Another Year Begins

Song: We've Only Just Begun

Artists: The Carpenters

From The 1970 Album: Close To You

Written By: Roger Nichols & Paul Williams

        This song is said to be The Carpenters "signature song".  Much of my teen years were spent listening to The Carpenters. Karen Carpenter had one of the most powerful voices around. It is funny, now as an adult, I find myself listening to Carpenters songs when I am in a sad mood.  

We've only just begun to live.

White lace and promises,
A kiss for luck and we're on our way.

We've only begun,
Before the rising sun we fly.

So many roads to choose.

We start out walking,
And learn to run.
And yes! We've just begun.

Sharin' horizons that are new to us,
Watchin' the signs along the way.

Talkin' it over just the two of us,
Workin' together day to day,
together... together.

And when the evening comes we smile,
So much of life ahead.

We'll find a place where there's room to grow.

And yes! We've just begun.








Pictures: 1) My son holding my niece; 2) Sunrise over Daytona Beach; 3) Highway leading home; 4) My daughter and son; 5) Sunrise over Tybee Island; 6) Me and my hubby; 7) Sunset over St. Augustine; 8) Me in front of Biltmore Estate.

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Christmas Is For Kids

Song: Kids

Artist: Kenny Rogers
From the 1981 Album: Kenny Rogers Christmas

Written By: Mac Davis

My favorite version of this song is Conway Twitty's version, but I could not find it on online. So Kenny's version will have to do. The video doesn't start playing for about 20 seconds into it, so be patient.

Kids, kids,

Christmas is for kids.

Look around and you will see

Kids from one to ninety-three

Laughin', lovin' life and bein' kids.

Kids, kids, Christmas is for kids.

Kids like you and little brother,

(or cousins).

Aunts and uncles, dads and mothers

Grandma, grandpa an' all the other kids.

Daddy runs the electric train,

While all the children wait in vain.
To take their turn

At playin' engineer.

 

Grandpa pinches grandma's cheek.

And all the family sneaks a peak.

And suddenly

Their years just disappear.

 

Take a look at Betty Joe Lindsey

Underneath the mistletoe.

Pretending that

She doesn't know it's there.

And in the front yard Uncle Mike,

Just fell off brother's brand new bike.

There's Christmas cheer,

And laughter everywhere.

Kids (kids), kids (kids)

Christmas is for kids.

Christmas time is here again.

And now it's when the fun begins

This time of year we all turn into kids...

Pictures: 1) My kids Christmas 2006; 2) My kids Christmas 2010; 3) Brother-in-law, my daughter, my sister, and my son's girlfriend Christmas 2010; 4) My son and my niece Christmas 2007; 5) The Lindsey Family and their spouces Christmas 2008; 6) My Mom and Dad and cousin in background; 7) Dollywood Train 2005 ; 8) My daughter 2007; 9) My baby brother 2005; 10) My brother, sister-in-law, sister and niece Christmas 2007; 11) My son, his girlfriend and my niece 2010; 12) Hay Bale along the highway.    

  

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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Christmas Time Is Here

Been MIA for a bit... Sinus infection, Sudden death of a Childhood Friend/Neighbor while growing up, Dentist appointment, Hubby's follow up Urologist appointment, and Neighbor's heart scare excitement. Whew.... it has been a rough couple of weeks and these events have taken their toll on me and my Christmas Spirit. But, I am back and trying to find some sense of normalacy again.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Written and Adapted for Television

By: Charles M. Shultz

First Aired: 1965

The First "Peanuts" Prime Time Animated TV Special

Christmas time is here

Happiness and cheer

Fun for all, that children call
Their favorite time of the year.

Snowflakes in the air

Carols everywhere.

Olden times and ancient rhymes,

Of love and dreams to share.

Sleigh bells in the air.

Beauty everywhere.

Yuletide by the fireside,

And joyful memories there.

 

Christmas time is here.

Families drawing near.

Oh, that we could always see,

Such spirit through the year.

Oh, that we could always see,

Such spirit through the year...


