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Snippets from Thanksgiving

December 3, 2024 By Tamera Alexander

Hey friends, today is GRAND TUESDAY meaning we've got Leo and Ari today, and Leo is a sick little buddy. So I'm off to snuggle and comfort. But real quick... Some snippets from Thanksgiving, thanks to a video my daughter made. (Thanks, babe!) I hope you all had a wonderful time being grateful with (and for) family and friends, too, and that the depth of blessings in your life took your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Friendship, House and home

Wedding Joy

November 21, 2024 By Karen Witemeyer

Last Saturday my youngest son married his high school sweetheart. The Lord blessed us with beautiful weather for the outdoor venue. November in Texas can provide anything from summer heat to rain storms to snow and ice, but the day was absolutely perfect! As a hope-filled romantic, I loved every minute of the day, despite the exhaustion and stress. Nothing makes a parent happier than seeing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family

A trip with the grands to the pumpkin patch

November 19, 2024 By Tamera Alexander

The 3FarmGals (the name of the text thread that includes my daughter, my daughter-in-law, and me—story on that name below) took my two sweet grands to the pumpkin patch recently, and my daughter Kelsey made a quick video... That I may have already watched 247 times. 👀 If I haven't said it lately, I ADORE being Gram Tam to Leo and Ari. It's one of the biggest joys of my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Friendship, Nature Tagged With: Tamera Alexander

Backyard Days

October 16, 2024 By D'Ann Mateer

I’m not an outdoorsy girl by any means, but I love my backyard. Not becuase it’s beautiful. And not because there is any gardening to do—it’s just grass—I simpy the cozy space and the peace it provides.  Because we are on a corner, we have a view on two sides. Straight out the back, there is a tree line, which is lovely. To my left is our community clubhouse and pool, separated from us by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, House and home Tagged With: backyard

Two 80th Birthdays

September 4, 2024 By D'Ann Mateer

We spent last week celebrating two new octogenarians!  My mom turned 80 on August 28. We celebrated big in July, with much of the family enjoying Park City, Utah, for a few days. But Mom was quick to remind us during that vacation that she wasn’t 80 yet!  On her actual birthday, we gathered a few of the grandchildren who were unable to make it to Utah as well as all three of her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: birthday, Family

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