Monthly Archives: December 2016

Christmas at Granddaddy Jim’s

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jim Gatling

This year our big family traditions were greatly changed. We had to start new traditions with our individual families.  I decided to have my kids: Blake, Cindy, Maggie, and Will, over at 2:00 for a late Christmas day lunch.  That … Continue reading →

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New and Old Stained Glass

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jim Gatling

I had to run to Searcy last week to pick up some Christmas presents I had ordered last year. Susan at the Glass from the Past store there, next to the town square, had finished several thing I needed done. … Continue reading →

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Green Bean Pie, Carrot Pie, and Corn Pie

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jim Gatling

  I had so many leftover yesterday I wanted to do something with them. I did have cooked turkey in the freezer, and I had corn, green beans and carrots. And all the stuff to make turkey pot pies, but … Continue reading →

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My 2016 Christmas Cards

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jim Gatling

I don’t remember dates and years. I just don’t. Never have, never will. When Mama moved to Morrilton, I did a card with her and the grandkids to remember when she moved here.. This year I wanted to do something … Continue reading →

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Bracelets, Bracelets, and More Bracelets

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jim Gatling

                  The first bracelet is Elizabeth’s. The second bracelet I made for Cindy, my daughter-in-law, to wear to the football games. It has a Rebel flag for Sacred Heart,  two footballs. two helmets, 4 … Continue reading →

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Sometimes It’s the Little Things

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jim Gatling

Sometimes it’s the little things that mean the most. I have family members that won’t let me put their name or picture of them on any of my social media. I honor their requests. I don’t understand it, but I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Sit and Sew at Mary’s

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jim Gatling

    We had sit and sew at Mary L.’s last week. It was Mary L., Kay, Deanna, Wanda, Margaret and me. We all sewed and then we had our Christmas lunch at Yesterday’s. It was a Christmas nice get-together. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve at the Weidower

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jim Gatling

For the past 5 or 6 years I have been invited up to Linda’s to help cook and spend time with her and her friends and family. Christmas Eve is a biggy for her, because she plays the organ at Midnight … Continue reading →

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Christmas at the Husband-in-Laws

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jim Gatling

Terry and Zoe invited me to be with them for their family Christmas. It is always special. I get to see Blake’s two sisters, and Zoe and Terry’s nine grandchildren. It’s always a special time. Uncle Stewart and Aunt Martha … Continue reading →

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Mama Zoe’s Snowmen

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jim Gatling

My grand-daughter Maggie’s Mama Zoe collects snow men. Mainly blue and white snowmen. They have to have a neat face. She has them in all sizes and kinds and they are everywhere. The thing I can’t get over is she … Continue reading →

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