I got a dozen long-stemmed red roses delivered to me at work.  *swoon*

I can't believe it's been seven years since John and I were married.  It can't possibly have been that long!  We're still approaching new situations and learning things about each other almost every single day .  I know that I love this man so much more today than I did seven ( Read more... )

My Papaw died this morning ( Read more... )

My Isabelle is following me around everywhere.  I sit, she's on my lap.  I lay, she's on my chest.  I stand, she's at my feet.  She purrs, she rubs, she talks and she loves.  She loves me. 

I reconnected with a friend yesterday.  I came home feeling that it was a wonderful thing and  that all the past tension between us was now truly buried.  We talked for seven hours.  We understand each other much better.  Our relationship is again like it was when she and I first met.  That relationship is vital to me and broke my heart when there ( Read more... )

We get to watch Madeline today!  This is the first time we've gotten to babysit her since she was born in November.  Needless to say, I didn't hesitate to say yes.  I'm excited ( Read more... )

My nephew was sworn into the Navy today.  I'm on overload.  Proud, worried, hopeful, scared, flabbergasted, etc. 

I've heard this song every year since I can remember, and it always reminds me so much of home.  I found the lyrics today and thought I would share, even if it is a little late!

Let's have a good old fashioned Christmas down on the farm!

A little overeating never did you any harm.

Let's open all the presents, eat a turkey or two...

It's a good old ( Read more... )

Now that I'm finally home, I can post!  Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas full of blessings and love!

 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Wrapping paper; it's more personal, prettier and you can change it up a bit with bows and ribbons. It's classic! Why go lazy and shove something in a bag?

2. Real tree or Artificial?
Artificial. Millions of trees are uselessly murdered each year. My favorite tree is a loved member of the family, so to speak, that ( Read more... )

I've never really watched this guy before; had actually not even heard of him until a few months ago.  But his message, while the subject makes me angry, his stand makes me proud.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVUecPhQPqY