Brunch With Classmates....

I'll be having brunch today , with some of my classmates. This is an old pictures, I am still not able to access my photos. Only ones I have shown before on my site. But sometimes a post without pictures is boring. Sorry to all my followers. My daughter said she will work with me on the 23, when she's home for Christmas.
 I didn't buy much on my junking Saturday. It's fun to look at things anyway. I bought some old cookie cutters. Then yesterday, My oldest daughter, Angie, picked me up and we joined my twins daughters,Liz and Karen. They got into the same vehicle with us and we drove to Rochester,In. and met up with my middle daughter Kathy. We had a nice lunch together, then went to a few stores. We just wanted to spend time together. Meeting in Rochester is an hour drive for Kathy and the rest of us. That way no one is driving 2 hours one way. Which is 4 hours round trip . It was nice to have time laughing and catching up.  xo

Treasure Mart Junking....

I am going to go to the treasure mart and do some junking tomorrow. This is just a  tiny glimpse of their treasures. They have a bit of everything. I like the turquoise table in the corner. Looks like I should have kept all my old skillets.
Today I have been busy addressing cards. I want to get them out before the big rush. I thought I had plenty, but looks like my supply is getting low, better get a few more. Some times this is the only connection with some distant cousins and friends. I do write a line or two inside the cards. Hope you are enjoying your day. xo

Doodle Bug...

This is Lynzie, we call her doodle bug. She said in high school," I do not want to be doodle bug any more."  I told her that doodle bug was a name for a bomb and she was the bomb. I slip every once in a while and call her doodle. Bless her heart, she's the best young lady ever. She is in her last year of studies to become a nurse. I know she will be a good one. I just don't get to see her enough. She is Emma's big sister. I have been thinking of her today, so that's why I posted her photo.
  I made my dentist appointment yesterday. Got a good report. Yes, of course, they ask questions while you can't talk.:):)Wow, they were busy. Everyone getting things done before the holidays. I love my dentist, but still get the heebee-geebees, whenever I go there. Hope all of you have a wonderful day. xo

Sunsets....

Have you noticed the sunrises and sunsets ? They have been full of hot pinks and oranges. So pretty. We have sat out on the porch the past few evenings and watched the sunsets. First of all, I find it amazing we can sit outside in December. Oh not that I am complaining about the wonderful weather, no way. Everyone wanting Christmas lights outside should be able to get them out in these pleasant temperatures. :):)  Enjoy this beautiful day everyone, and if it's nice this evening, sit and watch the sunset. xo

My Universe...??

See this small house, it's where all my siblings and I lived with our parents. Two bedrooms and one bath.Eat in kitchen and a living room. Big yard. Here's the real sad part of this....11 kids and 2 parents. I have always teased that our parents stacked us like cord wood. For the older of us kids it was not good. The younger had more room , food ,clothing, etc., after the oldest kids left home. Two boys joined the service, two girls married. As you can see, there is grass growing in the yard. All of us kids running around keep the grass wore off, especially a ring around the house. Thinking of that , it's so funny now.
   My  parents used to make me angry. They did not do right by us, some times. Not all was bad, mind you. We had a our moments of joy.  As time went by and another child left that tight little nest, the grass grew and a sadness took over that corner lot. The boys , most in service, the girls married or working, or both. The parents , sometimes, alone , in that wee house, which must have felt like a barn , so empty. But any special occasion and we would all pile right back into that little house and share a meal and lots of love. All's well that ends well. xoxo

Some Decorating...

The little sign I bought at Horton's last year. I love it. I have this country bench in the entry, it's where the bears sit. I just add wee pillows, the trees, and some greenery. Today is my daughter's birthday and my s-i-l.
I will be taking gifts to Angie's and decorating her table for her. She will be surprised. If Jake isn't there, I can still get into the house. The first thing Angie and my s-i-l did was give me a house key. They have always made me feel welcome , always. I used to go to their old house, make a sandwich and coffee, on my way to work. I would watched their home movies, of Christmas or sports games. Some times if their cabinets were almost bare of food, I would go to the grocery for them. I would get them food and put it in the cabinets. Angie has said,"mom it was always so nice to see you had been here and helped us through our lean times." I do feel bless with my children. They are my greatest gift. xo

Horton's Christmas Open House...

I did make it to Horton's. They were busy as usual.  I bought some ornaments, a bracelet, gift tags, coasters, and a book on Tipton. The book is put together by an old neighbor of mine, well she's not so old :):) The historical society helped Janis with the book. It begins about how our town  was built. Many old and interesting photos. The Indiana General Assembly, in Jan. 15th 1844,made a new county from the  Miami reserve. Then named after general John Tipton, who fought with the Indiana militia in the 1811 battle of Tippecanoe. The book ends with photos of Barack Obama, on his 2008 campaign trail, going to Kempton, the town west of here. The Dunham's century old homestead,in Kempton,  links directly to Obama's ancestry.
  I will be buying 4 of these books, one for each of my daughter's. Their grandfather John P. is shown with all the police in Tipton. He was once the chief of police.   xo