This is a random post that ends with a good recipe, if you stay with me that long.
*When I took the Christmas decorations down I decided to add a bit of icy, snowy decor in the kitchen window. I am always hoping for snow and if I don't get it I can still enjoy winter in my kitchen window.
*We didn't have a snowstorm but we did have a January ice storm.
*We didn't have power for three nights. It's still warm and cozy with our wood stove and our gas stove in the bedroom. I used the battery wire lights everywhere. They really worked better than a flashlight. I hung them in the bedroom, from the dining room chandelier and in each bathroom.
So, friends, this is my storm survival tip. Take battery lights off your Christmas decor and hang it up everywhere you need light.
*Danny and Jess got wedding reception pictures back from their photographer. I love the black and white photos.
I love the color ones too.
Is there anything better than seeing your son so happy? Nope.
Our guys clean up nice and have such nice manners. Hubby and I are so proud of them.
Pride goes before the fall... really? a wet willie? at a formal event? If nothing else, they are humbling.
It's time for dinner and the good manners are back.
Cheers!
It was such a fun trip and beautiful celebration. Good memories.
*I saw a snowy, barn painting on face book and I love a good snowy, barn painting, wait, what?
It's Date and Paint at the The Mill. I put the word out and my friends jump in to go with me.
A perfect January night out with the girls.
For me it was more fun than success. I actually prefer fun over success so it was a win.
We did decide that if we do it again we would go earlier for dinner as it is too difficult to paint and eat and sip. My painting will be proudly displayed in the attic, where all manner of things go in our house.
*We celebrated my Mom's birthday with dinner at our house. It was fun and Mom was having an "on day". We aren't sure where she should be living. She has good times and some very unhappy times. Dementia sucks.
*I haven't redecorated the house since I took down Christmas. I am enjoying the blank canvas.
*One of my commitments in the new year is to do some meal planning and to try new recipes. I made Egg Roll Soup and it is delicious. I was going to blog the recipe but let's just go with a link as I haven't taken any pictures of the soup. I used Hot Jimmy Dean Sausage, because it is our favorite and has a lot of flavor and I added some celery. The Safeway won tons next to the croutons are good, don't bother frying won tons.
*Happy January, my friends. Don't be too hard on yourselves this month. New beginnings, fitness and a good diet, resolutions, changes, all good stuff unless they are bringing you down.
You've got this!
