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Valentines Day
It only, takes a moment, to be loved a whole life through. -Hello Dolly whole life through!” -Hello, Dolly True statement for me., I...
Marge Barton
Jan 26, 20221 min read


Parenting
Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory bank of our children. - Unknown I grew up in a home where my parents treated each...
Marge Barton
Jan 15, 20221 min read


GrandMothering
“I love these little people and it is not a slight thing when they who are so fresh from God love us.” – Charles Dickens I knew that I...
Marge Barton
Jan 8, 20221 min read


Christmas Gingerbread House
These amazing Granddaughters made and decorated my Gingerbread House for 2021 and it is adorable. The house sits in the background with...
Marge Barton
Dec 24, 20211 min read


Christmas Toys
“...Give me the house where the toys are seen, The house where the children romp, And I’ll happier be than man has been Neath the gilded...
Marge Barton
Dec 16, 20211 min read


Here We Come A-Caroling
The joyous fun of Christmas Caroling Christmas Caroling began in the 1880’s. There is a story from the book, "We Wish You A Merry...
Marge Barton
Dec 9, 20211 min read


The Toy Strewn House
Give me the house where the toys are strewn Where the dolls are asleep in the chairs Where the building blocks and the toy balloons And...
Marge Barton
Dec 3, 20211 min read


Grandmother's House We Go
"Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house we go ..." It was always a treat to go to Grandmother’s house. The delicious...
Marge Barton
Nov 18, 20211 min read


Love Your Spouse Fiercely
“In 1814 we took a little trip along with Colonel Jackson down the mighty Mississip” - Johnny Horton It is vitally important to keep your...
Marge Barton
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Fun Uncles, Aunts & Cousins
I 've been fishin' with my uncle, I wrestled my cousin, I even kissed Aunt Lou ew! - Jim Conner - Children will cherish memories of...
Marge Barton
Nov 3, 20211 min read


It's A Wonderful World
I see trees of green Red roses too I see them bloom ... - Louis Armstrong When our children were young, my husband had a convention in...
Marge Barton
Oct 25, 20211 min read


FRIENDSHIPS ARE SUPER IMPORTANT
Because of you, I laugh a little harder, cry a little less, and smile a lot more. Unknown There cannot be a valuable place upon friends....
Marge Barton
Oct 14, 20211 min read


Sisters
Giggles, Secrets, Sometimes Tears, Sisters and Friends Through the Years I remember the hours my sisters and I spent together as children...
Marge Barton
Sep 23, 20211 min read
Thank You for Ancestors who Worshiped God
A few years ago, my son and his wife took their mother’s to the homelands of their ancestors. It was an amazing trip. Among the sites,...
Marge Barton
Sep 15, 20211 min read


A Charming Grandmother
“You children haven’t been around enough. These cookies are getting old.” - Grandmother Grandmother was wise as well as beautiful. She...
Marge Barton
Sep 9, 20211 min read


Wonderful Family & Neighbors
“Oh, earth, you’re too wonderful for anybody to realize you.” -Emily I recently made a trip to the cemetery where my parents and brother...
Marge Barton
Sep 2, 20211 min read


Friends Make Life Rich
“Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” -Bill Watterson Friends are significant. They influence who you are and...
Marge Barton
Aug 18, 20211 min read


Mother Was the Employment Specialist
Work contributes to health, wealth, and happiness. Unknown My mother was an “Employment Specialist” when it came to work. She found work...
Marge Barton
Aug 11, 20211 min read


Family Reunions
"They’re here!” The cry rang out across the yard as family members converged to welcome long-awaited cousins to the family reunion....
Marge Barton
Aug 4, 20211 min read


Enjoying God's Nature & Fun Food
I had the blessing of being a Scout Leader when my older boys started Cub Scouts. I had four young children trailing on Cub Scout...
Marge Barton
Jul 30, 20211 min read
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