Hi ladies, sure have enjoyed reading all the posts and the poems. I have been quite busy and really so tired when the day was done I just didn't feel up to posting. The weather is a bit cooler and drier today, the sun is shining, and I do feel better. It has been so damp I really had problems with it. I got all my crafts done, presents are wrapped, baking finished, did some heavy duty cleaning and I guess I am ready for the holidays. I didn't bake as much or buy as much this year. We give presents to our DD and SIL all year round so I didn't drive myself nuts looking for more at Christmas, like I would usually do. We are just giving them a few things each. For the Granddog we bought a little bear that plays the Macarana when the tummy is pressed, and in her case when she chomps down on it. Have a back-up present too, a little white cat that meows when pressed. The back-up is just in case she destroys the bear before the day is done
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Peggy I guess you have been in suspense long enough. Our friend
Slavika made me a beautiful wreath that is hanging on my front door.
It is a grape vine with a Santa, wearing a long red coat that is trimmed in "fur", bird nests on poles, little birds, a Christmas tree, and stars, all carved out of wood and hand painted by the "Master Crafter". I think she might have cut down the tree, planed the wood and cut it out by hand as well
She did such a lovely job. She also made other wreaths, and hanging placques. I saw one yesterday that was a reindeer. She is so talented, don't you let her tell you any different.
Dee what a nice surprise to find you here today. We are all so happy you and your family are doing so well now. You all went through such a rough time.
I have to tell you gals that
Dee is a wonderful crafter too. She decorated her home so beautifully. She has such wonderful ideas in that beautiful head.
She gave me a little treasure that is unwrapped under my tree. Can't wait to open it.
Hi
PC Nice that you have come back to us.
Lily You have to teach me how to post web addresses the way you do. I always have trouble with that. I think you told me how once before, but
alas ... it is gone!
Maria Yum I like your grateful list. I keep a Simple Abundance Journal where I just like to put down positive things about my day. No matter what, something nice always happens and that is what we all should focus on.
Glenda with the determination you are showing, you probably handled the breakfast well. You have a lovely family
Ah, Slavika..So good to see you have a free-be yesterday. You have really been so dedicated. GOOD FOR YOU!
Talk to you all later...