Let It Snow

Good morning friends, it snowed at the shore, Saturday night into Sunday..

it stopped on Sunday around noon.

I could hardly contain my excitement!

This was the view when I woke up on Sunday morning, from our second floor bedroom.

I was so excited, took way too many pictures...it was such an awesome snow day!

It was the kind of snow that coated every branch of every tree.

We received 8 inches in total, much more than was forecasted.

Of course we went outside and I had to make a snow angel.

Don't dare ask how I got up, it wasn't pretty...I sure hope the neighbors were not watching.

The hubs sculpted our initials in a heart C & D.

It was so nice to have it snowing during the daytime, we went for a walk and had a snowball fight

which was super fun and a family tradition.

All bundled up...you can see the snow still coming down.

Our footprints,

our home...

and the snow blowing starts...

I am so happy to have that machine, and lucky to have the man behind it.

We have not had snow like this in a very long time...so I know I took way too many pictures.

Today's positive thought...

I can bring more light into my home...

- By making my space a reflection of my personality -

- playing upbeat music, making sure the house smells good with seasonal candles and scents -

- by bringing nature indoors, by nurturing the plants with natural light, watching them grow and bloom - and by displaying trinkets here and there that have special meaning -

Gaylord National - ICE -

 Every year, right around the holiday's, we drive the 4-wheel drive sled down to Washington, D.C.

We stay in the Gaylord National Resort and we visit

ICE

This years theme...The classic holiday story,

The Polar Express

10 scenes from the movie, brought to life with 2 million pounds of ice, created by 40 artisans from China.

Inside the exhibit, it is a cool 9 degrees.

These larger than you can believe ice sculptures, took 6 weeks to sculpt and create.

Polar Express Round Trip

This train, although unbelievable, is made entirely of ice.

Hot, Hot, Hot Chocolate

The End

Today's positive thought...

When I look back on this year, I'm proud of...

- the way I have cared for others -

I'm A "Maker"!!

I am a maker, a creator...a tryer of all crafts.

Knitting is my go-to activity, but I often dabble in anything "crafty"?!

I have been knitting blankets for Christmas gifts 

and I have made a lot of ornaments for the Christmas tree, they are gifts also.

First up, the ornament of 2025 is this...

"Gnome"

I have made so many, I hope I have enough friends to gift them to.

I generally gift money to the mailman, my salon girls...and other people who serve us throughout the year.

I attach an ornament to each cash gift to make it a little more personal.

In years past I have made

this ornament.

I only made one this year, they are easy to make with the art of 

Needle Punching

I would like to make a few more.

I finished the blanket I made for Michael for Christmas.

I am so in love with this blanket and I cannot wait for Christmas to gift it to him.

This is a kit sold by Sierra Yarn

The kit contains a pattern, a 17" circular needle and 8 skeins of yarn, 1600 yards...

enough yarn to make a 45" x 58" blanket.

The yarn is 60% Baby Alpaca 40% Peruvian in the color Light Blue/Ivory.

The kit also includes a "Made By Me" label.

I am making another one for my mom.

 

We got 8" of snow on Sunday, I could not be more excited.

We went for a walk while it was snowing, had a snowball fight and I made a snow angel.

I did not assist with the clean-up, instead I made a big pot of cream of potato soup,

and we enjoyed that while we watched the Chiefs game.

I used my new soup bowls from 

Alewine Pottery

for the soup and this Creamy Tuscan Sausage Pasta Dish I often make.

The KC Chiefs lost, they will not be in the playoffs...so no Super Bowl for 2026.

An MRI confirmed that quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL, he will probably need surgery.

On December 4th I photographed this Waning Crescent Moon, 

it looked brighter than it looks in the picture.

Here's a peek at the 8 inches of snow we got, I'll share more pictures tomorrow!

Today's positive thought...

To stay positive on dark nights...

- I look through old scrapbooks, pictures and my blog books -