tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57962537574870622812024-03-28T20:29:55.537-07:00Wishes, Dreams & Other ThingsWishes, Dreams and Other ThingsIdahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comBlogger1154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-44002332387311204452024-03-28T09:50:00.000-07:002024-03-28T09:50:39.954-07:00Look what I got<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Just popping in with a quick post to show you what I received from my youngest brother, Roger. He has a 3D Printer and made these for me.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVdNpwhUwxVQM25SeUCHkOl-EeikPFpTPQZaW9S8-VDCIUdEtPtYNNjxd7jpzNMxsGjDyDDwErVRwH-kqz21HeymHZd9yn6JFWBbBpSMwM-0MkPx2LCvBOx0AxX4cvvfQSJkY8BZzfSFWy7fQLHuNmqVKC6KTqX6uS7-Vz93V9w2OUyhrMrEgo7qcAnkK/s3679/003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2453" data-original-width="3679" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVdNpwhUwxVQM25SeUCHkOl-EeikPFpTPQZaW9S8-VDCIUdEtPtYNNjxd7jpzNMxsGjDyDDwErVRwH-kqz21HeymHZd9yn6JFWBbBpSMwM-0MkPx2LCvBOx0AxX4cvvfQSJkY8BZzfSFWy7fQLHuNmqVKC6KTqX6uS7-Vz93V9w2OUyhrMrEgo7qcAnkK/w640-h426/003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I love them both. Which is your favorite?<br /></span></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-23132145485472014922024-02-26T12:29:00.000-08:002024-02-26T12:29:03.255-08:00Around the block<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Went for a walk around the block the other day. Saw some stuff, took pictures with my phone. Decided I'd rather take pictures with my camera. Got home, got the camera and walked back around the block.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yF8ExdPiu7nHY8E_EcPHu-sJBYHwQ6OOCzXXdqrsI1UOAvheS1UfW-hzImdbmf9OFPDulkjt9Y83_BscxfZvlSKNMJqYe59s-KcxfXUnl46v0lkMLoo79u8JuNNRe0q7907QfQDxIxT5vqs158ptFXeCjltIao0ps0IKpOyQRx4K8ae3JbRYxSCCheLE/s2048/005%20-%20Fungi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-yF8ExdPiu7nHY8E_EcPHu-sJBYHwQ6OOCzXXdqrsI1UOAvheS1UfW-hzImdbmf9OFPDulkjt9Y83_BscxfZvlSKNMJqYe59s-KcxfXUnl46v0lkMLoo79u8JuNNRe0q7907QfQDxIxT5vqs158ptFXeCjltIao0ps0IKpOyQRx4K8ae3JbRYxSCCheLE/w640-h426/005%20-%20Fungi.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Fungi and an old rusty pipe. (almost typed, pie) - Rusty pie doesn't sound very good.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOWTx25Y85kwm5f1ZCF8bs__QJNgEB6AA8yQYDTuzMaJwIrfG6g7G0XtwvfsaADQCa7Fp3gDPNSBask_1kl9qpfcUMynFusSJbv6INgGvg5mAivuRAChE3C8W5Eu06vA81GrPh-IAyfq_9-o7lHFOIw_dYHCdqdF4w3EYQJD8eYxEIG9TUi136UENiTqL/s2048/winter%20flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOWTx25Y85kwm5f1ZCF8bs__QJNgEB6AA8yQYDTuzMaJwIrfG6g7G0XtwvfsaADQCa7Fp3gDPNSBask_1kl9qpfcUMynFusSJbv6INgGvg5mAivuRAChE3C8W5Eu06vA81GrPh-IAyfq_9-o7lHFOIw_dYHCdqdF4w3EYQJD8eYxEIG9TUi136UENiTqL/w640-h426/winter%20flowers.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Little snowdrop flowers blooming in someone's yard.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUttfoTVGofyZyXZWyqQJx9GaS7XfQkAIykQ_pdU-0k1ClJ1vPU9o0ol2IjG7RuhSc-EVDNhoAptFy915Aam9MPLcATHT1XMPOkKcS0MkRAyBeQ3FR7OwJrI8fEZpDDvMr3ciOcCGG7ak2zAeYJPmRIYP2MWyXrBlA9zZ8-l-ZH23twThCMYHL4EqfqDOP/s2048/009%20Berries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUttfoTVGofyZyXZWyqQJx9GaS7XfQkAIykQ_pdU-0k1ClJ1vPU9o0ol2IjG7RuhSc-EVDNhoAptFy915Aam9MPLcATHT1XMPOkKcS0MkRAyBeQ3FR7OwJrI8fEZpDDvMr3ciOcCGG7ak2zAeYJPmRIYP2MWyXrBlA9zZ8-l-ZH23twThCMYHL4EqfqDOP/w640-h426/009%20Berries.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Seed pods on a tree and the road behind it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This wasn't around the block but I thought I'd sneak it in anyway.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg82mCdRbgsHpAWRCwPEOeh1e7jpfTL8ASZwg9m6CIdOt4vChVti4JSt2MLmoTNUINEYR1F_TqTkF2rL-JbTtNhmNam8vvGva4buXrcRW1UfRJH7al2i-KsYxUmZABf3F6wR2_TsvDYtBy7enEqCtp0ycE4uF5rvEjCuDUV4O_bzDGXpfnMXz7m1-8TFEem/s2048/016%20Harley%20J.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg82mCdRbgsHpAWRCwPEOeh1e7jpfTL8ASZwg9m6CIdOt4vChVti4JSt2MLmoTNUINEYR1F_TqTkF2rL-JbTtNhmNam8vvGva4buXrcRW1UfRJH7al2i-KsYxUmZABf3F6wR2_TsvDYtBy7enEqCtp0ycE4uF5rvEjCuDUV4O_bzDGXpfnMXz7m1-8TFEem/w640-h426/016%20Harley%20J.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">This is our old boy, Harley J. He turns 16 in May.<br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-22740754047354562522024-01-12T10:54:00.000-08:002024-01-12T10:54:54.512-08:00Winter arrived today<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello and Welcome. - Gosh it's already the 12th of January and I've only posted once this year so far. - Life tends to get in the way sometimes and I don't get around to blogging as often as I'd like.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">So far this year I've been busy with taking down the inside Christmas decorations (which is a big job), helping a little to take down the outside decorations (another big job). I've also done other work around the house which was neglected through the holiday season.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It hasn't all been work though as I've bowled a couple of times already this year on the Tuesday morning league. In fact I did great this past week averaging out for the 3 games at a 162! I also spent a lovely afternoon playing Bunco with a great group of ladies and even took 3rd place winning a few $$ and just having a great time.