You guys do awesome work for others.  It really touches my heart at all the organizations that you are helping.  Jack is so cute!  Glad he got to see the real thing.  We have been “snowed in” since Thursday.  Wish it had been the good kind that you could build a snowman with.  You guys will have to come on up to Tn. when we have a good sledding snow.

karen kanipe on January 11 2010

I know what you mean Jamie about the snow.  Living in South Carolina- we don’t get much either.  I was really hoping we would get some. I did the same thing you did Friday morning by looking out the window for snow.  At least Jack got to make a snow angel. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Jan Hairr on January 11 2010

yes it sure did snow here in good old atlanta!  i like you born and raised in ga and have only seen experinced snow a couple of times!  so friday i got me a snow day from work (285 was a mess!) and enjoyed it out back w/my almost 20 month old and the hubby then inside for a fire and grilled cheese!  looking forward to the new web and the big news!  have a good week!

jessica

jessica llewallyn on January 11 2010

Hello From Canada! 
Jamie, we will happily send you some of the snow we have up here for your son to enjoy.  Heaven knows we are blessed with more than our share! Love the blog and looking forward to the new website!

Kate Toner on January 11 2010

have a feeling the “news” is a Deen engagement?? C’mon Jamie..give us a hint!!

susan mills on January 11 2010

I bet Jack just had so much fun playing. Kids can play in the snow for hours but when you get older 5 minutes is more than enough. Can’t take the cold like I used to.

Glad to hear you had a great new year.

Wishing you the best always.

Kimberly Whitacre on January 11 2010

HI ,Jamie
I Love the picture of jack i bet he enjoyed the snow thanks for sharing.Can’t wait for the big news that you will share with all of us and of course the new site.Have a good week.

Melody Martinelli

Melody M on January 11 2010

Hi Jamie,

Jack looks like he loves the snow, so cute!! We don’t get snow out here in the San Francisco Bay area, but we did get three earthquakes this past week. A fourth and bigger one was further north, glad everyone is ok there!!

Looking forward to the new website and the “news”. Take care and have a great week!!

Diane on January 11 2010

Hey Jamie,

Wasn’t the snow great???  I just got back from the Smoky Mountains with my mom & family and we sure did get some snow.  We had about 4-5 inches on Thursday & Friday.  Being a Mississippi girl, I have never been in that much snow ever.  The walks in the snow were priceless.  We rented a cabin high in the mountains where a snow plow had to come thru our area just so we could get out.  The views were just amazing and something I had never seen better & will never forget.  It was still snowing when we left for Mississippi on Sunday.  I DID NOT want to come home. Made sure that we made a stop coming thru Georgia just so I could say I was in my favorite state…LOL.  What a great way to start 2010.  This is going to be such a great new year.  I have so many plans for it.  My first is starting a new position at work (Kohls).  I am so nervous cause it is something I have never done before in my 10 years of retail.  I am excited about this new adventure though.  OK and now I can’t wait til Feb. 1st.  Can’t wait to see what the “news” is and what is in store for us with the new website.  Love the photos you posted with this blog.  Looks like Jack had fun making a snow angel.  My sister had always wanted to do that and she got her chance in Tennessee.  She had so much fun just like a kid again. Anyway, hope you have a great week and can’t wait to hear from you again. Tell Bobby I said HEY…THANKS.  Love you guys.

JOEY
“BLOG GIRL”

Joey Elizabeth Burns on January 11 2010

Great posting!  My hubby and I were in Palm Springs last week and at the top of the aerial tramway a child next to us went running up to the snowbank screaming ‘Momma!  Is this real snow?!’  We both laughed so hard. 

Thanks for the great pictures and sharing stories.

