Wintery windy day  and sub  zero temps for the next several days. 

I plan to stay toasty warm indoors putting a fun  winter puzzle together as I do my daily duties off and on.  

Every so pretty outside with  snow on the ground and the birds are coming  to the feeder off and on during the day. 

May your winter days bring  joy to your heart and if you have time  throw a snowball my way or if your snow is angel snow instead have fun making one in your yard for all to see. 

Be happy, and a reason will come along. ~Robert Brault   Enjoy  your moments , so precious. Smiles coming your way from me. Gloria

What a beautiful day we had yesterday at 60°!  Happy Friday because even though we may not have as much sunshine, it should be 60° again.  

Plants in the garage all got watered.  It was so nice not to have the heater on in there as the door opens to the north wind.  

Then we had to move the bricks along the bottom of the plastic to get to the temperature device to change the battery.  All 4 devices got the batteries replaced.  

You want to do it on a warm sunny day with sunshine beating down, not when it is below freezing and you don't know the temperature under there or when to turn the heater on.  It was SO humid and hot when I lifted the plastic up.  PERFECT for our plants!  

We were being proactive since we know the arctic air is on the way (shiver as I type that).  

For us life is good when it is warm and the sun is shining brightly and when all our plants are HAPPY!  :)

I know, it isn't Caturday.  But isn't that a sweet kitty this Thursday!  

I hope I put a smile on your face today.  It is supposed to be our pick of the week's best day.  

I don't know if we will get more snow, but bitter cold temperatures are coming back for about a week.  

So we will have to get our running and exercise done this week.  Next week Mom won't want to leave the house again.  

Yes Grandma knitted these for us and we will be very thankful when that arctic blast arrives.  We are sending her this picture!  

I see she got scarves for you for Christmas too.  Now enjoy the sunshine and warmth today if it isn't too late.  

Have a fun & cozy Wednesday, pal.
It's a good day to have a good day.
*hugs*

Good Wednesday Morning to you!  Today I will give you some things to think about.  

Do you talk to yourself in the mirror, maybe with words of encouragement?

Remember you are in control of your attitude and life!  

Yesterday is gone, no need to worry about it.  You must concentrate on today!  

So go forward with an open mind as to what today will look like.    

Always show love and be real.  

Good Tuesday Morning!  How about a ride on the beach with me today?  

Of course it has to be someplace warmer than most of the beautiful graphics going around right now.  

So for me, it is a good morning to sit and read all day long, like my online daughter, Jo, shared with me.  

I can always just look outside to see the birds that love every season, even a snowy winter.  

Or look over at the beautiful Amaryllis that loves to bloom inside during the cold winter days that are outside.  

And I am blessed to be able to send Hubby to the mailbox to retrieve the packages and mail as I wait for his speedy return, fixing some nice Hot Chocolate and ...  

I wonder what blessings this week will bring us.  

It was a beautiful day yesterday with sunshine and mid 50's.  The birds had so much fun eating seeds!  

The bright red color of the cardinals getting on and off the feeder always catches your eyes.  

As well as all the little bitty birds going from the feeder to the ground so as not to miss a bite.  

Birds singing and feasting in winter is just another reminder that it is 2025!  Have you dated anything yet to remind you of the new year?  

Have you been out playing in the snow, again?  

Or maybe you are on vacation somewhere or lucky enough to live somewhere where it is warm right now.  

You might be on the beach chasing a frisbee.  Come on, throw it again!  

No matter what your weather is like, go out and have some fun to start the weekend off right.  

But if you are in the snow, be on the lookout for someone throwing a snowball your way.  Not me of course.  I am just sending... 

Thursday is a day to be thankful.  Snow, fires and so much more going on all over the world.  

Sometimes when we say thank you, we have to understand that even though everything isn't perfect, it is right for us right now.  

Then you look around and find confirmation all around you.  

Say thanks, be grateful, stop and smell the flowers, put a smile on your face, and speak to others today.  

Your day will be better and you will make their day better too.  You never know what someone else is going through.  

Wednesday is the middle of the week and here we are.  

Teachers and children are all back in school after the Christmas / New Years break this week.  

Would you believe that both are already excited about a day off from school?  They are looking for a snow day.  

It might be hard to hit a giraffe in the face with a snowball.  

But a giraffe photobomb, that picture is easy to catch.  

Now you know a sweet thing like me would not do either one of those things.  I wish you a wonderful Wednesday!  Blessings & Hugs!  Pam

Good Morning!  This weather has been wonderful for reading.  I love a really good book with a really happy ending.  

We all know that along the way in life, there are ups and downs, and sharp turns that take us in a different direction.  But where would we be now if we hadn't followed that new direction?  

As you read you realize that in life, all of us have a story to tell.  Have you thought about your story lately?  

Have you shared your story with family and friends?  Have your children and grandchildren learned a good life lesson from your story?  

We are all very different, unique, and our stories are all different.  Share the good and the bad because that is how we learn and get to where we are now.  

How is your story coming along?  One day, we will make it all the way through the book to The End.  

The first full week of 2025.  Lord, we ask that you start us off in the right direction for the entire year.  

One of the best feelings is the Holy Spirit in your heart and someone talking to you as you go through the day.  

Let us shine our light for the whole world to see what a difference we can make every day.  

Change the world one small step at a time and never miss a chance to make a difference.  

Put on your cuteness as you start each day and see, actually look around you, who you can help even with just a smile.  

And if old man winter avoids
you, you're probably thankful:)
Then... there are those of us
who love the white stuff and all
it's magical scenes and senses
linked w/awesome memories. 
Happy Weekend!

After delivering all those presents, Santa has time to start to relax.  

Spending time with those that need him the most.  

Time to put his feet up and take a long nap.  

Then head for the beach and enjoy the weather.  

Spend the day with Mrs. Claus and surprise her with a picnic.  

Back home the laundry is done and soon things will start all over again.  See you next year!  

The Christmas tree is decorated and the Christmas music playing off and on during the day. May you have a glorious Christmas sharing with family and friends. Smiles Gloria

May you have a peaceful New Year.

Not yet, but Christmas is coming on Wednesday.  You just have a few days to wait to open your presents.  

No! No! Bad dog.  Get out of those presents.  

You can wish everyone a Merry Christmas but get away from that tree.  

Now do you understand why you need to stay away from the Christmas tree?  

I know that is a fact!  Isn't it amazing that all the kids expect to get so much?  

Even if they are getting into trouble, they are so worth it!  

You know it is probably too late if you haven't been good this year!  

Santa is getting the sled tuned up and ready to go very soon.  

All the gifts for all the good children are almost loaded up.  

The Magic of Christmas is about to begin.  

Don't forget what Christmas is all about.  

Share love with every living creature because God created all of us to show love.  

ALL THE BEST TO YOU ANNE.   HUGS, MOE