Snap, Crackle, Pop & Sisst, Sisst, Sisst!

The 4th of July was quite a celebration here in Huntsville, Alabama.

We have a new mall called Bridge Street that opened and planned a really superb fireworks display.

Jan’s folks were staying with us, so at around 8:30 PM we escorted them to an office building just within site of the mall.

We helped them out of the car and up on top of a birm that was newly landscaped and placed our tarp down on the grass and then the lawn chairs were unfolded and set up on the lawn.

It was supposed to start at 8:45 PM, but where were the fireworks? We waited and wondered, “Are we at the right place?” “Did they cancel the event?”

By 9 PM other people had joined us and the parking lot was full of gawkers waiting for a FREE show.

Finally at around 9:10 PM it started and everyone was so excited and enjoyed every minute of the sparkles and pops. We all ooo-ed and awwed, like all good Boogies do.

We were all just holding our breath and waiting for the Grand Finale. You know, that’s when the sky is filled with lights and booms.

Well, just as our Grand finale started, we heard a Sisst, Sisst, Sisst, just off to our left. Then there was a blood curdling scream and everyone started to run.

Can you imagine trying to get two, wet 82 year olds to run down a hill and back into the car?

Oh, the Sisst, Sisst, Sisst was the automatic water sprinkling system put in by the office. We were like Methodists at a picnic. And everyone was watching us run and they missed the Grand Finale!

Oh well, I guess either way, they got a show!
T&J

Husband Repellent

This stuff should have a warning label!

FYI: Jan's folks are staying with us this week
and Jan is working to make sure everything
is just right.

After a long day, she decided to put some of this
Biofreeze Gel on her neck and shoulders.
(She came to bed, after I was already half asleep.)

I reached over and gave her a short neck massage,
not knowing that this Nuclear paste was waiting
for a victim.

Everything was just fine until later that night, I
had an eye that was in need of a rub. It came on me
with a delay like Chinese mustard. At first it was cool
...then I thought dozens of little jalapenos had jumped
into my eye. Yeah, it was fun, if you like fire ants at
your picnic.
Who needs mace? After the robber steals your purse,
just ask him to rub your neck!

So let this be a warning to all Husbands:
BEWARE OF BIOFREEZE

Julie & Anna at Todd & Jennifer's wedding

We were so glad Julie (our friend for 20

years) got to come from Kingwood, Texas

with her family. Anna, my niece "loves"

Julie, can you tell? Julie is 23 years old and is

a speaker and a singer.

Check out her website: http://www.littleandblind.com/

Huntsville Friends at the Rehearsal Dinner

Alex, Katie, Lindsey, Adam, Scott, Britt, Ashlynne, Teresa

Anna, Jenny, Andrew & Phil all came from North Alabama to

Baton Rouge, LA for Todd & Jennifer's wedding. It was great

to have friends there from home. Thanks for making the trip!!

Huntsville Friends getting ready for the bubbles

Adam, Lindsey, Jenny, Britt & Scott

from Huntsville get ready to blow bubbles

as Todd & Jennifer leave for their honeymoon.

Jennifer & Todd's Wedding

The (10) bridesmaids' side of the wedding. (these

are a few of our family's pictures.) To view the professional

photographer's complete set of pictures, contact us by

email: tjbougher@bellsouth.net

Jennifer & Todd Bougher

What a beautiful bride and handsome

groom ready for the Wedding Reception!

Mr. & Mrs. Todd Bougher

Jennifer & Todd entered the Reception Hall smiling and

enjoying the cheers of their family and friends.

Jennifer & Todd's Prayer

A quiet moment with Uncle Rusty
praying.

Alyssa, Jan & Tiffany

Here we are at Aunt Jeannie's House,

before the humidity got us - before the

wedding!

Jan's youngest sister, Leisa & Family

Adam, Rusty, Leisa, Annaleis, Alex, & Ashlynne Nelson

were a big part of the wedding. Adam was a groomsman,

Rusty was the minister, Leisa was the family photographer,

Alex escorted my mom and me at the wedding, and "Anna"

and Ashlynne provided a lot of fun and entertainment.

Rusty & Leisa are pastors of The Rock Family Worship Center

in Huntsville, AL where we attend and work. We were so

happy to have them at the wedding supporting us.

Tiffany & Uncle Dave Ohlerking

Tiffany, our daughter and Uncle Dave with his famous

Diet Coke, enjoyed a few fun moments at the reception.

He has been a missionary for 40+ years. It was wonderful

to have Jean & Dave "in the USA" in time for the wedding!

