Once a year, somewhere between returning from France and Christmas eve,

we have a family garden party at the Dallas Arboretum.

This past Saturday was a perfect day.

The temperatures were in the 70’s and the gardens were busy.

We had sandwiches…deviled eggs, fruit, cookies and Champagne.

Matilda had Sprite.

Lauren, Josh, Matilda, Jamison, Larry and I

enjoyed each moment visiting.

Then Matilda would say to Jami: Lets go on an adventure!

They would go to a far off garden in the Arboretum, and come back

ginning and bursting with secrets.

Jami gave Matilda horse back rides.

Lauren, Josh and Matilda posed by the lake.

Matilda is ma cherie. {my darling}

This is my Family.

I hold these moments in my heart.

Don’t buy me  anything for Christmas.

Just give me time with these beloved people.

I know that this year has been difficult for many people.

We must remember that God’s plan might not be our plan.

With that being said,

Please remember that you are loved by so many people.

Including…me.

Love you.

Me