARS OLD TODAY!
Mom, you have a grand-child who is THIRTY!!!
YOWCH!!!
I remember his birth like it was last year. First time I’d ever witnessed a child-birth of course, and it was terrifying and fascinating all at once! That was before the days of TLC or what-have-you; now you get to see a baby born every day, on the tube.
He was BLUE. Scared the be-jeebers out of me, I thought something was wrong! Then he took his first breath, and within seconds he was a healthy baby-pink.
We stayed at the little clinic where he was born, out in the middle of nowhere, Alabama, and then took him home that night. He cried half the night, and his mother just kept saying “I don’t know what to do! I don’t know what to do!”
Good grief, what a couple of clueless kids we were!
Everything turned out okay, though, and despite a little bump in the road when he was 15, he’s been a joy to everyone who has known him.
Happy birthday, Seay-bee Shoy! (rhymes with “baby boy”)
I love you!
Birthday Bonanza
April 26, 2008 | Birthdays | No Comments
I figure I’ll say it all at once here. Happy birthdays to Casey, Little Ben, Lainie, Jason, Ethan Schuyler and i’m sure another one or two of the grandkids. I’ve totally lost track. After Crystal it all started to go a little haywire! Also, Thanks Ben and Julie for the gift you sent. They were PERFECT for my back porch. I tried to send you a thank you email but found the address i have for you doesn’t work anymore so i had to resort to this. I love everyone and can’t wait to see you all in July. XXOO
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JASON IN JUST A FEW HOURS
April 25, 2008 | Birthdays | Comments [1]
Jason was born eight hours after Maria, literally, because they are the same age. He will be 32, also. And his birthday, of course, is on Lainie’s birthday. SO…We’ll be congratulating Lainie and Jason tomorrow.
Happy 3rd birthday to little Ben
April 25, 2008 | Birthdays | Comments [4]
His birthday was yesterday, but his party is tonight. It’s going to be a “Thomas Train” party. He selected that one himself. Ryder had a Thomas Train birthday party I believe, didn’t he, Beth?
Julie said he’s ALMOST potty trained, and he’s doing it himself. Yeah for little Ben!!!! We have to recognize the accomplishments, large and small. And this is LARGE!
Happy 32nd Birthday Maria
April 25, 2008 | Birthdays | Comments [9]
Yes, it’s really true. She’s trundling on along in the thirties, fast on the heels of Ben, who will be 34 in July.
She opted not to come here for her birthday, so I don’t know what she’s doing. Beautiful weather is forecasted for most of central Florida, so she’s probably going to head on over to the beach and spread out for a little R and R all by herself, unless she has a friend over there. Maria doesn’t mind time alone at all. She gets that from her mother. I love being all alone, but I don’t get that very often anymore.
I wish I could go over and lie around on the beach.
Lost Birthday Book
March 1, 2008 | Birthdays | Comments [4]
I no sooner got my beautiful Birthday Book put together……than I lost it! I have to start again. I need the following names please:
Nancy, Isaih, Ethan, Amayah………Adam-Michael………..Chelsea……..Dylan……….Paul………
Darrell…………and Ben Parker. I know some seem odd, but I simply can’t remember!
Tony’s Big 40
February 29, 2008 | Birthdays | Comments [1]
Tomorrow, which is almost here, is Tony’s real birthday. February 29th, and he is forty years old! (or 10)
I think everyone should call his cell and wish him happy birthday. He is very amiable toward you all, and your call would be welcome. Every little baby step is worthwhile.
His cell No. is 386-747-4909
If he doesn’t answer (and I don’t know about a message machine, because I have reached him everytime I’ve called) then leave a message.
The house number is 904-807-4746
They never answer. But leave your message. Tony and Holli may have planned a weekend getaway for his birthday.
Crystal and Jamey
February 7, 2008 | Birthdays | Comments [2]
I know that Lexie’s birthday is in February, but have forgotten the date (Big Nana!! How could you!!). Look for a package in the next few days for James Michael and Lexie. Also,
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO CALL JAMES MICHAEL! You know something, we’re so accustomed to calling him “James Michael” around here, that it’s about to stick. That’s what happened with Adam Michael. We never could decided. Melissa favored Hunter, which was his third name. I liked Adam. I don’t know who liked Michael best, so anyway, he ended up with both names of Adam and Michael. I’m getting used to saying James Michael. Better let us know.
BURTHDAYS
February 7, 2008 | Birthdays | Comments [4]
Please take the time to do the following: Give me the birthdates of all the members of your families. I am determined to get these names and dates on a calendar from the beginning (with Luis and Me) to end (with James Michael). and this includes the spouses of each, and also would include Melissa, who is still close in the family unit to be considered part of the family, and I know her birthday is on September the 17th. I’m going to send everybody a birthday card this year, and I mean it, not matter how late the card might be!!
Bud-Surprise Gift on the Way
December 17, 2007 | Birthdays | Comments [2]
It’s going to cost 100 times more to mail it than the little item itself cost. I could send it back by Lainie, but there is a reason why I must get it to you as soon as possible. You must take excellent care of it. It must stay with you, and no one else….always. Until you are ready to pass it on. Love MOM PS I held it in my hand a long time before I finally realized I must let it go.
CARMEN IS NEXT
November 8, 2007 | Birthdays | Comments [2]
On Friday. And then Christopher follows up on the 11th on Sunday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARMEN (Who will be mm-snf-mm-mm)
and to CHRISTOPHER (who will be fifteen, and that noise you hear is tires screeching. He gets his learner’s license.)
Happy Birthday Dad!!!!
October 11, 2007 | Birthdays | Comments [1]
So it goes…
The earth has spun around the sun once again and we are all the better for it:)
Que los cumplan feliz, Papa Luis!!
