Every day I make a point to say “thank you” for all of the wonderful things and people in my life. This morning I was overwhelmed in reading this article in our local paper about 700+ families in the local area who had NOTHING for their kids this Christmas. One of my favorite things to [...]
Archive for the ‘holidays’ Category
Being Truly Thankful
Posted in family, holidays on December 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Holiday House Tour
Posted in holidays, household on December 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We went on the Holiday House Tour of Winchester, VA today. We saw the public rooms of six historic houses, including the bedroom were Daniel Morgan died. Cold wind about blew us away, but it was neat to see the inside of the houses we have passed by so many times. It was interesting to [...]
Turkey Napkin and Silverware Holders
Posted in crafts, holidays on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I wish I could take credit for these cute turkey napkin and silverware holders, but all of the glory goes to my sister who came up with this idea for our family gathering. The round part that holds the silverware and napkin is a toilet roll tube. The kids decorated the turkeys and with assistance [...]
Halloween Lives On
Posted in holidays on November 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Oh yeah, those are Halloween tattoos on LM’s belly. Where else would you put them?
Halloween
Posted in family, holidays on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I did not get one decent photograph of LM in his Halloween penguin costume, but I thought this pic of LM walking with my sister trick-or-treating was sweet.
Random Thoughts
Posted in family, holidays, life on September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I do love the taste of a good margarita. I just purchased this pattern for a quiet book from SW designs on Etsy. May be a bit ambitious for my sewing skill level, but I want to try at least a couple of the letters for my good friend’s daughter’s christmas present. I am also [...]
Sun, Good Food, and the Biggest Grasshopper
Posted in family, holidays, travel on September 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We had an awesome weekend at the Outer Banks, NC. Here are a few of my favorite photos. Beautiful sunset The biggest grasshopper I have ever seen Fun catching crabs in the sound Boat ride around the canal
Parade, Picnic, and Rain
Posted in family, holidays on July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Staff at the VA nursing home chose Granny to be the Grand Marshal of the Fourth of July parade at Shepherdstown, WVa. Despite the forecast for rain, the bad weather held off for a very special day. Granny was just tickled to be in the parade, and we all felt very blessed that she was [...]
