HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Today was the day I became 65 years old. Many years ago I used to think about being 65, and wondered what it would be like. Well, I NEVER knew it would be this good. I feel fabulous! And it was a fun day. We went to JoAnn's Fabrics and bought Christmas stuff, including some wonderful stockings to hang on our stone chimney. Also, I now have 8 small red cardinals and 8 small white snow birds on clips, to put on the tree. Then, we went to a very special event; the Contractors Appreciation Day at Home Depot. Yeah, it really was a hoot! We had a free lunch (hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, stuffed shells, cookies and cupcakes) and listened to all the vendors pitching their newest and best fake woods and vinyl siding. Did you know you can get vinyl siding in camo colors? Who knew? And, would anyone actually put that on their home? Then we stopped in to visit my Mother and took some photographs as she recalled aspects of the day of my birth. After that we went to our very favorite restaurant for coffee and dessert. What can I say. It was just heavenly! I really did get my chocolate fix! Next week is Roy's birthday. I wonder what we will do to celebrate?

ELECTION DAY....

Today is "local elections" and we had the honor of escorting my Mother to her polling place to cast her votes. After that we stopped at a roadside produce place and she bought a basket of apples and two large round green squashes. We ended up with half of the apples so maybe tonight I will make some warm chunky applesauce with cinnamon. It is cold today so that will be good! Behold the patriot....

WHAT TIME IS IT?

I have been needing a clock in my studio. You know how time flies when you're having the most fun, and there are other things I need to respond to, like regular living activities; cooking, laundry, etc. So, we went to the Dollar General store and bought this wall clock for $8.00. It has a wonderful clear glass surround that I could see real possibilities in! Enter acrylic paints!! Now, I have a colorful clock! I might still forget to leave the studio though.....

If you are looking for a unique and very affordable holiday gift, you might want to consider painting on a clock. It will be a one of a kind gift for sure! Huh. It might not be finished. It might need some more color, or some bling!

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT??

Huh. I am amazed. Some people STILL do not have their outside Christmas lights up! Ahh..but you know me. I am nutty for the best time of the year. I love the decorating, the baking, the gift making and wrapping. It all just gets me so excited so we have already put up some of the exterior decorations. Yeah, I know. It's just too much . Just humor me. That's what Roy does. (tee hee)

THOSE KNITTED HATS......

Living here means we do need some warm hats. So, I decided to knit one for Roy and one for me. I really enjoyed making them and think perhaps I am not finished making hats!