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our weather has been awesome for the most part with no snow at all in December. We had a tiny skiff a few days ago that was gone by the next morning. Last night though we got this:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LUMv71q9sYTU-OxXqEQc6Jf-teuiYwlVK8dTUlYXnUVYJZ2Y-gvojWlVkvypQbCv6lcj9jz0BdwFAAUGMJorHDluWfTWm8muZKaIOMH3TGdvntyKl_WlZriftVjQ2VCz5CJiailzMi1Fnv35CaxHRchtVLeI4Uj3G7kCOVaphNuNSWHfNSJoXol8sEP4/s2048/001a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1LUMv71q9sYTU-OxXqEQc6Jf-teuiYwlVK8dTUlYXnUVYJZ2Y-gvojWlVkvypQbCv6lcj9jz0BdwFAAUGMJorHDluWfTWm8muZKaIOMH3TGdvntyKl_WlZriftVjQ2VCz5CJiailzMi1Fnv35CaxHRchtVLeI4Uj3G7kCOVaphNuNSWHfNSJoXol8sEP4/w640-h426/001a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IbzsLXKsWckkV0pqvj-6-ASV-BPI5yICeApuj0DKxau5eaJq6atQoZPcl9GvIAPefCgqjBSqQvktUbpOJyRoNV5m-Kpli7yLNhrlrjXX8RklDalmWXvbmSb4rHQfbxFcH5vz9pScFPz9p1zXDS6wH_t1squheiOYGiOANpM-hY-d8zZMU96bROgrvcPb/s2048/002b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9IbzsLXKsWckkV0pqvj-6-ASV-BPI5yICeApuj0DKxau5eaJq6atQoZPcl9GvIAPefCgqjBSqQvktUbpOJyRoNV5m-Kpli7yLNhrlrjXX8RklDalmWXvbmSb4rHQfbxFcH5vz9pScFPz9p1zXDS6wH_t1squheiOYGiOANpM-hY-d8zZMU96bROgrvcPb/w640-h426/002b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIAYacH3pfM86ol-oN5ZRhhjWiv7QnBWW3JyLM3ktIcdwOBv3SDGiM97k8BFwxMqvBlYgDe0PPCNA7u_ecM90cJjEgMWqM2qI8WS-E8RKqAvTyqAlIs3zKAJ9261ex-G3-CyaTSgqv8i28OPPITNOXK3Z8tXufbFv3ZNUHG29UA1ROUUX_iWXgMF6vVYLe/s2048/003a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIAYacH3pfM86ol-oN5ZRhhjWiv7QnBWW3JyLM3ktIcdwOBv3SDGiM97k8BFwxMqvBlYgDe0PPCNA7u_ecM90cJjEgMWqM2qI8WS-E8RKqAvTyqAlIs3zKAJ9261ex-G3-CyaTSgqv8i28OPPITNOXK3Z8tXufbFv3ZNUHG29UA1ROUUX_iWXgMF6vVYLe/w640-h426/003a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> I cleared the walks off this morning with a "leaf blower"! Lots of fun and since it was powdery snow easy to do. Temperature is cold as the high today was only expected to be 15. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">For those of you who know me well you know I (don't do winter, well) but I'm trying to think positive and that in only about 6 weeks it should be a whole lot nicer outside. Each day is one day closer to spring!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope where ever you are you are staying, safe, warm, dry & enjoying life. </span> <br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-14128084125686453972024-01-01T00:34:00.000-08:002024-01-01T00:34:37.145-08:00Happy New Year 2024<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Happy New Year everyone. - Our celebration this year was a little different but still fun.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">We played Uno, Ate Nachos/Tacos, had some snack foods, sat around and talked, ate dessert, had a toast at midnight and blew our party horns. This year we didn't set off fireworks and in fact there were very few being set off in the neighborhood unlike other years.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">As is tradition we took a New Years photo...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrVNni1GrqbpsSxSAfEGz2z-jyV_5TOphhfS6Oz8C5Ol8MltXSOZpXAq7cUSheSy54l7nyXWiltqRsewBqkfv1QPa-8i9MK3cJK7j6OR540nDfBKwRmGPKRILLAHqkEkpvcNlX7CpqpmppIb1OtX_S-A1H1YegzP2Ea8CLhDWsPTykyxV44tDbFUAYfXv/s2048/New%20Years%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1485" data-original-width="2048" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrVNni1GrqbpsSxSAfEGz2z-jyV_5TOphhfS6Oz8C5Ol8MltXSOZpXAq7cUSheSy54l7nyXWiltqRsewBqkfv1QPa-8i9MK3cJK7j6OR540nDfBKwRmGPKRILLAHqkEkpvcNlX7CpqpmppIb1OtX_S-A1H1YegzP2Ea8CLhDWsPTykyxV44tDbFUAYfXv/w640-h464/New%20Years%202024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bottom Row, Yours truly (Ida) - Jupiter (Coleen), Anna an adopted family member now. Back row, Mike, Joelle, Greta & Adam.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzp8rnDYP7oAur6IBLOcjynTNt8j4D19Z-9TmZ1QK8cUgHE8Vvm9-DB2hKK32V7u_PMlEnZR8UPWFdtASN4QPZiZPMtUxjcR9xBlw0ivgId8FkSaiOfglj5zAC-PgDhrjBTb0RWWAZH_YLPfME_BfPPt2E2f562AesmwR0HzwEbbNN0Vms5TcXIXAUV5fS/s2048/Toast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzp8rnDYP7oAur6IBLOcjynTNt8j4D19Z-9TmZ1QK8cUgHE8Vvm9-DB2hKK32V7u_PMlEnZR8UPWFdtASN4QPZiZPMtUxjcR9xBlw0ivgId8FkSaiOfglj5zAC-PgDhrjBTb0RWWAZH_YLPfME_BfPPt2E2f562AesmwR0HzwEbbNN0Vms5TcXIXAUV5fS/w640-h426/Toast.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Here's to the New Year! May it bring you peace, joy & happiness.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">From our hearts to yours. </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-91088836180040131802023-12-30T09:59:00.000-08:002023-12-30T09:59:11.490-08:00A short video - Our lights<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Thought I would share a short video I took Christmas Eve of our holiday lights. - The first house in the video was my mom's house and now our daughter and her family live there. The one with the Nativity is our house. - Enjoy.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H-7RBvrMkK4" width="320" youtube-src-id="H-7RBvrMkK4"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-69511553919665688872023-12-29T11:12:00.000-08:002023-12-29T11:12:06.741-08:00Christmas Family Time<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyGYU4r43YBDcbvHnfnOKMBtdjvybO5YFlQk1DXWzh5FQOvfV0PlyM8XvGr2YUb8011OUcfZccItsFfuJj58X7kHIebOA89W-sh8F7zsAYEKXm9cvhsB4eqBzcQqaNErpSWiD27ymSXD-_duDyaXpkNxC3TKbJ2tlSg70GVZ8ecQhH7gvodfCWY6LBHG-/s2731/002a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbyGYU4r43YBDcbvHnfnOKMBtdjvybO5YFlQk1DXWzh5FQOvfV0PlyM8XvGr2YUb8011OUcfZccItsFfuJj58X7kHIebOA89W-sh8F7zsAYEKXm9cvhsB4eqBzcQqaNErpSWiD27ymSXD-_duDyaXpkNxC3TKbJ2tlSg70GVZ8ecQhH7gvodfCWY6LBHG-/w480-h640/002a.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Santa Claus - Christmas morning</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAy6F2iLC17NYtfNEK-4H_-SzaUn5joqtf0QhGq5ZiT90eGynLij77ZwdeVh2rl7-58gUlfS2Hs63aWn3KQlKx178EJ9YQ4rIzu9Cx2aHM9sf8iGkjzt5c_Jq_ZygaAe59m0qBctVsyjC0gEov5tQCb_ddwUpaXxeNSERUDArEQ662C0XlSpU6ejLQEdV/s2971/007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2971" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVAy6F2iLC17NYtfNEK-4H_-SzaUn5joqtf0QhGq5ZiT90eGynLij77ZwdeVh2rl7-58gUlfS2Hs63aWn3KQlKx178EJ9YQ4rIzu9Cx2aHM9sf8iGkjzt5c_Jq_ZygaAe59m0qBctVsyjC0gEov5tQCb_ddwUpaXxeNSERUDArEQ662C0XlSpU6ejLQEdV/w442-h640/007.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><br /> She loves to pose for pictures.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU988UhpWp0UMvChbV5i2Yd8-sulLRpabmh9Lep6wpCVknHpP2zoIcKSCEkFD4Eowokz3ZSBMB3CX271grBY8GDOnfb2I9VEyYS3ea7xeevtRUTu7e-Cn1q6ZIGS_JFuVcv1wLP-zrAxWKezA7iWVeE33eKfc8cJTvv78Xq_yBBOyOH7afEGwSCigsUJX0/w480-h640/011.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /> A bit of fun while waiting to start opening presents.