The Lights Were So Purdy!

~Shimmering in the Night~

Just before Christmas, we drove the Topeka Neighborhood of POTWIN PLACE and saw the glorious CHRISTMAS lighting that was awesome to see in person.  I could have drove the streets each night and taken in the beauty.  It was a huge treat for a 

'Hick Like Me.'

Sure enjoyed the tour.

Take a peek and tell me what you think!

TIP:  When storing strands of lights, wind/roll them around a light reel or use a empty coffee can to wrap around.  Eliminates tangles.  The interior of the coffee can is a place to store your extension cords ready to go for the next time you use them.

One of my favorites,

~Deanna~

Lil Miss turns 5

5 years ago on January 3rd, 

Lil Miss came into this world.

We celebrate you.

Wishing Lil Miss a very HaPpY 5th Birthday!

Gramma Loves you!

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday Dear One,

Happy Birthday to you!

Birthdays can be so much fun.

~Deanna~

Home Happenings

Dear Ones,

Had a pleasant Christmas.........we were ready.

We gathered together.

Said a Prayer and sang HaPpY Birthday to the LORD.

Shared a meal and visited.

Christmas Carols 
were sang later in the day.

Christmas Meal

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Black and Green Olives
Baby Carrots
 Celery
Pickles
Baked Ham

Sweet Corn

Spinach Salad

Italian Green Beans

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Hawaiian Dinner Rolls with Butter
Cottage Cheese
Stewed Apples
Pears

Iced Tea

Dessert Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream

Desserts from the Sideboard
Coffee

Because my Husband and Brother are diabetic...there was a sugar-free pumpkin pie, sugar-free soft drinks, coffee, tea,  sugar-free candy, veggies, and a big bowl of mixed nuts to munch on.

 ~Meal Shared~

~Sideboard Desserts~

~Company~

My Mom, Dad and oldest Brother Dave

~Our Christmas was merry~

Reminiscing this week,

Deanna

charlie brown christmas

~AINT SHE LOVELY~

~CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS~

......actually we had a very pleasant Christmas.

I'll be reminiscing this January.

To get the Christmas Tree out of the Family room, Hunny pruned the tree so it could be easily carried outside and disposed of.  The Frasier Fur still had a refreshing fragrance.  Pine needles were sprinkled in the flower beds to help keep stray kitties out of them for their toilet.  Litter box deluxe. 

I love cats, but there's an abundance of strays in our neighborhood 
and they just love our flower beds.  

Christmas decorations almost all put away.  PTL.

Have a wonderful year!

~deanna~ 

~doesn't he make it look easy~

keeping it simple

This year I hope to forge ahead 

with de-cluttering the house.

Eat more salad.

Drink more water.

Wall paper the family room.

Thin out my clothing.

Write a book.

Stitch some curtains.

Communicate more with family.

Keeping it simple.

~deanna~