C

Cathi on January 11 2010

Hey There-
Thank you for posting..It is great to hear the Deen Family is hard at work making the world a better place! I agree that it is so important to give back to others. I work as a teacher in an inner city area and I truly worry about the children in my class when they go home. So many don’t have the basics like a good dinner, a parent home to help with hmwk, a comfy bed and some don’t even have electricity! This is why when I hear that you and your family are giving back it truly touches my heart! Keep up the good work! One day at a time!
PS. I am from NJ and we got snow too…your son looks adorable!
We are going to the Florida keys and then to Savannah for the 4th. of July and are really excited!

Kristine on January 11 2010

Happy New Year to you and yours too!  Glad to see Jack enjoyed the snow.  I was buried in it for several days so a dusting would have been good.  One of the reasons why I love your family is because as much as you receive, you give.  I applaude your charity efforts.  As it is so cold out these days, my heart goes out to the homeless and I pray they survive this long cold winter in the warmth of either a shelter or a home.

I hope the news is good for you and Brooke.  Single women everywhere will be heart broken if it is an engagement.  Thanks for the picture.  Loved Jack’s article in your Mom’s magazine.  Have to try the pancakes!

Judi on January 11 2010

Hey Jamie,

Being a Georgia gal I know what you mean about the snow, we don’t get much but we take what we can get when we can get it! Love the pic of Jack. He’s just so cute(must run in the family;)). Hope all is well with you and your family. Looking forward to what’s in store for The Deen family this coming year.

Mystie

Mystie on January 11 2010

Hi Jamie,
Your story really made me laugh, about snow in Alanta!  In Ohio we have about 5 1/2 inches of snow on the ground and high temps in the teens.  Later in the week warming up highs in the 30’s.It’s plain cold here… I’ll be glad to send some snow your way!!!  Welcome to winter!!!!

Great pictures!!! You should have more of them!

Thanks for sharing your stories and pictures, I enjoyed them a lot. I always look forward to your blog! 
How’s Bobby doing?
Bye, bye Melisa from Ohio

Melisa Yerger on January 11 2010

i bet the news is a new baby brother or sister for jack!!!!!!!!

jess :0)

jessica llewallyn on January 12 2010

so you say the wind chill Fri. was 10 degrees. You were lucky. here in St. Louis it was 10 below wind chill. Very cold here but warming up to a balmy 25 degrees today. Should have sent Jack our way. We had 4 inches of the white stuff. Kids loved it!!!! Not so much me. Welcome winter! Happy New Year to your whole family. Look forward to the new site and the big news.

Chris on January 12 2010

I think it is a engagement or a baby on the way.
Sorry to hear that you won’t be on the cruise I know alot of people are dissappointed!!
You Have a Awesome Week my Friend!
Love to Bobby as well!!
Andrea L.(A Lepinske) from Twitter

Andrea Lepinske on January 12 2010

Hi Jaimie,Love the picture of Jack. I have 3 sons and my youngest is same age as Jack(I am 1 up on your mama HAHA)Boy would they love to play with him in the snow! Here in MI we can get 8-12inches so imagine what kind of snowman he can build here!!Hope the New Year is treating you and the family great! The big news is either you and brooke are expecting OR you are opening a L & S restaurant in Michigan SOOO let me just be the first to congratulate you both here on your blog!!                              By Sheila(Shiyloe)from Twitter January 12,2010

Sheila on January 12 2010

Im thinking baby news..  Jack needs a little brother or sister and I know Ginny would be excited to have another grandchild.  Happy New Year to all, If all celebrities gave back as much as the Deen Family did there would be alot less fortunate in this world.  Wishing everyone a great new year. 

Jennifer from
Baltimore

Jennifer on January 12 2010

Hey Jamie!
I had to dig deep into my long term memory because the last time I lived in cold temps & snow was at age eleven but it was really neat to see snow down here in FL!  My husband and I were soooo excited to show our boys SNOW!  The snow didn’t last after it hit the ground but it was really neat to watch.  Such a cute pic of Jack and so happy that he got the chance to make snow angels! Much succes with your project and hope you get the funding.  It’s so awesome how much good you and your family do for others!!
Thanks for the blog, thanks for posting pics and looking forward to hearing about the ‘big news’ & the new look to the website!  Hi to Bobby!!
Take care!!!

