Cards.....

Just a sample of the cards we have received from friends and family. I love getting cards, letters and notes. Diane , Debbie, and Sandi , in blogland ( wonderful new friends) sent me cards. Such beautiful people we have meet through blogging. I want to wish all of you out there a very Merry Christmas. I may not be making any new blogs for this coming week....but when I get a free moment, I will come check in on all of you. Blessings to all, xoxoxo.

A Zoo???

 I have often heard that school can be a zoo...maybe it's true. I saw these animals in the principal's office Thursday. I love this adorable  elephant. His wreath crown makes him sweet.

Here is a zebra, and there was a giraffe around the corner. I did not get his photo. The vice principal said she made these. Said she had a monkey hanging out in her garage.. She's  talented !!!

This was an open letter to Santa. So glad everyone is nice at school. :):) As you walk the halls of school, there are many murals on the walls. I am sure they are done by the art department. I love seeing how very talented school children can be. Their art is hung in the halls for every visitor and other classes to see and enjoy.
 We are having rain and it's suppose to rain all day into Sunday. Flooding is being predicted also. I pray this storm system goes through fast. Take care today and drive safely. xo

Class Party....

 This is how it looked this morning on my way to school. Bet you didn't know I went to school. Well for parties and fun stuff, I do. It was a beautiful day.

Here I am with my daughter's 5th grade class. My daughter took the photo. There are 26 kids in her class...one boy was sick today. That's sad to be sick on a fun day.
 They have a Christmas breakfast. Parents bring in food and help serve them. They start the day with a moment of silence . Then say the pledge of allegiance. Then they were allow in line to eat...oh after going to the restroom and washing their hands. They had breakfast casserole, sausage links, muffins, donuts, juice, and milk. Then they play a game....my daughter wraps enough books up , one for each child. They start the school year with a number, that's their number till school is over. Angie calls out the first random number, that child unwraps a book....this gets it started...the next child can unwrap a book or steal the one already unwrapped. This is the first year that most kids just went for a wrapped book. Usually they will steal , the book can only be stolen twice. But at the end they can swap books , begging and pleading . So funny to me.
  It was a great day. I am late posting and visiting, I may have to visit tomorrow. xo

Smiling....

Well yippee, I can smile again. I finally have my permanent tooth now. I had a tooth break at the gum line in August. That tooth had been sensitive for a very long time. The dentist could never find what was wrong, no matter how many x-rays and probings. Well the nerve had died making the tooth brittle.  So in September  I had an implant. That does take a while to heal into the bone. So I have been wearing what's called a flipper....this device is horrid and made my mouth sore ...so I would not wear it around the house. Gaaa, not a good look.
  Monday was my bi-annual cleaning and exam. The dentist says , "your tooth is in, let's try it" He did try to get it in on Monday, although Tuesday was the scheduled day. It wasn't working right, so he said to come back on Tuesday at my original time. I went in yesterday and it was a fit and everything looks great. I can't begin to tell you the stress I have had over this tooth and all the appointments that went with it. Not to mention the x-rays....not a fan of too many of those either. So today I am going to be smiling all day. It was one of the major six teeth in front. I always felt that everyone could see that flipper wasn't real.:):) Hope all of you are smiling today also. xo

Ornaments...

 Got this cute ornament in NYC, while visiting the statue of Liberty. I loved the little bear on it. NYC is one of my favorite cities. I can't wait to go there again.

 This is my Chicago ornament that I see is backwards. :):) Chicago is another of my favorite cities. Lots to see and do there.

 This little elf was given to my daughter  Angie,in kindergarten. That was some time back. I love him.

This is my daughter Karen  in her new sleeping bag. This is a small picture frame ornament. I sometimes wish my girls were small again...so I could enjoy Christmases of old. My girls were never demanding. They always were grateful for their gifts. They still are. I am so blessed.
  It's a bit warmer here today....less wind. Had to clear the driveways again. Shoveled to the mailbox for the paper this morning, it was 6:30 and I was shoveling....barely had my eyes open:):) Had to be to the dentist at 9:00.
 Hope all of you are having a great day. xo

Gifts...

 These are some of the gifts we are giving this year. Some trays ,made of Brazilian cherry, oak, walnut and purple heart woods.

 The purple heart wood is really purple in color. It's very expensive so Ted uses every scrap:) I have to wrap these today.

This is a Father Christmas that my daughter Kathy made me years ago. She made one for all her sisters  also. Everyone was different materials, all so very sweet. His wee basket holds a pine cone.:) Kathy is a very good seamstress. I used to be. I am doing good to sew a straight line now.  Hope all of you are warm and safe. The sun is shining, but the wind is blowing hard, thus drifting the snow from yesterday. ... Hope all of you have a good Sunday. xo

Some Snow...

 We were not as lucky this time around....we got the snow. So far about 5-6 inches of it. It is still snowing , but suppose to stop this afternoon. I shoveled the drive once and will do it again. It's pretty good exercise.....but I do it in shifts. I take breaks gets drinks of water and warm up.

We had a power clitch once today. At the same time, I heard sirens. Think someone hit a power pole. I just do not want to lose power. We are prepared, have a generator and gas. Candles ,water, and food. A deck of cards too. Whenever we lose power Teddy and I play cards.:):) Hope all of you are safe and warm.. Please do not take needless chances. xo