'Holiday Traditions'

Halloween is over and it marks the beginning of the Holiday season. Twinkling lights, the smell of fresh cut pine and warm fuzzy slippers.

I'm going to get my tree up early this year, so I can enjoy it as long as possible. The last two years, I didn't really decorate much and I didn't have much holiday spirit, but things are better and I'm back! I bought my first present the other day. Actually, my second. I had bought a little car for Grayson and I gave it to him already! I just couldn't wait! So bad!!! ha-ha-ha... Anyway, I'm racking my brain as to what to get my kids. It was much easier when they were little. Toys-R-Us had everything a child could want.

And then there are Cookies! How can I forget cookies? Baking, lots of baking to do!I always bake cookies Christmas Eve day with the kids. We've done this since they were little. Sugar cookies with icing, sprinkles and little candies. I'm not sure what was more decorated, their masterpieces or the floor? It didn't matter, because the smiles on their faces were priceless. This year, I have Grayson to continue the tradition. I may have to change the day, but the joy will still be there!

AUTUMN SPICE

I am luvin this time of year. Actually, I'm not sure if I like spring or fall better. Both are filled with the colors of nature, cool, crisp mornings and warm, sunny afternoons.

Film to Digital

My camera collection is growing. My newest is a Canon SD1200 IS. I think I am going to like this little gem! The pictures are crystal clear.
For fun, I have included a pic of my oldest camera in my collection. This is a "No.1A Autographic Kodak Jr." Patented in the USA; Jan 18, 1910 - Jan 7, 1913.

Operation Write Home 600

Wow, sounds like a race! Actually, a group of woman meet at Scrapbooks and Etc. a couple times a month to create handmade cards to be sent off to our soldiers. These men and women use these cards to write home to family and friends, no postage required! How awesome is that?? This group of cards are to celebrate the upcoming holidays, over 600! Amazing, what a few women can do in a short period of time! God Bless our Soldiers and the women of Scrapbooks and Etc.

NEED A RIDE?

Sunday was a fun day. We had Grayson all day and decided to take him to the Lazy 5 Ranch in Morresville, NC. John and I had never been there, but had heard it was an adventure. It was a bit on the chilly side, especially when the wind blew, but we had a great time. As we drove thru the ranch, we picked up a few hitch hikers. We had Ostrich and assorted deer heads inside our car, a few didn't want to leave! One of the Ostrichs was pecking at the mirror and then bit John. Guess he wasn't getting enough attention! Grayson thought that was funny! I do believe this will be a place we visit frequently.