Sunday night I had family over for turkey gumbo and decorated the tree. My youngest picked up the ornaments and threw them onto the tree. My oldest thought it was funny that the dog knocked them off with his wagging tail.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Christmas Traditions
The grandboys are old enough to really enjoy Christmas this year. We went to visit Bellingrath Gardens and Home "Magic Christmas in Lights". It is a tradition to visit every year the Saturday after Thanksgiving. The decorations were amazing. After walking the gardens and enjoying the sights, we saw Santa in the gift shop and my son took the oldest grandboy over to watch the kids talking to him. My son asked him if he'd like to tell Santa what he wanted for Christmas and my grandson replied "I'll tell him later". While they are really excited about Christmas this year, Santa can be a little scary in person.
Sunday night I had family over for turkey gumbo and decorated the tree. My youngest picked up the ornaments and threw them onto the tree. My oldest thought it was funny that the dog knocked them off with his wagging tail.
There was laughter, giggling, and lots of fun. Bellingrath is an old tradition and decorating Nona's tree is a new one.
Sunday night I had family over for turkey gumbo and decorated the tree. My youngest picked up the ornaments and threw them onto the tree. My oldest thought it was funny that the dog knocked them off with his wagging tail.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Adopt a US Soldier
I had 2 brothers in Viet Nam in the 70's and I wrote to them both every day. I know they didn't get every single letter but they got most of them. They talked about receiving my letters and enjoying hearing the news and what was happening back home.
I found a website where you can adopt a US soldier in Iraq. I received a name and address the day after I registered and I started writing last week and plan on sending a package this week.
I'm hoping to brighten the day of at least one soldier and hopefully he will enjoy receiving my letters as much as my brothers did.
Want to help? http://www.adoptaussoldier.org/
I found a website where you can adopt a US soldier in Iraq. I received a name and address the day after I registered and I started writing last week and plan on sending a package this week.
I'm hoping to brighten the day of at least one soldier and hopefully he will enjoy receiving my letters as much as my brothers did.
Want to help? http://www.adoptaussoldier.org/
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Key West - Fantasy Fest 2009
Wow! What can I say. I visited my brother in Key West and Fantasy Fest was in full swing. If you've ever gone to Mardi Gras in New Orleans you have a general idea of Fantasy Fest - constant partying! Crowds all day and night - a constant parade of costumes, body paint, and the occassional very brave soul. There were very elaborate costumes, some very colorful costumes and then some without costumes. Dancing in the street, participants and spectators. Street vendors with food and drink.
The floats didn't compare to Mobile or New Orleans Mardi Gras but were still impressive.
Going back next year? Probably not. I will visit Key West again but been there, done that - I'll stick to Mobile Mardi Gras.
The floats didn't compare to Mobile or New Orleans Mardi Gras but were still impressive.
Going back next year? Probably not. I will visit Key West again but been there, done that - I'll stick to Mobile Mardi Gras.
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