Boo's Basket

Christmas 2013

I was so blessed and HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY, to have my kiddos and grandangels with Wheatie and myself during the Christmas holidays. I miss them terribly and miss being a part of their everyday lives - so when I have them with us - I CAN'T get enough of them......

A few things kept us busy....

A family tradition for over 30 years....dinner at Edelweiss Restaurant.....

Not all can attend every year - but if you are here - you come !!

Christmas Eve

Cody gets a rifle from Pops

911 history - a part of the north tower

A tried and true place to visit

my grand PRINCESSES

And the two princes

Cutie Pooties

Corey, Robyn, Jaxson and Annabelle

Chad, Jaycee and Cody

Wheatie,myself and the grandangels

Trampoline fun !

A sweet treat

Ice skating - IN TEXAS

All wrapped up in their Santa sacks !

January 2014......
bringing in the new year - white trash style

peeeeeeeeeeee U - stinky kids

Corey and Robbie and baby makes 4 - OH NOOOOOO!!

AND>>>>>>>>>

MUG SHOTS

THREE NOTORIOUS PARKER COUNTY KID CRIMINALS

Cody - the con man

Jaxson - the laughing bandit

and Jaycee - "I didn't do it, Cody did"

I love these kids (ALL of them) to the moon and back.......

The Twelve Days of Christmas

When Oliver Cromwell came to power in England, Catholics were not permitted to practice their faith openly. Tradition holds that Catholic parents developed "The Twelve Days of Christmas" to teach children their beliefs.

The partridge in a pear tree

represents Jesus (the partridge will sacrifice its life to save its young).

Two turtle doves

: The Old and New Testaments

Three French hens

: Faith, hope, and charity, or the three gifts of the Wise Men

Four calling birds

: The four Evangelists--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

Five golden rings

: The first five books of the Old Testament

Six geese a-laying

: The six days of creation described in Genesis

Seven swans a-swimming

: The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord)

Eight maids a-milking

: The eight Beatitudes

Nine ladies dancing

: The nine choirs of angels (Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels, and regular angels); or the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit (love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, patience, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control).

Ten lords a-leaping

: The Ten Commandments

Eleven pipers piping

: The eleven faithful Apostles

Twelve drummers drumming

: The twelve points of belief in the Apostles' Creed

Merry Christmas Everyone ! May the Lord bless and keep you !!

THE TABLE...

ta·ble

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noun

an article of furniture consisting of a flat, slablike top supported on one or more legs or other supports: a kitchen table; an operating table; a pool table.

such a piece of furniture specifically used for serving food to those seated at it.

the food placed on a table to be eaten: She sets a good table.

a group of persons at a table, as for a meal, game, or business transaction.

a gaming table.

I have noticed lately how often we use our tables

and what we use them for...

What do you use your table for??

HEALTH ~ post back surgery and I feel AWESOME !! Much thanks to an amazing surgeon, Dr. Anthony Lee.......

HUSBAND ~ I have the bestest best friend and husband in the world. He is my rock and my foundation

KIDS ~ not only my wonderful sons, an amazing daughter-n-law and the most adorable GRANDANGELS - EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

FAMILY~ always good to have back-up in case of crisis

JOB ~ so many are struggling and even tho somedays I could SCREAM...I have a job !!

GEL NAILS ~ I think I have finally found something that works for me....love them!

COFFEE ~ where I get my morning strength

WINE ~ where I get my evening delight

FURBABIES ~ life is no good without your furbabies - mine are so cute!!

IPHONE/IPAD ~ it's true - I'm addicted..the younger generation have no idea how easy it is!

PINTEREST ~ this girl is in love

SCARFS ~ I only wish I could wear them 365 days years a day !

There is so much to be thankful for ~ too many to list

Sundance Square Plaza

Cowtown is going glam....sorta of - it is improving it's downtown area and I must say I like it !! WE WILL ALWAYS BE COWTOWN...it's what makes us FORT WORTH...but it never hurts to put on a new coat of paint now and then...

Saturday night Wheatie and I ventured down to see what it is all about...they are not quiet done - but Nov.1 was the GRAND opening....and I was impressed.

These umbrellas change color