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXImZX5gZ6eqtrSr4HYkrw4Qzrca59DynGnxLyhi2UMIdLN8rKETKefax5lojf_zB3GyTDQTLUurMQKYimrDF1hMhHmwqtCR7skKXUS3rlVEb4qjx5RgAH6hSL-VoD1nF3s4a4JYN6711NkQ27bbqANLSpVa5zDJTcy5ftvKOoIsWt2fiB9iDrojY5mj4/s2048/018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXImZX5gZ6eqtrSr4HYkrw4Qzrca59DynGnxLyhi2UMIdLN8rKETKefax5lojf_zB3GyTDQTLUurMQKYimrDF1hMhHmwqtCR7skKXUS3rlVEb4qjx5RgAH6hSL-VoD1nF3s4a4JYN6711NkQ27bbqANLSpVa5zDJTcy5ftvKOoIsWt2fiB9iDrojY5mj4/w640-h426/018.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>The kitties got to enjoy the wrapping paper and boxes after gifts were opened.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mvsKoTdtPzzdS06Of3sTdJYne81J1xCe8g-zCCddm1wukDUn6NiaXVXlv6L4rg93kPw9FuPI9NiGty0hdP4PmQZIqIm7r4BVOoWNvjcYjbBq9XF3x2KAV3rk7-osfAcV-PcTTTveutZXsYoz68991BKa4pYxmCMEnfGtK6mf1l-X2V9_7I67gdB9SVN1/s2731/001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5mvsKoTdtPzzdS06Of3sTdJYne81J1xCe8g-zCCddm1wukDUn6NiaXVXlv6L4rg93kPw9FuPI9NiGty0hdP4PmQZIqIm7r4BVOoWNvjcYjbBq9XF3x2KAV3rk7-osfAcV-PcTTTveutZXsYoz68991BKa4pYxmCMEnfGtK6mf1l-X2V9_7I67gdB9SVN1/w480-h640/001.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The family at breakfast at my nieces place. A good time was had by all. Told a few stories about family members which apparently my memory was off on one of them (chalk it up to old age). But it was worth a few laughs.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQgs5AlPmmDmeLD77zVqeB7PsyvHPKk5gJpRqTux_9dvi9YjN__2u7ae7O1GfO6cVWL5s1bb2aEkiWRaTZqWo0TKXfa6heuS2_POGCNRdnRIn5p0_r6sseGUE-CR2WwTSycN1bkifkkm0eUiRm-3dT4AfhYqNYA-dkSDHwn0mbeH4oJrZwMwgBnWB1sTv/s2731/003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQgs5AlPmmDmeLD77zVqeB7PsyvHPKk5gJpRqTux_9dvi9YjN__2u7ae7O1GfO6cVWL5s1bb2aEkiWRaTZqWo0TKXfa6heuS2_POGCNRdnRIn5p0_r6sseGUE-CR2WwTSycN1bkifkkm0eUiRm-3dT4AfhYqNYA-dkSDHwn0mbeH4oJrZwMwgBnWB1sTv/w480-h640/003.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> Christmas dinner later, Au Gratin Potatoes, Stuffing, Ham with Pineapple and a rice/bean salad. Dessert was Pudding torte but I forgot to get a photo.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's a wrap for Christmas of 2023. </span><br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-30503295118455486822023-12-28T10:42:00.000-08:002023-12-28T10:42:00.570-08:00Christmas 2023<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">I'm getting really lax about taking photos on Christmas. Guess I've just been enjoying the actual moments instead of trying to document everything. Anyway here are a couple of photos to share.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qew42q5BsMozP8pc8F1Lr-5mNAhX8i25xpn3dFl1GXSTDdnCYPP6kfIyhRsbqZRo9i__HuhQ9HzW0PMXuEdDhn7WHJ0pFtQf0UM9PMvHRErN7AMnqZ4AL9QcCx67XWW6CdkbaaUdD1uu2hNRyWa0IvsJj5kqhyphenhyphenHgE1kuOzawAu6pO914yRZKmxgOzxij/s3072/002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qew42q5BsMozP8pc8F1Lr-5mNAhX8i25xpn3dFl1GXSTDdnCYPP6kfIyhRsbqZRo9i__HuhQ9HzW0PMXuEdDhn7WHJ0pFtQf0UM9PMvHRErN7AMnqZ4AL9QcCx67XWW6CdkbaaUdD1uu2hNRyWa0IvsJj5kqhyphenhyphenHgE1kuOzawAu6pO914yRZKmxgOzxij/w426-h640/002.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRe9F7g1A2o3W_gyXLd7UJVySjjORDqG48hg88XlddePka7BOhnce0p3h5IKYjmqEg6nTSmu6uIhmbHH4prkrMYNaM_8eQ5PwdBLlXNdPbGdJ46JZrXLeze8WEuOdci88rEV__Dojd5slO081G1Zbjdbwxf67l_YxVBduE_wAMbD9dPSoo1i6wqC-MrlRa/s3389/Christmas%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3389" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRe9F7g1A2o3W_gyXLd7UJVySjjORDqG48hg88XlddePka7BOhnce0p3h5IKYjmqEg6nTSmu6uIhmbHH4prkrMYNaM_8eQ5PwdBLlXNdPbGdJ46JZrXLeze8WEuOdci88rEV__Dojd5slO081G1Zbjdbwxf67l_YxVBduE_wAMbD9dPSoo1i6wqC-MrlRa/w386-h640/Christmas%202023.jpg" width="386" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">She was so excited this year about opening presents. Lots of fun when they still have that joyous holiday spirit.<br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-4199843855725924632023-12-25T00:30:00.000-08:002023-12-25T00:30:00.127-08:00Christmas Blessing<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Sending Christmas Wishes to all my readers and followers. May the love of the season shine brightly in your lives.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><img id="img" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixcEBOH7Fg1zxLMTftOOFWF0sIsXa0XF5BMm6eDRNeLEsNLfTTFLUO2GvqtL6xPGDEdy-qmF1BGh0xCvRKkAxBFP2Nt00LjJKLTE6Wk_BxRZ-njStVGCiFV-PZzymI8YCjeVVZ1kmN8Kfo/s1600/DSC_5316+10-7-12+Christmas+Blessings+WCMD.JPG" style="height: 615px; width: 789px;" /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-37144678394872361152023-11-30T09:32:00.000-08:002023-11-30T09:32:28.115-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 29 & Day 30<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Hello and Welcome.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I missed posting yesterday. I remembered about 10:30 last night as I was trying to go to sleep and quite frankly I just didn't feel like getting out of bed to post. - So you get 2 in one today!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbRW0YmseSmm0ACspiXmthuInxvzhZdlgnUmXIAeR4-63FYnuFTo9t6P4UDRoGLy-HvRVUTA37ipABhQMYGdI2fbTcE3kvVsIrO3_mrWf9TwB-6ATMsnecAH46KVbn5TMHW2bWlx1QQ38af-FxXVIFaRr8jLX6DVyiGKp66YbK1q-Aw8pXbKlR8yKkBC0/s2048/Day%2029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqbRW0YmseSmm0ACspiXmthuInxvzhZdlgnUmXIAeR4-63FYnuFTo9t6P4UDRoGLy-HvRVUTA37ipABhQMYGdI2fbTcE3kvVsIrO3_mrWf9TwB-6ATMsnecAH46KVbn5TMHW2bWlx1QQ38af-FxXVIFaRr8jLX6DVyiGKp66YbK1q-Aw8pXbKlR8yKkBC0/w640-h426/Day%2029.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Things I was thankful for yesterday: This might be a tiny list because I wasn't having the best day yesterday. Just could not seem to get motivated to do much.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Still I was thankful that I was able to help out by driving people where they needed to be.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was thankful it wasn't raining or snowing.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was thankful I managed to fix a good dinner (spaghetti) and we enjoyed it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was thankful that our new CD player arrived a day early and that no one stole it off our steps as the UPS people didn't even ring the bell or knock when they dropped it off.