I am Melanie, and my husband is Tommy. We have 3 children, Megan 20, Matthew 17, and David 10 and Megans husband
is Philip. No grandbabies yet, but I recently bought my husband a personalized tag for his pickup that has the
word PAW in it. That should give someone a hint....right?
Tommy is a logger. While I know many people look down on loggers, they do provide a valuable service. Just
think about that the next time you are using that soft toilet tissue in the bathroom, instead of a nasty ole corncob.
;) There are many good logging companies that take their jobs seriously, and are responsible to the enviroment
around them. Not all are "bad" it just seems that the "bad" ones are the only ones you hear about, as is the case in
so many things.
I drive a school bus. Yes, the big cheese wagon. I love it! I have worked in factories, and even a
bank, and nothing at all has been as good as this. I love the children, but it also has given me the chance to
work, and earn a very small income as well as be home with my children when they are out of school. That in itself is
priceless! This is my second year on the job. I subbed in the classroom and on the bus for years before I finally
got the fulltime route. I am soooooo thankful to finally have it!
Tommy and I have been married for 23 years. We met at a high school dance, Dec. 13, 1980 were engaged two weeks
later, and 8 months after that, on Aug. 1, 1981 we got married. It was love at first site, or first dance I should say.
Its been 23 great years. And who says there is no such thing as love at first sight? huh?
My daughter Megan is 20 years old and got married in March 04 to Philip who we love dearly! If you have seen
the video of Gretchen Wilsons, Redneck Woman, just picture my daughter with long brown hair instead of the black. Everytime
we see that video, my husband will say, that is just like Megan.
My middle son is Matthew and he just turned 17. His is a big guy for his age, and everyone that sees him, thinks
he is at least 20 or 21. He is a handsome, rugged hardworking young man, who loves to hunt and fish almost as much
as he loves to eat. He is a golfer. I always tease him saying he is a perfect example of Cledus does golfing.
He is very good though.
My youngest is David, and he is 10. He is the sport nut of the family. He plays baseball and football, and
is going to try basketball this year too. He is never still. Never! So there is never a slow dull
moment. Either a game or practice of some sort almost all year long.
We live in a small rural area of East Central Alabama, and only own about 9 acres. We have raised chickens,
pigs, ducks, quail and even tried a cow once. The cow was a total disaster. We traded a pickup truck for the cow,
and the cow fell over in a tiny little stream of water and drown 2 days later. What luck huh?
About a year ago, we decided to get a goat. It was love! Definately the animal for us. They are
sweet, lovable little creatures with such diverse personalities.
Check the pet page, for more about the goats, and our dogs, and the story about the bobcats.
