GOT BIT BY THE CHRISTMAS BUG...oh my.

WHAT A WEEK.  I did get BIT with the CHRISTMAS BUG this week.  I still am enjoying the AUTUMN COLORS and decorations in my HOME sooooooooo I will not be decorating for the CHRISTMAS SEASON UNTIL AFTER THANKSGIVING DAY.

I don't want to rush it.  When I drove through the CITY PARK, they had started decorating for CHRISTMAS.  That's when it hit me....the CHRISTMAS DECORATiNG BUG.  I couldn't shake it off.  HOhoHO.  In the dark of the evening I went driving as well and saw some peeps with CHRISTMAS TREES already lit in their Living rooms.  Pretty but not ready to do this just yet.  I'm sure all have their reasons for putting CHRISTMAS TREES up before THANKSGIVING.  Like family coming in for THANKSGIVING and we'll celebrate CHRISTMAS early type of reasons.

HUBBY visited with a representative this past week to find out more info about RETIREMENT that is approaching in DECEMBER.  A BIG CHANGE.  We've had them so I know how that goes.  Will be praying and reading.  Taking walks if my feet heal up.  Riding a stationary bike.  Taking vitamins, minerals and enzymes.  Eating more vegetables and willingly going more organic.  Changes.  May have to go back to brewing coffee in a percolator.  The expense of this is better than coffee pods.  I could make my own coffee pods.  Now that's a thought and a half.

AS HE TALKED TO THE REP I was sitting in a dental chair getting my teeth cleaned.  Dentist appointment went alright, but heck it hurt.  

Whenever I get my teeth cleaned I feel like the hygienist danced with boots on in my mouth.  SHE HAD A RODEO.  She didn't scrap as hard and long this go round where my jaw went out only 5 times verses 20 like the last time I had this done.  



My dentist retired in July and I miss him already yet the new dentist was very gentle when examining my teeth.  Found a cavity which will need filled, but he may have to take the CROWN OFF and if this happens a different CROWN will have to be made, etc.  I'm thinking that's another thousand dollars cha-ching.  Not too happy about that.  

I still owe them $300 from this year.  The medical bills are piling up and I HATE THAT.  With insurance we still have high medical bills.  Insurance will change in 2020 as my dear Husband is retiring.    

I have a coffee date with my HUBBY later and will do a little shopping!!!  

YESTERDAY, I did stop by the THRIFT SHOPPE.  I bought the neatest book for little of nothing called THE SPARKLE BOX.  Think I'll post about it later.

Earlier TODAY I was polishing some silver-plated chargers I purchased last week.  I dusted the dining room chairs and the exposed wood on the floor.  Ran the vac across the area rug.  Prepping for a Veterans Day MEAL for FAMILY on MONDAY.  FLOOR was filthy and need of attention very badly.  Yesterday I bought some special dust clothes as my sock collection is depleted.  Socks for dusting is what I usually use to capture the DUST BUNNIES.  This week the special clothes are getting used.  

I'll clean on the main floor of our HOME before Veterans Day.  After Veterans Day, I'll venture upstairs to clean.  Will need to get GUEST ROOMS cleaned before the month is out as we are fortunate to have family coming to visit.  I like having a clean and tidy house. 

It's just one of those thangs.

Veterans Day Meal will be:  Olives and miniature pickles for the relish tray, cranberry sauce, turkey breast, dressing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, green beans, Hawaiian rolls with real butter, pumpkin pie with whipped cream for dessert.  Coffee and Iced Tea.  Should fill us up!  Will use throw away plates and napkins for easier clean-up.  Will use actual metal utensils and glass beverage glasses.

We are so very fortunate to live in the United States of AMERICA. So blessed.  Very BLESSED.  

BLESSED and THANKFUL for STAY AT HOME LIFE.  Life in the USA.  Small Town Living.  HUSBAND and FAMILY.  Roof over our heads.  Utilities.  Clothing.  Food.  Choices.  Salvation through CHRIST.  Health.  Wealth and well being.



This week-end the bed sheets WILL get washed, dried and bed remade with CLEAN sheets.  Dusting and vacuuming the rooms will continue and the toilet will get cleaned.  HAIR APPOINTMENT with self.  My intentions are good.  Lord, please please BLESS this endeavor.     

Be REAL because you are a blessing,
d  

HOME FOR HARVEST

GATHER A HARVEST OF LOVE

Welcome to my HOME this Harvest Season.

Dining room, Kitchen and Living room have simple decorations 

to warm the season.

