We’re not doing Halloween this year. Lydia is just too fearful. And I’m just too tired to deal with screams over cotton spiderwebs. I’ve been thinking about it a lot and if you’re interested, there are some SUPER FAB posts by some SUPER FAB guest bloggers (and one by moi) about Halloween over at Impress [...]
I have always loved valentines. When I was little they had perforated edges and tissue paper thin envelopes. Now they come with shiny stickers and holographic words, but still they are delectable. Tiny little cards with yummy illustrations.
The day after Valentine’s Day I always hit up Walgreen’s or whoever has everything for 75% off. Then [...]
When we were Children’s Pastors in Birmingham, I wrote a two week lesson about Thanksgiving. It was entitled, “Thanks and Giving”. I have no idea what it entailed. But the title always stuck with me. (Did I make that title up? Or did I steal it? I hope I made it up. It’s catchy.) I [...]
It’s so random how I can remember exactly what I posted a year ago on my blog. I woke up this morning thinking about what I posted last 4th of July and was thinking, “Too bad! I’d like to post that again!” Well, since Independence Day comes along every year, I figured this post could, [...]
It’s Memorial Day. My hubby has been home for THREE WHOLE DAYS. I love Monday-holidays!
So far, we’ve mowed the lawn (well, dh did), turned Lydia’s playroom into a bedroom (sans bed, we’re on the way to Toys R US now), cleaned out AND organized the buffet, the extra random closet in the living room, the [...]
Easter is four days away! Four days and we are still wearing coats outside! What happened to spring sandals and sleeveless Easter dresses? I guess Lydia and I will be stylin’ on Sunday with tights and hats!
I have a thing about Easter. It started a long time ago—when I first heard that the word “easter” [...]
My great-grandmother, Hazel and Ricky. Early 1943. Minneapolis.
Isn’t this a great picture? I know I say this every time but this one is cool! Look at Ricky’s truck, all the laundry and great-grandma’s shoes. This is one of those that shows some reality. As usual, it makes me wonder about their real life.
(For more ww, [...]
I went shopping today at my favorite store, Tar-jay. I was there, of course, to go Christmas shopping. It is, after all a mere 3 days away. THREE DAYS.
Well, as I was buying candy canes, scarves and santa hats, I also found some Valentines and a swim suit.
Let me repeat myself: VALENTINES and SWIM SUITS!!
WHAT [...]
Luke 2
At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire… All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census. And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home…He took with him [...]
It’s Thanksgiving week! Can you believe it? It seems like every year when Thanksgiving comes Christmas is just days away. I’m sure the Christmas decorations in September help move the season right along, too. It seems like Thanksgiving has become the opening celebration for the Christmas season. And it’s probably apropos anyway–starting off the most [...]
