Tag Archives: christmas
Cowboy Kaleb
My 13 year old grandson, Kaleb, lives in the city, loves button down shirts, hunting, fishing, all sports but especially basketball. He has never had a male role model so I think it is in his genes to be so … Continue reading
Holiday Venue
Though it has been busy, the pleasure, fun, and excitement of sharing Christmas with so many family and friends makes the flurry of activity during the holiday season well worth it. The first Christmas gathering was with my brothers and … Continue reading
The Story of the Ticking Bag
This bag was an unusual success this year. I’m still not sure why so many people fell in love with it. It kind of escapes me really. It all started when I had left over red and white ticking fabric. … Continue reading
Christmas Vacation Is Here
For the first time ever, Hallmark Cards is shutting down their entire company for the week of Christmas, partly driven by the economy, the need to cut back on expenses, and the fact that very little work is ever done … Continue reading
Someone’s In The Kitchen Baking
Oh yes, it is the one time of year I actually bake. Why only this time of year? Because if I baked all the time, I’d be as round as this jolly snowman. I have no self control when it … Continue reading
Counting Down
It’s almost here and we’re getting anxious around our house for the BIG DAY. Are you counting down too?
A Secluded Joyful Place
I find snow globes a bit mesmerizing, kind of like watching fish swim in a tank. Turn the globe upside down and shake all the snowflakes free just to watch them slowly drift back down to settle on the ground … Continue reading
Cheating on Your Treat Bags
If you’re like me, you find yourself going a little crazy right now trying to get all the things done before the holidays that you WANT to get done, not to mention the things you NEED to get done, am … Continue reading
Sounds of Christmas
A cluster of golden jingle bells encircles the handle of our front door, announcing the departure or arrival of friends and family. It’s a sound you only here in December around the holidays, a sound that is only identified with … Continue reading
Christmas Stories
I don’t have any little kids at home anymore. I wish I did. I just may have to borrow that granddaughter of mine so we can read a few Christmas stories together, all snuggled up in the warm blankets with … Continue reading