Tales from Bloggeritaville: Hope Your Christmas was Merry!

I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas! I sure did! It amazes me how quickly it comes and goes. I spent Christmas Eve at my friend Diva's home. Diva's mother passed away this past year, and Diva has decided to carry on her mother's tradition of Christmas Even Open House. Diva and her husband, Bassmaster, are exceptional host. I went to the open house with my friend High Mae, and her twin boys. It was fun.

I came home to find two of my good friends had left goodies on Christmas Eve. My friend T-Ray gave me a scarf and a CD of Christmas tunes. Zinnia had made homemade sweet potato casserole. YUMmmmmm. I also received some very special gifts from Boss, High Mae, and Mama Joy. Really, when I say that I am blessed with the most thoughtful friends, I am serious. All of my friends continually go above and beyond to share their love. Though I am always appreciative of their thoughtful gifts to me, it is their friendships are the true gifts to me.

On Christmas Day, after the anticipation of waking up early to see what Santa brought, we headed to my parents house (they live a few minutes away). They hosted a Christmas lunch for 36 people. It was nice....and got a bit crazy with a hassle of children, as you can imagine. But, it was successful, considering that there were no "Jerry Springer" moments. My family spent the next two days recouping from the togetherness that was Christmas.

On Sunday I headed to my friend Judy's store, Sisters Two, where she is currently having a major sale. Major. I got some great buys...and even two boxes of freebies that she gave to friends. Sweet! The actual sale begins on Monday January 29th at 10 AM. For directions, check out the Sisters Two web site.

I am looking forward to checking out and catching up on every one's blogs to see how your Christmas celebrations went. I will see you at your place!

Words of Wisdom

"Older and wiser voices can always help you find the right path, if you are only willing to listen."-Jimmy Buffett

Sea Joy
When I go down by the sandy shore,I can think of nothing I want moreThan to live by the booming blue seaAs the seagulls flutter round about me.
I can run around when the tide is outWith the wind and the sand and the sea all about,And the seagulls are swirling and diving for fish.Oh, to live by the sea is my only wish.
- Jacqueline Bouvier

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream." --- Mark Twain

The cure for anything is salt water---sweat, tears, or the sea. ~Isak Dinesen

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.Philippians 4:12,13 NIV

Live a good life and in the end it's not the years in the life, it's the life in the years.~ Abe Lincoln

Let your boat of life be light Packed with only what you need --A homely home and simple pleasures,One or two friends, worth the name,Someone to love and someone to love you,A cat, a dog, and a pipe or two,Enough to eat and enough to wear,And a little more than enough to drink...For thirst is a dangerous thing.
-- Jerome K Jeromefrom "Three Men in a Boat"

The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginnings but not its end.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
~Eleanor Roosevelt

"We can make our plans,But the LORD determinesour steps" Proverbs 16:9

"Let us not forget what is best remembered or may we not remember what is best forgotten."

"Fish and overnight guest stink after three days."
~plaque at Fish Camp Restaurant, Orange Beach, Alabama

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human being experience."

"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you today just the way you are."
Proverbs 27:17

The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have. The richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least.

Live simply. Love generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the Rest to God.

Worry is a robber of time and energy. Take comfort within that God's power is what we truly need. He knows our needs before we can even ask for them.

If you worry, you didn't pray. If you prayed, don't worry. Faith is the ability to not panic.

Don't "find" a religion. "Find" your relationship with God.
~Bill Burgess

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great."-Mark Twain

12 comments:

Anonymous said...: I followed your link from Tina's Cherry Hill Cottage and have enjoyed visiting you. Now I'm off to visit more of your interesting blog. (smiles); December 29, 2008 at 8:51 AM
Rick said...: Thank you Leigh for becoming a follower of my blog. I am honored. I enjoyed the family slide show. It sounds like you made out like a bandit.

Please visit soon to join in my little giveaway.; December 29, 2008 at 9:09 AM
Bama Belle said...: Love the pictures! Beautiful family! I thought how blessed you were when I got my card! Thank you so much. And Thank you for being my friend. Happy New Year!; December 29, 2008 at 9:23 AM
Nicolle said...: I know I've said this before, but it sounds like you have such wonderful girlfriends! I am glad you had a great Christmas!; December 29, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Glitter & Bliss said...: So glad you had a great Christmas!! I will check out your friend's website. So glad you got great bargains. Happy New Year!!!; December 29, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...: You lucky girl! Now the TJ Maxx & Marshalls thing I'd love to get in on! Those are 2 of my very favorite stores too. You got some great things. Hope ya'll have a wonderful New Year!; December 29, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: Loved the slideshow! I watched every picture. On one of them I said, "oops, it's sideways" but after reading the caption, I found out it was intentional!

Sounds like you had a very blessed time with family and friends. Just perfect, I'd say.

Happy New Year to you, my friend.
Kristin; December 29, 2008 at 6:05 PM
Jess said...: Hi Leigh! So glad you enjoyed the holidays. Ahhh...TJ Maxx. You are blessed. Here's to 2009. Happy New Year, friend!; December 29, 2008 at 6:21 PM
butterflygirl said...: From the pictures it looks like the busy time was enjoyed. It did go by rather quickly this year.; December 29, 2008 at 11:07 PM
SitDownKaren said...: What a great idea! I'm glad to see you and your babies had agreat xmas!; December 30, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Terri said...: It should be illegal to have a family that pretty. SERIOUSLY!

Glad you like what the elves delivered. :); December 30, 2008 at 2:33 PM
Dullbert said...: hey in one of those pics was J. holding one of THOSE mischievous little elves ? We had a pair of them this year and had a blast?; January 7, 2009 at 9:47 PM

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