I don't have too many memories with Bubb, but the ones that I do are so pleasant. He always put a smile on my face, he was such a sweet man. I will never forget the warm feeling of going over to Alex's house and being greeted by Nannie and Bubb as they returned home from the grocery store or wherever they had been. They're always so happy to see Alex and made me feel like part of the family, too. Bubb was really the ideal grandfather-type and I'm so happy that my best friend had him in her life for so long. It was an honor to know him.

There is one memory that Alex and I always laugh about. We were both visiting home from college and there was going to be a severe storm (can't remember if it was a hurricane or a tornado warning) and the news had instructed us to take cover. Alex, Nannie, Bubb and I (I think Austin was there too) all moved into the hallway to be away from the windows. Alex and I were scared and huddled on the floor and we looked up to see Nannie and Bubb sitting on dining room chairs which they had brought into the hallway, eating plates of food. We thought it was so funny how nonchalant they were about the whole thing, but it really lightened the mood and made us feel a lot better. They're such a cute couple.

Sending all my love to the Rice family. I love and miss you guys so much.

xoxox

Kelsey