Sentimental Journey

On my way to work today, I started crying.

This time of year always takes me on a sentimental journey.

You see,

I've lost some very special loved ones during the holidays.

"Sadness flies away on the wings of time"

Jean de laFontaine

Cowboys Mother

Violet Lavane Angel

Nana Vi

She was my "Angel"

She was my mother-in-law...

She was my friend.

I miss her terribly.

Dec 4th 1989

"A Gift For You"

What could I give you that you'd keep for all time?

I'd give you the world, but the world isn't mine.

I'd give you the moon to shine everyday,

And give you the sun to brighten your way.

But I don't own the world, or the moon up above.

So all I can give you is all of my love.

It may not be much, but at least it is mine,

And now it is yours

To keep for all time.

Mother

Uncle Lester

Dec 22,1997

My mother's brother

My Uncle Lester lived out of state.

We only saw him every few years.

But one thing I always knew, even when I was a little girl,

was how much he loved my sisters and I.

I regret not being able to spend more time with him.

My Great-grandmother "Nanny"

We lost her on Christmas day many years ago.

She was so sweet and loved all her grandchildren.

Five Generations
Dusty Devoe & My mother

Nanny & Buba (my Grandmother)

Pony girl & Paint Girl

Buba & Papa

My grandparents

Oren

Jan 1, 1986

Bessie

March 20 2007

I miss you Papa and Buba.

Papa always called us "Prunies"

We always opened our presents on Christmas Eve.

Buba was a bartender at the Eagles, and they served

Tom & Jerry's at Christmas.

So three little girls waited patiently for them to arrive

so we could open our presents!

Those we love don't go away,

They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

Still loved, still missed, and very dear.

"Merry Christmas My Angels"

dusty devoe

O Christmas Tree

Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Tis the season to be jolly'

Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la

Don we now our gay apparel

Fa-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la


Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la!

I wasn't in the mood to do much decorating this year,

but "PONY Girl" expects it.

So I had to get busy!

O CHRISTMAS tree,
O CHRISTMAS tree,
How steadfast are your branches!

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks

Dressed in Holiday style.

In the air there's a feeling of CHRISTMAS!

These lovely ceramic angels once belonged to our friend "POP"

I grew up loving these beautiful ornaments

Said the night wind to the little lamb

Do you see what I see

Way up in the sky little lamb

Do you see what I see

A star, a star, dancing in the night

With a tail as big as a kite

With a tail as big as a kite.

Said the little lamb to the Shepard boy

Do you hear what I hear

Ringing through the sky, Shepard boy,

Do you hear what I hear

A song, a song, high above the trees

With a voice as big as the sea

With a voice as big as the sea.

This wonderful nativity set was "Pops too."

I was going to get rid of it, and my niece Sares ,

knew I would regret it, so she saved it for me.

Thank you sweetie girl!

Said the Shepard to the mighty king,

Do you know what I know

In your palace warm, mighty king,

Do you know what I know

A Child, a Child shivers in the cold

Let us bring Him silver and gold

Let us bring him silver and gold.

Said the King to the people everywhere,

Listen to what I say

Pray for peace, people, everywhere,

Listen to what I say

The Child, the Child, sleeping in the night

He will bring us goodness and light

He will bring us goodness and light.

My dollar tree CHRISTMAS trees.

Santa came from Goodwill.

Rocking around the CHRISTMAS tree,

At the CHRISTMAS party hop.

Mistletoe hung where you can see

Every couple tries to stop.

Rocking around the CHRISTMAS tree,

Let the CHRISTMAS spirit ring

Later we'll have some pumpkin pie,

And we'll do some caroling.

Here comes Santa Claus!

Here comes Santa Claus!

Right down Santa Claus Lane!

Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer

Are pulling on the reins.

Bells are ringing, children singing,

All is merry and bright.

Hang your stockings and say your prayers,

'Cause Santa Claus if coming tonight.

Cowboy's Mothers CHRISTMAS tree

I'm dreaming of a white CHRISTMAS,

Just like the ones I used to know.

Where the tree tops glisten,

And Children listen

To hear sleigh bells in the snow!

Jesus is the reason for the Season!

dusty devoe

Birthday Girls

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to us

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to us

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to us

"Happy Birthday to us!!!

Cowgirls Grace and Dusty Devoe

I LOVE YOU SISSY!

dusty devoe

Vegas Boys

We met some really nice guys on our trip.

This is Jeff.

I sat next to him on the plane.

I had a wonderful conversation with him.

He is a policeman.

He has the same birthday as Cowgirls Grace and I.

Meet Casey and Ryan.

These guys are sweeties!

I sat next to them at the rodeo.

Ryan is the trainer for one of the barrel racing horses.

Sherry Cervi rode his horse.

It was fun to cheer for her.

We meet Lance on our return flight.

He was fun to talk to and very nice.

I have lots more to share with you!

dusty devoe

Vegas Preview

Here's one for you "PONY GIRL"

dusty devoe

Cowgirlz Inspiration

Believe in yourself...

and the rest will fall into place.


dusty devoe

Las Vegas

Guess where I'm going?

I will be here Friday night!

Jessesdesertrose is taking her two sisters to

"Cowboy Christmas"

Hope I see you there!

dusty devoe