Doin' Daddy Proud...

This time of year I can't help but reminisce about my wonderful childhood Christmas memories with daddy. His favorite Christmas song was Burl Ive's "Have A Holly Jolly Christmas."

He loved outdoor Christmas decorations and was in charge of decoratin' the outside of our home with the supervision of my mama, of course.

Even if it were a blizzard; he'd be out there stringin' lights, settin' up spot lights and strategically placin' all the decorations.

We had those cute plastic lighted soldiers (remember them?), a ladder up the side of our house with Santa at the top near the chimney and even a seven foot caroling angel which daddy made out of wood.

But what everyone remembers most were the huge letters he also made of wood. They went across the length of our fence and spelled the word "Greetings.".

Mama saved those letters and asked if I would like to have them. I was thrilled!! I had the perfect spot for 'em on our ol' barn!

Bein' over thirty years old they were in rough shape so I spent yesterday givin' them some TLC and repainted them.

This afternoon, my wonderful (and thankfully unafraid of heights) hubs was in charge of decoratin' the outside of our property with my supervision, of course. (Are we seein' a pattern here?)

I couldn't help but get emotional once I saw them in place. Hopefully daddy can see them from Heaven and is smilin' while listenin' to Burl sing.

Merry Christmas Daddy...
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