One of the most important things for me about Christmas is spending time with the family. This was taken at my Grandma's in 2004.
Throwback Thursday: Granddaddy C
As a child, I enjoyed spending time with my Granddaddy C. He was my hero. Even though he died shortly before my 10th birthday, I was able to spend a lot of time with him. During my preschool years, I was able to spend a week with my grandparents every couple of months or so. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Granddaddy C
Throwback Thursday: Polly
Pollyanna was one of our dogs when I was a child. Polly was part beagle but thought she was human. "Polly & Her People" -- Granddaddy C. , me Popi and Polly. Kind of stereo typical Texans in cowboy hats. Ok, my dad wasn't really a Texan. He was an Okie but lived in Texas … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Polly
Throwback Thursday: Little One
This one goes way back. I'm the little one in the center. L-R: Dad, Grandma, Mom peaking head around Grandma, Me, Great-Grandma R in background, Great-Granddad.
Throwback Thursday: May 31, 1959
Note: Originally Posted June 1, 2008. This is has always been one of my favorite picture in my parents' wedding album. I have always thought they looked so cool in this picture. As a teenager, I would look at this and wonder what happened to my parents, they used to be cool. Now I understand, … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: May 31, 1959
Mother’s Day Re-Post: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.
Thought I would re-post this in honor of my Mom and grandmothers. I begin thinking about some things I learned from my grandma. Put God first. Family is important. That I was loved. There is no doubt that Grandma loved me. She also shared God’s love with me. Respect and take care of your elders. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Re-Post: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.
Purple Up for Military Kids
April the "Month of the Military Child". It is sponsored by Operation Military Kids. Monday, April 15 is Purple Up for Military Kids in several states. States that are officially participating in the OMK: Purple Up for Military Kids event: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Hawaii Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Maine Maryland Minnesota Montana New Hampshire … Continue reading Purple Up for Military Kids
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