Christmas Wreath 2025

 Hey Friends,

First off, I want to wish my cousin Wade Ross Evans a happy birthday! 21 years ago, my world got a little sweeter with your arrival. You still are a sweetheart and make me smile! You will always be my cheetah! 😊

I hope you have a fantastic 21st birthday. We love you so much!

Christmas Wreath 2025

Last night was an event I have been part of for several years now. I really enjoy it each Christmas. It is a private event at Purkey Landscaping’s Plant Barn. 

We make Christmas wreaths. It is so fun to create something beautiful. Kristy, Tammy and Madison make sure we have all the supplies and inspiration. Then we are free to create the wreath that we choose. They are there to guide and assist us along the way. 

This years party attendees were my Aunt Theresa Osborn with ladies from Dodds Church along with family and friends. It was a great evening. We had so much fun! 

I think 2025 may be my favorite wreath so far. This year I went for more of a winter feel. I am hoping it will last a while past Christmas.

Thanks to Purkey Landscaping for hosting fun events! Check them out online HERE.

I will close with some pictures from last night.

See you tomorrow!

Odie

Also I included a picture of my bedroom Christmas tree. I love my travel tree. I did not have it done last month when I shared my Christmas decorations. 

Odie’s Morgan 40th Birthday Gathering

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for dropping by for a quick visit today. I am still in the midst of surgery recovery. I really do appreciate all of your prayers! They are working! 

Every day I feel myself getting stronger!  I have an appointment this afternoon to get my stitches out.  This will be my first time seeing a doctor since being released from the hospital. I am hoping and praying for good news!

Most of you probably remember the big news that I turned 40 last month. My family and friends have kept the celebration going for many, many weeks!  I think we finished up the celebrating on November 14th, my 40th birthday which happened on October 14.

We finally got our schedules to align with our Morgan side of the family in mid-November. I was just fine with getting together to visit with the family and not even celebrating my birthday. The family would have it no other way, except that we have a party.   

I had a blast that night. Most of us are together at my grandparents' house. We had pizza, fun and games! I shared a few pictures from the night last weekend, but here are all my Morgan 40th Birthday Pics. 

I love my family! God sure blessed me with the best! Anytime we get to be together is fun! 

Thanks to Kayla, Trever and Kolby for the Frappuccino!

Auntie O’s Favorite People

 Hey Friends,

Thanks for stopping by to visit. I am a lady of many names. Andrea my given name, Odie and my long list of nicknames. 

My favorite name is Auntie O. I have adopted my friend’s and cousin’s children as my nieces and nephews. 

I so grateful that they allow me to love their children.  

I love being, Auntie O! Spoiling the kids are a blast! The children bring me so much love and joy!

For my 40th birthday, I was blessed to receive several incredible gifts. My family and friends blessed and spoiled me! I am so grateful!!

There is one special gift that melted my heart. Deidre and her family created an awesome cup for me. 

Every time I use the cup, I smile! Deidre included all my first cousins’ kids from the Boggs and Morgan side. Her thoughtful gift was so sweet. 

Beckham 

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Charlie, Carson and Chloe Jean

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Kolby

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Theo, JoJo and Arlo

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Karleigh Jo, Ezra and Jackson

I love my babies! They are sweethearts. I am blessed to be included in their lives!

Please keep praying for our sweet baby Beckham. He continues to struggle daily. Pray for Jonas and Kylee as well, as they navigate this long battle. 

I thank God for helping them! We are still in need of a complete touch from the Lord and answers. 

Thanks for reading!

Odie

Throwback Thursday 11/13/25

 Hey Friends,

First off, today let's celebrate! My precious Aunt Theresa Boggs Osborn had a birthday today! Happy Happy birthday, Theresa!

We love you to the moon and back! I am so proud of you. You are a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, friend, and pastor's wife!

Thank you for being awesome!You are a blessing too many people! May God give you a wonderful day and great blessings today. 

No doubt about it, you will always be Dad's favorite sister!

I have a couple of Throwback Thursday moments for today

This is Dad’s final A Word For Wednesday  He published this on the last Wednesday of October in 2024. It took all of his strength to get this episode recorded, edited and published. In fact, he begged Mom or I to record this episode for him

HERE is the link to the complete playlist for Dad's weekly Wednesday devotional. I am grateful that we have these videos archived! These messages are still thought-provoking and encouraging! 

There is one more thing that happened a year ago today, I do not know if we mentioned it here on the blog. It is a memory that Mom and I will cherish forever! We believe that it is a God moment. 

One year ago today, we arrived home to Ohio. Mom, Papaw Danny, and my self were in our car making the drive. My Uncle Danny and Aunt Jeanna were following us. 

As we came in to Cincinnati, Ohio. A Southwest Airlines plane flew right in front of us. The plane was very noticeable! Dad’s body made it’s final trip home from Wichita, Kansas on a Southwest Airlines flight. 

We came in to Cincinnati at the same time as his flight would have been making it final descent. We could not have planned it on our own to see that plane come in to Cincinnati. 

In my mind, it was a Godwink that our hearts needed that very moment. I wish I would have snapped a picture, but I was too shocked in the moment. It is a memory that I will carry in my heart forever!

That is just one of the many way we have seen God work over the last year! I am so thankful that we can depend on God to always be with us. He is always working on our behalf even when I can't see it or fill it God is working! I believe it with all of my heart!

Thanks for reading! See you next time.

Odie 

Weekend Wrap Up 11/12/25

 Hey Friends,

Thank you for stopping by to visit with us today! Last week, I mentioned to you that we made a quick trip. We were in Florida for a few days. The trip also included a day in Mississippi.

We were in Cantonment, Florida, spending time with Bro. Philip Deane and family. Bro. Colton Deane is going to help us with a couple of Christmas concerts next month. 

Last week, we were able to work in a few practice sessions. We will not be able to meet in person to practice again until the week of the concerts. 

I already included a couple of pictures from our practice sessions, but here are a few more. 

A Weekend Wrap Up must have a few food pictures as well. 

The day we spent in Mississippi included a service at Trinity in Pascagula. They had a fellowship meeting last week, and we were able to be there for the final night. 

We were able to hear, Bro. Tyler Combs preach in the youth service. Bro. John Brock preached the evening service. They both did wonderful! It was great to see so many friends!

I snapped some photos. We had to slip out before the church was over. I was not able to get all the pictures that I wanted. 

We had a crazy time traveling home. I did not get any pictures of our travel day. We were just thankful to get home! 

Mom and I had to end up taking separate flights from Pensacola to Atlanta. Then we were able to get on the same flight from Atlanta to Dayton flight. I was the last  to board  the flight. I was going through Atlanta airport as fast as my little wheels would carry me. Thank God I made it. 

That wrapped up our weekend. We made it home Sunday in time to take a long winters nap. Then woke up to snow.

I want to close today by wishing a very special person Happy Birthday! Lisa Isaacs is celebrating a birthday! 

We love you, Lisa, so very much! I hope you feel extra loved and appreciated today! 

Thank you for all that you do! Everyone needs a Lisa in their corner! 

See y'all tomorrow!

Odie