On my Grandma's HUTCH sits a tray 

holding ornamental pumpkins and some greenery.

MIGHT MOVE THIS TRAY OVER BY THE WINDOW.
MIGHT LIKE IT THERE.

Keeping simple FALL decorations at my HOME.

The way this season is going it's about time 

for snowflakes and snowmen.

Getting COLD too soon

for COMFORT.

 THE TABLE CENTER PIECE is one of my old arrangements 

that I have kept for years.  STILL LOVE IT.

Something about these colors warms the season and my soul.

THANKSGIVING IS COMING?

Gather a Harvest of Love,

d

Ephesians 5:20

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MY NOVEMBER BABY

My NOVEMBER BABY grew up 

to be a middle aged man.

Today is his 42nd Birthday.

Happy Birthday SON.

I love ya,

Mom

The day he was born is still a clear memory to me.

Cold, cold day

when the labor pangs started and went through the night.

Hubby went out to start the car and the headlights 
wouldn't come on.

Never had this happened until right at this moment.

He hit the hood of the car and the lights came on.

We had to drive 30 minutes to the Hospital.

Our first born son was in his pajamas 
and rested in the back seat of our automobile.

Hubby phoned his Mother to meet us at the Hospital.

He dropped me off at the proper door then waited to meet his Mother who would take our oldest son to care for while I was having the baby.

I was in the building 17 minutes and our second son was born.

17 minutes.  
5:37 AM he was born.
Lovely memories.

Excitement at it's best.

Everything went well.

In the hospital 3 days then HOME to start recovering

and take care of our two children.
Nothing has meant as much to me as to be a Momma.
I thank God that He allowed me to have babies to care for.

d

TURNING 10

Remembering well the day he was born.  TWAS A gorgeous day where shops had their doors open to let fresh air and sunshine into their establishments.  Including a Church on Main Street in ADA, OKLAHOMA.  

I had left the Hospital after Grandson was born.  Driving I noticed a Main Street Church with their door open, so I stopped to ask for PRAYER because the new grandchild was having issues breathing. A couple of men, one being the PASTOR prayed with me and for him.  When I got back from the Church, BABY was breathing so much better.

It is odd how ten years has flown right on by.

WISHING him a terrific birth day and LIFE.
We were able to celebrate his special day at the PARK where the sun was shinning.  Very nice PARTY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Love,
GRANDMA

 

NOVEMBER LOVELY!!!

~HELLO NOVEMBER~

SHE BLEW IN LIKE THERE WERE NO TOMORROW!!!

Tis cold and getting colder.

Snow in October carried over into November.

Autumn seems more like WINTER 

here in my corner of the world.

It didn't stop me from venturing off to TOPEKA today.

Filled the car with fuel and headed out.

INCIDENT AHEAD sign was in Bellevue.

A bad wreck.

Had to detour.  ONCE AGAIN I found myself 

traveling on unfamiliar country roads toward my destination.  Earlier in the week I was LOST on my way to EMPORIA 

of all places.  

TODAY... because of this detour I was driving 

carefree in the country.  Saw beautiful the FLINT HILLS 

sprayed with AUTUMN COLORS.

Lovely sight to see.

When a big grater was coming toward me on this country road 

I pulled over

and turned the car around to return to where I came from.

Nothing looked like the town I was suppose to be coming to.

I decided to go a different way that I was familiar with.

TOPEKA.

Straight to the Labs to have blood drawn.

That was easy enough.  Will know the results in a few days.

Stopped by GOD'S STOREHOUSE for a latte 

and a peanut butter cookie.

FOUND some metal chargers for little of nothing.

Prettiness to place under the dinner dishes on the table.

A dollar a piece.  SCORE!

Similar to these:

GODINGER CHARGERS

The ones I bought need cleaned.

Polished.

Three Blue Willow Coffee Cups 50 cents each. 

AND...

  

A Keurig K Cup for own coffee to use in machine.

A successful day of thrifting.

Pleased with purchases.  Very pleased.

After THRIFTing I went to ALDI.  Then SAMs.  

Started shopping for THANKSGIVING.

ALREADY.

Traveled HOME and I have never seen so much traffic 

on the interstate.  Like it were a HOLIDAY.

All Beef Hotdogs for FRIDAY NIGHT supper.

It's been awhile.

Looking forward to the week-end.

Hopefully I'll rest some.  

Two weeks of being on the go is a bit much for this old woman.

TIME CHANGE.

Shucks,

d

~Grands' Halloween~