SWEET MEMORIES LIKE THESE

Shopping in the snow.  1955.  The year I was born.  

Love the clothing styles.

WHEN I WAS DATING my husband back in 1973/74, we walked in the snow together as love birds.  He said to me the other day that when it snows he wants us to go walking in it together.  I said, yes.  We're old now.  Been married 50 years.  To think we will go walking in the snow brings warm memories to mind even when it is freezing cold outside.  Sweet memories like these are a blessing to recall.

CHRISTMAS JOY and snow.  Some of my favorite things to do during the month of December is to celebrate CHRISTMAS by decorating, singing CHRISTMAS songs, looking at the Christmas lights with decorations in the yards, eating sweets and watching snow gently fall to the ground.  The snow we got a few days ago was a light dusting with large fluffy snowflakes.  It was heart warming to see the large flakes fall.  If every snowfall were so delicate, I could stay contented.  

Later in the year and into the New Year, it should snow again staying put for awhile.  I won't be out shopping in the snow for Christmas gifts this year.  The Family will receive a check in a card.  This simplifies LIFE for me.  Less stressful for sure.  I plan out CHRISTMAS cash early on in the year so it is there when needed for CHRISTMAS.  I try to do the same with birthdays.  Planning a head helps stable me nerves.  I rest easier knowing the gift is there waiting ready to go.  

💝If we get to where there is a CHRISTMAS tree in the living room after we get all the rearranging of the rooms done, then I believe I will leave the tree up until after Valentine's Day.  After Christmas is over, I'll switch out the decor and deck the tree out with hearts.  Valentines is for LOVE.  Do I ever need LOVE!  💑

🌹TODAY, Spring is 100 days away.  I will not be counting down the days yet until probably February.  Then I will be. 🌳

ON THE HOME FRONT.  COTTAGE and garage have been shingled.  New gutters are going up today.    I can hear the crew working outside my door.  They are not speaking English.  I am so impressed with their work ethic.  Incredible.

We managed to haul another load of STUFF to the storage unit then go to the pay the phone bill, stop off at the Post Office, Bank and Grocery Store.  LUNCH.  I could pat myself on the back.  I wasn't overly hungry so I dined on 2 pieces of toast with strawberry jam and sipped on a glass of grapefruit.  When I finished, I was contented and stayed full until supper.  I need to do this more often.  It was a very affordable meal for under $5.  

Hobby Lobby was added as I am looking for a wide mouthed Mason Jar to store cookies in.  No luck finding one.  Think Amazon.  While at HobLob with their 50% off Christmas items, I managed to buy NOTHING.  Now that's progress for me, but I let my imagination go wild thinking up THEMES for porch decor to decorate with for next CHRISTMAS.  Yard Art included.  I'd like to do something like this while I can still walk and talk.

Our house and porch decorating this year has not happened due to the roof shingling and gutter work that is taking place.  After they get done, I pray we can hang some twinkle lights and garland.  Maybe some bows.  Tadaaaah.  Let it happen.

Making SWEET memories to recall later isn't all bad.

PEACE BE WITH YOU and may the reason for the season not be forgotten.  Jesus is worthy and worthy to be praised.  Amen.

~d🤶