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grandpa

How a tiny birdcage brought back memories of my grandpa

I dearly loved all my grandparents and each was special in their own way. I want to say that my mother’s father and I had the most special relationship, but that isn’t fair. We did, but so did Grandma and I, and Papaw and I and Mamaw and I. Each was different. Grandpa called me his “gal”. I was his most well behaved grandchild and it didn’t hurt that I was the only one who lived in the same town. [...]

The granddoggies Howl-o-ween

The city where my daughter lives has a doggie costume contest every year around Halloween, called Howl-o-ween. This year it was on Halloween. I am ashamed to admit I was so happy to have somewhere to go last night instead of staying home alone to hand out candy. Ricky always seems to be working and the job is left up to me. Not that I don’t enjoy it while it’s happening, but…. So Erin dressed The Boys up and I [...]

I think I’ve figured out what’s wrong!

Yes, I know it’s been awhile since I’ve updated the blog. I’ve been told that numerous times. Yes, I’m still alive. And yes, there’s been at least one call asking that. I’ve been asked by more than a few people why I haven’t blogged lately. There were lots of excuses – work, sick cat (she’s fine now), busy, no time, no inspiration, nothing interesting going on to talk about, overwhelmed trying to do too much… And yes, it was all [...]

Can’t get enough of this shop

Do you know about 5 Dollar French Market on Etsy? I love everything they have! And it’s all $5 each. Obviously. So I thought I’d be a copycat and make some stamped candles like these for the booth. I wouldn’t even think about putting them on Etsy. That’s her gig. She has a corner on that niche and does it extremely well. I’ll be a cheerleader for her. But I saw no harm in making some to sell locally. (One [...]

Get To Know You Wednesday

Here we go. I’m linking up with Seriously Shawn for Get To Know You Wednesday. This week they ask: 1.} Everyone seems to have a quirky family situation. What is something unique about your family dynamic? Oh, goodness. What isn’t quirky about my family? Let’s see. Where to start? 1) We ARE The Griswolds. Our vacations have all the hilarity and mishaps that the Vacation movies have. 2) We have a have some crazies. Both my side and my husband’s side. [...]