Amarillo, Texas

Shamrock, Texas

Even Tweetie made the trip from New York City.

Dinner in Tulsa

Move Westward Young Man

Craig and Dad leaves after school today to move him to Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be a fast trip. We will stop in Tulsa to have dinner with granny and grandad then off to Shamrock, Texas for Tuesday night. We should pull in to the hotel around midnight. I will try to keep all our friends and Facebook friends updated on the move. I hope Craig likes my Barry Manilow and Meatloaf type of music. Something tells me we will be at odds................

Craig Car

Congratulations Craig on your new Chevy Cruze. For the past 4 1/2 years you have enjoyed a life of subways, buses and taxies. Now you can help support the state by paying the gas tax, state taxes and helping the economy. I'm sure it's worth it. No more Singing Cowboys in the subway!

Craig and Family

We had a great time visiting with Brian, Allison, Doreen and Emma yesterday in Garnett. Craig just arrived from NYC so we had a Mexican Fiesta before we headed to Columbus. Allison's college roommate Jenna was also in from Chicago.

Craig Arrives Home

After 4 1/2 years, Craig leaves New York City this morning and begins a new phase of his life. I remember when we left our little boy in the Big Apple at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Debbie and I cried all the way home as we left our 18 year old all alone. We made 4 trips to NYC during his college career. Trips will never forget. Great memories. Thank you God for watching over Craig!

Happy Birthday Brian

Happy Birthday Brian

Evelyn Higgs (1916-2011)

Obituary for Evelyn Higgs
1916 - 2011

Visitation:

In State Viewing, Thursday, October 20, 2011 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Street
Topeka, KS 66604 785-354-8558

Service:

Friday, October 21, 2011 1:00 PM
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Street
Topeka, KS 66604 785-354-8558

Evelyn E. Higgs, 94, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011. Evelyn was born November 4, 1916, in Rives, TN, daughter of Sydney and Viola (Tanner) Lytton. On March 7, 1942, Evelyn married William “Bill” Higgs, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She worked for the State of Kansas, Dept. of Revenue, as a tax examiner for many years, retiring in 1982. Evelyn was a long time member of the Central Church of Christ, Topeka, where she taught first grade Sunday school for over 30 years.

Evelyn is survived by her sons, William (Siri) Higgs and Michael Higgs; grandchildren, Brian (Stephanie) and Mark (Stephenie) Higgs; and great grandchildren, Blake and Rylee Higgs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Higgs.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2011, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Topeka. Mrs. Higgs will lie in state after 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Church of Christ, 1250 SW College Ave., Topeka, KS 66604.

Murder Rock

A great golf experience Murder Rock in Branson.............

Craig Update

Craig has rented out his place in New York City, sold his furniture and has a new apartment ready for him in Las Vegas. He will fly to Kansas City next Saturday, buy his new car on Monday and he will make his move to Vegas on October 26. He begins work on November 7.

Quote for the Day

"Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it.".... Rabindranath Tagore

Brian-Allison

Brian, Allison and the adopted dog at the Garnett Parade.

Herme's

ONE BIG HAPPY LUXURY FAMILY: Hermès’ U.S. employees — all 515 of them — gathered last weekend at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton, N.J., for the company’s first “family reunion.” Hermès closed all its 24 U.S. stores for three days — Sunday, Monday and Tuesday — so that staffers could be flown into the event. The stores reopened on Wednesday. “I thought it would be a great experience to bring all the family members together,” said Robert Chavez, president and chief executive officer of Hermès USA. “It’s about creating special bonds.” Not to mention the high motivational factor: a game of Hermès-style “Family Feud,” while Kermit Oliver, a postman and artist in Waco, Tex., who paints scarves for Hermès, spoke about his work and where he gets his inspiration. There was a DIY assignment: Every employee was asked to decorate a white 90-inch-by-90-inch silk Hermès scarf. When all 515 scarves were displayed, Chavez said, “I wouldn’t be surprised if some went into production.” Bertrand Puech, who chairs the main Hermès family holding company, and his wife, Martine, attended a gala dinner and recognition ceremony for top salespeople. Chavez declined to disclose the cost of the weekend, but said it was worth every penny. “Hermès is committed to quality. How do we continue to set ourselves apart as a company? We thought, ‘Let’s make that human connection.’” Chavez hopes to make the family reunion a tri-annual event.

