Forty-nine years ago today my parents said "I do" because they did and that was the beginning of a fantastic journey full of brilliant, simple moments and more love than one house could hold. Forty-nine years ago right now, I believe they were warming up some Pepsi or some such because they'd heard that it… Continue reading A Little Golden Kind of Christmas Story
Tag: Merry Memory-Making
Never Doubt the Power of the Moments
Another landmark moment. Cooter finished reading "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" a couple of weeks ago. Our deal is read it, and then you get to watch it. He had to wait to watch the movie until his big sister Aub came home from college Friday afternoon. He was ready to hit… Continue reading Never Doubt the Power of the Moments
The Twelfth Day of Christmas
On the twelfth day of Christmas..... as I prepare to break down Christmas and pack away the ornaments, I sift through the memories made this Christmas season, and my heart is full to bustin'. There are so many precious moments, big and small, that I have tucked away to keep me warm this winter and… Continue reading The Twelfth Day of Christmas
The Sixth Day of Christmas
On the sixth day of Christmas..... six pairs of little bare feet. Running through the yard, romping through the house. Getting them where they wanted to be, catching skinks and lizards and frogs and lovingly creating them wonderful habitats. Running after each other and riding bikes and scooters. Wandering all over Blackberry Flats. Or little… Continue reading The Sixth Day of Christmas
Second Day of Christmas
On the second day of Christmas..... two Mock Pecan pies. Christmas Eve was my baking day. I love baking as a general rule. Our family has decided you either have the baking gene or the cooking gene. Sister claims I got the baking one, while she got the cooking one. "But your children are luckier… Continue reading Second Day of Christmas
All the Pictures WITH them
Today I had the joy--and it was sheer joy--of seeing the faces of children as they saw Santa Claus up close and personal. Our favorite little coffee shop hosted Santa in the chair next to the Christmas tree up on the little stage. Family after family came in and approached Santa with timid footsteps and… Continue reading All the Pictures WITH them
Making It the Norm
Ever have one of those days? Often, my friends, often. And then it occurs to me, that if "free time" is so "not the norm" that the potential of having it causes me to question my own sanity, there might be a problem. If my schedule is so packed that finding an hour here or… Continue reading Making It the Norm
My Shark Tank Worthy Idea
Today I was folding clothes. Nothing different about that. Most days find me folding a load or two. But today as I was taking on Mt. Washmore, I had a revelation--a business idea. Somebody sign me up for Shark Tank. I'm going to be an entrepreneur. I was folding these two shirts that we got… Continue reading My Shark Tank Worthy Idea
Christmas Cheer
Tonight I'm thankful for barefooted little boys feeling well enough to run around outside on a day that has blue skies and sunshine. I'm thankful for little girls who are growing up but still hug dolls and cry over sweet stories. I give thanks for big girls who love dolls and listening to the radio… Continue reading Christmas Cheer
If a Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words…..
A week or so ago, I was "running my mouth" and said something about a picture not taken being worth zero words. And then I paused and questioned that almost immediately. Is it? I'm all about taking the pictures. (Rarely in them, but that's a whole 'nother story.) I take them in important moments, whimsical… Continue reading If a Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words…..
I Might Need A Nap 