It is a $5.00 Hodgepodge

 

Hello Friends,

It is Wednesday, at that means it is time for the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

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Before we get started, last week Joyce asked about our favorite Christmas movie. I wanted to share the above book I checked out at the library. A few of the titles that make the list surprised me.

 

 1. What's the best $5 gift to give someone? 

Making plans to meet for coffee, your treat.. most coffee around my neck of the woods costs just about $5.00.

Coffee + Time with a Friend = BEST GIFT

2. What's your favorite way to relax/unwind during the busy holiday season?  

We like to sit and admire our tree. Usually in the evening, with our fireplace crackling, a few candles glowing and our tree twinkling. We will talk about our day/evening and usually start to reminisce too.  

3. How do you feel about gingerbread? Love it or no thanks? Are gingerbread houses a part of your holiday tradition? If you said yes, how does that look? Do you like ginger flavor in other kinds of dishes?  

I love gingerbread cookies.  

We have done gingerbread houses. They are not part of our yearly holiday tradition. We will not be creating one this year.

I do like ginger in other dishes, it is a favorite spice of mine.

 4. December 5th is National Blue Jeans Day...will you be celebrating? Do you have a favorite brand? A favorite pair? Do you have a hard time parting with a favorite pair of jeans? Blue jeans-joggers-leggings-yoga pants...which one do you wear most often?

 Will I be celebrating, yes. 

I wear blue jeans just about every day, in the summer I wear blue jean shorts. 

I wear a few different brands.

I do have a favorite pair of blue jean shorts. 

Yes, I have a hard time parting with a favorite pair. My favorite garden jeans are so soft from years of wear, but soon I know holes will appear in places that will not look good.  

Blue jeans are what a wear most.. love them.

 5. As we head into this holiday season what's your biggest priority or goal for the end of the year? 

I started a Bible study at the start of the year.. only a few weeks left and I am right on track to finish strong.

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 ♪♫♪  For we need a little music, need a little laughter, need a little singing, ringing through the rafters ~

And we need a little snappy Happy Ever After,

Need a little Christmas NOW!   ♪♫♪

 Jerry Herman

 

 

If Ornaments Could Talk

 

Hello Friends, for our family, unwrapping each ornament and sharing the memory behind it makes decorating our Christmas tree a family tradition that we try to do together each year.

 

 

Homemade ornaments always bring back memories of school days.

 

 

Three Cheers ... for favorite sports teams.

 

 

Ornaments passed down from generations.

Ornaments rescued from a trash can. 

Oh this little angel could share a story, she was destined for the trash can at a place of employment years ago, I scooped her up and brought her home with me.

 

 

Ornaments that are gifted to us from friends and family, they all tell a story.

♥

Carla 

October Copper Dog Update

 

 

November is going by fast, and I have yet to share the October calendar page for our little rescue dog, Ernie. My sister gifted us a cute calendar featuring a rescue dog. We rescued our Ernie, October of 2023. I have been sharing monthly updates as I flip the calendar. 

Ernie has officially lived with us for a year.  He has done so well. We love that little dog and his personality.

 

Walks along the river bank are a favorite. 

And his new blue ball!