Archive: Gatherings

A Perfect Day in East Texas

Posted on: Nov 6, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Gary and Judy are salt of the earth people.  Gary is beyond brilliant, and Judy is beyond talented as a cook and seamstress.  Not ones to complain about their life situations, they have always been an inspiration to me. Judy and Gary have a second home at Hideaway Lake in East Texas near Tyler, and […]

Halloween at Presby

Posted on: Nov 1, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
For three years we have heard about Halloween on the seventh floor of Presbyterian Hospital (Texas Oncology).  With this staff Halloween is a big, big deal.  This year we were there for the noon parade, and we  had  so much fun. There were major good costumes, and laughter all around. It is hard to believe […]

Happy Halloween – The Cutest Tricksters

Posted on: Oct 31, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
It was so much fun.  The day was beautiful – crisp and fall-ish. The children and some adults came in wonderful costumes (too cute), and we had a most wonderful time at First Baptist Church Richardson’s annual Pumpkin Bash.  It was a day of celebration for our church family, and a day to invite people […]

Pumpkin Bash – First Baptist Church Richardson

Posted on: Oct 30, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Pumpkin Bash at First Baptist Church Richardson is so cool.  Here is how it works.  The church sponsors  a fall gathering for the entire community.  It is a time for celebration for church members and anyone else that would like to come.  Hopefully members of the community will visit our church campus, get to know […]

Wedding Shower – Game Night

Posted on: Oct 25, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Minetta is someone you love to be around.  She is such a delight and is always positive.  She is also a storyteller – not a liar, but a person who tells stories.  I love to be around Minetta. Her youngest son David married Sara.  One Sunday Minetta couldn’t wait to tell me about a beyond […]

Alpha Delta Kappa – Founder’s Day

Posted on: Oct 24, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
I am privileged to be a member of the Beta Chi chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa.  Alpha Delta Kappa is an educational sorority founded in 1947 by four women who saw a need to recognize and support the professional effort of outstanding women educators.  It is now an international organization.  The members support each other, […]

Come Over for Coffee

Posted on: Oct 18, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Gathering with friends is one of life’s blessings.  In memory of friend BB’s daughter Heather, a group of us planned a morning trip to the Dallas Arboretum.  I wanted it to be a special day, and I couldn’t resist planning a simple coffee. There were a couple of recipes I had been wanting to try. […]

Hot Rod Parties Like a Rock Star

Posted on: Oct 9, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Hot Rod had a birthday party, and it rocked. Some time ago Hot Rod decided he wanted a Rock Star party.  Number One Son, set about to accommodate his request. The invitation was designed like a concert ticket.  There were several examples of these on Pinterest, and Number One Son took his inspiration from them. […]

Back to Colorado – Pikes Peak

Posted on: Sep 28, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
A few of you have been kind and said you have enjoyed the Colorado posts.  I love hearing that the posts remind you of trips you have made, and places you would like to see.  We did have a good time with our dear friends Betty and Bob.  The beauty of the area, and the […]

The Living Stones’ Yummy Night Out

Posted on: Sep 26, 2012        In: Gatherings        With: No comments
Maybe you remember the picture – The Living Stones Rock. Our Bible Study Fellowship class of First Baptist Church Richardson – The Living Stones – won the most creative class picture contest. (Yes, two other classes also won, but we think we were “Best Overall”. –We do not lack for confidence.) I have been told […]