Marina on January 12 2010

Happy New Year to you and your family…

Jack looks so cute…You and your family are such role models keep up the great work…

See you on the cruise in a few weeks…I am so looking forward to it…

The news which is it Brooke is pregnant or is Bobby getting married????? Maybe both?

Carol on January 12 2010

Happy New Year friend!

I just had to jump in here! I am the silly lady from Chicago, who met you in Nashville, at your book signing.  I so enjoyed meeting you and Bobby!

Well, since then, my husband was moved to Juliette, GA to work at Plant Schere.  Been hoping to fly down and drive over to Savannah,  but; not looking good at this point, as the job will be wrapping up soon. Do not give up on us though!

Anyway, here’s to a healthy, bountiful New Year! Ya’ll make us fans proud!

Big Hugs to you friend!

Kimberly on January 13 2010

Hey Jamie,

You do such good things!  I hope you get your funding for the kids cafe.  I have my fingers crossed for you.

If you need snow…come up and see me in Chicago!!!  Jack could make snow angles and snow forts and snow buildings!!!! You too!!!  Playing in snow is cold and it’s wet BUT it sure is fun!!!!

I going to wait for your big news BUT I do have my own ideas!  haha!

As always, Love y’all!

Deb M

Deb M on January 13 2010

Hi Jamie, I am so excited, I get to meet YOU! And your brother and Michael and your Mom. I purchased tickets to dinner on May 15th. I’m bringing my daughter, Samantha, she wrote you before and you sent her and my boys autographed cookbooks and a wonderful card. Guess I’ll be helping Bethesda Home for Boys   Taking your words to heart the kids and I also volunteer in our local community and through our church as well.  Great picture of Jack, thanks for sharing.  Looking so forward to meeting you!
Tracey

Tracey Lopez on January 13 2010

Hi, we went down to Orlando lst week to a large rare coin show called “The Fun Show” which we have to attend every year since we are coin dealers from danville Va. We left a day early so we could come by and eat at your resteraunt which my wife calls me into the room to watch you guys prepare food on a daily basis. She loves her some Paula Dean and sons. Let me tell you we were not disapointed! The food was great and the lady serving us was so nice. I only wish my wife could have been there but as it was a business trip she wasn’t able to come. I will be back however when we save enough money to tavel back down that way. Thank you for making us so welcome. This was the highlite of our trip. Lee Holley, Danville Va.

Lee Holley on January 14 2010

Tracey,

You are so LUCKY to get to meet Jamie!

One day, I hope, I wil too!

Have a great time at the dinner, please post photos!

Happy New Year!
Deb M

Deb M on January 14 2010

Howdy Jamie, I truly enjoyed hearing how much your family enjoyed the snow too! I recently read where a Lady saved a snow ball in her freezer for 30 years. LOL. In CT, we have four seasons to enjoy clothing, sports cars and 4x4’s and lot’s of cool tools. LOL.
I also have family and many friends from the South. In 2009, a few Southern states got snow before we did. We only have a few ice crusts left on the grass now. By the shoreline, snow melts faster with the salty air.
I’m also delighted to hear about your Kids Cafe. I also volunteer helping children and adults faced with various hardships and needs. There’s many wonderful networks that may be able provide you assistance with your project. I’m sorry I’m not familiar with your area. I hope you’ll keep us posted.
I also wish to thank you and your family for inspiring me to try new recipes for my family and friends.

Kathy Lawrence on January 14 2010

Hi Jamie and Happy New Year to you too!  It truly touches my heart that your family is so loving and giving of their time to do such great charity work. 

Love the picture of Jack, he is so cute.  We were praying for a couple inches of snow in the ATL but like you were alittle disappointed in the turnout.  But the ice that covered it stayed with us a few days.  Although with all the cold, I’m more than ready to move to Savannah!  At least its alittle warmer down there. 

