HAPPY NEW YEAR

As the sun sets in the West.......................teehee.....we are rolling in 2009...

May you have a joy filled year with many blessings. Diane

Mother Nature Has the Last Say

Well, I got to see my Grandson make a snowman..........but it was via E-Mail. Our son and daughter-in-law got snowed in the worst snow storm in 58 years!!!! I was so disappointed, but in the end glad that they were safe in their own backyard. We mailed their gifts yesterday, so their Christmas from us will be a little late. We won't get to see them opened, hear the giggles or make the gingerbread house that I wanted but there will be other days to share. Days warmed by the sun. Memories for them of the Christmas that they didn't make it to the Grandparents house and all the fun they had playing in their own backyard.......................... Diane

Christmas Kisses

CHRISTMAS KISSES....................DIANE

Christmas Eve

This morning I was so excited to see new snow when I got up, I jumped into some clothes and my boots to take some pictures. It was 6:45 a.m. and I ran across the street, still dark, to take some pictures of our house. No jacket, just a flannel shirt. A car or two went by, probably wondering what "She" doing? OK......I got some shots..............it can stop now. Gotta have the roads clear for Christmas Day and all the travelers, mainly my son and daughter-in-law with our two grandchildren..MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE...........HUGS MY FRIENDS AND CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS. And if you are down and out and sorta sad this year, with the loss of a loved one or financial security or just a little blue, missing family and friends here is an extra HUG & PRAYER. Diane

Christmas in the Mountains

Christmas in the Mountains. It is snowing now and the trees are white and beautiful. I am trying not to worry about my family that is on the road in the next few days. We will be busy at work today. The snow seems to get everybody out and about and in a festive mood. Three more days til Christmas. I am done with all my shopping and am trying to concentrate on things to do with the boys when they get here. I bought a gingerbread house kit. Had to. Gran wanted to make one and take some pictures. I am going to make the house so it will be good and dry when they get here then they can decorate it. I can't wait. I am still trying to think of some games but it looks like we will have some snow to play in...May all your family travel safe, by plane or train or car..........Hugs, Diane

Five Days til Christmas

I have to admit I am getting excited for Christmas. I am excited to not have to work six days a week. I am excited to get back to my art. But I am especially excited for Christmas Day. Our son and daughter-in-law will be here with our two beautiful grandson's. Our newest grandson is just two and has never been here before. I am hoping that we get just the right amount of snow. (just enough to play in) and not enough to block their road here. We got to see them in August and had fun but we sure wish we didn't live so far apart. We only get to see them a couple of times a year so this Christmas is very special.

Finding Fun Things

http://www.thefreesite.com/Seasonal_Freebies/Christmas/

Christmas Blog Party

Pretty Petals is hosting a blog CHRISTMAS PARTY. Follow this link and you can see all the lovelies that were added by all the people who have joined. There are over 100 people that signed up. http://prettypetals.typepad.com/prettypetals/2008/12/a-pretty-little-christmas-blog-party.html

The top picture is a felt and button snowman that I made, he was so fun and a good way to use up some of those buttons that we hoard...

The middle picture is a Santa that I made with a friend of mine. We just had to get together and play with clay.

The angel is a tree topper that I love. She adds a little light to a dark corner.

Well the snow finally got here and I have lost my high speed Internet but I am going over to look at the other entry's at the CHRISTMAS BLOG PARTY. Have a Happy MONDAY..............Diane