SNOWING OUTSIDE

We don't get a lot of snow here in

Missouri.  Since I lived in Colorado 

for 23 years I realize that this is nothing -

 but since it is snowing I just went out 

and took this photo of our nativity 

which is now old and peeling 

but I still

love it!

CHRISTMAS STARTS AT THE KITCHEN TABLE

I always say the same thing on the
day after Thanksgiving.  "It was
such fun getting out the fall and 
Thanksgiving decorations  but
here we go putting it away".

Christmas starts today with the kitchen 
table and a tablecloth I made from
a toile bedcover by cutting it.

I've been up and down the steps to
the basement enough today so
I think I'll make myself a cup of tea.

As you can see, it is a rainy
day out and perfect for
a nice cup of hot tea!

Are you decorating yet?

JANICE THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

Yesterday we celebrated a Birthday

Afternoon Tea for our friend Janice.

(Curtains In My Tree Blog)

The tea room was all set up a few days earlier!

And here she is ready to celebrate:

To keep things moving there was a

buffet and a beverage area

where guests served themselves:

Happy times:

Loving friends and family members came!

And were fed yummies:

LET IT SNOW

I realize this is very minimal snow....

Missouri doesn't get much - so for

those living here they take notice.

I love it!

LEAVES, BERRIES AND TREES IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

It seems like it was a beautiful

fall everywhere this year!

Today I took my camera when

I went for my daily walk through

the neighborhoods nearby.

I always admire all the berries and

wild fruits for the birds to eat.

There is a plethora of color everywhere!