We dreamt of a White Christmas…

…and although it was not a lot, it was the closest we have come in my lifetime. Many areas just north of us had at least an inch on Christmas Day – some several inches! It snowed gently for the better part of the day, making this Christmas a real treat for those of us…

Ahhh, Sweet Memories

Katie While I was looking through my files for pictures of Ginger and Sue, I came across these wonderful photos of my children when they were small. I enjoyed seeing them so much, I thought I would share them with you also. This makes me wish I had taken them to the pumpkin patch this…

In Memorium…

…of another of our beloved dogs, Ginger… Ginger, as a youngster She always loved to stretch out in the yard… Always happy… …and faithful. She suffered with heartworms, which were too advanced at the time of diagnosis for treatment. She has had over two very good years since the diagnosis, but over the last couple of weeks…

Time Marches On…

Katie, Cody, and fellow homeschooler Haley at the Tennessee Aquarium More time has passed here at our little homestead, and time again brings changes. On July 13th we lost our beloved dog Sue to cancer. We miss her very much, and we still find ourselves looking for her now and then. There have been good…

A Light at the End of the Tunnel

Since I was last able to post, my thyroid condition has continued to deteriorate. Fortunately, my doctor has informed me that today she will make an adjustment to my medication. Yeah! Perhaps things can start to improve soon. Too bad I had to gain over 25 lbs in less than six months…ain’t that grand? (NOT!)…

Preparing for Christmas

It is that wonderful time of year again. I love all of it – the music, the preparations, the decorations, the lights, the scents of the season – but most of all I love spending time with my family. Do you have your tree up and your house decorated yet? I am almost finished getting…

The best laid plans…

I made up my mind on my way home that I was going to bed as soon as I got here. No goofing off, and no posting to the blog tonight (um, this morning). Well, here it is, half past two, and guess what? I’m still up. Unfortunately, Gizmo has decided that he can’t sleep….

Cody's First Deer Harvest

This weekend marks the annual Youth Hunt here in Alabama, and my son Cody took his first deer today, a young 7-point.  We are so proud! Cody’s First Deer, 11/15/2009 There is joy on this journey, on my way home to my Father’s house, Cindy <><