NEW MEDS, NEW ME

 Around May of this year I talked to my doctor and told her I didn't think one of my meds was working. She added a medication to boost the other. I didn't know what to expect, but boy, did I find out! Just look at what I've gotten done since the change:

This quilt was about 1/4th done. It's probably my favorite. It's a nice size lap quilt. 

 

A red and white lap quilt. I'm contemplating adding more to this one. It is not quilted yet. I think I'll tie it instead of quilting. I haven't decided yet.

I hand quilted this blue and white lap quilt. It's my dog's favorite!  It's very comfy because I used a fluffy batting, which I love. A little more difficult to quilt because of the puffiness, but worth it. 

I love this one. Its muted colors are so pretty. Who would have thought brown would be so pretty with blue and pink? This one has been quilted and is the next one I'll be working on. It still needs a binding

So take it from me, if you feel your medications aren't working, talk to your doctor. I'm thrilled with the new me!

I hope your day will be wonderful in every way. Thank you for stopping by!

GRANDCHILDREN ROCK!!!

This is my darling Nala,  GGchild. I love how this picture shows the joy of a child at Christmas. 

 She is an extraordinary tent maker.  She disappeared for a day after she built the tent:)

GG are fun but exhausting. Even at age 11.  She takes the school bus to our house every Monday and is here until 8:00. She is always hungry. I can hardly keep enough on hand to satisfy her.

Boy is it cold here. We didn't get out of the 40's today, which may not sound that cold, but there was a stiff breeze blowing all day. We've got a nice fire going and our Christmas tree brings warmth just by the look. I've got a nice ham in the oven. It still has to  cook for 2 more hours. I can't wait to eat some.

So how has your day been? Have you done much Christmas shopping? I've done a bit - all online. I can't wait to start wrapping them and getting them under the tree. 

Thanks so much for stopping by. Tell me how your day is going!

THE PUPPERS

The puppers love the fire. Especially Arie, the lab. As a matter of fact, in these pictures I think she's a little put out by Dizzy who claimed the prized spot on the sofa. Arie will rest with her head on the arm rest, like a nice big pillow. 

These two get along great....until they don't. Play, play, play, then growl, fight. They sound pretty scary when they fight. Heck, they sound pretty scary when they play. Sometimes it's hard to know the difference! They like to play tug of war with a rope toy they have. Surprisingly the little one can hold his own - he's a tank. A mack truck.  A holy terror. But boy is he cute when he wants you to chase after him. That's his favorite game. Arie is well behaved, except when she is outside. Then she is stubborn and gets in trouble every time she goes out. She tries to sneak over to the neighbors yard, or down the bank to the street. But all we have to do is call her "bad girl", and she slinks back to the house with her head held down, looking pitiful and sorrowful. 

 When they get excited it's a sight to behold. Arie will practically jump in your arms...and she's a load! Dizzy jumps on your legs and shakes his little curly tail. 

Today is cold, but no wind. I can handle the cold as long as there is no wind. Shortly I'll be going out to do my mentoring at a local elementary school. So fun. I have a little 2nd grade girl who is precious and seems to love the special attention she is getting, and I love giving it!

I hope you are having a lovely day. Thanks so much for stopping by!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

 Hello! Looks like were moving away from Thanksgiving and heading steadily towards Christmas. Yikes, Thanksgiving was so late this year and there is little time left for shopping and decorating and all the fun things I want to do. We always get our tree the day after turkey-day. We found a beauty this year and she is all decorated and shining so prettily in the living room. When I was growing up we always lived in houses that had a living room and a den. The Christmas tree was always in the living room and we spent all our time in the den. I have always appreciated that our tree is in the family room, to be seen all day/night long. 

I love getting out the ornaments every year. So many have precious memories. This picture below is of the Wizard of Oz ornaments my dear mother crafted. Every year I like to remember her making these. They are the favorite of my daughter - they were the only thing she wanted after mom passed away. 

 A few other favorite ornaments:

The Bald Eagle from our first sighting of one in a nearby neighborhood. So beautiful!

We were so enthralled with Hamilton and just had to honor it with an ornament.

And of course, Barbie. 

Hope you've had a lovely day. Thanks so much for stopping by.