What a lovely day with family! I am so blessed! We had far too much food, love in excess, just the right amount of gifts, and tons of fun together. I was concerned about the kids driving home – although…

It was pouring rain this morning, so did my treadmill then started my day. Had a video chat with Mom, but she was fresh out of bed and didn’t really want to open her eyes! But she looked good, and…

It turned out to be a balmy sunny day but I opted to start the day on the treadmill. I worked at cleaning the whole house, which was finished by 3pm. April txt me and said she left a gift…

Started the morning at Walmart with Kath at 6am; then a mile on the treadmill before work. Barry at the Jeannette store (and his wife Pam) gave me 2 Snoopy glasses and the cutest card! Thank you! Joe at Greensburg…

I was just star-gazing, and I think it’s too cloudy to see anything. Maybe someone else caught it and posted it on facebook and I can see it. What an amazing thought! The Christmas Star! Work was light today but…

This morning my outside walk was postponed until after I mixed up the dough for 5 loaves of homemade bread – Grama Crooks’ recipe. I do this for every holiday and my family expects it! And a slice fresh out…

Early rise this morning, changed bedsheets and then made a quick run out for a few things needed to bake cookies. Autmn’s cookies for her Florida trip are done and packed in containers for her journey. Then I decided to…

This has been a good – but busy – day! We left for Smicksburg about 9am – Kath and Deb and I. Sad to say a lot of the shops are closing, decreasing inventory, or having limited hours. Our first…

Got up this morning to a PILE of snow – everywhere! I was just finishing a quick breakfast when Diane txt and said she’d come over and help. Never turn down the offer of strong arms and a friendly helper!…

Started the day on the treadmill, then got to work house cleaning. It’s actually so fun cleaning in December, because as I go from room to room and furniture to furniture, I see the lovely pieces that each mean something…