Over the next several days I will be sharing some Crockett traditions.  Some are old and some are new but all are worth sharing =)Today's is actually new -MexicoMexicans celebrate by eating 12 grapes, one for each of the 12 clock chimes at midnight, making a wish with each one. The grapes also represent the 12 months of the new year, and each wish is to ensure a lucky month. However, a sour … [Read more...]

No party dress.No party hats.No noise makers.Not even in another state.Comfy clothes.A warm fire.Two recliners.That's what our New Year's Eve consisted of and it was perfect!But we did go out for dinner =)....... reservations for 9:00 p.m.At this quaint little restaurant -A candlelight table for two -Lots of local Virginia wines to choose from -A basket of bread -Crab Cake with asparagus and crab … [Read more...]

May today be filled with joy, peace and happiness!   … [Read more...]

Yep, it's all about closing down the town and having all the little creatures come out to fill their baskets, bats and pillowcases, ha!We purchased our candy and grabbed our neighbors then found a spot.Whew Wee -There was a LOT of 'em.  Within 15 minutes we had gone through 245 pieces of candy....giving one per trick or treater.  Geez -We saw The Claw machine (Cierra and Ronnie's fav … [Read more...]

How perfect that this little guy (or maybe girl) appears -and when I click the shutter, he turns his head.But seriously.....aren't they odd characters?  Oh well....as long as they pray for me, I really don't care what they look like....hehe! … [Read more...]