A Heartfelt Christmas

Mitch and Christy Mitch's last Christmas at home

Everybody needs socks!

My new pink fuzzy slippers from Mitch!

Mitch has been talking about moving out in 2008, so I told him it was a law that the last child at home has to give the mother 6 months notice to prepare, so he has been preparing me for the last few months! So, this was his last Christmas morning to be at home with us, and he truly made it special. We love you, Mitch!

This Christmas season has been very heartfelt, with lots of "I love you" being spoken, and lots of hugs, the kind with an extra squeeze, where words are not necessary. The sound of laughter from children, and sharing their excitement about Santa coming. Getting together with both sides of the family, and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas in person. And eating way too many Christmas cookies and fudge!

Christmas Moments

Through every moment of the holiday season, may happiness be yours.

My Grandmother's Music Box

This was my Grandma Greer's music box that I was happy to get after she passed away. I remember visiting her when I was a little girl and she would always let me wind it up and listen to the music. It plays the hymn "Standing On The Promises". I would listen to it over and over, and then I would be humming it on the way home in the car. When I received the music box, it wasn't working, and I'm sure I'm the one who probably overwound it and broke it, but luckily I was able to get it fixed at a jewelry store. There are also little cards inside with scripture on them. When I was going through treatment for cancer, I would pull out a card almost everyday, and find strength and comfort in the words printed there. I love that I can now share this music box with my granddaughter, Nicole.

Bryce Is Eating Dinosaurs!

Bryce has discovered oatmeal with dinosaurs in it! (Uncle Mitch used to eat this too, when he was little. Actually, he still does eat it sometimes!) There are little dinosaur eggs in the oatmeal, and when we pour the hot water in the eggs hatch into little candy dinosaurs. And of course, everything else tastes better if it is served on a spiderman plate and in a spiderman cup!

Creating

Morgan is becoming a great little journal maker! She made this one tonight for a gift for her teacher. I think she is well on her way to becoming a scrapbooker. She has already learned many techniques including using glue sticks, a brayer, sander, chalking, and choosing papers and ribbons that go well together. I'm grateful that we are able to have fun creating together!

Yummy!

No bake cookies--the oatmeal makes them healthy right? Today I am thankful for chocolate. Some days you just have to have it!

You are right, Mallerie!

Wow, that was way too easy! We have a winner all ready! I did buy this hoola-hoop today at the craft show. It is larger than the kids size, and it is heavier. The woman who was selling them said she lost 20 pounds and many inches just using the hoola hoop for 20 minutes a day from February until summertime. (So, approximately 4 months) I tried it out tonight, and got a couple of minutes in, and I think I hurt myself! Maybe I am too old for this! No, I am going to try it, because it my middle area needs the most help! I also have a jump rope I think I will use also. This will make me feel like a little girl again! If only my mother had named me Lolly.

Time For A Contest!

Can anyone guess what this is? I bought it at the craft show today.

My Scrap Studio (a work in progress)

As you can see, the walls are just plain off white, so I really need some suggestions as to paint color. The first photo is of the curtains I put up after I took off the closet doors. They were bi-fold and it was hard to get into all the shelves and to walk around them. The color of the curtains is a dusky teal blue, because the carpet is teal. (It used to be Mitch's bedroom, and he was a Miami Dolphins fan)
The third photo is of a small area for the grandkids. I put up a roll of art paper, and gave them some drawers for their supplies.
The fourth photo is of my ribbon holder, which is actually a 5 foot length of eavestrough. (Thank you to Deann for the idea.) I am also trying to think of a way to embellish this. The plastic is smooth, so it doesn't hold paint or rub on's very well. My husband suggested priming it or sanding it. Anyone have any other ideas? I'm thinking I will focus on painting and finishing the room after Christmas.