2010 is now behind us and a New Year is beginning. Here is a little trip down Memory Lane 2010 at An Arkie's Musings
An ice storm in January turned everything in Mena sparkly and cold
Autumn and Grandma had a great time at the Mardi Gras parades
3 Penny Acre performing at the Ouachita Little Theater in Mena, Arkansas
Gina and I at Garvin Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Arkansas
Wisteria in bloom in Mena, Arkansas
Marker that was placed in Janssen Park during the ceremonies remembering the tornado that devastated Mena on April 9, 2009
My daughter and granddaughters walking in the Caregivers lap at the 2010 Polk County Relay for Life
Gina gives blood at the Hot Springs, Arkansas Relay For Life to participate in the American Cancer Society's ACS-3 study
You may now kiss the bride: Gavin and Rachel get married in Keene, Texas
Gavin kisses his niece as he leaves on his honeymoon
Cowgirl in pink hat at the Fort Worth Stockyards
We made a quick trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas for our 35th wedding anniversary. We spent the night at Scandia Inn Bed and Breakfast
The National 911 Flag on display in Mena, Arkansas: The 911 Flag was rescued from ground zero and is being repaired with flags that have been through other disasters in the U.S.
My brand new grandbaby with her big sister
Aunt Rachel holds the new baby
Classical music
The stained glass windows of the old capitol building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana paint the floor with color
Fall color can even make a junkyard beautiful: This photo was taken behind my shop
We had Christmas at our house the day after Thanksgiving.
My newest grandaughter dressed up as a snowman for Christmas
Our Christmas Tree: This 5 story tall tree was just outside our window at The Landing in Branson, Missouri. Since we were all alone this Christmas we had a Christmas getaway in Branson.
View from our balcony
I wish for a Happy New Year for each of my readers. I have been blessed in 2010 and am looking forward to making more wonderful memories in 2011.
Congrats on the 35 year anniversary!
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It looks like a good life. Wishing you continued happiness in 2011!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year From Southern California.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to watch the 122nd Rose Parade on New Year's Day coming from Pasadena, California...only 30 miles from The Old Geezer's home :-) If you miss the live telecast, I'm sure there will be lots of reruns through out the day.
No matter what looms ahead, if you can eat today, enjoy today, mix good cheer with friends today enjoy it and bless God for it. ~Henry Ward Beecher
May God Bless and Protect You in the Year to Come. ~Ron
Thank you for sharing your beautiful world, your beautiful life, with us. You are a beautiful blessing.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year from British Columbia Canada and thank you for sharing this beautiful life with us.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your entire lovely family
happy new year 2011. may this yr be as great as the year 2010
ReplyDeleteWhat an eventful year for you! May 2011 be filled with fun and excitement!
ReplyDeleteI remember most of those awesome moments, Rich. I've enjoyed our "long" friendship (in blog time,) and look forward to our contined connection in 2011. :)
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing like a little flashback to see and re-experience some the year that was.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
A very happy New Year to you and Gina, richies. You are the only person I know whose name is a plural. How your wife has put up with it for 35 years is anybody's guess....
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