Courtesy photo Merrill Bowman, Susie King, Madeline King, Blythe Bowman, Florence Bowman, Lucy Orr, Avery Bowman, Lida Orr and Sophie Levitt were guests of Eleanor Price for an American Girl luncheon.

A doll of party for Eleanor Price and her friends

Wendy’s word

I’m not sure who he is, but he seems to have the same routine every morning. Rain or shine, he is out walking his little bulldog, always sharing a smile and wave when I drive by.

My first thought was, “That’s a nice kid.” Now as the days pass, I am inspired by his persistence to look me in the eye during my morning commute to the school, same friendly smile and wave. It makes my morning each day.

He’s only a child, and I am sure he’s dealing with similar emotions and issues as a lot of children, yet he is committed to being a caregiver for his pet. All the while, he also does this duty with a cheerful heart, sharing that joy with passersby.

May we see the life lesson here, that despite all we may face on a personal note, a simple, gracious greeting can mean more to someone than we may ever realized.

Let’s see what the “chatter” is for today. . .

Doll luncheon

A holiday highlight for seven-year-old Eleanor Price, daughter of Anne and Julian Price III, was an American Girl luncheon with friends at her grandparents’ Wheeler Lake home. The waterfront atmosphere was the perfect setting for this tea party.

Hosted by grandmother Dr. Lane Mathis Price, the dolls dined on a petite mahogany table set appropriately set with silver plates, sterling utensils of butter knives, demitasse spoons and cocktail forks and miniature silver goblets. While the dolls enjoyed a meal of cookies, the young ladies were served in the festively formal dining room. Honoree Eleanor selected a menu of chicken cordon bleu, broccoli, carrots, rolls, chocolate milk and chocolate ice cream cake.

In keeping with the American Girl theme, the girls played the Samantha Mystery Game, searching throughout the house for clues.

Attending the event were Susie King, Madeline King, Blythe Bowman, Merrill Bowman, Avery Bowman, Florence Bowman, Lida Orr, Lucy Orr and Sophie Levitt.

Each girl brought her favorite American Girl doll to introduce. As a special remembrance of the day, Eleanor’s grandfather, former Decatur mayor Julian Price, made photographs of each girl with her doll in front of the Christmas tree and presented the framed prints before departure.

Assisting in serving were Anne and Blythe Orr.

“This was certainly a special holiday memory for the girls. They had so much fun, but not nearly as much fun as I had,” said grandmother Price.

DAR

Stephens Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met recently at the home of Edna Harris. Co-hostesses were Ethel Middleton and Ann Martin.

Regent Jane Rowe opened the meeting, leading the meeting rituals. Alabama Day speaker Nell Turner Dirks was introduced.

The program featured Dirks’ experiences with family while living in the old Sherrod House on the Wheeler Plantation.

Laurie Edwards and Ginger Willard from L & G Décor for homes and weddings talked about decorations, fresh and natural with Colonial flair.

Chapter details were shared by Alice Roberts.

That’s all for now. It’s been great “chattin’ ” with ya. Let me know what is going on in your little corner of the world. If it’s special to you and features any of the great people who live in our community, then it will make a great Chatterbox item. E-mail me at ddchatterbox@yahoo.com, or call me at 350-5730. I look forward to hearing from you.

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