Foodie Friday-Memorial Day

A Day To Remember...

...OUR VETERANS.

Read this story.

As you begin to prepare for the holiday weekend and bar-b-ques and friends, take a moment to reflect on WHY we have a 'day off'.  The freedoms we enjoy are fought primarily by young men and women who have given their lives to put themselves in harm's way, many giving the ULTIMATE sacrifice.  Take time and pray for these brave warriors and the families they leave behind.  It is hot (and I complain about Atlanta - shame on me) and sandy, dirtier than we know with none of the conveniences we take for granted each day.

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After thoughts and reflections of those who serve and you are enjoying your friends, a layered salad is great for a get-together.

Brownie kabobs - YUM!

Sunflowers would be a great addition to a party table.  They remind me of "America" right along with apple pie!

Have a safe weekend.

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One of the easiest and most refreshing ways to update your space is by changing the wall color.  How long has it been for you? 5 or 10 years? 

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Don't let distance be a barrier, we can design for you via the web!

A Day to Remember

God Bless America

 

Land that I love

(even when disaster strikes)

Stand beside her, and guide her 

Thru the night with a light from above

From the mountains, to the prairies

To the oceans, white with foam 

God bless America 

My home sweet home.

I am thankful to the men and women who fight for our freedom

and remember that freedom is not free

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Easter Blessings

The tomb is empty...Christ came to this earth and did all that was prophesied in the days before Him. He was tormented and scourged, hung to die a lonely death, buried in the tomb and sealed with a large stone. On the third day after the Cross, it was with a great earthquake, the stone rolled away and revealed an empty tomb.  Christ had risen just as He said. God gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him should not die but have everlasting life.

THIS IS OUR EASTER CELEBRATION

for without what Christ did on the cross there would be no celebration.

May your day be filled with JOY and a time of reflection!

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Sentiments

Thinking today of my boys who are now grown

and have Valentines of their own

I dug in my box of mementoes 

and saw their hearts 

as they grew.

Their sweetness and love of 'mom'

went from drawings to the electronic age.

Then to 'grown up' cards.

If you've had little boys in your life, you know there is always an abundance of 'air'. : )

Even though the boys have grown, there is this 'one boy' who has been around and put up with me for 32 years!

Crazy Hearts

Sometimes when you're not even looking

hearts are found in the craziest places!

What lengths have you gone to share your love?

Maybe some sentiments are just found 

naturally.

Perhaps on a hike you stumble upon this.

Look hard, can you see it?

Lucky clover.

Beautiful.

hmmm...not bad eh?

Perhaps your love is bold?

Happy Valentines Day!

My hope is that you feel loved whether or not you have a 'special' one.

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Merry Christmas

From our home to yours!

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Project Monday...The Blue Ones

I got the giggles so fiercely when hubby and I were decorating the tree over the weekend.  

Greg and Geoff took over hanging the lights about 12 or 13 years ago and I got the job back this year. The memories flooded of times past playing Christmas music, baking cookies together and reminiscing about the ornaments as each were being pulled out of the box.  A few tears came to the surface.

You know when you pull out the pre-boxed ornaments and there are some not ever used?  Wonder why they were kept?

Right about the time I was going to tell hubby that I don't use the blue ones, he was hanging his first ornament...BLUE! I laughed so hard and asked where he has been for the last almost 32 years?

Then asked him where in our home did I decorate with blue?  He grinned and began looking around...too funny, I promise he DOES live here.  May I say 'typical'?  

We spend all of our time in the FR but I did a little vignette in the LR.

I cannot get away from my love of hydrangeas and silver.  The collection of spoons is from my travels over the years and the opera glasses from the Paris flea market.

This is the first time in a very long time that hubby joined in, he usually was happy to watch the boys and me while sipping hot chocolate and singing carols. We had a good time.

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Providence Ltd. and a Guest Post

If you have not visited Mona at Providence Ltd., you are missing a treat.  She is one talented gal with an eye for lovelies that make your home exude warmth.

  She so graciously asked me to be a part of her Holiday Inspiration series and I am deeply honored.

Stop on by won't you?

Merry Christmas!

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things

I am a simple girl of simple pleasures! I am happiest when sharing my life with close friends and family. I am not an 'I want' sort of girl so I really don't have a wishlist.  Come on over won't you and let's enjoy each others' company!

Let's share s'mores....mmmm, nothing better than dripping chocolate!

And with that, more chocolate.....

...hot with peppermint schnapps.

McDreamy to me!

I once had a Frenchman give me two bottles, I was hooked.  

Nothing else compares not even 'Dom' in my book. So after the hot schnapps chocolate, or maybe before, let's pop some of this divine bubbly!

Because I am a note writer, I always have a supply of beautiful papers on hand. Hannah Nation is the creator of Gadabout, purveyor of these and many other fun designs. She has so many beauties it's hard to choose, these are just a tease, go see for yourself! She will put your monogram on any you choose. 

Like I said before, simple pleasures.  My favorite fragrance.

Now I told you these were a few of my favorite things, so for you bicycle enthusiasts out there like me, this is a 'must have'!

The Garmin Edge 705, 

a GPS-enable cycling computer which includes a heart rate monitor and speed/cadence sensor!  It also tells how many calories burned on your ride (my favorite part) as well as elevation climbed.  Now I know YOU just can't live without one of these!

May I challenge you?

Read and you will be changed.

Let me hear your thoughts when you are finished.

Won't you go to World Vision and put a goat (or chickens or sheep) on your gift giving list? Goats nourish hungry children and families with healthy milk, cheese, and yogurt. They also give a much-needed income boost by providing offspring and extra dairy products for sale at the market. Our family has sponsored two children by way of WV for over 12 years, a goat or two are on the way.

Go here to the Lisa Porter Collection and see what is on hers and others' gift lists!

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