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAyX0_SRdHY_3Z85kFk2jNB7EpbPEVBESyC2pM6pwuchlSUkc4a9IMtxvJKCHVNM6kgxfFKm-TG78-U578XDgD-mVrs6A9ho6v_ZyFPezDXNVlL6OkFPD7qumiQjyw8TjdIkDIDV8P4tdpOmAwhUfXst5DovDSIxkXJSJfY_CnOltTTa664LVavsFx5OE/s2091/Day%2030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2091" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgAyX0_SRdHY_3Z85kFk2jNB7EpbPEVBESyC2pM6pwuchlSUkc4a9IMtxvJKCHVNM6kgxfFKm-TG78-U578XDgD-mVrs6A9ho6v_ZyFPezDXNVlL6OkFPD7qumiQjyw8TjdIkDIDV8P4tdpOmAwhUfXst5DovDSIxkXJSJfY_CnOltTTa664LVavsFx5OE/w626-h640/Day%2030.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">The day is young so I'm sure there will be other things to be thankful for but I'm just going to say that it's been a blessing during this month to list things that I'm thankful for each day. We often overlook even the smallest blessing so I hope that as you go about your day you look for each blessing be it big or small and that you are thankful for them.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thank you all for joining this month. <br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-2581884777232961152023-11-28T21:47:00.000-08:002023-11-28T21:47:30.288-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 28<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdCAuw4rbt3EQlc8SZ5niV-uXDrTVJMIp1ONe_YH1BOtI2U_XNLCu0c1G1iH_Z-oV0cCwu9wTgoZ3dVpbCiL454wYr9pyg0i9AVlXki1N2kSkqwThVvlu3-xZDAwKm-oehwqK3LlOBhbqRjwa_6IRmZhHbLDDPnK7qryX1jlu9MoGkrUvao1OM-CSSyUT/s2048/Day%2028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJdCAuw4rbt3EQlc8SZ5niV-uXDrTVJMIp1ONe_YH1BOtI2U_XNLCu0c1G1iH_Z-oV0cCwu9wTgoZ3dVpbCiL454wYr9pyg0i9AVlXki1N2kSkqwThVvlu3-xZDAwKm-oehwqK3LlOBhbqRjwa_6IRmZhHbLDDPnK7qryX1jlu9MoGkrUvao1OM-CSSyUT/w640-h426/Day%2028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm thankful for: A good day bowling. It was fun, I got some exercise, didn't get overly tired and had 2 very nice games and an okay game. (161 - 125- 160) - That middle game has been tough the last couple of weeks.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for a relaxing evening watching Dancing With The Stars. Some really nice dances tonight, so fun to watch.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for some snuggles with the cats.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">So how was your day? <br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-42063401347982191952023-11-27T21:18:00.000-08:002023-11-27T21:18:45.157-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 27<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Welcome. - I hope your week has started out on a positive note.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1LCuL4_WE0qJ-2YgZBZgKRNWXufhL3-bI0-V2IqZ3lun7Yk2QAOpsVJ2_dRV3gZw3ZAdGjmPKva6Al9dKDzpWvt16MU67DGX4JW_GeaFyULPRqRPCvutKqW4D3J89ow8UiW3UeHY9tA62FRtH9t6nCyHFVjwMX_GNPNe5sLV8QHNTY6UJqVht1CDCv0f/s2048/Day%2027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl1LCuL4_WE0qJ-2YgZBZgKRNWXufhL3-bI0-V2IqZ3lun7Yk2QAOpsVJ2_dRV3gZw3ZAdGjmPKva6Al9dKDzpWvt16MU67DGX4JW_GeaFyULPRqRPCvutKqW4D3J89ow8UiW3UeHY9tA62FRtH9t6nCyHFVjwMX_GNPNe5sLV8QHNTY6UJqVht1CDCv0f/w640-h426/Day%2027.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Today I am thankful that while is was very chilly here - we didn't even make it past 30 today (brrrr) there was no snow to deal with.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that I had more uninterrupted time in the craft room and am starting to get a few more Christmas cards finished.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was able to get my medication that I was supposed to order last week (the pharmacy likes a 3 day notice) but I forgot to order it until today. Thankfully they filled it, I just had to go pick it up.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for a very nice lunch and the drive over the border (17 miles) to eat it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our newest Christmas decoration arrived a day early! - Will post a picture of it soon.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Take care & have a beautiful and thankful day.<br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-76995034085343503192023-11-26T21:28:00.000-08:002023-11-26T21:28:53.047-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 26<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLoviT_jo1738-OAIjo4pY53J_dINK7MTl23QhjeB1XzpFO4Ix_iLq1SJhqCHVheBDWN2W3yfNQA-aJjNwbX90MLfoVGcGL_W4ExUo8uU4JNrywoTNszu_cnwm0F8o9I9L49-OPE4-Td8atEM1GzWQVoCFiV7tlkaIcV-CA83z5dckrTRRVctLt3T2SkCP/s2048/Day%2026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLoviT_jo1738-OAIjo4pY53J_dINK7MTl23QhjeB1XzpFO4Ix_iLq1SJhqCHVheBDWN2W3yfNQA-aJjNwbX90MLfoVGcGL_W4ExUo8uU4JNrywoTNszu_cnwm0F8o9I9L49-OPE4-Td8atEM1GzWQVoCFiV7tlkaIcV-CA83z5dckrTRRVctLt3T2SkCP/w640-h426/Day%2026.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Things I am thankful for today:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. I had time to make a card and the idea I had worked.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. The cough is getting better</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Time spent with hubby visiting and relaxing</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. As always a nice nap and kitties to nap with!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Left Over turkey - which our daughter made enchiladas with. All I had to do was pop ours in the oven and we had a delicious dinner ready in no time.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-46482439962653999662023-11-25T20:59:00.000-08:002023-11-25T20:59:18.959-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 25<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWH77eDu-zS8-ci5frMZqgIXn4sIyRS6XgbbgDC8NaOsJl2SCaEtW-gTjvPAJKACVDhr4MmRnVZgVYDT428kPaWGV6pJMfdavzuGUngefHGoFt0cEehuZsD3BVdV-F8Uzx6P6gwASyECMnLCjTKz0CRKVxnEPQjMwnmyy7K1rsUPwuofXkfTWN6YpI43x/s2048/Day%2025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWH77eDu-zS8-ci5frMZqgIXn4sIyRS6XgbbgDC8NaOsJl2SCaEtW-gTjvPAJKACVDhr4MmRnVZgVYDT428kPaWGV6pJMfdavzuGUngefHGoFt0cEehuZsD3BVdV-F8Uzx6P6gwASyECMnLCjTKz0CRKVxnEPQjMwnmyy7K1rsUPwuofXkfTWN6YpI43x/w640-h426/Day%2025.