New Year's Eve

As I look forward to midnight, already hearing the neighbor's fireworks, it's exciting to ponder a new year. For me, I want to be sure to make 2008 a year of gratitude and love. I have so much to be thankful for...

Happy New Year, one and all!

Thank God for Christmas!

This year Christmas has been so full of so many special gifts. Here are a few:

• Much of my family is close by and we enjoy being together - especially at Christmas - over a puzzle that's too hard for one but just right for all of us; over Christmas cookies that looked horrible last year and pretty fantastic this year;


• Health and happiness - what rich blessings!


• Mom and Dad - how special each day is with them!


• My sister who looks great in majorette boots - tassles or fringe - she wears them both well. And the new tiara that just finishes the outfit. For my brother-in-law who loves her.


• My nephews - so different and so wonderful.


• Great niece and nephew - thanks to my much older sister.


• My boy - the Yorkie - a 12 year old sweetie!
• My sweet friends - all so unique - who add so many dimensions to my life!
• And a Christmas magnolia flower on my baby magnolia tree!

In the hustle of the trips to the airport and videos from Tahoe and brunches and Christmas cookies and puzzles and 1st grade Santas, I pause and look at my Nativity and remember the real Gift of love - the greatest love story of all times. I pray I never forget it or lose sight of it.

Amen!

Resting Up

Sometimes things land in your email and you simply have to share. Is this precious, or what? This must be the real Santa resting up for the big night!

If you're interested in tracking Santa, Norad will help....

The Christmas Spirit

What a great shot of some of my favorite things - beautiful children and a bulldog! I didn't take this picture but I would love to spend some time with them and see what I could do! Merry Christmas to all and may your holidays be joyful!

Senoia Candlelight Tour of Homes

Sunday evening was the annual tour of homes in Senoia. What a beautiful little village! The homes are always beautifully restored and decorated. I would love to have one of those old homes but I'm afraid I would need a staff to keep it clean and to help pay for it...

Christmas Spirit - Enjoy

Remember to scroll down and turn off Bach before starting the video. This one is fabulous! Enjoy as you plan for Christmas!

Deck the Halls

I love Christmas! In fact, when I retire, it may be Christmas all year round at my house. People can just talk about the crazy lady with the Christmas trees up in August! Can't wait!

Precious

My blog is a happy place! So in honor of a great little animal who passed away Monday, I'll share a bit about what Precious' life showed me. First of all, this photo is Precious and her human at my last birthday party. She and her Mom were the hostesses. Precious looked terrific in her hat - always quite the lady.

She reminded me to love family always and unconditionally; to stay close to them; not to whine or complain; to love life and find joy in every minute.

In Precious, God gave Celia a great gift and a lifetime of "precious" memories. God bless Precious and Celia!

Celia sent me this once - how true----

Inner Strength

If you can start the day without caffeine,

If you can get going without pep pills,

If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,

If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,

If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,

If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to give you any time,

If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,

If you can ignore a friend's limited education and never correct him,

If you can resist treating a rich friend better than a poor friend,

If you can conquer tension without medical help,If you can relax without liquor,

If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,..

Then You Are Probably The Family Dog!

November Sunday Afternoon

I almost waited too late to get the autumn leaves at Mom and Dad's. Here are the last ones of the year. I love Sundays!

Blue Ridge

This past weekend we went on our annual mountain adventure. Here's a shot of Fightingtown Creek in Blue Ridge, GA. Our cabin sits on this creek. North Georgia in November is a sight to behold!

God's Smile

I wasn't the lucky photographer to capture this shot - but I wish I had been. God's Smile - I love it!

Halloween Creatures

In this shot you will find the world's biggest Florida gater fan and the devil. Adorable, aren't they! By the way, the devil (Gater Hater) has doubled in size in four weeks! Go dawg!