Merry Christmas Eve!
Merry Christmas Eve! My sweet Mama would always make her calls to each of her grown children on Christmas Eve morning, saying — “Merry Christmas Eve”. We expected that call. And I say that to all of my FB friends today — MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE! That little greeting and memory certainly does turn my heart…
Grandparenting Taken to a Whole New Level
My Dad’s parents were already in heaven before I was sent from heaven to earth, but I had the most precious grandmother and grandfather (my Mom’s Mom & Dad). My grandmother’s claim-to-fame in my books, is that she introduced my husband and I when we were just 13 and 12 years old. Her words were…
Roll Out the Red Carpet for the Guest of Honor
Many have the notion that the BIGGEST DEAL about Christmas is that it’s simply a month-long party. Yes, the traditions and festivities are so enjoyable, but rolling out the red carpet and recognizing the Guest of Honor is what this awe-inspiring season is all about. And…..it’s up to us to ensure the predominant Honoree is…
The Yellow Rose of Texas
These are my yellow roses — the season openers — spectacular in fragrance and beauty! I was my Sweetheart’s “Yellow Rose of Texas”. So, it made sense that our wedding color was yellow, and the flowers we chose were yellow roses. In every home we lived in – we always planted yellow roses as a…