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTuiJP1LbBJRIElalakacJD-RmUCuSA3BmnQ3xl2yz1f78dAv6_kg3Lep4yJ0CAT0dAQrcgbbGog_hnx013_I_LCaMR3nMsbjw2GB_KmB_sjEmk4QGJIlGveXOwnsDJbOfFO9fVmHhJ-cphtWCAOZWJhHPmDTYFDHG6thG_TnnOsmn11nEL50baddn5fR/s2048/007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgTuiJP1LbBJRIElalakacJD-RmUCuSA3BmnQ3xl2yz1f78dAv6_kg3Lep4yJ0CAT0dAQrcgbbGog_hnx013_I_LCaMR3nMsbjw2GB_KmB_sjEmk4QGJIlGveXOwnsDJbOfFO9fVmHhJ-cphtWCAOZWJhHPmDTYFDHG6thG_TnnOsmn11nEL50baddn5fR/w640-h426/007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Things I'm thankful for today. - The lights got finished up today and with the exception of one piece we are waiting to arrive it looks very festive. Our house is the gray one and our daughters lives in the green house next door.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful to the new son-in-law, Adam for helping Mike with the lights today.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that I was able to get all the holiday glassware out and put the normal stuff away till after the holidays.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for not spending the entire day coughing (it's getting better each day).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for Subway and Applebee's - Yep, no one wanted to cook or do dishes.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wishing you joy and happiness as we enter into the holiday season.<br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-3144994663777088602023-11-24T21:38:00.000-08:002023-11-24T21:38:28.248-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 24<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfYAIV1Jtz9Uiv71xxYXw1ldvjvFbKdBqThPeAFdpbuzOyPiGJ0TPuLBfVBVWwlgoj-Z9jkEbUuX4A43yomUZCEj_Dj13wlcg_ddeKb8bcRO1YtFNRetnReYyLF7N0QB1KPMdEb-9x5f4jfac4uMXt6TqSGY3AaARWYTyvmhHLG0bXyj81HNbqVIYtPGHE/s2048/Day%2024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfYAIV1Jtz9Uiv71xxYXw1ldvjvFbKdBqThPeAFdpbuzOyPiGJ0TPuLBfVBVWwlgoj-Z9jkEbUuX4A43yomUZCEj_Dj13wlcg_ddeKb8bcRO1YtFNRetnReYyLF7N0QB1KPMdEb-9x5f4jfac4uMXt6TqSGY3AaARWYTyvmhHLG0bXyj81HNbqVIYtPGHE/w640-h426/Day%2024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Things I am thankful for today: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. The Cowboys won their football game yesterday. - They were my mom's favorite team so now as a way to keep her memory alive on Thanksgiving day I watch the game and root for her team.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. We had a really nice meal and most of it was fixed by my daughter and her husband. - Very little clean up - Always a plus.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. I was able to get all the fall decorations taken down inside and even had a little helper, Jojo who did a surprisingly good job of helping Grandma.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. The outside Christmas decorations went up today. Mike and Coleen (aka Jupiter) worked very hard at setting everything up and Adam did their yard next door. - Plus it was a pretty nice day albeit a bit chilly but no rain so they had good weather to work in.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. I'm thankful for the laughter from watch a silly but fun Hallmark movie.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. I'm thankful to be tired and ready for bed. It feels good to get things accomplished.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Till tomorrow...give thanks! </span><br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-56838487634553111282023-11-23T11:28:00.000-08:002023-11-23T11:28:46.316-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 23<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZnRTOaLZWG7lRJfY8vaQ4Hgq1Iw0Vr5drKTru7Vx3im0wknBY7P5GONnndJXxYQIC_IVp3vSv2LZYrmEuFj7Y2ibw_EkPpgVG5gt1taZN7IFvfvWBiQ8DgFWAPP6SajN8Ilij_AqJ7_XEhiJoO6v0gPn2ZChtZn1RbPxLnaQgWy5TbVMdxVLn69h1bof/s2048/Day%2023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZnRTOaLZWG7lRJfY8vaQ4Hgq1Iw0Vr5drKTru7Vx3im0wknBY7P5GONnndJXxYQIC_IVp3vSv2LZYrmEuFj7Y2ibw_EkPpgVG5gt1taZN7IFvfvWBiQ8DgFWAPP6SajN8Ilij_AqJ7_XEhiJoO6v0gPn2ZChtZn1RbPxLnaQgWy5TbVMdxVLn69h1bof/w640-h426/Day%2023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm thankful for: Good Food, Family, Friends, Health, and mostly importantly my Faith in the good Lord who loving provides for me.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">May you have a blessed day. </span><br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-4832761139310921632023-11-22T21:10:00.000-08:002023-11-22T21:10:14.807-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 22<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmLAr1T5_8AftOOB6qfkZcG6hfseCXAnMPV2sFTaF9Cg6RDVXGB0K_FXfwBKV3e3qoKCU1Ewq0n0RHcFw5hfgmS2_5e7mJPhgHTY_7239S48GyoqQ7jRTKRs2cnOR3wJlnexnyfMfG59-tTk3oqOQibn2N1q_ebg2Z_Zg9zwXHHdW8D89d9cla_nkiyUL/s2048/Day%2022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmLAr1T5_8AftOOB6qfkZcG6hfseCXAnMPV2sFTaF9Cg6RDVXGB0K_FXfwBKV3e3qoKCU1Ewq0n0RHcFw5hfgmS2_5e7mJPhgHTY_7239S48GyoqQ7jRTKRs2cnOR3wJlnexnyfMfG59-tTk3oqOQibn2N1q_ebg2Z_Zg9zwXHHdW8D89d9cla_nkiyUL/w640-h426/Day%2022.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">1. Today I'm thankful for, Photo Archives. I took this shot a few years ago and never shared it so I was thankful to have found it and be able to share it now.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. I'm thankful that I managed to get shopping done today without to big of crowds.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. I'm thankful that I found coffee on sale!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. I'm thankful that I saw the guy stepping out onto the street in dark clothes/hoodie and did not hit him. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. I'm thankful that I got part of Thanksgiving dinner prepared today.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you all have had a good start to the holiday weekend.