Quote

“death is very likely the single best invention of life. It is life’s change agent.” Steve Jobs

Big News!

It's official: Craig is leaving the Big Apple for Las Vegas this November. He will continue working for Hermes at a new store at the Bellagio. I feel a Vegas Vacation coming on!

A Weekend to Heal

Can you say Nyquil

SOONERS WIN

Oklahoma 47
Tulsa 14

OU SOONERS 7:00 PM FOX SPORTS

Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner
Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner
Boomer Sooner, Boomer Sooner
Boomer Sooner, OK U!

Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma, OK U!

I'm a Sooner born and Sooner bred
and when I die, I'll be Sooner dead
Rah Oklahoma, Rah Oklahoma
Rah Oklahoma, OK U!

GO TITANS

GO TITANS

Titans play as Parsons tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Sooner Football 6 Days Until Kickoff

Sooners play Tulsa University on Saturday.

7:00 p.m. FOX SPORTS TV

Happy Birthday Steve

Happy Birthday to my brother Steve. Have a safe trip home to California.

Hurricane

Coney Island during the hurricane. Craig rode the hurricane out at Jeff and Santhi's in upper Manhattan by Central Park.

First Day of School

Have a great school year!

Fear of School?

Fear of School? I hope not.

Back to School

School begins on Wednesday

Oklahoma Rain Gauge

Weekend

Brian and Allison are here for the weekend. We are heading to Springfield on Saturday to visit the Ozark Empire Fair.

One Month Away

One month away from my favorite season of the year.............SOONER FOOTBALL!

iAmerica

Paul Sakuma (AP)Who's ready for iAmerica?
As the BBC has reported, the software company Apple has more cash on hand than the United States federal government, according to the company's financial records.
Apple's quarterly financial report shows that the company responsible for the iPad, iPod and the iPhone now has $76.4 billion in reserve cash, while the Treasury Department is sitting on just $73.7 billion.
The feds could probably learn a thing or two from Apple's success. Congress remains embroiled in a debate over spending and whether the federal government, which currently owes trillions in debt, should be allowed to borrow even more. International credit rating agencies have threatened to downgrade the national debt for the first time in the nation's history if Washington doesn't come up with a solution to lift the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling while implementing a concrete plan to get the nation's financial house in order.
Meanwhile, Apple's financial report shows that the company's profits, even through the last recession, are booming.

Friday Evening with my Niece Emma

Emma's favorite place to eat in Pittsburg. Then ice cream at Braum's.

Golf Balls

Guess which golf ball belongs to Debbie?

First Apartment

Our first apartment at York College in 1982.

The East Hill Apartments across the street from the East Hill Church of Christ and right next to Freeman Center (gymnasium).

York College Pics

Weekend Trip

We had a great trip to Nebraska and the Kansas City area over the weekend. We visited Ruth in Omaha, then headed to York for church, Chances R Sunday brunch and YC memories. We spent Monday playing golf with our best friends Troy, Tony and Patty from Osage City.

Happy 30th Anniversary

Happy Anniversary to the love of my life.

How Hot Is It?

It's Hot!

Sunday Afternoon at Grand Lake Oklahoma

We had a great time with the Markley's on Grand Lake after church on Sunday. We ate catfish and took a trip around the lake on a beautiful afternoon.

Jack

Jack got another haircut this past week.

Cherokee County Fair

The Cherokee County Fair begins today in Columbus. Great food, fun and warm weather. My favorite place to go is to see the pigs. I love them. Always wanted one but Debbie said no way! I help at the Lions Club booth on Tuesday and Thursday evening. I hope everyone can come out and support the fair. It will be hot!

Sunday

Heard a great message at church on the topic of trusting God when times are tough. Worship was great.

Headed to NW Arkansas after am worship for lunch and a movie. Then we headed back to church for pm worship and home made ice cream. A fun Sunday with the Rocketdyne Road Family.

Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake Arkansas. A beautiful place.

4th of July

The Annual Carriger 4th of July Weekend was very enjoyable.

Annual 4th of July Bash

It's here. The annual Carriger Family 4th of July Bash in Columbus. We will have the entire family here except my brother Steve and his family. Craig will be here Sunday night from NYC. It should be a great weekend of family, food and fun. Jack is very excited!

Eagle Creek

If you love golf you need to play Eagle Creek in Joplin. A beautiful layout in the Ozark Hills.