Visit from “Polly”
September 20, 2007 | Birthdays, Travels | No Comments
The Texas branch of the family was privileged to receive a visit from “Polly,” the title that we’ve given to William L. Polhemus Sr. He flew from B’ham just to spend the evening with us in honor of Bill, Jr.’s birthday, and then flew right back. As busy as he is, I must say I was very honored to have received such a wonderful gift.
I should mention that our grandchildren (formally, they’re “step-grandchildren” but as “Papa Luis” can attest, that distinction doesn’t mean a whole lot in certain instances), having met “Polly” a few times, are thoroughly in love with him. Everyone here that knows him, knows that he has that effect on children. Brenda used to be enthralled by him, in fact, when she was a little girl.
The Polhemus’ grandfather - “Polly’s” dad - married our grandmother when he was in his late 40s, and had four children with her. He died in 1962, and I am likely the only one of us four Polhemi that remembers him at all. Anyway, his nickname was always “Polly,” and so we have transferred that title to my bio-dad for the great-grandchildren’s sake. Since “Polly” is “only” 72 and in very good health, it may be that they will actually get to grow up knowing him.
Back to the visit: We went to a local steakhouse and had a great meal. At the end, “Polly” gave me an unexpected and quite breath-taking gift! A few years ago, he made a business load to me at interest, which I’ve been paying back for the past couple of years, but still have quite a ways to go.
He gave me a birthday card, and in it wrote “loan paid in full.” I cannot tell you what it means to us. I’m still rather speechless about it!
During our visit, we talked about long-lost cousins whom we have not seen in a long time, and it dawned on me that the Polhemus side (which isn’t as close as our Mom’s side of the family; believe me Mom, we do very well in that respect) has never even so much as TALKED about a family reunion. I think this is something that we ought to consider.
Beth, I think that you and our cousin Pam, who I believe lives in Birmingham if I’m not mistaken, would be PERFECT to organize such a thing. Let’s talk about it.
I didn’t want to take up too much time on the 1048 blog with this, since I know it’s of limited interest to the rest of you, but I do want to say that I’m thankful for my biological father, as well (of course) as “Papa Luis,” whom I still call “Dad.” I love both of them so much, although for different reasons, and I thank the Lord that as difficult as divorce can be on families, I have such sterling examples of “Dad-ness” as both my bio-dad and my sealed-for-eternity Dad.
Love to all.
September 17, 2007 | Birthdays | Comments [2]
Happy Birthday Bill. 50 years is nothing to be ashamed of… scared of, yes, but not ashamed. 
Anyway, for those who might enjoy it, my first e-published work of fiction is here:
http://www.freewebs.com/farscapevirtualseason5eps4/v517.htm
None of which you will probably understand if you haven’t watched the series or read the rest of season 5.
This might help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farscape
Either way, enjoy the dialog if you can.
A Son For Crystal and Jamey
September 16, 2007 | Birthdays | Comments [2]
We got an e-mail from Brenda last night. I think the due date is in February, and if I’m not mistaken, that’s the month that Lexie was born. Anyway. The catecory is appropriate, and congrats to Crystal, Jamey, Brenda and Darrell, and Christopher, and also Grandmother Pat!
MOM
I’ve thought about you all day
September 15, 2007 | Birthdays | Comments [2]
I’ve literally lived all of the summer of 1957 over again. The time spent with my parents before flying up to Aberdeen (my first flight ever!). And then Bill playing softball with the guys every afternoon, while all the girls sat on the sidelines, and talked about babies, because we were all pregnant, except one. And then of course, the trip to the hospital. I tried to wake Bill up, but he said he was too sleepy to go have a baby. I finally got him on his feet, but sent him home pretty soon, because he was so edgy. Yes, it was quite a summer, and got me a wonderful gift. Happy Birthday to my firstborn child. I love you so very, very much. Fifty years later, I love you fifty times more.
I don’t know where the rest of your siblings got off to. If it wasn’t midnight, I’d call them up and give them a piece of my mind, and a piece is all I have left. Thanks to Bud for remembering.
Love MOM
WOW cincuenta años
September 14, 2007 | Birthdays | Comments [3]
I can’t believe I am the first to wish BILL his ‘Happy Birthday’ on this site.
Half a century of detailed ‘Life Analysis’ Lord Mom you were there just a couple of decades ago… Bill is catching up to you at Blinding Speed.
He that has a Why will come up with any How! …Nietsche
Bill has always had the ‘Why’.
When Suffering has a purpose, it ceases to be suffering. …Frankl
Having meaning in your life and setting that example is what makes you the beloved Firstborn of this clan.
I love you , Bill
September 9, 2007 | Birthdays | No Comments
There are quite a few birthdays this month. Jani’s was the first. She turned 18, Teyla’s is today (3), Brenda’s was the 5th (40ish - and the most beautiful), Bill (50) wow!! this all means mom is old!! Who else has a birthday this month? We should make a calender. Send me the birthdays of EVERYONE in your family (this means 9 kids plus spouses and kids, and Chris’ family) I will see what I (ok, maybe Jason) can do.
i don’t know when this stuff will post. i wrote them on sept. 7th, but didn’t figure out i had to ‘publish’ until today (sept 9).
She Don’t Look A Day Over 41!
September 5, 2007 | Birthdays | No Comments
(Well, maybe a DAY…)
Brenda Luisa Pagan Mathews turns forty-[mmmph!] today! Happy birthday, little sister!
It’s your day! You can do ANYTHING YOU WANT (here on the 1048 blog, at least).
N.B. I’m probably the only kid who remembers Brenda’s first day home from the hospital all those years ago. Ask Mother what I said when I saw here lying there in her bassinet!
Love, Bro. Bill