~ 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

view ...

~ 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

~ Pumpkin Dip ~

2 tubs of Cool Whip

3 pkgs of instant Vanilla pudding

1 - 15 oz. can of canned pumpkin

1/2 tsp of pumpkin spice (tho I did add a dash or two more)

Serve with ginger snaps, English tea cookies or Vanilla wafers

(pics from web, I forgot to take one)

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~ A Little Aviation American History To Enjoy ~ Love Is...

 McMinnville, OR Air Museum

 While visiting the museum the gentleman on the right was a war air pilot vet that shared many of his excusions with my hubby, bilove Mike, niece Cherie & myself. The other gentleman was Howard Hughes chauffeur for years & his tales were equally as intriguing.

 This is a mere few of the pictures that we took ... this museum is worth every second of your time to visit should you be in the area. Unbelievable technology aviation journey ...

 The artwork alone bu these artists was marvelous ...

 Harold, niece Cherie & moi!

 And, that's my story & I'm sticking to it!