Jean (Bougher) Ohlerking - Tom's Sister

Jean and her husband, David Ohlerking,
(missionaries/Children's Cup.org - they serve the
thousands of children in Swaziland who have lost
the adults in their families to HIV), were at Todd
& Jennifer's wedding because they live in Baton
Rouge - part of the time.

It was so nice to stay in their home the week before
the wedding! We had a blast!!
They go to Healing Place Church.

Jan's sister, Teresa, Katie & Mike (The Yeagers)

We loved having my middle sister, Teresa, her daughter,
Katie and her husband, Mike Yeager at Todd and Jennifer's
wedding all the way from Florence, AL. I think they enjoyed
some of the Cajun food they experienced. 'Sorry we caught
them eating! Teresa arranged the flowers for the Rehearsal
dinner at Boutin's Resturant. They drove Mom & Dad down
to the wedding. Many thanks to them!

Mom and Dad Lowery Dancing at Todd and Jennifer's Wedding

It was quite entertaining to see "Mama
Charlotte" and "Grandaddy" on the dance
floor at Todd and Jennifer's wedding
reception! (They are 82 years old.)

Two months of physical therapy had
her up and dancing! We were so thrilled
they could make the trip.

Many thanks to Mike and Teresa
and Katie who drove them 9 hours.
Having them there was a dream come true!

BUNNY INVASION!

Yes, we have MORE bunnies! Lyssie and her friend Erica
were over for grilled hotdogs & hamburgers and we found
another bunny nest in our back yard.

There are 4 bunnies in this nest. As you can see they have
not yet opened their eyes and have very little body hair.

FYI: You are looking at the rear view of Cupcake - Erica is
holding her. Lyssie has named the other bunnies Fudge,
Sugar and Cookie.

For those of you who are counting, that is Bougher Bunny
Nest #4. We have a fenced in back yard and no dogs -
apparently great territory for bunny nests.

(Everything will be fine ... until the day Jan finds out that
these furry little critters will eat plants and flowers right
out of your flower garden!)

Lyssies an Honor Star!

Last Wednesday night we celebrated an
Honor Star Graduation.
(Lyssie is in the middle!)

Todd & Jen's Wedding May 23, 2008

On Friday, May 23rd our son Todd, married Jennifer
Rivet. They were married at The Forrest Grove Plantation
in Denham Springs, Louisianna. After honeymooning in the
Bahamas, the newlyweds will make their home in Madison,
Alabama.

Here Turkey, Turkey, Turkey!

You are observing Dad Lowery as he calls a turkey on his
60 year old Lynch box call. Bobby Lowery, now retired
from the ministry after 50+ years, was in Tennessee last
week with his nephew Andy Thompson.

Andy owns a beautiful piece of property just south of
Lake Dale Hollow. His cabin sits right in a valley on the
north end of the property.
(What a great place to kick back!)

Dad is sitting in a pop up blind - about 60 yards from the cabin.
He was calling from the cabin porch when a gobbler responded
to his call.

So, we walked out behind the barn and set up a little closer.
FYI: We have placed a fold-out arm chair in the blind for his
comfort. 3 decoys are just 20 yards out the window.

Note: His cane is hanging out the window.
I wonder how copper shining in the sun looks to a turkey?

He worked 2 birds from that position for over an hour.
His camo may be old school, but he can still work up a
gobbler!

P.S. The only turkey we will get to eat, this time,
will have to come from Publix.

More Rabbits!

This is the 3rd year that we have had baby bunnies born
in our back yard. We live in a housing area that used to be
a pasture, and before that a cotton field. I guess no one
told the rabbits that we moved in.

This year 4 bunnies were found in a small hole in the ground,
between our 2 bedroom windows. I took Lyssie, our
granddaughter, to see the bunnies. I slowly and carefully
uncovered the hole.

FYI:Rabbits dig out the ground and cover the hole with
grass and bunny fur.

Lyssie knew to be very quiet and not to move too quickly,
but when she picked up one snuggly little bunny, it wiggled
unexpectedly in her hand and all of the bunnies scattered
from the hole.

For the next few minutes, we were running and crawling
and searching for lost bunnies. Finally we gathered all 4
bunnies and placed them back in their secret hideaway.
Whew!

Update: Today, we found the hole empty, Momma and
the little family have gone to find greener pastures.

And last night, we found a small bird's nest in the wreath
at our front door. Three eggs, 2 light blue and one brown
with spots. What is this? Madison Zoo?