What Really Happens In My House!

Wild Horses

Bright Angel Trail. Grand Canyon

It`s been a busy month making Christmas presents and getting the house ready for winter. In December  my son and DIL celebrate their anniversary, her birthday  and of course Christmas. All in the same week. Goodness!

I made flannel curtains to go behind the drapes fitting them close to the glass. We bought mylar space space blankets (emergency blankets) for some windows because they do a great job reflecting heat back into the rooms.  I hang them with the flannel curtains.

We are ready for Thanksgiving. Turkeys are cheap here, but the vegetables, fresh fruit and dairy product prices are rising fast! Got some great deals on cranberry sauce. I made a loaf of bread in the ol` bread machine yesterday to mix with  the homemade cornbread in our dressing. What a mess! This is the first time it came out looking like a sponge. Yes sir! I figure the top fell in because of too much water and you could hammer nails with the crust. I am not new to bread machines but I screwed up somewhere. I am going to cut off the crusts, let what`s left of the bread dry in the oven. There`s enough to mix with the cornbread. My husband does the holiday cooking . All I have to do is enjoy the smell!

My old dogs, 15 years, are sleeping most of the day. They enjoy the cool weather. My equally old cats have always slept most of the day  and I have started taking half hour naps in the afternoon. I see a pattern here. My son had positive news from his surgeon. One of the  bone grafts in his back has grown nicely. The other, at the sacrum, has not. Because half the past surgery was effective  he will use an electronic bone growth stimulator to stimulate growth at the slow growing graft. Sure beats surgery. In two months the progress will be checked and they`ll decide what to do.

Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your visits. Bless you all!

Cathy

Happy Thanksgiving

I pray you are blessed with warm hearths, full tummies and the love of family and friends. We ordered meals from a local restaurant and will  spend part of the day with a widowed friend. I know the food and company will be excellent. We bought a turkey and the fixin`s to cook at home as well. I can`t imagine the day without those delicious smells and the hustle and bustle in the kitchen. Let`s not forget leftovers! My husband does our holiday cooking. I watch parades and old Christmas movies.

The past weeks I`ve been preparing linens for the local Arts and Crafts Show this weekend. I`m sharing a table with a friend and there is always the good food and coffee. It`s a few hours of selling, buying and seeing friends. I`ll post pictures asap.

Our daytime weather is like Spring, nights are Brrrr! Typical high desert weather. My son and DIL are celebrating the holiday with family at the Imperial Sand Dunes in California just outside of Yuma.  It`s a bit warmer there.

God Bless You All,
Catherine

Thanksgiving and Wanamaker`s

Isn`t this a beautiful sunrise? What a splendid gift from God! Clicking the picture will enlarge it.

We had a great Thanksgiving Day. Son and DIL cooked  the bird and other main dishes, husband and I were in charge of pies and the cornbread dressing. I watched the Macy`s Parade as I ran about the house. When I was young and a resident of Philadelphia, Gimbels Department Store put on our parade bringing their Santa into town. However Santa was also holding court in Wanamaker`s (now Macy`s) the gem of stores in Philly. In my mind anyway. I really hope you take a look at the link so you can hear the organ music. It is fascinating!

Bye for now. May you all have a glorious sunrise in your day.
Cathy

Ah, Thanksgiving Day

Happy Thanksgiving!

Over the river and through the woods! My company is coming via highway and dirt roads. How I love rural living! My son and his wife will be here this evening. I advised them of the large Joshua tree trunk nearly buried in the middle of the road (too heavy to move) and rocks, leftover damage from the last flood. There is snow on the cliffs since Sunday. Very pretty. We are in charge of pies, rolls and vegetables. Son and Daughter in law are cooking the turkey and other goodies. She`s a fantastic cook.

Have a lovely holiday my friends,
Cathy

Thanksgiving Day Blessings

Happy Thanksgiving!

I wish you all love and full tummy`s! Please remember our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guard and their families this holiday season.

Blessings,
Cathy