I heard the news today oh boy ...

... about a little baby that was born who will be my new next door neighbor!

Bennett Chandler Fondren
June 21, 2005
7 pounds 5 ounces
20"

I can hardly contain my excitement that I will be the Aunt that gets to spoil him and the place where he can go to hide out from Mom and Dad when he needs to. Today I was remembering two great next door neighbors I had as a kid -- The Sinclairs and The Goodlings. The Sinclairs house was the first place I remember drinking sweet tea (contraband at my house) and I used to help Mr. Sinclair wash his car. It was something cool like a Comet. Where to even start with the Goodlings. I drank so much of their beer I should start a scholarship fund for one of their grandkids and they never told on me.

Good neighbors, good memories. Welcome to the world baby Ben. I am so happy you are here.






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