Bittersweet Holidays

This morning I received a call that my Grandmother Thorrez has passed away. She became my grandmother when I was 8. My step-dad married my mom in 1979 and that was that. Grandma Betty and Grandpa Al welcomed us immediately. There was never a doubt that they cared for us and loved us. It takes a special love from God to treat someone else's child like you would your own. What a shining example of love she was to me. Grandpa Al is sure to need prayers as he is now half of what he has been for 65 years.

So, we are sad this day, but ever reminded that because Christ came to this earth and died for our sins, we are going to be reunited with those who love Him.

Give your loved ones a big hug today if you can.

Snaggletooth

Hannah lost her 3rd tooth today. She started losing her teeth on the top, but not the middle two.
Now, she has one tooth in the top middle that is stubbornly hanging on.

Christmas is so fun!

This was our project today. I made candy houses with my 3rd graders when I taught school so very long ago, and I figured my own kids would enjoy it. The girls had a blast, especially when I told them they could eat it as soon as they were done.

*Hannah really was having more fun than her expression shows.

Home school humor

This video might give you few smiles.

It's a keeper!

I finished The Samson Effect a few days ago. It's very well written. It's supposed to be made into a movie & it should be very action packed. Bombs, guns, fires, and a lot of snakes give it a thrilling touch.

I learned about the book from a local website. I entered a contest to win a free copy and the author sent an email back to tell me we are neighbors. A few weeks later, he knocked on my door and introduced himself and his adorable twin sons. He also told me that his book is going to be a movie. I hope it's a hit. It's a great book and deserves some great actors.

If you think someone would like a good book for Christmas, and they enjoy mystery adventures, this is a good one to consider. I got mine from Amazon.com.

A Day with Grandma

Today, we spent a day with Grandma Scott at the Gaylord Texan ICE! exhibit. The hotel itself was a treat to visit.

It really made me miss my Nana. She would have loved a place like that. She really made Christmas a fun time for all of us. If you ever get a chance to visit the Gaylord Texan or Opryland at Christmastime, I hope you appreciate the decorations and festive spirit as much as I did.

There is a big ice slide that the girls enjoyed (except for Lindsey, who was too short to go on it). I think the girls would have stayed on the slide until their hineys were frozen if it was up to them.

Here is a photo of us having hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies at the coffee shop. It wasn't to warm up, though, since the trek to the coffee shop was a workout in itself in chasing and/or carrying Lindsey.

Thank you for a memorable day, Rita!

For Marty, who makes me giggle... and sometimes roll my eyes

Fantastic!

Thanks to some generous shoppers and straight-forward donations, Linda will receive $500. She will be blessed by this, I am sure.

Praise be to God who keeps the widows and orphans in His care.

Thanks to all who gave.


Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:7