Sky Watch Friday: Memories

Today is our our tenth anniversary and I am continuing the theme from my Tuesday and Wednesday posts. We were married in the same country church were my mom grew up and my grandparents were married. This picture was taken in the summer so the it looked quite different in December. That part of Texas … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Memories

V is for My Valentine

Friday, the Big Guy and I will celebrate our 10th anniversary. Today's ABC Wednesday is V is for Valentine is dedicated to the Big Guy. Tried to capture some some classic Big Guy moments. See more ABC Wednesday or ABC Wednesday Linky

My World Tuesday: Almost 10 Years

This week the Big Guy and I will celebrate our tenth anniversary on Friday. So I thought I would share some of our wedding pictures.  We were married in the same country church as my grandparents. Think it surprised some our friends that I chose to have traditional wedding and even wore dress shoes. Be … Continue reading My World Tuesday: Almost 10 Years

Top 10: Reasons to Give Thanks

All my family is getting together this year for Thanksgiving, and I have been bummed, because it is not possible for us to go. We are getting to spend time with some long time friends.  Well, I have decided that creating a list of things to be thankful for would help my attitude. #10: Chocolate, … Continue reading Top 10: Reasons to Give Thanks

ABC Wednesday: R is for Granddad Rowland

I was privileged to grow up with Grandparents as well as my great-granddad. Granddad Rowland had 9 children and many grandchildren (and great-grandchildren) but he had the ability to make each one feel special.  I enjoyed "helping" granddad in his fix-it shop. Sometimes Granddad would take me along when he was the guest preacher at … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: R is for Granddad Rowland

ABC Wednesday: Q is for Quilt

One of my prized possessions is a quilt that was made by my Grandma's mother (my great-grandmother).  She was the love of my granddad's life. They both loved to sing hymns.  My Great-grandmother died during the flu pandemic of 1918 at the age of 29.  We have so few of her quilts or other items … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: Q is for Quilt

ABC Wednesday: P is for Polly

Pollyanna was one of our dogs when I was a child.  Polly was part beagle and was pretty spoiled. My parents were concerned that she would  not like having me around but decided that it was her job to guard me. Polly was a part of the family. She loved to go to Dairy Queen … Continue reading ABC Wednesday: P is for Polly