Weekend Stuff

It's been awhile since I've done a weekend Wrap-Up, but I decided to try one today and give it a new name, Weekend Stuff.

Hubby and I put the tree up Thursday night and finally got the lights all plugged in and working. On Friday and Saturday, I got the first box of ornaments on. I still have not done the second box. I love lots and lots of ornaments. Hubby says it's an eclectic style and he is very right. We have multi-colored lights and all different colors and styles of ornaments. I love it that way. Hopefully, I'll get them up after work tonight. Here's the tree with the lights only. 

Friday evening hubby and I stopped and picked up Chinese and had that for supper. It was so good. While we ate we watched "The Librarians" on OnDemand. That's a pretty good show. 

Saturday, we met my sister and her hubby for lunch at the Chophouse. None of us had ever eaten there before. Hubby got a chopped steak and I got the turkey and dressing. My sister and her husband got the park chops. We all liked it and plan to go back again. I love finding a new ( to us) place to eat. The prices were really good too. 

Later I met my sister and her husband at the senior center and we visited with my dad for awhile. It's so hard to see him going downhill so much. Thank God that he still always knows us though. 

My sister and I then went shopping. We bought gifts for twin one-year old girls from our city's giving tree. That is always so much fun every year.  I love getting to shop for little kids each year since our girls are grown. 

Sunday was church and then hubby and I spent the day relaxing. My kinda day. 

So that's my weekend in a nutshell. How was yours?

 

Thankful Thursday

Rebecca from Knit By God's Hand is hosting Thankful Thursday again this week. I'm rather late getting my post up, but I really don't want to miss a chance to be deliberately thankful. So here goes.

Things I'm thankful for today. Not in any special order.

I'm thankful:

** to be back home. I loved every single second of our vacation, but I love our home and I'm glad to be back here.

** our puppy survived 3 1/2 weeks at the kennel. She got a little skinny, but she is already gaining some back.

** for a great groomer. She does a wonderful job on Lucy.

Before

After

** that hubby is going to make supper tonight. His famous chili, which is awesome!!

** he's also going to help me put up the Christmas tree and make sure the lights are okay and then I can decorate over the next couple of days.

** that the majority of our Christmas shopping is done (online) and has been delivered already. Just a little more to go and we'll be finished.

** for Christmas music. I've been listening at work since we've been home.

** Hallmark Christmas movies. We sure have been enjoying them this year (both at home and while we were on vacation).

I'm thankful for lots more, but that's all I'll post today. Why don't you make a post and link up with Rebecca Jo here?

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. Did you watch The Charlie Brown Christmas special Monday night?
No, I did not watch the special.  I wasn't aware it was on and hubby and I were watching a Hallmark Christmas DVD.  However, I have watched this clip a couple of times already this season.  It's my favorite part.  



Who's your favorite Peanuts character and why?
My favorite favorite Peanuts Character is Linus.  I think everyone needs a friend like Linus, who is always there for you and who is not afraid to admit he has a blanket and needs it with him.

"Most psychiatrists agree that sitting in a pumpkin patch is excellent therapy for a troubled mind."~Linus  Would you agree?
I'm not sure it would work for me, but sitting on the beach would.  :)

2. Describe a sound from your childhood. What does this sound bring to mind?
Can't think of a thing except maybe my parents' singing.  They had great voices and harmonized together really well.  I always loved to hear them sing.

3. You've won a trip to a winter wonderland...would that excite you? Which one of the following would you most want to experience (or which one would you dislike the least)-see the Aurora Borealis in Norway, stay in Sweden's Ice Hotel, go dogsledding in Lapland Finland, take a winter wildlife safari in Yellowstone or celebrate Winter Carnival in Quebec?
Sure, a free trip (even to a winter locale) would excite me.  I'd probably most like to see the Aurora Borealis in Norway of those listed.  Although, Sweden's Ice Hotel would be a close 2nd.

4. Who or what keeps you humble?
Jesus, does a good job of that all by himself.  Not in a bad way, but in a way that helps me grow to be more like him.

5. What part of preparing for Christmas do you like the most? Explain.
Buying or making presents for people.  I get excited hoping they will like what I made or bought.

6. Gingerbread-yay or nay? Is making a gingerbread house part of your family holiday tradition?
I am not a fan of gingerbread to eat, however I do love to see gingerbread houses, but really don't have an inclination to make one and no, they really aren't a part of our family holiday tradition.

7. What's one thing you want to start, do, or complete before the calendar rolls into a new year?
I want to make some new things to add to my Etsy Shop.  I have several items completed or almost completed and I need to get some pictures made and get them added.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.
I really need to get busy and get my Christmas tree up.

