The Tidwells: From A (merica) to Z (ambia)...and Back

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Post-Christmas Fun!

Our post-Christmas week can be summed up in one word - VISITS! We loved getting to see lots of different people in our world! It was a great way to end 2025, and we're ready for 2026!

Our fam with Mama Dee & Grandpa

My crew!

The K's with Mama Dee & Grandpa

All of us!

The couples!

The original Winsman 4!

The Grandkids!

Sweet photo re-creation!

The boys!

Photo re-creation in the back!

My babies!

Daddy & his girls!

Puzzle time!

Mama & her girls!

My sweet scizzer!

I got to see my friend Lynn from high school when Bartlett came to Brownwood for a tournament!

Me & Cam!

Me & Blu

Ben & Robbo came for a surprise day visit!

Cam & Robbo

Best friends!

We drove to Hamilton to meet up with the Prescotts for lunch!

Cam, Camdyn, & Dyan

Cam & Camdyn :)

2025 Book of the Year!

It's that time again! I read 38 books this past year, and only a few can make my Best of the Best list! Here's my top pick for 2025:

If you are not caught up on the Hunger Games series, you need to be! Sunrise on the Reaping tells the story of Haymitch, and I believe her books just keep getting better!

An honorable mention award definitely has to go to this one:

A historical novel set in 16th century France - this was such a unique story for me!

You should also check out:

This was a new author for me, and I've read several of hers now. Incredible book!

And finally:

This is the kind of book that stays with you. A modern day Shawshank Redemption-style book - it was an amazing read! (Warning: super heavy book!)

Happy Reading in 2026!

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Tidwell Family Christmas 2025 (Part 2)

The family was tasked with writing raps "with meaning" for a family rap competition! Cason won the coveted trophy with 13 out of 18 First Place votes!