Due to technical difficulties I'm not able to participate in ABC Wednesday this week. Hopefully, my computer will be back up soon. I have decided to respond to another Facebook Meme. I've been tagged several times for the Bucket List. Place an X by all the things you've done and then send it to your … Continue reading The Bucket List (Another Facebook Meme)
ABC Wednesday: C is for Granddaddy Crain
As a child, I enjoyed spending time with my Granddaddy Crain. 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 ABC Wednesday: C is for Granddaddy Crain
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
Top 10: Things About Christmas
#10: It is my favorite time of the year. #9: Snow. Ok, I may have only seen snow on Christmas twice in my life but it was fun. #8: Special events. It is easy to get overwhelmed with too many actives this time of the year. #7: Movies and TV specials. Somehow, it just wouldn’t … Continue reading Top 10: Things About Christmas
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
B is for Blue Ridge Community (Hamilton County Texas)
At one time Blue Ridge was a busy farming community with a school, a store and a church. My mom and grandparents grew up in the Blue Ridge Community; even though I have never lived in there it is the place of my roots. At one time Grannie's farm was a thriving farm complete with … Continue reading B is for Blue Ridge Community (Hamilton County Texas)
Know & Tell Friday
Today, I am trying something new, Know & Tell Friday. I have been reading Ellen’s entries and decided to give it a try this week. Question 1: I have been blogging for a year this month, so my question is what made you start your blog? In the fall of 2006, I started writing for … Continue reading Know & Tell Friday