Top O'The Day To Ya!

I just had to share these vintage St. Patrick's Day greetings. Hope you enjoy them as much as I have. I especially like the one of the little girl and her dog. Hmmm....I'm thinking I might just have to come up with a craft idea using these beautiful greetings for next year!

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.~Irish Blessing

Civil War Adventures At Stones River

Our most recent civil war adventure took place not too far from Nashville at Stones River National Battlefield in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. We really had a great time there. The activities of the day were quite interesting for the children and the adults as well.

The boys especially enjoyed the battle demonstrations which included firing cannons. The children enjoyed interacting with the reenactors who seemed equally thrilled in the fact that the children wanted to carry on a conversation with them. My oldest even got a penny whistle lesson from one of them. I was quite impressed with how he progressed at playing it in just a day.

Papaw stopped for a picture with his grandchildren.

Sugar & Spice

And Everything Nice

They were discussing hat styles.

Getting ready to fire the cannons.

It was VERY loud. The boys loved it.

I always pick out a favorite reenactor.

Reenactors preparing for demonstration.

Too CUTE!

Enjoying the warmth of the fire and fun conversation.

Penny Whistle Lessons

My son giving it a try.

He really played well.

My niece was a little frightened of my "favorite" reenactor, but my daughter posed for a photo.

The boys especially enjoyed this demonstration.

Stones River

Oh what memories we have been making!

I loved this shot of my oldest son and youngest nephew.



If you are interested in planning a visit or learning more about the battle that occurred at Stones River National Battlefield check out the links below.


http://www.nps.gov/stri/index.htm

dia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Stones_River

Look What Just Arrived......

Aren't they BEAUTIFUL! He knows just what I like.

True Love Ways

I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine.... Song of Solomon 6:3

Where does fifteen years go? Seems like only yesterday I forever gave my heart away. I was so young, just eighteen, but I knew then just as I know now it was a gift that I would never take back. It was forever, for keeps, for better, and for worse.

We've experienced more of the better, some of the worse and through it all I have never once doubted that my heart was treasured. I can't imagine looking back through the past fifteen years with anyone else by my side.I can't imagine sharing my laughter or tears with any other. God truly blessed me when He brought him into my life. What a privilege it is to call him mine!

I look forward to many more years ahead with my best friend, husband, and daddy to our three children.

Our Song

~True Love Ways~

Just you know why~why you and I~will by and by~know true love ways.~

Sometimes we'll sigh~sometimes we'll cry~but you'll know why ~just you and I know true love ways.

Through out the days~those true love ways~will bring us joys to share~with those who really care.

Sometimes we'll sigh~sometimes we'll cry~but you'll know why~just you and I know true love ways.

Valentine Fun

I have been VERY busy this month. It seems like once we get our first ninety days of school under our belt I can get quite preoccupied with getting us to the finish line of the school year. We passed the one hundred day mark several weeks back. WOO HOO!

This post is overdue but I was determined to get it on before March.

My sister and I decided to host a Valentine party for our kids. They had a wonderful time and it was equally enjoyable for us.

Hope you enjoy our photos from the day.

My sons know how to treat a lady. My youngest demonstrates what he has seen my husband do many times.

Looking over the menu before ordering.

My nephew was such a gentleman!

They enjoyed acting all grown up.

My sister took their orders.

They invited their Papaw to join them.

My daughter chose a cupcake for dessert.

MMMM.....Coffee!

Sweets for the Sweetie

My youngest son enjoyed his coffee.

Such a little lady!

After dinner my son presented his little sister with a rose.

She loved it!

Let the dancing begin!

Donny and Marie ?

So cute.

They really got into this.

My nephew and niece.