smile.

(my cousins and I with my grandpa at Chris' wedding) 

My favorite part of this photo

is how 

*we all smile the same*

Green Thumb

My Grandpa was a gardener

he maintained a full on serious garden

corn, okra, tomatoes

*he would grow it all*

me on the other hand.....

I've never started plants from seeds

~totally lazy gardener~

buying my plants

and then transplanting them into their pots

and feeling quite accomplished 

when I'm done

Well no more lazy gardening!

I'm breaking out my genetic green thumb

*plus*

~I love a good project~

seed trays are an easy start

Just add water

-and they triple in size- 

ready for some seeds

*here are my little starter plants*

with plenty indirect sunlight

and in just a few days

Surprise!

my little seedlings are poking out already

**I am super excited**

Giving Thanks.

My Family is very lucky 

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving

My cousin is expecting his first child

another is recently engaged

The Food was amazing

*my cheese plate was the bomb*

We made lots of memories

and had more than enough fun

Sadly we lost my grandpa that night too. 

82 years young

At his memorial service 

his "honey preacher" read the family this poem

I just know that it will stay with me forever

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below

With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow

The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear

For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear

But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring,

For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart

But I am not so far away, We really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones, You know I hold you dear.

And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above.

I sent you each a memory of my undying love.

After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.

It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do.

For I can't count the blessing or love he has for each of you.

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear

Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

(found here)