Pictures: 1) 2005 Christmas Tree - 2) 2011 Bowling Green Christmas Parade - 3) 1967 Christmas at my Grandparents (I'm in the white shirt) - 4) My Daughter last Feb. Snow - 5) High school Band in Christmas Parade - 6) Sister-in-law, Me, Sister-in-law, Sister (all in aprons made by Me! - 7) Manger Display in Fountain Square Park - 8) Bow on Firetruck in Christmas Parade - 9) 2004 Christmas Tree & Fireplace Decorations - 10) 2011 Fountain Square Park - 11) 2010 Christmas Time Cousin Shot - 12) Game Time (Apples to Apples, our favorite game).    

Just for fun I have also added the video below. It is the "Hey Ya" version of the Charlie Brown Dance Scene. It is funny how well the song goes with the video.

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First Snowflakes Of The Season

This week started off with rain, rain, rain. I think we received around two inches in one day and there were flash flood warnings for several of the surrounding counties.

By Wednesday the temperatures had dropped and we saw our first snowflakes of the season. 

For a couple of hours the snow was falling at a really fast rate. It was a very wet snow and melted as soon as it hit the roadway.

It did leave a very light dusting on the grassy areas for a little while. 

But, soon the clouds rolled away and the sun popped out.

The funny thing was how it left rain drops on all the trees and bushes.

It was so pretty and was like they were stuck or frozen there.

I was so glad to see the sun. And, of course with the sun comes the hunt for shadows,

like the little tree on my way to the Post Office.

Linked with Shadow Shot Sunday and Straight Out Of The Camera.

Christmas Is For The Birds

Song: Christmas Is For The Birds

Sung By: Conway Twitty

and The Twitty Bird

1983 Album: A 'Twismas Story 

SONG

(I couldn't find a video for this song. When you click on the link, it should open up in a new window so that you can listen to he song as you read the post).

It was Twismas Eve and I was cold,

And all alone.

Sitting by a chimeny top trying to get warm.

I heard the sound of Twasmas bells jingling far away.

Then there came a jolly Ho, Ho, Ho,

And I saw a big red sleigh.

Before I knew it there was Santa,

Looking right at me.

He said, "Hey little bird why are you so sad on Twismas Eve"?

I said cause no one cares a thing about the birds this time of year.
Why Twismas is for people,
They get all the Twismas cheer.

Santa kind of chuckled,

And he took me in his hand.

He said, But Twismas is for you and all your feathered friends.

Cause Birds are very special.

And, Santa's never wrong.

Come fly beside my sleigh with me and sing this Twismas song.

Christmas is for the birds.
Santa loves us all to sing,
Go and spread the word.

Christmas is for the birds.








Country Birds

and City Birds

Ugly Birds

and Pretty Birds

Big Birds

and Little Bitty Birds

And even me the Twitty Bird.

Christmas is for the Birds.

Santa said, You know the Birds have always been the one,

To take the lead when ever something special must be done.

That's why every year you'll find a Robin Red Breast there,

Announcing to the whole wide world when spring is in the air.

The rooster's crow at sunrise,

Wakes all the people up.

And, the Canary's friendly little song,

Adds such a cheerful touch.
(I know, not a canary. . but friendly)

The Eagle flys for freedom.

And what about the Dove,

Why he's the symbol everywhere,

For Peace and Joy and Love.

Dove Photo taken from:

onlyhdwallpapers.com

Each one has a special job.

The Birds all work so hard.
So you see my little feather friend,
You should be proud of who you are!

And, at Twismas time we Celebrate,

All the Good they do.

So Merry Twismas, Twitty Bird!

Cause Twismas IS for You!

Christmas is for the birds.

Santa loves us all to sing,
Go and spread the word.

Christmas is for the birds.

Country Birds

and City Birds

Ugly Birds

and Pretty Birds

Big Birds

and Little Bitty Birds.

And even me the Twitty Bird.

Christmas is for the Birds.

Well this has been another fun post for me. This song is from one of my favorite Christmas Albums. My kids have always loved it. When my son was little we would visit Twitty City, (Conway Twitty's Home), every year at Christmas time. They would have the houses decorated with lights. They also had Santa's Workshop, various displays of Christmas scenes and songs from this album playing as you walked through the different sections. The song in my post was a little skit that they acted out. The kids loved it!
On our first visit, I bought the album. My brothers teased me saying that I paid too much for it and that I could have gotten it alot cheaper from a retail store. But, when one of my brothers tried to find it, he was suprised to find that it was only available at Twitty City. So this album is special to me. 
We have enjoyed many Christmases listening to this album and it has become a tradition to listen to it as we open gifts.
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