January

 

Ok, well yesterday was actually page one of 365, but I've had a week so am late in posting.

My mom was admitted to the hospital last Monday night and although her medical needs were successfully addressed, her cognitive health declined terribly. She is out of hospital now and in a rehab facility to try to get her on her feet. I'm taking it a day at a time and have no clue what comes next. 

I'm looking forward to an awesome 2023. I plan to take the time to post as much as I can. And I definitely will be reading your blogs... but I can't promise it will be in a timely manner (hahaha)

Happy New Year!

January

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year ~ 31

Well, I don't like to admit it but it's the truth... I did not do a good job on this blog in December. Good thing tomorrow is the start of a new year and a chance to begin anew!

I've so enjoyed reading all of your blogs this year. I've been inspired by them in so many ways.

Thanks to those of you who exchanged Christmas cards with me. I value your friendship!

And now... on to 2020!

Happy 2018!

Welcome 2017!

Changes

The new year is approaching and it's time for change. I want to make a commitment to updating this blog every month... at least once a month. I've thought about assigning myself the task of updating it on the 24th or 25th each month. Or maybe the 1st or 15th of the month. I've contemplated assigning an element of Christmas to each month and posting about that. I've thought of lots of ideas. But none of them have really wowed me. So... my decision is to wing it. I may post on a certain day of the month, or I may post when the creative urge strikes. I may have a month that has a theme, or each month may be a hodgepodge. I may (gasp) accidentally skip a month, but I'm not planning to.

The best I can say is please stay tuned. Maybe by the time Autumn rolls around again I'll have a firm plan. Or maybe I'll still be winging it. Either way, I appreciate all of you who stop in to visit. I appreciate your comments and encouragement. I enjoy reading your blogs and am looking forward to being inspired by you in 2013.

I'm not ready to give up on this blog. I'm just ready for change...

Happy New Year!

Christmas Clean-up

"Clean up, clean up,
Everybody, everywhere.
Clean up, clean up,
Everybody do your share!"

This is the song I sing with my two-year-old granddaughter as we clean up her toys. It kind of works with her. It never seems to work with anyone when it comes to cleaning up our Christmas decor! Actually, Dan does take down the main tree. And he is completely in charge of the exterior decor.

But is it just me? Or does it seem like taking it all down is more of a chore than putting it all up was?

Since I decorate early, I'm usually ready to start cleaning up on December 26th. I always leave the main tree until last because Dan likes for it to be up a few days after Christmas. This year I had it all down by the evening of the 26th. In  the past, I had several oversize tubs that I packed it in.

 They were getting so heavy that it was hard for me to move them on my own. Since I don't want to wait for Dan to be available to help me, I re-packed this year into smaller tubs.

I use clear tubs so I can see what's inside. I also label each tub.

I'm not sure what method Dan uses for the outside decor. I probably don't want to know! ha ha

I can not believe this is the last day of 2011. I have enjoyed this Christmas blog and will post to it throughout the year. I'm always on the lookout for Christmas gifts, decor, ideas. I have also gained inspiration from reading the Christmas blogs listed on the side of this blog. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

Wishing all a Blessed and Happy New Year!