One month and counting

It's hard to believe, but Easter is just a month away. That means I have only 5 Saturdays to find the perfect Easter dress, shoes and purse.

Ever since I was a little girl, new Easter outfits were a huge part of the holiday. We always got a new dress. Sometimes we bought them; when times were tight Mom made them. But we always had a new dress for church on Easter Sunday. We would get new patent leather shoes, mostly white since to us Easter was the kick-off for white shoe season. When we were younger, we would get little white gloves and lacy socks and sometimes those little round pocket books that looked like straw baskets with lids except the "straw" was also white patent leather. I just loved those purses.

Over the years styles changed as the times (and my age) changed. What used to be slim fitting Easter dresses with white high heels with skinny spike heels and ankle straps has evolved into a two-piece skirt and top with an elastic waist and a pair of low heeled open toe pumps or sandals. What used to be cutesy purses is now something large enough to carry a small third world country in.

I have never felt truly "dressed up" for Easter unless I have on high heels. I'm going to try to find some nice heels this year (in white of course) that are slender enough to accent my legs, but sturdy enough to support my less than slender body.

Letting the shopping begin!!

A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words

My Precious Grandchildren

Christian Garret - Age 10

Caleb Michael - Age 6

Alexis Caroline - Age 5

Shelby Rayne - Age 19 mos.

These are the jewels of my life. Each one precious in their own way. Garret is my animal lover. He can quote facts about animals I have never even heard of. I've learned not to doubt his knowledge or he'll look it up on the Internet to prove it to you. Caleb is all about vehicles. Dump trucks, semi's, firetrucks, motorcycles. He has more knowledge about what makes vehicles work than some mechanics I know. Alexis is our affectionate grandchild. She always has a kiss and a hug. She is so loving. Last time she was over, she said "Mamaw, you will always have a special place in my heart." Pretty profound for a 5 year old. Shelby is the baby of the bunch and spoiled by all. She is starting to develop her own personality and it is very humorous at times. At 19 months, she already has strong opinions on things and doesn't hesitate to let you know it. They provide constant love and amusement to my life.