Category Archives: home and family

She’s Married!

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

Love calls forth beauty Bride and groom softly glowing Joy will light their way

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Daddy’s Little Girl

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

Daddy’s little girl is getting married Mommy will be there as she walks down the aisle In her lovely white dress And she will smile at their girl Through happy tears And Daddy will be smiling, too From heaven above…

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Celebrating Baby’s First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

My great-nephew was the star of our Thanksgiving, providing endless entertainment. His bright smile lights up your heart when it beams on you. When he glares at you with a “grumpy cat” face, you know it won’t last. His eyes … Continue reading →

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Showers of Love

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

Saturday evening was my daughter’s bridal shower. What a joyful occasion it was! My second sister planned everything, insisting I not lift a finger- I was mother of the bride, she said, and my only job was to enjoy. She … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Cats

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

These two cats have lived in my house a long time. At times they’ve tried my patience, clawing on furniture and otherwise making a mess. But they have provided a lot of entertainment, kitty love, and writing inspiration. I’ve watched … Continue reading →

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They’re Here Again

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

I drove over to spend a little time with my sister today. Later this week, she is going on vacation with her daughter and son-in-law and two grandsons- a first trip to the beach and to Disney World for the … Continue reading →

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A Happy Birthday

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

My daughter pleased as punch that she found “the gift that keeps giving” a bracelet with charms to be added on every special occasion- she should know just being remembered by her is the gift that keeps giving City BBQ … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Gift of Memory

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

I ate a bowl of cereal this morning. An ordinary bowl of Corn Flakes. I sprinkled a little sugar atop the flakes before pouring on the milk. And I remembered a story of my mother’s. When she was a teenager, … Continue reading →

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Purple Shampoo

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

Many of my relatives on my mom’s side of the family share a couple of characteristics- most of us in the Blankenship clan start getting gray at a young age and when our hair finally turns all gray, it is … Continue reading →

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She Did It!

Posted on August 13, 2016 by Diane Anderson (newtreemom)

The big celebration around here this week is for my daughter. Since the beginning of the year, anticipating her college graduation, she began working on her resume, filling in applications, and going to interviews. It wasn’t an easy road. She … Continue reading →

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