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Meeting The Robertsons

I’ve mentioned my love for Duck Dynasty in prior posts. Heck, we even found their shop in Louisiana. So last week my co-worker and I heard that they were going to be in Wal-Mart (go figure – of all places) signing their book, The Duck Commander Family. Willie and Korie, that is. So, I made sure I had nothing else to do and off to the Big-D I went!

I’ve attended a book signing before and to be honest, it was kind of hellish. It was just hours and hours of waiting in a bookstore line that never moved, however when we got to the front of the line, we spoke to her and got a picture. That part was great. This experience was a little different.

1. It is understandable that you would stand in line at a Wal-Mart to see a self-proclaimed redneck.

2. This line moved and it moved quick (thank you, thank you).

3. As opposed to reading books and sitting on the floor (as the case in the first book signing) we got to quickly go thru the aisles and shop a little. Or peruse in the sporting goods and auto section that is. Did I need any oil and new car seat covers? No, but I got some good Christmas ideas while I was there.

4. Babies. People love having their babies pictures taken with rednecks (and there were some cute ones).

5. Finally, we got to the front of the line. Here is my biggest quirk about the visit. It was super, super rushed. They could only take pictures while signing autographs and they signed quick. So I didn’t get to talk to them, although I’m not really sure what I would have said but it would’ve been nice to have a “moment” but I guess I got one below.

Let’s ignore how ridiculous I look and focus more on how wickedly awesome it is to have a picture taken with these two. More men should have these beards… just sayin’.

Love them – thanks for the signing! Next time, I need to meet Uncle Si and Jase!

Duck Commander

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So as many of you know, we attended a wedding in Fort Walton Beach, Florida this past weekend. This meant a 10-12 hour drive, one way, depending on how many times we stopped. Driving thru five states with good people is pretty fun but more on all that goodness later. I’m about to tell you about greatness.

Now, Sy and I have become hooked on this show called Duck Dynasty. It is greatness. It’s based on these hillbillies in Louisiana that became millionaires by inventing duck calls. Regardless, they are funny, wise and completely personable and I can’t get enough. If you haven’t seen the show, take a moment to stop reading this post and go ahead and set your DVR to record every upcoming episode. Go ahead. Every episode. Yes I’m serious. Good? Alright!

So our trip began bright and early Thursday morning. I was first to drive out of the metroplex (YAY! Out of the metroplex we go!) and headed east! A couple pee breaks (thanks Ray!) and we finally hit our first gas fill up, randomly taking an exit in Monroe, LA. Here I was, at this little ole gas station (not even realizing what town I was in) and looking across the street seeing this sign that says “Bayou Pawn”. Wonder what they had in there is really all that was going thru my head. I got booted from driving and as soon as we got back onto the road, I grabbed Sy’s cool phone with the Internet and started Diana’s rambling.

“I wonder where Duck Commander is.”

“On the way back we have to stop at Duck Commander!”

“It’s a weekday, I wonder if Uncle Si is at Duck Commander.”

“Ah hell, we should’ve tried to find it on our way thru Monroe!”

“We ARE stopping on the way back!” Period.

Sunday rolls around. I have been driving from Fort Walton Beach and we’re rolling into Monroe. Florence, the navigation on Sy’s phone, tells me to exit. I exit. Take a left. I take a left. I go over the highway overpass and stop at the light. What do I see in front of me… Bayou Pawn. !&%@(!

I’m not even kidding you, I took the first right past Bayou Pawn and Duck Commander is sitting right there on the left. Thursday, I was across the street from this place and I didn’t even know it and with my luck Uncle Si and the rest of the gang was in Duck Commander and I was with my city folk across the street. How does this happen?! Next time, I’m going to be prepared! We’re planning ahead!

My Sy standing next to Uncle Si and the crew! “Hey” “Hey”

Phil!

City boy. Country girl. Duck Commander love!

We just spent the last three days on a white sandy beach on the Florida coast, at a wedding at that and this is the only picture we got together all weekend. Ah well! It’s Duck Commander!

The ducks are still on the roof but it looks like Willie got a new door to his office!

To the folks at Duck Commander, you are fantastic! I’ve even convinced a guy at work to grow out his beard (or maybe he’s convinced me he will do it). We’re coming back thru in September… how about you just happen to be around one Saturday morning? Please?!Now the real question – let’s be realistic here, we weren’t the only ones that stopped to take a picture so I’m figuring there’s some traffic to check out the building. Are any of the guys actually there during the week?

Welcome to the World Baby Jo!

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On May 9th at 2:55am (Central Time) I woke up to my cell phone ringing and I knew exactly what it was. It was my brother calling to tell me that the time had come. His little baby girl was on her way, he was going to be a daddy and I was going to be Auntie Diana. How do you go to sleep after that?! At 11:54pm (Eastern) yes some 20 hours later, that little healthy girl made her way into this world. Now here I am, I have 56 days to go until I can officially meet the little munchkin however until then it doesn’t mean we can’t get to know one another.

Dear Baby Jolynn,

Happy One Week Birthday my sweet little Munchkin! This is your Auntie Diana. I’m so sorry that I haven’t been there to scoop you up into my arms but I’m 2,000 miles away in Texas. Yes, it’s too far. Rest assured, I will be home soon to visit and I’m going to steal you away and give your mama and daddy a little break and perhaps they will catch up on some sleep!

For being such a little baby you sure gave your mama a hard time! Let me tell you though – you didn’t give her as hard of a time as the other little boy who was born right before you. He gave his mama a good 30+ hours of labor. Bunch of tough babies born on May 9th.

Now darling, you and I are going to have a lot of fun together and you are surrounded by some great people. Some things will have to wait until you are a little older like creemees and fishing but we can do some things right off the bat. We can go for walks along the dirt roads and check out the cows. You will love them! I’m sure Memere (well your great Memere) won’t mind if we take you to see the baby goats in Enosburg. You were blessed to be a Franklin County baby which means dairy farms and county living are in your gene’s. You will love it! I can’t wait to tell you about all of the places that you can see in this life. There’s amazing things out there! What else? It’s never too early to learn how to play Tuck-Tuck. It’s good to know the tricks. Your daddy and I have been playing it all of our lives so it’s only right that the tradition continues! Finally, music. We’ll listen to a lot of music. I should warn you though, we all get a kick out of hearing your daddy sing because he forgets the words sometimes and then just makes them up as he goes along. Silly daddy.

Speaking of your daddy. I hear he’s been doing an great job with you! Did you know he changed all of your diapers in the hospital?! Your mama sure picked a good one! I’m sorry to say that you may not get a date too early in life. Your Memere told me that he was already thinking about cleaning his gun to keep those boys away before you even got home from the hospital.

We are so happy and feel so blessed to have you in our life Jolynn. You are a beautiful little baby. I can’t wait to see you in person!

Love – Auntie Diana