thanksgiving

 Curtains in the wash, dusting everywhere–this kitchen was a mess.  It’s been a while since I went beyond the surface.  I love these guys.  And these:  And vases hand painted years ago:  This beast?  Was filthy dusty.  It’s all good now.  I love salt and pepper shakers and have way too many, but aww: I […]

 It was a great Thanksgiving, family all around.  My brother’s family was here, and I was so happy to see them.  We used to do a continuous table, but last year changed it up to four separate tables, a better plan.  Mama and p.j., two peas in a pod:  Oh my goodness, these two partners

 While I was cleaning today, I found my long-lost mittens.    Apparently I stored them safely with my bathing suits because that makes so much sense. I sent this picture to my friend and we laughed.  Good grief. The kids helped me all day, vacuuming and putting things away across three floors of the house. 

 Turkey Trot participants: This is my sister with her grandson.  He’s turning into a real guy at this point, little baby no more. Nobody knows when Morgan was born, so her birthday is declared to be Thanksgiving.  She likes it. This puppy was confused by why her kennel was moved (to make room for Thanksgiving

 We have cleaned. I made a list and we all got to work.  I take the bathrooms–kids don’t want to clean those and I don’t mind. The stairways are vacuumed, the furniture dusted to the extent it is going to be. Martin came last week and took care of the leaves in the yard.   We

Living dangerously. The tree is up and decorated: Jay’s mom gave me that little ceramic tree from her house: Put the candlestick lights in all the windows, and Jay got the lights on the pine tree out front working again. It’s strangely warm though, like an October day, not approaching December.  It’s fine. We’ll take

 The floors are vacuumed, the tables are set.  Flowers, beautiful flowers are on the tables.  This is spectacular creation made out of computer paper.  Wow. Who knew?  And our tiny poo-tell has had a bath: Onward to tomorrow. Nothing but love, Val

love, Val