Friday, November 12, 2010

Peterson-Cavallin Family History - "A Few of My Favorite Things"

This is my passion.
I gather family facts, photos and stories.
This is the workbook that I create
each year for my husband's family reunion.
I make three copies of this book
and family members are encouraged to actually write in
the "workbook" adding, subtracting and correcting
the facts. 
I totally love it!
I believe that it is incredibly important
that our children have a source to use 
to learn about their ancestors.
My passion for this came partially from my mother
who set a very high standard for documenting 
family history.
The other woman who inspired me was a cousin of 
my husband's. 
I expressed a desire to see that my husband's
family stories and history be documented.
She kept telling me, "You can do it!"
So I did.
For the past five years I have had an updated
version of the family history for circulation.
She and I even created an event we call
"Family Tree Hugger"... where we gather to do 
nothing but work on the family tree.
Today my inspiration for this work passed away.
She is now with our God she served so faithfully.
And she is with so many of the family members she
loved and missed.
I will miss Mickey so very much.
Rest in peace, dear, sweet lady.




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Show and Tell Friday: Portales in Suchitlan, Mexico

Suchitlan, Mexico

A Sunday drive up to Suchitlan near the city of Comala in Mexico, is a perfect place to enjoy the cool air of a high 
elevation in Mexico. 
It is known for coffee bean and fruit trees and a wonderful
cream that is thick and poured on top of many of the 
wonderful dishes that are prepared daily at the restaurant, Portales. 
On this particular trip we had our son and his two children with us. Our grandchildren love going to Suchitlan so they can play on the swings and slides. There are also 
tables with crafts for them to enjoy. 
The food is delicious and it is fascinating to watch 
blue corn tortillas made by hand. 
For sure we will make a trip to Suchitlan on our next 
trip which is coming up soon!
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Show and Tell Fridays 
at My Romantic Home
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Veterans Day and Happy Birthday, Mother "B"!



David R. Peterson, USAF

Calvin C. Boykin, Jr., US Army

Gare La Bete - My father's military history book
that he wrote in 1995


A look inside his book

I thank my father and my husband for serving their
country, unselfishly in a time of our need.
My prayers and deepest respect go out to the
soldiers around the world who are fighting for
peace.

******


I also want to mention that my paternal grandmother,
Ruby Heath Boykin, would have been 106 years old today.
I miss her so much.
She inspired me to cook and bake and to
appreciate American cooking.
She was born prematurely, placed in a cigar box near
an oven... and was not named until it was evident that
she would survive. After her own father died, the doctor
who delivered her became her step-father some
years later.
Happy Birthday, Mother "B"!

It's REDnesday - My booth goes Christmasy!


It's time for Christmas!

It's absolutely a favorite time of the year for me.
I love Christmas... the red and green and some of the non-traditional colors as well.
The Fall and Halloween decorations are now
out of my booth at the local antiques mall.
The red and green is up and today I
will add more decorations... ready for someone's
home this Christmas season.
I'm heading out in just a couple of hours.
Can't wait!!


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at
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Monday, November 8, 2010

Tuesdays at the Table -- for a little Texas BBQ! Yee-haw!!

We met up with our middle son in Houston a week ago Saturday. He had just driven in after living in La Jolla, California for a little over a year. Well... as any red-blooded Texas man would... he headed for the first barbecue place he could... Goode BBQ!
Daren chose sliced, smoked turkey, jalapeno/cheese bread
and cole slaw.

I chose pork ribs, cole slaw and dirty rice.

My husband chose smoked duck, brisket,
cole slaw and the jalapeno/cheese bread.

Here is a close-up of Daren's plate.

The food was excellent!!


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Monday, November 1, 2010

My "new" Milk Glass Punch Bowl


Milk Glass Punch Bowl

Last Friday I made a trip to Brenham, Texas
for some antique and collectibles shopping.
While my husband played golf with his
Aggie buddies (see yesterday's post)
I enjoyed time with Aggie wives... some of us
friends for over 40 years!
In one of the shops I found a milk glass punch
bowl that just said, "Buy me"!
I am finding out that it was probably not that
great of a deal. It does have twelve cups with it
though and that is a big plus.
The whole point is it is to remind me of the
very nice punch bowl my mother had
when I was growing up.

My mother's was a thick milk glass punch
bowl. Hopefully someday I will find one
like it.
Anyhow... I am still pleased with my
$80.. yes, $80 purchase.
One saving grace, the proceeds from the shop's
sales go to support a local half-way house
for people with addiction problems.

Join us at Coastal Charm for
Nifty-Thrifty Tuesday

and

Faded Charm for
White Wednesday

 
and

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Vintage Thingy Thursday