Category Archives: Family Fun

Because everyone else is doing it?

Posted on May 12, 2013 by

Every hear your mother say, in response, “Well, if everyone else was jumping over a cliff, would you want to too?!!!!” in a very exasperated tone implying that sooner or later you might want to THINK FOR YOURSELF. Oh yeah.  … Continue reading →

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The Road Taken

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

  Today was a banner day for grands #9 and #10…they made their first trip to the greenhouse!!!! Yay for Mollie and Kody!!! They were VERY well-behaved. They stayed behind me so other people could walk around us. They held … Continue reading →

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As the sun shines…

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

We’re preparing for possibly another flurry of snow?!  How can that be, you’re thinking. It’s gorgeous out. The sun is shining, there’s no wind, the grass is greening as I type, the apricot tree has its first buds peeking out…and … Continue reading →

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Church Camp Blues

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

Anyone out there remember church camp?!!!  You know…the ones where you actually have to drive to it as opposed to camping in the church yard!!? The ones where you stayed in a cabin.  Without plumbing, if you get my drift.  … Continue reading →

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Sunny Sundays are THE best!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

Today was unusually warm and sunny.  For January anyway.  I think the whole state was outside soaking up the sun.  I know we were. Just as soon as Big Boss aka Paw surfaced from his Sunday afternoon nap, kids started … Continue reading →

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Over the river and thru the interstate

Posted on November 19, 2012 by

  Being a country bumpkin, interstates always amaze/confuse/aggravate me. They amaze me because of the speed and really I really shouldn’t be amazed.  I grew up driving on highways in Texas where the speed limit was 70… which meant, most … Continue reading →

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It all started with college

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

What started with college?  A love story. Awwww, you’re thinking.  Yeah, it was 1968 and, as stated in yesterday’s post, I was attending Howard Payne College and NOT Baylor.  Woe was me.  But…I had a job.  In fact, I started working … Continue reading →

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Running on fumes or I’m Not as Young as I Once Was

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

Smile girl! You won the domino stacking contest!! We had Cousin’s Night last night!!  One of the youngest of the grandson’s reminded me last week that we hadn’t had one in a while and he was sure hungry for roasted … Continue reading →

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Just one more…

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

I know. I know. You’re thinking, “For Pete’s Sake!!! What now?” And you’re probably sick of nut stories.  But seriously, this is NEWS! Just bear with me for One More Post about my pecan tree. Remember it? The one my … Continue reading →

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A Step Closer to Weird

Posted on October 11, 2012 by

I read a blog piece this morning about a dog who eats corn. Some would say that’s a tad unusual.  And it is.  Unusual.  Seems this yellow lab, whose name is Drake and resides in Iowa, loves corn.  And munches … Continue reading →

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