Thankful Thursday

 Thursdays are the day that Rebecca at Knit by God's Hand hosts Thankful Thursday and with this being Thanksgiving Day, it's just another reason to participate.  Click the button to go and visit Rebecca and participate in Thankful Thursday.

I know I've said these before, but this is what I am most thankful for today:

**  Jesus - for saving my soul, for loving me and forgiving me when I fall.  I don't know how anyone makes it in this world without Him.

**  My husband - who loves me in the good and the bad times.  He is the most loving and kind man I know.  I do believe he'd do just about anything for me. 

**  Both of the girls.  My oldest is always encouraging and always funny and fun to be around.  She is so smart and and beautiful and I miss her a whole bunch.  My youngest is such a hard worker and is beautiful and kind-hearted.  I am one blessed mama!!  I wouldn't trade them for the world.

**  My parents - Mom just passed a couple of months ago and dad has dementia.  But I have been so blessed in this life to have them as my parents.  They have loved me unconditionally.  They have supported me and always been there for me.  I will love you for all eternity!

**  My brothers and sisters.  My oldest brother has gone home to be with Jesus and I'm looking forward to the day when I can see him again.  He was a great brother.  My youngest brother is awesome too.  He can do just about anything with his hands and he's just a lot of fun to be around.  He's always there when I need something and I really appreciate that.  My oldest sister has been like another mom to me.  I know she doesn't always like to hear that, but it's true.  I can always go to her with a problem and most of the time she can help me to see things clear and come to a good conclusion.  My youngest sister is kind and caring and I'm not sure I've seen anyone who loves the Lord any more than she does.

**  My husband's parents:  They are 2 of the most wonderful people around.  They have always loved and supported us and it has been such a blessing to spend this last month with them here in Myrtle Beach.

**  All my extended family - aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. You see I have been richly blessed by the Lord with such a wonderful family and I am so very thankful today for each and every one of them.

**  All my friends both in the real world and in the bloggy world.  I have been blessed by meeting some of the greatest people in the world!!


Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1.What's something you wish you knew how to do, but feel like it's too late to learn?
I'd love to be able to play some more instruments, like a steel guitar and mandolin.  While it's really probably not to late to learn, I'm just not sure I'd be willing to spend the time it would take to learn.  

2. Your least favorite thing to shop for? Why?
A vehicle, because I hate dealing with car salesmen or any salesman for that matter.

3. How has the celebration of Thanksgiving today changed from when you were growing up?
When still at home, we went to mom's parent's home and all the aunts and uncles and cousins were there and we had an awesome time together.  Then it became, going to my parent's home and just the brothers and sisters and spouses and kids and that was always a lot of fun.  This year is completely different with mom and my brother both gone and dad in a senior center with dementia.  Hubby and I decided to stay out of town and just go to a restaurant with his parents.  It's definitely different.  I'm not sure what our future Thanksgivings will be like.  But I know no matter what, I plan to keep on being thankful for all God does and just for who He is.

4. What's something that when other people see it, reminds them of you? Explain.
Probably about anything Disney related makes my friends and family think of me.  Maybe it's cause I'm a bit of a Disney freak and can talk about it non-stop if asked a question about Disney World.  I'd say Dory from Nemo, makes my girls think about me because she's one of my favorite Disney character.

 


5. If you could guest star in a TV show, what would it be and why?
Maybe one of the home makeover shows on HGTV, like "Love It or List It".  So then I could get a house makeover which we could really use.  In fact, we plan to do some makeovers in 2016, but we're really slow and it would be nice to have a whole team come in and do it in a week or so.  lol

6. Have you ever farmed or spent any time on a farm? Are there farm stands in your little corner of the world and do you make it a point to shop there? If so, what item do you particularly like to buy from a roadside stand or farm shop?
No, I have not personally farmed, however when I was a freshman in high school my parents bought about a 20-25 acre farm and I lived there until I was around 24-25.  We had all kinds of animals (cows, pigs, chickens, horses, sheep, rabbits, turkeys, bees) and I helped feed and water them some of the time.  We also baled hay a couple of times and one year dad grew field corn for the animals and we picked the entire field by hand.  It was probably 6-8 acres of corn.  Not a particularly fun task.  But I'm glad I had a chance to learn about a farm first hand.  But no, I never want to do it again.  Yes, there are farm stands and we do use them from time to time.

7. What's something you've experienced recently that made you feel a sense of awe or wonder?
The beautiful scenery from our balcony this past month.

8. Insert your own random thought here.