Good luck with the state funding, we will keep that in our prayers that you get what you need. 

Take care and can’t wait to hear the news and see the new website. 

Love to the whole Deen clan!! 
Tracy

Tracy Cosby on January 14 2010

That is SO Cute..and what a wonderful memory!—I used to make ‘snow angels’ as a kid too .
It is nice to see “y’all” are doing good things for your community. Looking forward to the unveiling of your new site!

Take Care,
Drusti “practicing my southern drawl” Klein

Drusti Klein on January 14 2010

HEY JAMIE, IF YOU WANT SNOW COME UP TO DENVER COLORAD…..WE HAVE ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE…LOVE YOUR BLOG AND HEARING ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY…CAN’T WAIT TO HEAR WHAT THE “BIG NEWS” IS…

PAM MALMBERG on January 14 2010

Hi Jamie,

Happy New Year.  I hope you get the funding you need for the kid’s kitchen. 

Jack looks like he had fun making his snow angel.  We had a few of inches of snow around Louisville, Ky last week.  The snow was pretty but the wind chill was horrible for a few days.

Keep us posted on your big news and ask Bobby to leave us a message on the blog sometime.

Take Care.

Sonya

Sonya on January 15 2010

Hi Tracy L,

My husband and I are going to Paula Deens house on the 15th also.  I cant wait to go should be really fun…  I have met them all before but each time its more fun…

Jennifer
from Baltimore

Jennifer on January 15 2010

Jennifer from Baltimore, it will be nice to meet you! Thanks to all my well wishers.  Jamie, you and your family are so wonderful, I feel so fortunate that I can share this excitement with my daughter and I will hold it dear to my heart for years to come!  I love this blog, it’s so much fun.  Such nice people here too, happy Friday to all!!!!!!!!!!!
Tracey

Tracey Lopez on January 15 2010

Hi Jamie!
Cute, cute photo of Jack! Glad he got to see some snow. 
Looking forward to the new website…
I hope the “news” is a new Deen Bros. TV show.
Jenny

Jenny Brady on January 16 2010

Hey Jamie, I am a retired Canadian Chef having had my own restaurant for 30 years. I was forced to retire because of breast cancer. When I cook at home I always cook for 20. Which gave me a great idea. In our town there are quite a few seniors, unwed moms and Dads who cannot afford to eat properly. I pool all of the different groups monies that they receive each month, create a balanced menu with all the food groups.I teach them how to shop wisely. Then we spend 3 days in my home cooking up healthy meals that can be kept frozen till needed. Each group goes home with enough food for a month for the freezer. They stay well fed and healthy and love the experience It makes them feel special and shows them that you can shop a balanced diet if you are taught how., and learning how to cook healthy and inexpensively gives them the tools to get through the rough patches. I am spending until end of March with my husband on Tybee Island , and we are looking forward to eating at yours and your Uncle Bubbas restaurant. We love you all in Canada and follow all your mom’s cooking shows. I identify with her more than I can say. Blessings to all of your families throughout 2010

ann howe on January 16 2010

Happy New Year to you, Jamie!
Jack is getting to be such a big boy now, how cute is he making that snow angel! Glad to hear all of you had fun.

Ok, glad you said that was the Governor, because for a moment’s glance I thought it was Ed Asner you were standing next to. But my eyes are old and I didn’t have my glasses on!

Have a great week. Looking forward to the new website launch, I can already tell there are great things in the works!

Rose

Rose on January 18 2010

The pictures of Jack in the snow is adorable.  Happy New Year to you and your entire family. We hope to get a chance to eat at Lady & Sons real soon.  Maybe we will get the chance to see you and Bobby again.  Don’t know if you remember us but we are the couple who have a son at Valdosta State and one who just graduated from GSU. We last saw you at Barnes & Noble in Savannah. Take care and can’t wait to hear the big news. Probably you and Brooke are expecting again or Bobby is getting married. Diane G

Diane M Greenwell on January 18 2010