Home And Just In Time

We made it home yesterday, just before temperatures plummeted. I even managed to get out and do some needed grocery shopping as the temperature has dropped steadily throughout the day. It looks as if the cold spell will be with us for awhile, so I am glad I managed to get everything done that needed to be done.

Thought I would share a picture or two with all of you.

This is the crystal angel that Kurt bought me for Christmas. A new piece for my angel collection.

These Victorian Sterling Silver thimbles were bought by Kurt as part of my birthday gift. They are now on display in the thimble cabinet that Harvey made me.

 

Kurt added this container of loose leaf tea to my birthday gift, along with a floating tea infuser. I am going to make a pot tomorrow.

These three books traveled with us and were left with Kurt to use in his class. They were the last of the give something away every day in Advent challenge. The books were given away to me from one of the librarians at the school I sub at, I read them and passed them on.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Our Last Day In Alberta

It is our last day here at Kurt's and that might just be the perfect thing. Seems as if the three of us that traveled down are coming down with major colds. Not a great situation to be dealing with when we are looking at a ten hour drive to get back home. Thank heavens we have three drivers to take turns.

Enough of the whining I will share some pictures from yesterday with you all.

We got up and we're greeted by a lovely fire.

Kurt got up even earlier to get this going so as to warm things up for his Dad.

He also surprised us with something we haven't done in a very long time.

Filled stocking for Harvey, Kris and I. Just a few little things, but everything in these was well thought out.

Then it was on to opening our gifts.

Kurt opening one of his.

 And still more.

Harvey opening one of his gifts, he moves a bit too quickly for me to get many pictures  of him on this day.

Kris seems very happy with his wok here.

Moving on.....

He got a gorgeous pocket watch from  his brother.

Me, well spoiled as is usual. It is also my birthday on the 29th so I get to open my gifts now so the boys can see me do so.

As you can see lots, and lots. I had put my crystal angel gift back in its box, so I will share a picture of that later. 

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.

Christmas Eve At Last

We managed to reach Kurts place by around 5 Alberta time, in other words it was 6 our time. I can not  believe that it took us 10 hours to drive here. Usually we make it in 9 or a bit less.

We were greeted with a lovely hot meal and a roaring fire (which I did not get a picture of perhaps tonight).

Today we took Kris out to the hoodoo formation. He had a great deal of fun clambering the hills.

Then it was back home as Harvey started to feel ill. He is resting in bed right now.

I will share a few pictures of the family.

Kurt giving me his idea of "the look", for daring to take a picture of him.

Kris doing what he usually does, play on his tablet.

And photos would not be complete without Kris' friend.

Ray, his according to him, 25 pound feline pet. I am pretty sure Ray weighs a bit more than that. But I will let Kris keep his illusions. Just thankful I have a good friend who has taken in Shania while we are gone.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God Bless.

Just In Case

We are leaving today for Kurts, so just in case I don't get back I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. Hopefully I can fill you all in on our trip while we are there......

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.

Sparkling Saturday

Once again we awoke to a morning full of ice fog. The one really great thing about this is the trees, bushes and cars were once again sparkling with frost.

The trees and bushes around and in the small nook in the valley just down the road from us.

The large Manitoba Maple in our back yard.

Even the plant hanger by our front door had it's own coating of frost. I just love the way the frost sticks out like little icicles.....

My give away for today were these.

My skates. It has been a long time since I have used them and I am not getting any younger. If I fell now I would probably break something. They deserve to be used so I donated them to a group that collects skates for underprivileged children in the area. I am sure some teenager will be whizzing around on them in no time.

There is another pair of figure skates still in the house. Those belonged to our daughter and I am just not ready to give them up as of yet. Perhaps next year.

Tomorrow I will be on the hunt for another 4 items to give away.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Friday!!!!

Not too much longer and our small family will be together for the holiday. I am so looking forward to having both our sons in the same place, at the same time. I miss them both terribly at this time of year.

Today I took a short walk in a winter wonderland.

There wasn't a breath of wind and all the trees and bushes were covered in a lovely frost. I really enjoy having my daily walk on winter days like this.

At home I gathered my Christmas fabric left in the fabric stash.

And made up some more reusable gift bags.

Six more bags for Christmas next year!!!

I even managed to get in some reading and knitting today (one this post is done it will be back to knitting).

Today my give away for the Advent season is this mug.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Where Oh Where Did Yesterday Go?

Where did yesterday disappear to? By the time I looked up last night it was too late for me to make a post (okay I was just exhausted and needed my bed).

Part of the problem with the disappearing day was Harvey installing a new thermostat. You know, one of the programmable type. The ones that are supposed to save us oodles (so a bit of an exaggeration there, save us some) money with its use. Hmmm, first it seemed to run steady, then we couldn't get it to switch on at all. Once we did in fact get it running correctly (hopefully correctly) things seemed to improve greatly, it shut off and on the furnace and kept the house warm.

Well after supper I finished off my hooded cowl (finally made myself one, in a bright red, picture tomorrow) and started to wind a ball of alpaca yarn I bought from the Farmer's Market a few weeks ago. Of course I made a mess of said winding and ended up sitting on the floor slowly untangling said yarn. At least I got to watch Survivor while doing so.....All 3 hours of it, that is how tangled the yarn became. So I didn't notice something very strange. The house was cooling down rapidly. I guess they sell these programmable thermostats pre-programmed and said program had kicked in. Hubby rapidly changed that. I did however worry that I would arise this morning to a very cold house. Didn't happen and as Martha Stewart says "That is a very good thing."

In keeping with the give something away every day in Advent I need to show all my readers what I gave yesterday and today.

Cleaning out the top cupboard in my kitchen I found these two lovelies which will now hopefully find a new home where they will be appreciated.

This little Christmas spread bowl. I really do not remember the last time I used it.

This small Halloween candy dish that I have had since Kurt and Kris were very young. I haven't used this item in years. I was keeping it as a memento of when the boys were small. I have memories and pictures so this will hopefully decorate someone's home next Halloween.

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.