Tuesday, December 7, 2010

18 Days 'til Christmas

"Today is a day that will live in infamy"


Those famous words were spoken by President Franklin Roosevelt in a speech delivered to Congress referring to the Japanese attach on Pearl Harbour, December 7, 1941.  (The speech was actually delivered on Dec. 8 but was given in reference to Dec. 7)

This day, for me, will always live in infamy... for 2 reasons.



December 7, 1941 is a day which changed our nation forever.   For 4 long years our armed forces, along side many of our allies, battled to secure our nations freedom.  We are a stronger nation because of the sacrifices so many men and women made. 

December 7, 1988 is also a day for our family that will live in infamy. 

On this day 22 years ago the Santa Fe Railroad abolished the electrical department Craig worked in and put him out of a job.  For 3 long years our little family, with encouragement from others, waged our own little "battle" to secure a better future for the 4 of us. 

Monday, December 6, 2010

19 Days 'til Christmas


Have not started my Christmas shopping
Time is ticking by quickly
No More Procrastinating!!!

THAT'S ALL.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

20 Days 'til Christmas

This year we are trying something new.

We always decorate the front of the house with lights and the only time we see them is when we are coming or going from the house.  We did put the lights on the front but rather than putting up yard decorations in the front yard we decided to put them in the backyard.  By doing this we actually get to enjoy a little bit of Christmas cheer while we sit in the family room.


21 Days 'til Christmas

Ugh!!!  Another long road trip home.  We enjoyed our very brief visit in Amarillo but it is sure nice to get back home.

You can tell it is winter in the Texas Panhandle; crops have been harvested  and cotton has been stripped. 

view from the car

22 Days 'til Christmas

Today was a day of celebration. 

Our niece Molly married Jordan Anderson in a beautiful ceremony.  Congratulations to the Bride and Groom.

23 Days 'til Christmas

This day was the day of our long road trip to Amarillo for a family wedding.

Pop needed to get a quick Chloe fix so we made a quick stop in Austin to see our favorite Austinites; Kim and Chloe.  (Mark is a favorite too but he was at work)

24 Days 'til Christmas

Christmas count down has begun.  There is soooo many things to get done before the big day.

Can't believe the year has passed so quickly.