THANKSGIVING

Fall has arrived and with it comes the cooler air; how I love the fall. The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and it causes my mind to play scenes of past celebrations across my mind.

It was always a tradition to go to my parents for Thanksgiving and Christmas; it was a big time for family gathering, food, fun, and just having a good time. Mama would always outdo herself each year with so much food and her traditional pies. She could never have enough sweets in the house!

My dad's family used the Thanksgiving holiday as a time for all to get together at a reunion to enjoy each others company and catch up on what had been going on. Because Mama always wanted to have her own Thanksgiving, Daddy would usually attend the reunion alone. I never understood this.

Now since both my parents are gone and I choose not to do Thanksgiving (and to keep Daddy's tradition) we now attend the family reunion. I'm glad that we do; it's a way to meet and greet each other and keep in contact...if only once a year.

I'm thankful for my parents and their influence in my life. Their love and support throughout my life was never questioned--they were always there for me. I can still hear Mama saying, "Vada, you are great in doing so many things; you can do anything you set your mind to!"

I'm thankful for my sister who was my best playing partner while growing up alongside a lonely country road where we had very few neighbors. We shared so much and the one regret is the time I felt I was too mature (too grown up) to continue to play with her. You see I'm four years older than she and at one point I felt she was too young to play with. I soon learned differently when Mama learned of this!

I'm thankful for my husband and the children we raised together. It wasn't easy all the time, but we all are better for having come through it. I am thankful for each one and the special gifts and talents they possess. Each one is special in his or her own way.

I'm thankful for their support in all that I have attempted to do in my lifetime; there were so many things I tried. My biggest passion, though, is photography and second is writing. They run pretty close.

As I bring this post to an end, I would like to wish each one a very Happy Thanksgiving. Take time to give thanks to those who have made your life better...and those who need a bit of love.

Take care,

Breast Cancer Awareness

This photo was taken in a big chain store during my recent visit to my hometown. I place it on my blog to remind all to be aware of the signs of breast cancer and to have annual checkups before it's too late.

ANNIVERSARY ROSE 2008

ONE OF THE BEAUTIFUL ROSES I RECEIVED ON OUR WEDDING ANNIVERSARY 2008.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2009

WHAT A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE! AS FALL NIPS AT THE HEELS OF SUMMER. ANYONE ELSE LOVE THE FALL AS MUCH AS I DO?

CD REFLECTION

COMPACT DISCS DO MORE THAN PROVIDE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC AS SEEN IN THIS IMAGE.

GLOWING BRIDE

A CANDID SHOT OF THIS GLOWING BRIDE WAS TURNED INTO A PORTRAIT OF BEAUTY WITH A BIT OF EDITING BY COMPUTER.

VIOLET EGG
What once was a picture of a china teapot now resembles a decorated egg with a violet motif.

My talents in photography and the computer haver evolved into a business of "creating memories for a lifetime" by using audio productions and photography.

Don't be surpises what I might come up with!!