The month went out with a bang. It was very busy, and a lot of stress. I was glad to be home. It rained all day – but tomorrow is supposed to be snow. Not sure I’m ready! But it’s…

We are all done now but building and decorating the tree. I will start that tomorrow. Lots going on this week but it will be done by the weekend! Chrissy was here until just a few minutes ago, and although…

Productive day! I have way too much when it comes to decorations for this house. I didn’t even put it all up; I’d have to move out so there was room! But I was able to go through most of…

Today I hit the ground running – and not outside! After my shower and a piece of toast, I started outside. I put away all the fall things and tucked everything in their boxes. Then I took all the Christmas…

The turkey is in the oven and it smells so GREAT that I want to eat some RIGHT NOW! Patience, patience… But in lieu of my traditional postings, I am going to share some fun facts about Thanksgiving. Hope you…

Of course – one month from today is Christmas day but TOMORROW is THANKSGIVING day! Turkey is soaking in cold saltwater in the kitchen sink. Everything is as ready as it can be until the little fellow is stuffed about…

As Bud would have said (and Ron reminded me) one month from today is Christmas Eve! I’m sticking to Thanksgiving right now- and I am thankful for my family being here that I could enjoy them for more than one…

This will be a week of change. I will change my routine, change my schedule, change my meals. And it will be a fun relief! I did have to work this morning, then came home and we all had lunch…

I took a longer early morning walk – it wasn’t too chilly but also wasn’t sunny. Had oatmeal for breakfast then went to church. Mike’s message was how to give thanks. We need to thank God for his provisions –…

Today has been a day of chores and errands. Changing and washing bed sheets, mixing up bread dough from Grama Crooks’ recipe, finishing up the grocery shopping for next week, doing the ironing. Getting a balance in the checkbook (sad….).…