I’m a gift that should bring memories,Of childhood and all it’s fun.Of the winter in “Cold Great Lakes” country.For I wouldn’t last long in the sun.While spending time outdoors with me.You’d oft get rosy cheeks,How nice it was to go inside,And lightly toast your feet.I really hope you’ll treasure me,For many years to come.May my… Read More Snowman by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

A nurse in the family comes in handy – It is from Kris, Barry, Chuckie, Butch, and Sandy.A diploma means you’ve studied some – And it was given by Randy, your son.The nurse’s cap, sedate and prim – Was chosen by Gayle – one of her whims.A mortarboard was on the list – This one… Read More WE’RE CHARMING OUR NURSE by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

What a precious little bundle has come to live with you –A work of art, a miracle, a girl with eyes of blue.She has dainty, tapered fingers and the cutest button nose –You can dress her up so pretty in those fancy baby clothes.That tiny bit of hair you see atop her little head –Will… Read More Your Daughter by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

We’ve just found out that you have not been feeling “your old self” –So I went to find a card for you from the stock upon the shelf.When I had gone through all my cards and found none that suited me –I thought I’d go and buy a card – but it’s cold outside –… Read More Your Old Self by Gaylia Kenslow – Stogsdill

May you find lots of eggs and things in the “Rooster Bunny’s” nest –For a girl as good as you should get the very, very best.So do you know I visited the Bunny Town this year?I walked right up and whispered in that “Rooster – Bunny’s” ear.I told him of a little girl, I want… Read More Happy Rooster by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

We’re here to give your life its start –We’re here to hold you in our arms and heart.We’re here to care for your needs that arise –And a great deal more than you realize.To listen when you feel like talking –To laugh at the fun things you say –To cry with you in life’s disappointments… Read More What Are Parents For? by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

The ground is so hot in my bare feet I’m hopping –The mercury’s so high – the pavement is popping.It really is hit – ‘bout a hundred and two –And in stripping off clothes, I have lost one shoe.Kirstie is having the time of her life –She and her cousin are on the go day… Read More Vacation in Missouri by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

To: You –The young boy that I chanced to meet.Who really swept me off my feet –And I’m so glad we somehow found –Our way to live on common ground.We have our problems and disagree –And don’t know if it’s you or me –But somehow, someway things get worked out –And I guess that’s what… Read More TO YOU by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

Happy 16th Birthday – it’s quite an event –You now have the privilege, the fenders to dent.But if you dent them or get a ticket –You may find you’ll have to learn to “picket”.To bargain your way back under the wheel –For Dad doesn’t just make any old deal. Love and Safe Driving, Mom &… Read More TO: THE NEW DRIVER IN OUR FAMILY by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill

You’re a darling little fellow, with your eyes so big and blue –And that curly-top so pretty, with its blonde, shiny hue.You’re not much for talking. “Ma-ma” and “Da-da” is all –But your walking’s getting better, ‘thou you still do get some falls.You no longer smile a toothless smile, and we say, “That’s all right”!!!‘Cause… Read More To Randy Lee by Gaylia Kenslow Stogsdill