Why Does It Always Have to End This Way

If you know the answer, please let me know.

I don't want to hear, "They're boys!"

Got it :)

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

We cut our Christmas tree today. It is an absolutely beautiful day out -- the sun is shining, the skies are blue, and the temperature is perfect. We found a new place to cut the tree (just outside of Lima). An older man and his family run it. They have a really nice black lab that helps and they allow other people to bring their dogs too. One couple brought their St. Bernard. Too cute. I am going to bring Violet next year.

We cut a 9' blue spruce. I noticed it as we driving down the road. I showed it to Dave and DJ and they thought it was great too!!! The whole process took only 15-20 minutes.

Here are some photos of the day...

Dave and the tree...


DJ after he cut the tree...

Carrying it back...

Paid for and wrapped...

Now it's time to do some other wrapping ;)

Enjoying the Sunshine

The retirement party went wonderful yesterday. The food, the atmosphere, and people contributed to the party's success. It could not have turned out any better.

Today we are just resting and enjoying a bit of sun.

Hope your day was as enjoyable.

So Glad It Is The Weekend

A little birdie stopped by to say, "Have a great weekend."

I have my boss's retirement party tonight. Hope it will be wonderful for him.

Tomorrow I plan on cleaning the sun porch, making fudge, doing laundry and preparing for the week ahead. I am really looking forward to it. I love my Sundays.

Savoring the Season

Sometimes during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, all I want to do is stop and stare at my Christmas lights...

Have a good day :)

I Spy

Someone who loves Santa...


and who Santa loves back...

You are a good girl, Violet.

I Have a New Person and Her Pet Living With Me

I went shopping with Brenda this weekend. We bought ingredients for fudge (YEAH!!!) We also did a little Christmas shopping. We stopped at our favorite antique store and Brenda got a wonderful blanket. She washed and dried it (to get the smell off of it) and placed it on the back of her couch. Gramma says it looks beautiful.

We also went to the Country Caboose Gift Shop. It is the cutest little store. It is in a renovated house in the country with train tracks running in front of it. Hence the name, Country Caboose Gift Shop. We even heard a train go by while we were there.

Anyway, while I was there I saw this cute little girl and her goose waiting patiently on a stool. She was taking such good care of her goose that I thought you are a gentle soul and I am going to adopt you.

Her name is Lonnie. Lonnie and her pet goose bring joy and peace to my house. I bought her a rocking chair at another antique store and she is very grateful. This is Lonnie and her goose...


This is where she sits. She likes to look at the woodstove. She appreciates a warm fire.

I am glad I decided to make her part of my family. She adds just a little something to my home:)