Category Archives: Family — Says It All

Because November is National Adoption Month, I thought you might enjoy a little adoption update. Back on June 10th, I posted about our friends Rick and Claire Johnson watching over two tiny, twin fawns that had been orphaned when their … Continue reading →

Looking back at my photos taken for Granddaughter Ada’s 2nd birthday celebration on October 8th, I realize how many busy hands the celebration took. Everyone helped out. Adam and Caiti were constantly in motion, from last-minute touches for the special … Continue reading →

At 5:03 this morning, Ayla Wren was born to Caiti and Adam, making us happy Grandparents again. (Her name is pronounced with the long “I” sound for the Ay.) And making Mom a proud Great-Grandmother for the 3rd time! Ayla … Continue reading →

Every year on September 27th, we can celebrate our heritage. Ancestor Appreciation Day reminds us that regardless of where we were born, where we were raised, or where we may live currently, we all have ancestors. Our histories are richly … Continue reading →

I say it often, and yet not nearly enough. I feel especially blessed. One of my great blessings is to be part of an incredible blended family.  When I officially became a stepparent, I had no idea how it would … Continue reading →

Yes, this is a real holiday. It was initially proposed back in the 1950s and finally became a federal holiday by proclamation signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978. Celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day each year, there … Continue reading →

  Today I celebrate 22 years of marriage with Sir Ronald. We complete each other. As with all couples, we’ve been through a lot together. I am delighted that we are very much in love and are still each other’s … Continue reading →

I have been deeply blessed with one sister by birth, many sisters through the sisterhood of the ZTA sorority, and countless more through friendship. A sister sees the best and worst in us and loves us anyway. A sister is … Continue reading →

When we are very lucky, we grow up enjoying beautiful and loving siblings… our sisters and brothers. Sometimes we also get Bonus Siblings in the form of cousins. I enjoyed a blessed childhood with wonderful siblings AND cousins. On this … Continue reading →

Since 1984, today is the day set aside annually to recognize women “of a certain age” whether they are Grandmothers or not. Thanks to all Nana, Grammies, and Grannies by any name for passing down traditions, wit, and wisdom… for … Continue reading →

Thank you to my dear mother, Glenna Burnham. You have been my role model, my guiding light, and my rock. You celebrated my successes and caught me whenever I fell. You have been a great blessing to me and so … Continue reading →

How lovely to be able to spend the weekend with family! Adam, Caiti, and little Adaline are all merely marvelous! At just 20 months she truly has grown into a conversant, comprehending, and intuitive little person!!! And come this October, … Continue reading →

See these sweet little fawns! Well, our friends Rickie Johnson Sr. and his wife Claire Cavanaugh Johnson found them huddled under a section of fence at our ranch in NC. But Mama never returned. One doe came by with her … Continue reading →

I love looking at Nature’s beauty and drama…. sometimes delicate and serene… sometimes awesome and overwhelming. But always so much bigger than we are. And fascinating! So, today we salute nature through photography and those who dedicate their lives to … Continue reading →