Country Living Southern Style II

Our Christmas was wonderful! How about yours? Please leave me comments telling me what you did. On Christmas Eve, we went to my MIL's house. We baked cookies, made finger foods, sang Christmas carols and just had a good old-fashioned fellowship. I have two brother-in-laws and an uncle-in-law who are very talented when it comes to playing the guitars and banjo. My SIL brought her keyboard over and played with them while we sang Christmas carols. It was such a fun evening. On Christmas Day, my children, Hubby, and I just kind of took it easy until time to go to my cousin's house where we ate lots of great food and played Dirty Santa. Nobody really had any money to spend on gifts, so we bought our Dirty Santa gifts at Dollar Tree. I think we had more fun with those gifts than when we used to set the $15 dollar limit. After we left my cousin's, we came back home and watched Christmas movies/shows on TV. On the 26th, Hubby, Daughter, and I took off for Atlanta. We had to meet h...

If I took a picture of my Christmas tree from top to bottom, you most likely would notice that it is bare underneath the tree. With my Hubby having been laid off from his job in August, funds are currently quite scarce around here right now. I explained to my daughter, yet again, as it was the same situation last year, that there would be no presents underneath the tree this year. Her words were, and I quote, "That's okay, Mama, that isn't what Christmas is about." She may only be 17, but she has the wisdom of someone much older, as she definitely is wiser than any 17-year-old I have ever known. A few Christmases ago, my son sold his house. He has always wanted a laptop, but instead of buying himself one, he bought my daughter one with some of the proceeds from the sale of his house. He still doesn't have his laptop, but it doesn't matter. It made him very happy to do that for his sister. I have such selfless children, and I am so proud to call them mine. I kn...

I received a phone call today, which has left me in tears. Sobbing tears, but they are not tears of sadness. No! No! No! They are extreme tears of joy. Such a HUGE burden has been lifted off my shoulders. A wonderful Christmas present for sure. I'm good for at least 100 years now. PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE! It is a wonderful time of year for miracles to happen. They do happen, I know because my family just received one. I can't say just yet what it is, except that it is HUGE! It is a time for family, a time for friends, a time for remembering that Jesus is the reason for the season, a time to be thankful, and a time to see what we can do for those who are less fortunate. From our house to yours: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! Susan and family

Hello to all my blogspot friends! Just poppin' in to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Mine was great. Spent the first part of the day with Hubby's family. Took lots of pics. Spent the latter part of the afternoon and evening with my side of the family. We had a great time. Hope yours was great also! Happy Blogging! Susan

I have been very neglectful of all of my friends here on Blogspot. I so apologize. I spend most of my time on Facebook now because I have found so many friends on there. I will try to get on here more and visit all of you more. I miss being caught up with everyone and knowing what is going on in your lives. Remember the stalker that stalked my journal on AOL? I have news. I got this letter in my MySpace inbox today. Don't know quite what to make of it. I think it could be David posing as this person. She says her name is Deborah Gibson. Debbie Gibson is a singer and has a video For Better or For Worse, which I happen to know is one of David Hammond's fav videos. A coincidence? I think not. He must think I am the stupidist person on the planet. Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween! Susan

Stopping in to wish my Hubby of 31 years a Happy Anniversary today! Happy Anniversary, Darlin'! I Love You Forever and Always!

We had a family reunion on Saturday. It was for my mother-in-law's family. It was loads of fun seeing everyone. When I was younger, my family lived in Baker's Trailer Park. There was a family that lived there part of the time that we became friends with, The Altman Family. At some point and time, they moved to Michigan. :( I have remained friends with them all these years. There were four children, Terri was the oldest, then Rick, Ken, and Kris, two boys and two girls just like my family. Anyway, Kris's son, Ryan is currently living in Florida. He plays football for a semi-pro team, the Falcons. Ryan came to visit us Saturday and stayed overnight with us. My daughter, Ryan, and I went to see Taking Woodstock. I have to say it was somewhat disappointing for me. I wanted to see the bands, even if they had gotten actors to dress up like the bands that played at Woodstock and lip sync to the music. All in all, though, it was a great visit. Carrie an...