~ Merry Christmas To You & Your Family ~

May Christ live on in your hearts each day ...

~ The Attack That Changed The World ~

.. bless the souls that gave for our freedoms

~ May His Blessings Bestow Upon You ~ Love Is ...

I/we are very grateful for the blessings He has showered us with, bringing light upon our paths in our darkest hours & most joyous moments.  May your Thanksgiving day celebration be filled with many joys.

 Our daughter Cari, Joshua & Mackenzie

Cat, Emery, Tatiana & Ansel center. Cat's brother Edry & son James on left, Alyssa & mom Geva on right. James & Alyssa are like our own.

We are getting ready for our Antietam Battlefield Illumination on Dec. 7th .. & Sons of the Confederate celebration dinner Dec. 3.

~ Tatiana (ae 10) With One Shoe Off, One Shoe On Running a 5K

In the final stretch one of her shoes came off but she kept running. (I wish I had a 'snap' but this was her concert pic). The video is darling of her run. I hope you will enjoy!

http://youtu.be/5xDJQZGBKqM

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~ A Country Ride, Halloween, Plants ~ Love Is... GIVEAWAY

 Dumpling & I went out to see the colors. She says autumn & repeats the tree colors beautifully ... she just melts our hearts. We see the world thru her eyes, the glee in her voice & the joy in her excitement. Love!

 but LOVES those quack-quacks! Nearly comes out of her seat with glee when she sees them.

Thank you for your notes re our marathon son, Emery. We are so proud of his accomplishments, what a beautiful father he is & proud to be his parents.

 She got to ride the BIG tractor with Poppa. He helps a friend at the farm on Sat. & right now the pumpkin festival is on. Mackenzie was thrilled.

 She got to romp thru some of the playground activity, but 'Thomas' (train) was a #1 hit

 Pulling up my 150 or so geraniums to pot & put under lights in the garage

 I just have a hard time throwing out anything I can carry over.  I leave you with this rose.

Don't forget the book GIVEAWAY is on Halloween so pop back to the giveaway listing & get in on it.

Kathleen ~ I'd write yo but it will not let me get on your site. I am not ignoring you.

~ Our Son with Pride ~ & Giveaway

We are very proud parents today ~
Marine Corps Marathon: 
Emery Ford at the Finish in 3:13:40
Age 51

Don't forget to enter the giveaway in the previous post. It ends on Halloween. A great intriguing mystery novel.

~ Quilters Book Giveaway ~

GIVEAWAY ~
This wonderful story of intrigue & murder was sent to me by Mary Pomponio, Plume Publications ... to offer to you in a giveaway.

Wedding planning never goes according to plan whether it's a demanding parent or challenging seating arrangment, there's always a snag.  Preparations for Grandma Eleanor & Oliver's upcoming nuptials have reached a fever pitch, with Nell Fitzgerald & the quilters all creating special gifts.

This story will keep you on 'pins & needles'.

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Drawing ~ Halloween 10/31/13