Monday, November 28, 2016

Twilight Visitor





Hello!

Happy Monday.
A few nights ago we had a beautiful visitor.
Hubby and I were bringing the Christmas decorations up from storage. A storm was blowing in and this guy landed in our tree. 
He seemed pretty content till it got dark enough for my flash to kick in. I love owls and it truly made my night... heck my year. 
Have a great day!

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Just Hanging out!


Happy Sunday Eve.
Tree is finally decorated and I am sitting here enjoying my gnomes and some tea.
Ready for back to school, back to life, back to getting through the rest of 2016.
; )

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

New Cashmere Christmas Tree


Happy Tuesday!
This weekend we got a new tree. Didn't need one, but really wanted one. It was a bit of a trial and error. It started with a flocked 6 foot tree, but after setting it up and dealing with the mess, I boxed it right up and returned it. This one is much more my style. I might get a cheap little table top one and flock it myself, but I couldn't even imagine trying to put lights on the flocked one. This tree is tall and thin which is perfect for our small space. Don't mind the mess, lots was going on while the tree was being set up. Ha ha. 
Have a great day. 
; )

Friday, November 18, 2016

Vintage Beauties...



Hello, happy Friday!
Its a cold cold day today. Heading out on a field trip, and I wanted to share pics of beautiful Southwest Colorado in November. Green grass... Hello!
Now after yesterday...
Snow and cold. 
Amazing. 
Anyways, when I took these pics, I was at a yard sale. I honestly felt like I was on the American Pickers TV show. 
Barns and barns and fields full of vintage finds. 
LOVED IT!

Hope you have a great weekend. And if you are like us... Thanksgiving Break.
; )

Monday, November 14, 2016

Leafy


Happy Monday!

Lots and lots to do. 
Gotta clean, de clutter and do a little decorating.
Loving the leaves, but really need to gather them up. Snow is in the forcast at the end of the week and I do not like wet soggy leaves. Ha ha.

Have  a great day!

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Christmas Bedding



Happy Saturday!
Yesterday I posted about my new bedding. I LOVE it. But both of my girls now want Christmas/Winter bedding. Sooo, time to check out some different ideas. 
There are some great ones. LOVE them.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Friday, November 11, 2016

Beautiful Soft Winter Bed





Whew! What a week!
We have had a crazy week full of ups and downs. 
Hubs ended up with a Pulmonary Embolism and was hospitalized for a few days. Just one of the lovely side effects of Chemotherapy and Cancer. We are so ready to be done with his therapy. His cancer journey has been such a whirlwind and now that we are at the tailend, it cant get here soon enough.
We got home last night and I had to run into Walmart for some essentials and I came home with a non essential. Ha ha. 
Super soft new bedding for our bed. We are in a teeny tiny house and our room is basically a large closet, ha ha. But the bed is great. 
Hope you have a great day! Today is one of our few Fridays that we have school and I am off to volunteer. 
: )

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Family Means Everything


Good Evening!
SO glad to be home. And so very blessed to have all our Family home. No school activities. Just safe at home. 
Have a great night!

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Rainy, Snowy Sadness




Hello!
I normally would say happy Saturday. But its a very gloomy sad one here. I am so sad to say we are mourning the loss of one of the students in my Daughter's school. A 12 year old that was lost to suicide. A beautiful young soul who had so much ahead of her. I was not fortunate to have known her as she was one year younger than my oldest, but her loss will be felt just as deeply. 
On Monday there will be many questions I am sure from her peers, and I pray that the Teachers are able to lead with grace as well as compassion. No child should have to learn of this at such a tender age. 
Hug all those that you love and hold them close. 
; )

Friday, November 4, 2016

Feeling Blessed


Hello! Happy happy Friday!

We are headed out to do a little shopping, just me, my mom and my girls. 
Ready for some girl time. I am truly blessed. 
Have a wonderful day!

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Pretty Christmas Ornaments




Happy November 2nd!

Yesterday was a busy Dr. Day, today is put away the Halloween decorations and clean house day! Yay.
I am ready for a calm November.

I can still enjoy the pretty new ornaments for sale in the store. 
Gonna do something different this year. I am thinking about changing our decor to an all white Christmas tree. I always admire them but don't actually decorate with them. But this year its gonna happen. I think. Still trying to decide between a white one and a green and white flocked one. Hmmmm. Choices!

Have a great day!
Time to clean and declutter!

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Bare Trees...Winter Around The Corner



Bare trees in the Mountains. Got to enjoy a hike in the high country a few weeks ago. Most of the leaves have already fallen, snows in the air. 
Not as soon as where we used to live, but coming soon enough. At our house we still have a few green leaves that haven't turned yet mixed in with the yellow and brown. But its starting. There is more on the ground than on the trees. 

I am anxious for 2017. This last year has been such a roller coaster. I admit, last December when we found out my Hubs had Cancer, all I could think about was living my life alone. How was I going to be a single mom, how was I going to raise my girls alone, how was I going to survive this. So much uncertainty, and sadness. I couldn't hardly talk about it without crying. Even typing now is hard. But through the year, I have learned so much about this disease. I have learned to have hope, to be positive, to keep going. I have seen such strength in him, in our kids. We have met some amazing people, been through so much. Been supported by our amazing friends, family and Doctors. Yes the medical bills are overwhelming, and our credit is suffering, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 2017 will be better and hope will overcome any doubt. I am sure of it. I am looking forward and enjoying the quiet of the Thanksgiving Holiday to come. Halloween gets put away this week, and the Turkeys come out.

Have a wonderful November 1st!