<br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-32354010894922562102023-11-21T21:32:00.000-08:002023-11-21T21:32:17.162-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 21<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8ZjPPV5pGgmvdfa8HFJBX0xrFqWiDnCIycTY_tsgK6N6As0viEG5p6IInbRQq_iUk8uItxMve2i0usqzXqo4FzVbCdqBcKgn0AemzuG6VvNgiDWoVZMA3Tw63fKhBZK7HyJtK5Tksa_UOb-nqMdpd6GeM2U64qHb-I1GvPVRMY6BAG2DcUBSPkWnjEfS/s2048/038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih8ZjPPV5pGgmvdfa8HFJBX0xrFqWiDnCIycTY_tsgK6N6As0viEG5p6IInbRQq_iUk8uItxMve2i0usqzXqo4FzVbCdqBcKgn0AemzuG6VvNgiDWoVZMA3Tw63fKhBZK7HyJtK5Tksa_UOb-nqMdpd6GeM2U64qHb-I1GvPVRMY6BAG2DcUBSPkWnjEfS/w640-h426/038.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today was bowling and I'm thankful that I made it through all 3 games with minimal (coughing). I did okay score wise even with a not so great middle game.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for family, friend, and fun. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">See you all again tomorrow. </span><br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-8473941951500274032023-11-20T20:22:00.000-08:002023-11-20T20:22:05.049-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 20<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Welcome. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today's Blessings:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. The sun was out and it was really a lovely day outside.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. I had a pretty quiet and relaxing day.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Got that all important nap in.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Enjoyed a tasty fish/chips dinner (that I didn't have to cook).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. Had fun watching holiday baking shows.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">So what little blessing were a part of your day?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizoEIZID7BjChOKi84xM_RztYayhp6h_ZW05k8Un6y_oEdyYy3CljiL02EJ-0yfD4yle8-XoNeihK60NYm71-Y5HOpcP-IaSTqly22pf1fblmrXcV0-ERjPDD7UifJ-R4i_EZiKbjWQzVQ2gLuNP9ondg7_1r0HG0arMq2MKhHbnkK8MHb-6EJgeLS65u3/s2048/045.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizoEIZID7BjChOKi84xM_RztYayhp6h_ZW05k8Un6y_oEdyYy3CljiL02EJ-0yfD4yle8-XoNeihK60NYm71-Y5HOpcP-IaSTqly22pf1fblmrXcV0-ERjPDD7UifJ-R4i_EZiKbjWQzVQ2gLuNP9ondg7_1r0HG0arMq2MKhHbnkK8MHb-6EJgeLS65u3/w640-h426/045.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-80436778698790460772023-11-19T20:35:00.000-08:002023-11-19T21:52:50.316-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 19<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfPjZ69GRctgs8xYxrhtTq5iU2X-kLtgXJzddUGXIl3lXNiitT8uaFUHLLXfGNuVHGjmBK5A7HyQyr_-g29cqI31Qj8FX7WBSDWLA5zNdxu6f9OXXb-s_kC9E6n8Mxwd8NMS9dkTxX_g-NKbrC0_gBrP3iZ7xbrwxJV3ZmoT5bsE5q_oxjZrP7j-gzT7-/s2048/006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="2048" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfPjZ69GRctgs8xYxrhtTq5iU2X-kLtgXJzddUGXIl3lXNiitT8uaFUHLLXfGNuVHGjmBK5A7HyQyr_-g29cqI31Qj8FX7WBSDWLA5zNdxu6f9OXXb-s_kC9E6n8Mxwd8NMS9dkTxX_g-NKbrC0_gBrP3iZ7xbrwxJV3ZmoT5bsE5q_oxjZrP7j-gzT7-/w640-h460/006.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Things I am thankful for today:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. I got almost a full nights sleep last night without waking up coughing. - Still not over the crud but on the mend.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. I'm thankful for the beauty of nature. This is the view of our neighbor across the street from us. Those 2 trees have been stunning this fall.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. This happened today:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXByYBOEZTP0xNNG3eJZ-U7dVtaV4AJs6Q8BDtWWIyFdjPrLa0BoA3kFpM-VhBldXc8Oi4nWVxbNszyIhEMe_PiLQzStudVeBAftRl99MBfV2IHXvWZIIv8PytEjWxNaTaEwY4eJrzHYxGoF2YuZURQIWc-i-L4IZQ4rPsA46qunKXS4g2Rn5UQAFmAxx9/s2048/024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXByYBOEZTP0xNNG3eJZ-U7dVtaV4AJs6Q8BDtWWIyFdjPrLa0BoA3kFpM-VhBldXc8Oi4nWVxbNszyIhEMe_PiLQzStudVeBAftRl99MBfV2IHXvWZIIv8PytEjWxNaTaEwY4eJrzHYxGoF2YuZURQIWc-i-L4IZQ4rPsA46qunKXS4g2Rn5UQAFmAxx9/w640-h426/024.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> Our daughter, Greta finally married her boyfriend, Adam!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Congrats to the Newlyweds. It's about time!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes they had a costume themed wedding (Princess Bride) and most of the guests wore some kind of a costume.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">That's it for today. I hope your day has brought you things to be thankful for and that you have joy in your life.<br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-49742232154995505432023-11-18T17:16:00.000-08:002023-11-18T17:16:33.157-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 18<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XS3Xyh90i4-gOdfSg5rb7inl3XfCsjot_Ruj7HtwPBWUdXEgXK2hG3dUzoaGqzyrAFeLkTxbO4MppzrX8kiwm_fIc3eDFraH-KlNLK5zI1E2mGCaha1HYuJCxbovGL9WlGG7V2WQwjiNqbu9f2ThBtfRUnnYFO1wNks5Mi4XySfNmFhP5B2LkFiRORi9/s2048/043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1344" data-original-width="2048" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XS3Xyh90i4-gOdfSg5rb7inl3XfCsjot_Ruj7HtwPBWUdXEgXK2hG3dUzoaGqzyrAFeLkTxbO4MppzrX8kiwm_fIc3eDFraH-KlNLK5zI1E2mGCaha1HYuJCxbovGL9WlGG7V2WQwjiNqbu9f2ThBtfRUnnYFO1wNks5Mi4XySfNmFhP5B2LkFiRORi9/w640-h420/043.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome back - Well it was another pretty restless night (I have a nasty chest cough) which gets worse when I try to lay down and sleep.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Still I'm thankful that I did get a few hours of sleep.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that other then the cough which is keeping me up at night I'm actually feeling pretty decent. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> I'm thankful for being able to go out and enjoy a nice lunch with some friends of mine. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that the company hubby is working for sent a gift card for Thanksgiving - That will come in handy.