As a thank you gesture for hosting the retirement reception, Candy invited the Living Stones to dinner. How nice is that? The cooks, the decorators, the kitchen managers, and the servers all gathered at Taco Joint for a good time. (Evelyn’s picture) Before we arrived, Candy had prepared for the party with balloons decorating the […]
How do you decorate a winter table? If your home is like mine, Christmas is put away, and there are blank spaces on tabletops and shelves. This is not the case for my friend sweet Janet who can do everything perfectly. Recently she hosted our ADK meeting, and her dining room table was absolutely stunning. I […]
One night before the retirement reception for Pastor Candy, Friend BB announced, “Don’t make me cut the cake!” Mrs. Ralph, joined in and proclaimed, “I can’t do it either.” To be honest, I have been known to feel that cutting cake is the worst job at a reception. It is messy, and getting the slices […]
How do you do a cheese board or cheese table? I can not begin to tell you how many times I asked myself that very question – maybe a million times or so. Honestly! What cheeses should I choose? How many kinds of cheese should I use? How do you make it look impressive? I even […]
The Living Stones wanted the retirement reception for Candy to have the feel of a “proper” reception. With this in mind, we decided to walk around with the hors d’oeuvres on trays and serve them to the guests. Each member of the class donned black aprons over their black pants and white or black tops. With […]
The Living Stones Bible Fellowship Class was honored to be asked to host a church-wide reception for Candy Smith our Learn Pastor who is retiring. Every member of the class wanted to be involved with the reception. Their willing spirit and dedication was amazing. I am so proud to be part of this group of […]
Friends, teachers and directors of First Baptist Church Richardson gathered to honor Pastor Candy Smith as she retires. I must admit that it really bums me that Candy is retiring. I consider her a friend, a mentor, and I am honored to know her. The good thing is that she will still be around and an […]
Christmas is over. There were to be no more Christmas post, but then Super Sister came to visit with images of a Christmas luncheon that was held at Hill Country Bible Church in Austin, Texas. The December luncheon is an outreach ministry of this large church. Neighbors and friends are invited to celebrate the season and hear […]
I like it. I love it. Friends and family gather with us on Christmas Eve after the Candlelight Service. Having these dear ones join us in our Christmas celebration is one of my favorite times of the year. All are welcome – family, friends, and friends of family and friends. Friends who gather with us are […]
A highlight of my Christmas each year is when the Grand’s (grand nieces and nephew + my grandchildren) come for our annual Christmas tea. It is a party for the children with the added bonus of getting to visit with my nephews and their sweet wives. A bummer for me this year was that Super […]
