Birthdays And Anniversaries For May 8th + Iris Day

If this is your birthday, congratulations! Three names in country music share this date with you. Ricky Nelson, born in Teaneck, New Jersey in 1940. Carried into the limelight through his role on TV's "The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet," he gains success in pop music, but also launches four Top 10 country hits in 1958. Jack Blanchard, born in Buffalo, New York in 1942. He marries Misty Morgan, with whom he gains a novelty hit with "Tennessee Bird Walk" in 1970. Happy 73rd, Jack!   Drummer Del Gray  born in Hamilton, Ohio, in 1968. As a member of Little Texas, he plays a key rhythmic role in "God Blessed Texas," "Kick A Little" and "Life Goes On". Happy 47th, Del! 

This is Iris Day!  

Today we celebrate these beautiful and attractive late spring bloomers. These flowers are very popular among homeowners and gardeners. With a little luck, you may have Iris blooming in your flower beds today. If not, go to a floral shop to buy some Iris to put into your favorite vase.

Now Let's P-A-R-T-Y!  

Concho Valley birthdays include: 

Shelby Fain, 7. From Grandma.

Seth Carter, 39. From Connie and the rest of the family.

James Davenport Jr., 25. From Mom and Step-Dad.

Hopee Gutierrez, 23. From her Grandparents, Aunt, nieces and nephews.

Serenity Mata, 9. From Mom, Dad and sisters. Serenity wins our birthday cake today from Halfmann's Cake Cottage.

Congratulations to Jeff & Jennifer Rodriguez, who celebrated their 4th anniversary (5-7).  They are this week's winners of a dozen roses from Southwest Florists.