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">And I'm thankful that I remembered to post today! <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-79757733482364246802023-11-17T18:05:00.000-08:002023-11-17T18:05:21.173-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 16 and Day 17<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Well it finally happened....Yep, I forgot to post yesterday! I remembered in the middle of the night and decided I'd just post 2 photos today to make up for my lack of memory yesterday.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Having a cold and not getting a lot of sleep kinda messes with your brain at times.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPhlDTY2EuIBUzHzPjnWbq0N74tZAF2hezFj56G4cityJrfefsMGxzJ0o7x8WZgkDrQsmiK7WV68y9u9AONUP0g6JGxm76civ3u4QB5XGNZj_9MKbmfied8jHTI0zREL5d0CbWzWuJ7aFAvp6BIx59ss8IkK989Xll7YfqTm89K87VEmpFmM_tlWUzMJVM/s2048/012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPhlDTY2EuIBUzHzPjnWbq0N74tZAF2hezFj56G4cityJrfefsMGxzJ0o7x8WZgkDrQsmiK7WV68y9u9AONUP0g6JGxm76civ3u4QB5XGNZj_9MKbmfied8jHTI0zREL5d0CbWzWuJ7aFAvp6BIx59ss8IkK989Xll7YfqTm89K87VEmpFmM_tlWUzMJVM/w640-h426/012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Things I was thankful for yesterday: It didn't rain, I managed to get a few things done around the house (laundry being the main one) even though I wasn't feel to great. I got a short nap, and the medicine for the cough started working.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ek_Ojndmt3u-sAEFswfCQnv-QjJQshvaDuq2BImfmmIrQD71xEHRF7dXJ67PIY41sWdy_fjDtz0Fj5f1ZcrJzM8TjO5lXb7erJgAcDTZQrkL4j-4Q7fWjrYydaIJ5cJvimDitRNZQ9o1wGIwwH1tbRRvKekLtBlrc5m-2nTEiXKn5fIGDBsbzpu02D4v/s2048/010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ek_Ojndmt3u-sAEFswfCQnv-QjJQshvaDuq2BImfmmIrQD71xEHRF7dXJ67PIY41sWdy_fjDtz0Fj5f1ZcrJzM8TjO5lXb7erJgAcDTZQrkL4j-4Q7fWjrYydaIJ5cJvimDitRNZQ9o1wGIwwH1tbRRvKekLtBlrc5m-2nTEiXKn5fIGDBsbzpu02D4v/w640-h426/010.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Things I'm thankful for today:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. I slept almost the entire night last night. Just woke up once and went right back to sleep. Very little coughing.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. Got a reminder from my brother that I hadn't posted yesterday/today yet. - Thanks, because I might have forgot again.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Was able to purchase my craft tape with a 50% off coupon. That's always a plus.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. Even though I accidentally bought Beef Pot Pies (which I don't like) I had a back up soup that I do like so I had that instead.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Things don't always have to be really amazing to be grateful for them. - Hope you find things for which to be grateful for in your life.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">See you tomorrow (I hope!)<br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-39146612403409336912023-11-15T08:53:00.000-08:002023-11-15T08:53:21.864-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 15<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkSnE7IS-g2w5dI4H-e81DLy9SNtWMFL2yaGAJ6MJNl1yK-CX9hOWYNGg5OsRV6o6LSbE8UuUBYKGOETJ2M2Z1KETJUEZFVs3rRyBSYNnkK_G8UWdEtcJh60kw5SpCL96-a2t5oMVskwkJ9vCY40Eqke_nxRRgnVzcooARWr5SV4zKTBr0DXRlEMoi4PT/s2048/009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkSnE7IS-g2w5dI4H-e81DLy9SNtWMFL2yaGAJ6MJNl1yK-CX9hOWYNGg5OsRV6o6LSbE8UuUBYKGOETJ2M2Z1KETJUEZFVs3rRyBSYNnkK_G8UWdEtcJh60kw5SpCL96-a2t5oMVskwkJ9vCY40Eqke_nxRRgnVzcooARWr5SV4zKTBr0DXRlEMoi4PT/w640-h426/009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome - Wow, I'm early today!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that I'm up and even though I'm a bit under the weather (cold) I'm doing okay.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm also thankful today for: Family.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A couple of weeks ago we had a surprise visit from my youngest brother, Roger and his wife, Carolyn. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">He brought me some special gifts that he made on his 3D printer.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">So today I'm sharing those with you.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_wltptpGtkS4veT9zut2hvM9pUR2uenmnWzvG_0SSzQ78-vj7ufSd4pcFSx5kiK1pxYt5us3urC5VkntKgh4C_n7jJISWkgVgOvQ2uyPVDSjjMmcipqSU1C3IdX3_7gdWscZv4VBOPoBKiwk-VgmFFMEtYAbe8hBCZr9O7ms5PbxQEgOLZlFgkKlFkh-/s3072/002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3072" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_wltptpGtkS4veT9zut2hvM9pUR2uenmnWzvG_0SSzQ78-vj7ufSd4pcFSx5kiK1pxYt5us3urC5VkntKgh4C_n7jJISWkgVgOvQ2uyPVDSjjMmcipqSU1C3IdX3_7gdWscZv4VBOPoBKiwk-VgmFFMEtYAbe8hBCZr9O7ms5PbxQEgOLZlFgkKlFkh-/w426-h640/002.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>Haven't yet figured out where this cute one is going to end up but I'm thinking above this shelf where are the departed pets sit.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPyzKwusQ1jQAAblDqetoyb9gvW4YOkejiL_4ID9ntF-_8Rx2MSU75CAr8pspLKpjtIvA1HkbFUzyX2CkLgBMXLXc8qsYx8y1gXNyARIGfr4lIfCQlVoZ2xspjBRei4741M3dDTPLFsZrG_K3V8XsUZUrxwSi9BjJXyD83reoJcBBkLhdxn3BtGIKdrv2/s2048/004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1135" data-original-width="2048" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDPyzKwusQ1jQAAblDqetoyb9gvW4YOkejiL_4ID9ntF-_8Rx2MSU75CAr8pspLKpjtIvA1HkbFUzyX2CkLgBMXLXc8qsYx8y1gXNyARIGfr4lIfCQlVoZ2xspjBRei4741M3dDTPLFsZrG_K3V8XsUZUrxwSi9BjJXyD83reoJcBBkLhdxn3BtGIKdrv2/w640-h354/004.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /> This one is on the wall near the cat perch. I had to move it once because they were able to knock it off the wall from where I had it.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXRE7DDImF61wNmtfUG6arMEaCCdX70CODAZ6hGgYlzQaFAo_huNFb2DSMsGFxPMraE1YLci0eqIlN9_bZDx0eWrFNwutBgR78V3obiqMrkePJIgKfz-8Wdw8oWgVzw79KTZ4_fxH3dLTpz7Kjk1XznvElQ53uKuXNwpuEJOhc4EDkEUYrTBEpjmTqOzy/s2874/003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2874" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXRE7DDImF61wNmtfUG6arMEaCCdX70CODAZ6hGgYlzQaFAo_huNFb2DSMsGFxPMraE1YLci0eqIlN9_bZDx0eWrFNwutBgR78V3obiqMrkePJIgKfz-8Wdw8oWgVzw79KTZ4_fxH3dLTpz7Kjk1XznvElQ53uKuXNwpuEJOhc4EDkEUYrTBEpjmTqOzy/w456-h640/003.