Have you seen Duck Dynasty?
Before you judge me…you should watch one episode! I was introduced to this reality show over Thanksgiving and I LOVE it! Don’t be turned off by the camo and long
beards because I believe that there is so much
more to this show. I'm from Texas, I have 4 boys and I'm from a family of hunters BUT I married a city slicker that went to an all
boy Catholic school until he moved away for college. So this show is entertaining to me on so many levels :)
The cast of Duck Dynasty is very proud of their redneck
roots. As I watch each episode, I find
myself relating more and more to some of the antics and pastimes of this
family. (This completely mortifies my husband!!!) I grew up in a small East
Texas town and some of their shows take me down memory lane. During one of the episodes my oldest son
asked me if we were rednecks. I thought
that Christopher was going to faint.
I’ve always been proud of the fact that I can “clean up” and go to a
Gala and act as poised as the lady beside me or sit on a tailgate in a pasture
around a bonfire and be just as happy! I
hope that my boys are being raised the same way. Being happy in different environments will
benefit them more than they know!
I read an article recently summarizing the Duck Dynasty
popularity. In so many words, the author
said that our society is tired of the mud slinging reality shows and our Duck
friends bring back the true essence of family.
All families have to overcome disagreements and conflict. But when we conquer those issues we become a
much stronger unit! I love how they end
their show around a dinner table saying Grace.
How beautiful and refreshing is that nowadays!? Rumor has it that the company’s motto is
Faith, Family and Ducks. It’s
encouraging to see companies become successful while sticking by their faith
and values. Those are the types of
companies that I would like to hear about in the upcoming years. They’re out there but you have to find them.
We had our own little redneck dinner a couple of weeks ago. I spent all day cooking a brisket and sides
so that my family of 6 and another family of 6 could sit down and enjoy each
other! I made a couple of redneck wine
glasses so that my girlfriend and I could chat the evening away and I filled a
cowboy boot with flowers and let the night unravel. Dinner and good company is always a great way
to end the day! Kick up your heels and
have a happy, happy, happy (per Phil) week!
For all of you camo "people"...here are the links to our fill in notes and invitations:
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