It's been awhile since our last family portrait. I am not even sure that this even qualifies as a portrait~ it is more of a snapshot. It was taken when Sweet Boy was two and we participated in our church's Walk Through Bethlehem. Our daughter, a fashion design student, made the costumes. 5 geese a flying, 4 smiling faces, 1 Lil doggie... 5 geese a flying, 4 smiling faces, 1 Lil doggie... Perhaps because fall is the busiest time of year for our family, the thought of trying to squeeze in ... View the Post
The Garland of Christmas Past
Are you ready for a true tale of long ago love? Here is The Garland of Christmas Past. The Garland of Christmas Past I don't have a mantle over a fireplace or even a shelf. So I hang a garland at the foot of my bed. It is an ordinary garland made up of faux greenery, icicles, and pine cones. But the ornaments on the garland make it very, very special. My parents were married in September of 1967. They had but one Christmas together before my dad passed away in February of ... View the Post
Happy Birthday Mr. Decor
Today is Mr. Decor's Birthday. As you can see he has always been the life of the party. Happy Birthday Mr. Decor! Happy Birthday Mr. Decor Eric, AKA Mr. Decor was born in Panama which I am sure inspired his smooth style and love of adventure. He is a fantastic family man and knows how to treat a lady. I am sure I have his two older sisters to thanks for that. Or else! He's really smart. He'll graduate with his Master's Degree later this month. There is not a ... View the Post
Veteran’s Day
This is a favorite Veteran's Day image of mine. I never cease to grow teary when I view it. Veteran's Day I am deeply indebted to the many men and women who have taken leave of their families, jobs, and daily lives in order to ensure my freedom and the freedom of those living in other countries who are unable to fight for themselves. A few of my favorite veterans are: Mr. Decor's paternal grandfather, Landen, who was a Marine during the 1930's. Here's my paternal grandfather, ... View the Post
Boy Scout Council Building In Phoenix
I recently went to the Boy Scout Council Building In Phoenix. It is actually quite nice. For my regular readers here is a quiz: What style is the building? :) The interior courtyard with a lovely fountain. Another view of the courtyard. The Boy Scout fleur de lys emblem set into the concrete walkway. The gardeners were there pulling out the summer flowers and replacing them with fall plantings. I am sure this will be quite a lovely spot when they are finished. Inside I ... View the Post
Argh Matey Join Me For A Pirate Party
Sweet Boy turns seven today. It is not unusual for him to be dressed like this while watching Peter Pan. He loves the pirates. Argh Matey Join Me For A Pirate Party. Argh Matey Join Me For A Pirate Party When I found the following cards on clearance for $1 it shivered me timbers and a theme was born. We boiled a bunch of pirate fingers (hot dogs) to serve out on the patio. The table was laden with jewels, shells and pirate paraphernalia. A truly motley crew. Fellow buccaneers ... View the Post