1965 Although I don't remember the details of my conversation with Santa, a good guess is that a baby doll, a game, and art suppl...

A season of thanksgiving.  Wouldn't that be better than just one day set aside.  I am embracing a heart of thankfulness that althou...

  A few years back, 36 to be exact, we welcomed a 9 lb. baby boy into the world.  We were really young, but we figured it all out as we ...

Sweet little girls all dressed up, how proud their mother must have been.  They were the first of 10 children, 5 girls, and 5 boys.  Th...

Easter 1962 Family and friends have been invited, the menu is being planned, and the house will be prepared.  And the count... 14 adult...

We have been celebrating Spring, glorious weather, and most of all God's creation by working in the garden this past week.  Typical...

  Yes, he is still around.  A big boy now, almost 3 years old.  He loves music and likes to sing to his Nana and Grandda.  Such a go...

I'll be taking a Christmas break in order to have more time for wrapping, baking, hugging, and laughing.  Maybe a tiny bit of knittin...

We are staying close to home these days as Rex recovers from a mild stroke, but the weather is much too lovely to stay inside.  We ...

Something new I noticed this summer.... our local farmer's market has become extremely popular.  Partly due to more publicity, som...

As readership for the blog increases so do Facebook friend requests.  I just wanted to let you know that although I do want to be your fr...

In just one year, we went from this to this. A reminder of how fast things change and to cherish the moments we have.  :) Michie...

What are you doing this Summer?  We are taking advantage of free concerts at the park right on the Tennessee river. And for Mother's ...

The quilt for the newlyweds is finished.  With a goal of completion before hot weather, the desire to move on to another project, and ou...

Silver Springs, Florida  1960 We probably never expect when we buy those vacation photos that are pushed on us that they will become s...

Hard to believe that our boy is two years old today!  I am often asked how long I sew for the boys.  Most importantly is the fact that th...

We were thrilled to finally take a little road trip with very good friends last week.  The perfect day for a drive on the Natchez Trace P...

Are you sewing?  I would like to say "yes", but I must be truthful.  I've been doing a whole lot of.... this, ...

Happy Easter!

Every girl needs a hat.  You know the one.  Your Daddy let you pick it out yourself at Target and i t was such a bargain at $1.00.  A...