IT LOOKS A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS

My Christmas tree in my great room has ornaments that my kids gave me and I have all my grandchildren and great grandchildren right in front where everyone can see how they look when they were small.   I used to have a tall tree in this room nearly 8 foot tall but it is hard for me to decorate it because I have to climb a latter  and then I still can not reach the very top. 

This is my tree I have in the living room (or as I call it my Victorian room) .  It is decorated in gold ornaments  and garland with a white crochet angel on the top.  I use gold , pink and white decoration in this room.

This tree is in my computer room.  4 ft. tall  clear lights with colored ornaments and a small crocheted angel on top.

I even have this tree in my bathroom 2 ft. tall .

Small tree in my bedroom.  18 inches tall. Has clear lights and very small ornaments.

Small tree in my guest bedroom.  18 inches tall. Decorated in white and sliver ornaments.

The pictures below show some of my other Christmas decorations.

 

 

 

WELCOM THE MONTH OF DECEMBER

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Happy Thanksgiving to all my relatives and friends.  Hope you enjoy the day with your family.  I will only have seven of my family  here it seems like the larger my family gets the smaller the crowd gets at holidays but I understand they have other places to go and some live in other states.   I will enjoy the ones that are here and will pray the others have a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving.

GINGERBREAD COOKIES AND PUMPKIN BREADS

I have been in a baking mood today.  The above gingerbread cookies are done in leaves and acorns  for Thanksgiving. 

I also  baked 3 more pumpkin breads.  After they cool I will wrap them in foil and put them in a freezer bag and then into the freezer they will go with the others to be given to my family at Christmas. 

HOLIDAY BAKING--PUMPKIN BREADS

I have started my holiday baking.  It was too windy to work in the yard so I made enough batter for 3 pumpkin breads.  After they cool I will wrap them in foil and put them in plastic bags and in the freezer they will go to be given to my family and friends at Christmas.  I have more to do plus I have to make and bake my gingerbread cookies.  Love baking for my family and friends. 

MORE RUNNERS

Two more runners finished, washed and ironed and put away for gifts.  I have one more to do then I will put away my needle and thread and start my holiday baking.  I embroider in between time when I am not blowing leaves or doing housework.  When one is retired and has no one to answer to but God and oneself there is much time to do what one enjoys and I enjoy yard work and doing my crocheting and embroidering.  My life to some may seem boring but I and my husband had a good time traveling and doing things together after he retired.  We visited many national parks and visited many states I believe there are only 4 we missed.  So I am content to staying home enjoying my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  God blessed me with a wonderful husband for 57 years and wonderful children , grandchildren, and great grandchildren.   Click on pictures to see them up close.

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY

I am one of many who wish to thank all the men and women who have served this country.  My dad was in WW1, an uncle in WW2 and my husband served in the Korean War.  I have a brother who was in the navy plus many cousins who served their country.  I am a proud American born to two Italian immigrants who came over as young children.  They loved this country as I do.  I hope and pray that this great country stays free  like our founding fathers wanted it to be.   God Bless the families that lost loved ones so we can remain free.  God Bless America.

WELCOME THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER

"November comes and November goes, with the last red berries and the first white snow.  With night coming early, and dawn coming late, and ice in the bucket and frost by the gate.  The fires burn and the kettles sing, and earth sinks to rest until next spring."   ~Elizabeth Coatsworth~

Wish every one a blessed month of  November.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Here it is Halloween where has October gone.  I hope all the children have a fun and safe Halloween.  I have not had any trick-or-treaters the last 2 or 3 years.  I miss all the fun we had when the children were young on this day, but alas they grow up have families of their own .  I still wear my Halloween shirts in October and I decorate my house and yard.  Sending Halloween greeting to all my relatives, friends, blogging friends.  Click on picture to enlarge.

THE COLORS OF FALL

I had some errands to run this morning and on my drive I was amazed at how finally the trees have put on their fall colors.  Below are just a few of the trees that are around my house.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM

I want to wish my grandson, Adam, a very happy birthday.  He is 18 today.  I also want to say how proud  I am of him.  He got his letter of acceptance into Auburn University.  What a great birthday present.  Have a wonderful and blessed day.  I love you.

OUTSIDE HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS

Here are some pictures of my outside Halloween decorations.   Some were crafted by my husband and I painted them, others were either purchased at yard sales or the Dollar Tree.