P.S.

FYI . . . .The undecorating has started.  The outside decorations have to wait until they dry out a little after all the rain we've had.  But inside all is done except for the large tree in the living room.  The dining room tree is all packed up as well as the things that were out in all the other rooms.  I will do the living room tree tomorrow and then all the boxes go back in the closet.  I have been cleaning as I worked and that's all for today.

But I need to share a picture of our Baby Yoda.  He is actually a bobble head.  Also actually larger than Les thought when he ordered him. 😊 But he is so cute!

Stay safe!  And God Bless America!

I Am Ready

As a follow up to my last post...  the same people who know I have to resist undecorating on Christmas night, also know that by December 26th I am ready for Spring and warm weather and sunshine!

The warm weather is not happening here.  It is still in the low 30's and there is still frost on things out in the yard today.  But the sun is out nice and bright!

I am ready whenever those conditions happen.  And I have new tools to use when they get here.

Stay safe and take care of yourselves.  God Bless America!  Life is great!

I Hope Everyone Is Having a Safe and Peaceful Day

 Les and I are doing okay.  We have either talked with or texted with our girls.

Our furry boys are enjoying their new toys.

Stay safe and God Bless America!

P.S. Those who know me well should understand that it is just about all I can do to NOT be starting to undecorate right now.  I'm trying to hold off until tomorrow.

A Christmas Visitor

I hope you are all doing well and have your plans, whatever they are, well under way.  It's calm here, the sweet potatoes and the peanut butter pie have been made for our dinner tomorrow.  I've checked to see how long the ham has to be in the oven. 

The weather today is cloudy and almost 70.  Rain should start later and the wind is picking up and getting stronger.  Tomorrow's high temperature is maybe going to get to 40.  

So, last evening Les found something on his phone that is just too cute.  And I have been enjoying it.  You all know we are BIG fans of Star Wars and Star Trek and other science fiction shows.  Les found a picture of Baby Yoda that we can view 3D, and also view in our space and take pictures and videos.

So, here you go for some Christmas smiles!

Baby Yoda, AKA "Grogu", AKA "The Child" has been checking out our Christmas decorations.

He even made a quick trip to Georgia to visit with our Grand-dog, Fred!  Fred is puzzled, but he is used to his kitty brothers and sister sitting on him so I am sure it is all okay.

Stay safe and take care of yourselves.  God Bless America!

Almost Christmas

I hope everyone is staying safe and taking care of themselves.  There just seems to be a lot more feelings this year.  It will be a quiet Christmas here at our home.  But as of right now we're all well and coping.

Les and I recently both had dental appointments; both went well.  He had a doctor's check-up and it went well also.  When the weather is good he gets to play golf.  We are keeping up with things and enjoying our decorations.  We are also watching all our Christmas movies. 🎄

The surgery for the Carpal Tunnel on my left hand is tentatively scheduled for January.  I'm in the process of getting things set up and registered, etc.  My right hand is doing well and there is just a little "off" feeling in two finger tips now.  

I think I have mentioned that we bought a new refrigerator.  We got a call and it is now delayed until March for delivery.  Our current fridge is still cooling and freezing, but as of yesterday the ice dispenser decided to quit.  Still makes ice, but it won't come out.  Go figure!  I'm going to bag some it up and just keep in the freezer.

Even though it is two days away, I want to wish everyone a safe and pleasant Christmas.  Have a happy one if you can.  And stay safe.

God Bless America! 

Anyone Remember These??

 

This is just a sample of the old books I've saved.  I have a stack of Golden Books and Wonder Books.  I probably have at least another dozen that are Christmas ones.  But these have been my favorites.  You can tell by the covers and bindings that they were well read.

Did anyone else read "Dick and Jane" in elementary school?  I have some of the text books, too, but I always get this Christmas one out every year.

Take care and stay safe.  Life is good.  And God Bless America!

Just Some Pictures of Other Decorations

I hope everyone is well and staying safe. 

After a couple days with temperatures around 70, today is 40's and pouring down rain.  It is gray and blah.

But here are a couple more pictures of decorations that make me smile.

Our family is doing okay so far.  Trying to stay safe and be careful.  School for the grandchildren is challenging. The "Littles" had a drive-up visit with Santa who came to their front yard.  Everyone distanced and wore masks.

I've been keeping up with things and doing some odds and ends.  Also working on the end of the year chores of cleaning out files, shredding, etc.  

Take care, stay safe.  And God Bless America 💕

We Can All Use More Smiles

 And these guys make me smile 💖

Finnigan

Angus

Stay safe, people!  Life is good!  God Bless America!

Taking Care of Things

Our new stove and washer were delivered Sunday afternoon.  Old ones were taken away, new ones installed and are working great. We can actually hear the TV now if a load of wash is running!!

It is cold and raining here today.  The last I looked it was 37 and not supposed to get any higher today.  Let me repeat..... I do not do well in cold and damp weather.  But I am okay.

I saw our Dermatologist this morning for a recheck on a spot on my leg.  It was originally biopsied back in June and was benign.  I was told it would take a long time to heal because of what it is and it's on my lower leg.  It really hasn't healed much and I wanted it seen again.  I have two prescriptions and another appointment in two months.  Hopefully this medicine works. I really hope it stops the itching!

We have gotten a couple Christmas cards so far; no letters in them.  We used to do an annual Christmas letter every year but we stopped a few years ago. We do wish everyone health and happiness.  I don't usually read the "Sally Forth" comic in the Sunday paper, but yesterday's caught my eye and the last panel made me smile. And it is probably so very true for most of us.

Other than this, we're just keeping up with things and trying to stay safe.  I hope you are doing the same.

Take care and God Bless America!  Life is Great!

Well!

Seems like it's been a busier week than the "usual" around here lately.  

Our washer has been increasingly louder and we had a service call early in the week.  Nice man that has been here before.  He checked and said the bearings were "shot" and it would be at least $600 to repair and it would just happen again.  Then told us what not to buy and what to look for.  So we've been researching washers.  And in the process decided to replace some other appliances that are older than they seem.  That made more research.

Yesterday morning we went to breakfast at First Watch when they opened and when we finished eating, we went straight to Lowe's armed with our lists.  A new washer and a new stove will be delivered and installed on Sunday afternoon.  The new refrigerator is on backorder and won't be coming until January.  Whew!!!

Other than this, I've just been keeping up with things around the house.  I had a couple slower days due to increased pain and swelling in my hands.  It felt more like arthritis pain than anything from the carpal tunnel.  I believe that was due to all the decorating.  🎄 It is better now.

Our girls are doing okay and staying busy. 

Take care and stay safe.  God Bless America!  And remember, life is great, even now.