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.
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.
Thanksgiving Traditions
Today’s article is about the traditions and symbols of Thanksgiving. I know that many families have their own special traditions. For my husband’s family Thanksgiving was about eating a lot of food and watching the Cowboys play. Thanksgiving for my family was a little bit different. Earlier in the week it usually included the annual … Continue reading Thanksgiving Traditions
Weekly Photo Challenge: Family
This week's topic is family. I took this when we were at Daytona Beach. Set up the tripod and timer.
Flashback: For My Mom
Today's post is for my mom. BTW, my parents are the cool couple in the center. May 31, 1959