Christmas 2013

Colin taking the 5 pound burrito challenge. He finished 2.5 pounds. 

Chrissy's News

"I caught this fish on Martha's Vineyard in September. Didn't have a clue as to what I was doing. Today, I received a letter from the State of Massachusetts telling me that I won the women's division of the 2013 Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby!! They are sending me an engraved trophy...talk about dumb luck!!" -Chrissy Heard. 

Love

Stockings by Annie B. Heard

My grandmother, Ruby Heard started a tradition with my mother Annie B. Heard. Meme and Mama made stockings together for all of the first cousins (grands). At first the tradition was only for children, but now it has extended to as many loved ones as possible including preachers, teachers, coaches, newly weds, boyfriends, girlfriends, students, and dearly loved friends. Once you are one of the ones that are blessed with a stocking, when your family expands you will get another one to add to your mantle. Mama has not always been able to keep up with all of the "extended stocking family"so now she has other little stocking makers that have made a few themselves. Linda, Kelly, Lyla, and Celia have made some of the cherished stockings too. I hope Mama recruits Katie Heard because she is talented with a needle and thread. I enjoyed putting some of the beading on a few or consulting with Mama on her stocking making, but I have not learned how to make one yet. Mama does such a beautiful job cutting out shapes that fit the personality of each person and decorating each one. Mama has an amazing ability to show love.

Prayers for Sam and Katie

Bay Cockburn's memorial service will be held on January 10, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Buchanan Hall, Upperville, Virginia. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who love Bay, especially Katie and Sam. 

My Great Nieces and Nephew: Neely, Kirksey and Sam- My Heart!

They make Christmas Merry.What a blessing! 

Senator Thad Cochran- Thank you!

Great news for Mississippi! Senator Thad Cochran announced that he will be running for another term. I am so thankful for his service to our state and his great leadership in the United States Senate.