TDZ Retrospective: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.

Origanally posted Jan 6, 2008 after my Grandma passed away. I am blessed to have had 4 grandparents who took time to teach me some of life's most important lessons. All of my grandparents left a legacy of faith, family and love. Family is important. That I was loved. There is no doubt that Grandma … Continue reading TDZ Retrospective: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.

Throwback Thursday: Christmas 2004

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.

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