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><br /> This one is on the Refrigerator. I love it!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least - This hangs on my office door. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Zzp3N-_7AvHfoqNOcQuOhPxbT9eoDicoCR2gqAQm-ZaUcNin6v1mjREjHiqEYpZE0jKda0pWuP4YM_4dOlFwQ-k7JmfD1B9LcnPOO-V2ZqyXgPWnK-uB0PbpSWijxpb0WrVF6uCROW1ztcKq6PvZIrn0-3QXRy6r8ZgiZmpjmbk44i_Fh-9qXKxtg2Ch/s2048/001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1355" data-original-width="2048" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Zzp3N-_7AvHfoqNOcQuOhPxbT9eoDicoCR2gqAQm-ZaUcNin6v1mjREjHiqEYpZE0jKda0pWuP4YM_4dOlFwQ-k7JmfD1B9LcnPOO-V2ZqyXgPWnK-uB0PbpSWijxpb0WrVF6uCROW1ztcKq6PvZIrn0-3QXRy6r8ZgiZmpjmbk44i_Fh-9qXKxtg2Ch/w640-h424/001.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>This is a long standing "joke" as I am really NOT adopted. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it wonderful to have fun with your family though.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Enjoy this day.<br /> </span><br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-34420311952972713212023-11-14T21:21:00.000-08:002023-11-14T21:21:44.048-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 14<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqh2QhqPRnP1Z1siLnLzABTQ9HY-qta9pUHRgjOKMmseNXQ-4xMp2pfX_KEIFD_f4SgVkcv_MzTYDcpSOEWwNvcSbkoVujYvRSkVIRNRSsTk2BoVyoHzyOWcsuDLTUdScxydDctkM7RTlmuMQnM8AQhh0AgTUgdkr7ZNEtbyyw6CNDUaW0o_aCExh5kosV/s2048/002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1395" data-original-width="2048" height="436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqh2QhqPRnP1Z1siLnLzABTQ9HY-qta9pUHRgjOKMmseNXQ-4xMp2pfX_KEIFD_f4SgVkcv_MzTYDcpSOEWwNvcSbkoVujYvRSkVIRNRSsTk2BoVyoHzyOWcsuDLTUdScxydDctkM7RTlmuMQnM8AQhh0AgTUgdkr7ZNEtbyyw6CNDUaW0o_aCExh5kosV/w640-h436/002.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I am thankful that while I didn't bowl my best I was above 120 all 3 games and kept a fairly positive attitude. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that my cough/cold isn't getting worse and I'm thankful for cold medicine which helps.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for this sweet little cat and all our other kitties. They bring a lot of joy into my life.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm the most thankful though for the fact that I came super close to being in a bad accident on my way to bowling when someone ran a red light and made a left hand turn right in front of me. I was able to catch them out of the corner of my eye and slam on the brakes. It shook me up but it could have been so much worse. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you've had a positive attitude and enjoyed your day. See you tomorrow. </span><br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-55663537265676444092023-11-13T20:14:00.000-08:002023-11-13T20:14:11.508-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 13<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHD-WbIDhT7h6etc3O4RTurksN07_6sfNKJkf28yxsWfhgjJlpb6gNsyKAh4e2ng5q-GZrADbZyG21h3bOibu3O6VlA-QAIRtDOUlQPrFQVp4L60cRC3tn3mRroI4m2tKCujaX9etHiV9nrjgGIFUirkJEaZY0-nsGkOywvm6cy8H91PGRRStU-TWmkL5c/s2048/Day%2013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHD-WbIDhT7h6etc3O4RTurksN07_6sfNKJkf28yxsWfhgjJlpb6gNsyKAh4e2ng5q-GZrADbZyG21h3bOibu3O6VlA-QAIRtDOUlQPrFQVp4L60cRC3tn3mRroI4m2tKCujaX9etHiV9nrjgGIFUirkJEaZY0-nsGkOywvm6cy8H91PGRRStU-TWmkL5c/w640-h426/Day%2013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for squirrels ...Yes, I find them hilarious to watch. Spotted this little guy out on my walk earlier this past week. He has a berry in his mouth. I bet he was thankful for the small berry.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for the fun I had playing Bunco today with a wonderful group of ladies. I laughed a lot. Did play real well (no prize for me) but I had a lot of fun.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that I had someone ask if they got to see the cards I talk about on this blog. I actually have a card making blog if anyone is interested in checking it out: http://faithartistry.blogspot.com.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that I didn't have to be outside a lot in the rain today. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hope you all have had a day which you have found something to be thankful for. Big or Small a blessing is a blessing. </span><br /></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5796253757487062281.post-57738471360865342322023-11-12T21:35:00.000-08:002023-11-12T21:35:45.056-08:00Giving Thanks - Day 12<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-size: large;">Welcome. - I hope you had a lovely weekend. - It was a pleasant one here.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Today I am thankful for being able to spend some more time in my craft room and even though I messed up the first card I was working on and had to start over I actually like the 2nd card better!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful that so far I haven't caught the cold that hubby has and pray he recovers quickly (say a prayer if you believe in the power of prayer for him that he doesn't get worse).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful for nice hot food like the mac-n-cheese I made for supper tonight.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUWNYYHI4XOdkLTAssa57y4bJPOxSBEDVIsX_U3kjSPj2IMoPa6oWEeT5T0kL2RQauArFDx_fcVN9LfIejFaVn0jWL5yiYkx5gxyY51ZvTdm8RKnt2mqPERM2I-Gh24qeHkUTc-gpI8U9QHo1FMoix8gBWMDJRSIigTu8UZK-J99JUlf3Zrntqkcnc4ym/s2048/003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUWNYYHI4XOdkLTAssa57y4bJPOxSBEDVIsX_U3kjSPj2IMoPa6oWEeT5T0kL2RQauArFDx_fcVN9LfIejFaVn0jWL5yiYkx5gxyY51ZvTdm8RKnt2mqPERM2I-Gh24qeHkUTc-gpI8U9QHo1FMoix8gBWMDJRSIigTu8UZK-J99JUlf3Zrntqkcnc4ym/w640-h426/003.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Idahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.com3