Saturday, November 29, 2014

A Christmas Treasure...

  My daughters and I would always watch , "It's A Wonderful Life."  It was one of our all time favorite holiday movies. One year my daughter , Kathy, gave me this autographed book.
 She ordered on line at Karolyn Grimes' site.  Karolyn was Zuzu in the movie. When she signed the book she wrote Zuzu and drew a little bell.  You all know the meaning of the bell. At the end of the movie a bell rings on the Bailey's tree and Zuzu says," teacher says when a bell rings an angel gets his wings".  This is a treasure for me.
  Ever notice that some times when you start one thing you actually end up doing something different. LOL....or is that just me. This seems to be my new method.
   I started cleaning the porch off yesterday. Taking the pumpkins and gourds behind the big maple tree for the squirrels to eat on this winter. Then I noticed all the tree trash in the yard, twigs ,sticks, etc. I started picking that up and putting it on our burn pile...we usually leave this all winter for the birds to hide in .  Then it was back to the porch. Gathered up flowerpots and decorations and hauled them the shed. Came inside and cleaned off the mantle. Once I get all my decorations out, then I can start with my Christmas decorating.
   Have a fun day. It's too be warmer here and some sunshine this morning. Oh yes !! XO



29 comments:

  1. Beautiful gift from your daughter. I love it's a wonderful life. One of my faves too.
    Yep today it is going to hit 50 wooo hooo so I hope to finish up my outside stuff too.
    Have a great Saturday.
    Kris

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    1. Kris, Hope you got some of the outside décor up. This is the best weekend to do it. I cleaned on my porch a bit more. Trying to think how I want to move things around. We had sun all morning then it got cloudy this afternoon. Hope tomorrow is good. xoxo,Susie

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  2. I am getting ready to drag out our decorations and maybe get started decorating tomorrow....gotta catch my breath from Thanksgiving.

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    1. BJ, It is a busy season for sure. I wish I had my decorating all done. I am just starting. xoxo,Susie

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  3. What a wonderful gift! Do I EVER get side tracked...all the time! I'm supposed to be getting ready to go pick up my nieces right now and I'm downloading pics to my blog and seeing what you've been up to!

    Cindy Bee

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    1. Cindy, I will get on the computer knowing how fast time goes when you think you have 15 minutes to kill. :):) I tell Ted I clean house by going into room to look for stuff and just start doing something. LOL . Wish I had a place for everything and that everything was there. Bless you, xoxo,Susie

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  4. That book is a treasure. Oh yes, I get sidetracked all the time...going from project to project!!! Glad your weather is better today. Have fun decorating for Christmas! xoxo Mildred

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    1. Mildred, Today was very nice. I read, cleaned, did laundry, swept the porch once more. Went to the store for milk. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  5. oH a fun movie ..for sure Susie(:)
    Computers were invented to make us all raving mad..ha so so true..
    have a good rest of the weekend too..thanks my friend
    hugs,Patty

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    1. Patty, I think I will rest some this week if I get a chance. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  6. Good movie but I guess I'm a little tired of it..Hope you are enjoying your weekend..50's tomorrow!!

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    1. Missy, Today was very nice put. We had sunshine all morning. Tomorrow is warmer with rain predicted. But it's not snow and ice...so I am happy. Stay warm. xoxo,Susie

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  7. One thing leads to another, doesn't it, Susie. Enjoy the sunshine! xo Nellie

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    1. Nellie, Today I thought you must have a cookie assembly line going. LOL. I try my best to stay on top of cleaning...but I still get behind at times. Just something all the time. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  8. It's warm and sunshiny here and I just got my hair cut. Not what I thought would happen today but it was time! lol I love the book. I named one of my dolls Zuzu Petals. And she'll sit on my sofa...maybe today! Sweet hugs!

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    1. So happy about your little doll. Today we had sunshine all morning and it was so nice. I loved it. I swept the porch again. Just to be out. I brought in a load of wood. Did laundry, read, wrote emails and letters. I'll be looking for your doll on the sofa. Blessings dear friend,xoxo,
      Susie

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  9. It snowed this morning!
    We did not have one flake last year.
    It is so pretty and bright when it snows!
    I wish you warm and cozy as you deck the halls!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

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    1. Lynne, If you rarely get snow...it probably looked beautiful. Our lawns are clear and we are to have rain tomorrow. Enjoy your snow. :) Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  10. Now that is a dear treasure. Zuzu has very pretty penmanship, too. Sounds as if you got a lot accomplished...always a good feeling.

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    1. Vee, I love that book. The same daughter bought me a movie poster of the story, "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. I love it too. I would rather be wore out from working than just being bored. Blessings for a wonderful Sunday. xoxo,Susie

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  11. What a special gift. I love thoughtful things like that.
    I swear I have ADD. I start one thing and end up doing ten other things. I can't focus.
    Hope your new week goes well.

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  12. What a special gift. I love thoughtful things like that.
    I swear I have ADD. I start one thing and end up doing ten other things. I can't focus.
    Hope your new week goes well.

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    1. Debby, I had to laugh when you said you may have ADD, because you sent your comment twice.:):)I think you have properly diagnosed yourself. LOL. If it weren't for old lady crazy some times...I wonder if my house would ever be clean. . Hope you have a great Sunday. xoxo,Susie

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  13. Cold yesterday, warm today. I'll be back with sports after this message.

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  14. that was a lovely movie for sure. not to be missed every year!

    smiles, bee
    xoxoxo

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  15. It's a wonderful life is my favorite movie. When my kids were small and there was not much money for Christmas, I would sit and cry. I look back and those times weren't so bad. They made us appreciate what we did have and have made my children strong and determined to make it! I haven't seen it in years. I gave to my daughter one year for Christmas because she remembers it and my son in law said it was depressing. Will always be a classic in my book.

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  16. Susie,
    I've never seen the whole movie "It's A Wonderful Life.' I've seen bits of it, but not the whole show. I heard it was a good one. It sounds like you are getting ready for Christmas.......cleaning, organizing, and soon you can put up your decorations. I would love to see them when you're finished.

    love,
    ~Sheri

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  17. Love that movie and the autograph book! I do that all the time, because you know one thing leads to another. And another.
    I call it talent in multi tasking. My guys call it dementia.

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  18. Love the movie..cool autograph book! I and Tom do the same thing. I think I'm getting worse every day!!

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