Carol's Heirloom Collection

Wishing my sister, Mary, a very . . . The day she was born was cold and snowy. She may get a special birthday gift of snow in Houston today....

Things to do when you have cabin fever . . . try on Papaw's hat . . . play in your "fort" text on your i-phone. We'll s...

The sun is shining. 4 degrees. Wind chill 10 to 20 below zero. 14 inches of snow! We set a record. Roads are horrible. Yesterday the sun ma...

The storm started last night around 9:00 PM. Thunder-snow, sleet, freezing rain, followed by heavy snow. Here are some pictures taken at ...

How do you prepare for a snowstorm? We've stocked up our pantry & fridge with all kinds of goodies. We might get a foot of snow! Sle...

It's beautifully warm today! 62 degrees. Oh, yes! When I noticed the sun streaming through my kitchen window I knew I wanted to venture...

I had such a good time yesterday when Kari, Ethan, & Ethan's cousin, Levi spent the day hanging out with me. "What are you doi...

I've been hearing on the news that some experts are saying that writing in cursive is obsolete. Some school systems are taking it out of...

I didn't think I'd ever do it . . . I finally joined Facebook ! There was no pressure from anyone. My hubby has been on Facebook f...

We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same. ~ Carlos Castaneda~

When hubby walked out to get the newspaper early this morning he discovered that the snow that fell overnight is covered with ice. I...

Freeze Dried Laundry . . . . While I was growing up Monday was always laundry day. During the winter the windows were steamed over with cond...

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 Praying you have a great Sunday! God is good . . .

I'm wishing for warmer weather . . . so we can pull Ethan around in the Radio Flyer wagon we gave him for Christmas. These pictures wer...

I knew this first snowfall of the season would not amount to much. The weather forecasters said so, and they were right. The snow started Su...

I visited the Dr. yesterday and got some good news. I no longer have to take insulin, just oral medication twice a day. The Dr. thinks in ti...

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are. ~ Marianne Williamson~ Nehemiah 8:10

I'm always sad to see all the Christmas bling come down. (sorry this pic is blurry) This year I didn't do any decorating upstairs...

The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience. ~ Emily Dickinson~