Vintage Viola

When we were in Abilene a few weeks ago, Matt restored a couple of my family's old photos. The first one is of Viola Marie Hicks, my great-grandparents' first child, born about 1915/16 (not sure). She died at 18 months old of diptheria. Our Viola Marie is named after her.
The 2nd photo is of my great-grandparents with their second child, Ellory Oren Theodore Hicks (aka "Uncle Ted"), born a couple months after Viola's death.


The original "Baby V"

J.W., "Ted", and Maude Hicks

Labor Day Weekend In Abilene

We had a "Redneck Labor Day" in Abilene, TX. The weekend was named in honor of Matt's lobster-red face and neck that were sunburned at the Abilene High football game on Saturday. Then we completed the picture by making S'mores in 90 degree weather while being entertained by Pepaw's water hose tricks. Good times!

Morgan & Emma found a playmate in Pepaw C.

Morgan made a helmet out of a watermelon while I wasn't looking.

Baby V assumes the resting position of every Motz child and grandchild so far.

Memaw C toasting her marshmallow to perfection.



Emma couldn't be happier with the results.

The sight of Morgan trying to get all of his food in his mouth at one time is a familiar one.

Baby V says, "What S'mores?"

Video Update- Mice in a Box and Baby V Waves

Here are some recent videos of Baby V and the kids. Baby V turned 8 months old this week, and has learned to wave.