Looking Like Christmas

Well, my tree is up! Thanks to Lane' and B.J. They came out this afternoon and helped me get the tree done and the house all decorated. It's begining to look a lot like Christmas. Can you read that line without singing it? It even feels like Christmas outside.

My church is all prettied up too. Wish we could leave the garland and poinsettias up all year. Maybe it is because red is my favorite color that I enjoy the red splashed everywhere this time of year.

I put in my favorite Christmas CD this afternoon and sat back with Donna and B.J. (Lane' left for a party). We sipped hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows and listened to Kenny belt it out. It has been a perfectly delightful day.

Atrocious Acts of Christmas

This is the ultimate reason to add to my list of why I don't shop on black Friday. What a sad commentary on the moral values of our society when shopping for what we WANT is worth more than a human life. No wonder our economy is failing. Maybe it should so that we can realize what is really important in life. Has there ever been a more selfish, self-centered society than we have now?

As if this is not enough, check this out...abortion gift certificates are available for Christmas. What a great gift for the celebration of Christ's birthday.

Thanksgiving Day

What a wonderful day it has been! Andy, Donna and B.J. were here for a huge lunch of grilled pork chops, crock pot venison, mashed potatoes, biscuit sauce (if you call it gravy, B.J. won't eat it), corn, green beans, carrots, rolls, pecan pie and a rum cake baked by my good friend, Gail. The leftovers were just as good for supper although they may get old to me before they are all gone. We made some pictures outside after lunch then went for a drive. It has been a pleasure to me to have family here the whole day. I hate to admit it but sometimes I have a bit of a letdown when everyone leaves in mid afternoon. The only letdown today was missing the ones not here: Lane' and the Alaska crew. I look forward to the day when both of my children and their families can be here all at the same time.

I have so much to be thankful for this year:

A growing realization and appreciation of just how much God loves me.

Kristy and her family in Alaska

Andy and his new family and the joy that Donna is bringing into my life also

My friends and family

My two lovable dogs

A good job and my work family

My home and health

And so much more.

Here are some pics we made today.

My View On Cooking

Saturday Plans

Well, my first plan was very successful - to sleep late. I also plan to take some stuff to Grannie's Attic in a while and then work on pricing things I have been bringing in for about two weeks. Got to get all these boxes put up before Thanksgiving. Now don't go looking for the exercise equipment in the picture to show up at Grannie's. It must stay here since it is so good for hanging clothes on and setting boxes on. Using it today is NOT in my plans.

Stinky Linky

Be careful where you break wind.....you could be arrested!

Free Dr. Pepper

Dr. Pepper giveaway.....get yours here.

You'd Better Watch Out

Be careful buying gift cards this year. No one will love a plastic card for Christmas unless it can be traded for something good.

Bailout Blues

How much of your tax money do you want to hand over to these bozos? I have the bailout blues.

What I'm Watching