It's the most wonderful time of the year!

It's that time of year again.  It's difficult to believe that Christmas is almost here.  I still feel the joy and anticipation of the season... like a child.  Speaking of a child, it is so easy with the hustle and bustle of December to forget the reason we celebrate.  The first gift of Christmas was a child and he grew up and died on the cross for our sins.  That's a wonderful reason to celebrate every single day. 
The Salisbury's want to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Enjoy your family and friends.  We certainly intend to...  can't wait. 

Love to all!

God bless America!!



I had a nightmare last night that our nation was under attack.  I was outside and it seemed that fireworks were going off.  It was the middle of the day, so fireworks seemed strange to me and those around me.  I got a really sick feeling and knew I had to get to the girls.  As most nightmares go, I was trying to get to them and could not find them.  I passed a bus that had a big hole in the side because it had been hit.  I realized then that our nation was under attack.  I woke up at that point and was relieved to find that it was only a dream. 
What a strange coincidence that I had that dream on the eve of Veterans Day.  As I attended a wonderful program this morning honoring veterans, I reflected on the sacrifices so many have made to protect our nation and help make it the amazing country it is today.  To say I am grateful for those who serve and have served in our military seems so inadequate.  I sincerely want to thank all veterans from the bottom of my heart. 
I am an American Patriot and come from a long line of Patriots.  My father served in the army and both of my grandfathers also served in the army, as well as many other relatives.  As a family, we are very proud of our ancestry.  I am proud of our children and their interest in American history and their love for visiting places of historical significance.  The Salisbury family will be praying for our nation and remembering our veterans today and every day.
Veterans- thank you for all you do and have done to protect our freedom and keep us safe.

Recovering from the weekend

We traveled to Ohio over the weekend and had a great time with family.  Brady's birthday is rapidly approaching, so we really wanted him to have some time with his cousin, Jack.  It has become a tradition for the two of them to get together in the fall and play football in the backyard, catch up on funny SNL impressions, and just be together.  They share quite a bond.  Grandma Joan hosted their get-together (bless her heart), and I think she had as much fun as the boys.  I got to go on a shopping trip with mom and my sis, Angie.  The three of us had such a wonderful time laughing and and just enjoying each other.  We also visited Brad's dad and grandmother in the nursing home.  It was great to see them, but it will be so nice when they both get to go home.  Mom fixed a wonderful lunch on Sunday with lots of my favorites.  Clayton was there (Angie was sick-boo), so I got to pester him like the little sister that I am...  It's a miracle I lived to write about it.