Tick....Tock.....

With just a little more than 2 weeks til our Holiday Party Ronnie is getting the bar organized and ready for the crowd! For the past few years we have been keeping the 'empty' bottles that either have a story to them or we enjoyed. So while I worked today, he organized almost 90 bottles, wow - that's a lot of stories and a LOT of good times, lol!


And...while organizing we opened a Christmas present from two friends and discovered some "Moselland Series".....one is Art, one is Landmark and one is Lighthouses. We have one of each - they are really pretty bottles! (thanks Jeff and Bec!)


Progress is definitely underway - he'll be making a list and checking it off all week =) It will be 'party time' before we know it!

Happy Thanksgiving ya'all! I hope everyone has a blessed, thankful day!

(artwork compliments of Chase - 2004 1st Grade)

Believe -

Yes, you know that I truly believe everything happens for a reason, right? Monday was a perfect example....

I got up extra early, headed to the airport for an early flight to South Carolina for another week of work. Traffic was heavy not only on Route 9 but also on the Toll Road. Parking was minimal which meant I had to park pretty far from the walk-way and check-in was backed up. All this equals....yep, you got it - missing my flight. Urgh!

But...while I'm waiting for the next flight I get to witness flags being hung, decorations being placed by a specific gate and a banner being hung....what was all the fuss over? Well, you know me - I had to ask. Here's what I learned....during the week of Veteran's Day flights come into gate Z9 bringing Veterans in to go into DC and tour the area - specifically the World War II Memorial. Wow - that's just the best.

So I watched all the activity and learned that my 'later' flight was yet delayed...so what did this mean? I got to see a plane come in with Veterans on-board. I learned that it's tradition for them to shoot water over the plane in honor of those that served our country. As I watched, it honestly gave me chills.

I was so happy to witness this -

But, even better than that, last night when I came back in, the gate was still decorated with some activity underway. Several were boarding after a long day of touring to head back home. This gentleman was anxious to have his picture taken =) LOVE that!

So - here's to all those that SERVE our country! Thank you - HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!

A Day to Remember......

Today officially kicks-off summer! Many will have friends and family over for cook-outs, pools are open and all of us ladies can legitimately wear white pants, shoes and carry white handbags - woohoo!

But, none of this really matters when we put the true meaning of Memorial Day into perspective. It's a day to remember all those men and women who have fallen in battle fulfilling their obligation to our country. Truly, where would we be without these individuals?!

So Happy Memorial Day to each and everyone of you out there.

New Year's Day Tradition

As far back as I can remember, cooked cabbage was always on the menu for New Year's Day. We never had to eat a lot, just a bite would help ensure we had money all year, ha! Through the years, I have actually come to like cabbage and our family can find it on the kitchen table from time to time. Mom and Dad aren't home to fix the cabbage this year so I decided make sure the rest of us here had cabbage available to eat.

My sister and brother-in-law joined the dinner which included cabbage, biscuits & tomatoes and ham. Yummy! Now I will tell you that cooked cabbage hasn't been known to bring me money over the years but I have certainly been blessed with good fortune. Regardless, the tradition lives on and we all enjoyed cooked cabbage today.



Any other 'food traditions' out there?