I do this every year — tell myself I’m “done”. Then keep adding a little bit here and there to my Christmas decorating — AFTER I told myself to “keep it simple” and after I think I’m done. “Think” being the operative word here. I have managed to keep it simple — but I haven’t … Read More
A trip down Memory Lane with DIY Guy . . . Wind up Santa’ was one of those things at Nana & Papa’s house that always came out at Christmas… From my earliest recollections … wind-up Santa was always there. Whenever I’d go across town to Nana & Papa’s house at Christmas time — … Read More
We’ve been checking things off our “Git ‘R Done” list . . . . . . the decorating is done….as of 8:00 pm tonight. I wanted to finish the outside stuff before the snow. . . . the chicken coop has been closed up — and winterized in anticipation of the coming below zero temperatures — … Read More
Randomography Today . . . The fruit centerpiece Using egg whites and sugar – I ‘frosted’ some fruit! Very fun & festive. The Lionel Train engine that DIY got for his first Christmas he was 7 months old! with the coal car and track We used to set the whole thing up around our tree! … Read More
Some gifts you receive because someone felt obligated to give you a gift…. and they really didn’t have a clue what to give you. Then there are the gifts you receive that are clearly given with thought of who you are, and what you’d like. Gifts that say the person knows you. My kids did a great job of gifting this year. For their dad’s … Read More
Before I tell you what DIY Guy bought me for Christmas, I think you should have some background information. In December, 1983 I was slightly behind schedule for my morning drive to work in Binghamton, NY. Slightly behind schedule means I didn’t take time to buckle my seatbelt. In the early 80’s seatbelt use was … Read More
Ours was a delayed Christmas this year. Since we all decided to wait until we could all be together, that meant that our “virtual” Christmas Eve was the 26th (last night) and our Christmas morning was this morning. We started our ‘Christmas Eve’ by watching Danae dance with former dance team members at her HS alumni BB … Read More
What did you all get for Christmas? Did you get what you were hoping for? Were you surprised? Did you surprise someone? We haven’t had our “tree” — as in opening presents and stockings. We went to church last night (Christmas Eve) … and had our usual open house party with food and friends. Then … Read More
Yesterday we were blessed with another 8 inches of the white, cold fluffy stuff. . . It really made our yard look like a winter wonderland Then, just as we were about to leave for Kelli & Matt’s wedding It happened . . . A White Out But the wedding went on and was the … Read More