Hoping everyone had a nice Christmas and few pics

   It seens like Christmas always comes and goes so fast.I was so glad this year we had a white Christmas that just seems to top it off for me.I did'nt get much of my baking done before but I still am going to do it.Thought I'd share a few pics of my favorite decorations.My crochet mouse family my mom made me years ago I have to say is my favorites of all...

Same family just could'nt make up my mind where I wanted them.

My moving Nativity...

The empty chair where Santa sat looking out the window till Christmas eve.Then it was time for him to go this was his special night with so much to do.Frosty the singing snowman jump up in his seat and did some singing for us lol....Our tree this was the first year we did'nt have our train down because of where we had to put the tree.We really missed it,but next year it will be back for sure....Our sons presents.He wanted to start with the big white one in the back but we told him he had to work from the front first lol...Santa enjoying some cookies before leaving ...

Heres the pic of Santa looking out the window as it was snowing...

Oh and here he finally got to the back lol...

Well thats all for now hope you enjoyed the pics.I am off to look at the pics on the other blogs.I really enjoy looking and reading what everyone else is doing...Wishing everyone a really HAPPY NEW YEAR and God bless.....................Diane

Hoping everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a few pics

    We had a really nice Christmas but it seemed to go by so fast.I'd like to share a few pics with you....

Santas happy !!!!!

   It's snowing I love it.Santa is looking out the window with a big smile on his face.This is his special time of the year.This is an old Santa my daddy bought for my mom at a flea market.He's about 5' tall.It was summer time then around 1990 not sure of exact date.Dad always goes one way and mom the other.He usually just skips through but mom she takes her good old time.Well dad saw this bought it and stuck it in the car in moms seat.Well when she was walking to the car she could'nt figure who was sitting in her seat.When she saw it was Santa she just busted out laughing.
   I get my decorating from my mom.Every year she had poor dad up on a ladder putting lights all around the house outside while she did the inside.He did'nt mind cause he knew this was her thing.Mom and dad were the same age and she passed away when she was 75.So her last Christmas with us she was 74 and dad was 74 when he did all that climbing and outside decorating.They truly loved each other and cared about each others feelings.
   This is just a few of the special memories I have about mom and dad.They are both gone now mom in 93 and dad in 98.
 God truly blessed me with the most wonderful parents.I love and miss them so much but I know I will be seeing them again.
        I also got a few pics of my kittens in their first snow.....

Boo(Black) loves it ,but Mickey's not to sure.lol

All for now have a great day.........................

 

Real or not real

It was cold and wind was blowing felt like it could snow any time.I really felt liked making a homemade pie.Instead of the apples from a can and crust you just roll out from the frig.So hubby and I went to the fruit market and bought some apples.He helped peel and core while I made the pie dough.Hate to say how long it's been since I did this, but it's been at least 30 years.Wow that sounds awful can't believe how fast time has gone by.I've also make the salt dough pies and they looked good enough to eat.Can you tell the difference from the pics?Yes I know you can.The fakes look better lol.I forgot to brush the tops so they would brown,but they sure did taste good.

Today I am going to do some sewing.I cut out a snowman or woman yesterday.It's sewed up and ready for stuffing .Thats when it will start speaking to me what it wants to be.I'll post some pics when I know more.

Have a great day...............Diane

Pity party is over

I am so sorry I made that last post.I tried to delete it but did'nt know how.I have so much to be thankful for and hate when I get in those horrible moods.Why is it so hard to do the things you know will help.For me it's getting my bible out and just start reading or just taking the time to spend a few mins talking to the Lord.
I had my birthday on the 25th.I have to take pics of my present from my son and hubby.Its one of the faux fireplaces.I love it.I wanted one for years but would'nt get one.With my hubbys health we can't have a real one any more so this works fine for us.It looks so real unbelieveable.The kids got me things for me and for my house.They know I love candles needless to say I got those a light up makeup mirror(eyes aren't what they use to be lol),and other things I was really surprised.I am so blessed to have such thoughtfull children and grands also a couple greats lol.
I got all my rooms cleaned and that was such a worry.It's something how things can work on your mind and you don't even realize it.Every time I thought of doing something I really wanted to do like dolls or crafts.First thing popped in my mind was these rooms I really needed to take care of.My bedroom, our sons ,and my doll room.I really did'nt finish them since we moved in 1 yr ago.Well they are done and what a relief feels like a ton off my shoulders.
I don't have pics this time but will post some in my next post.Have a great day and blessing to each of you...................((HUGS))

In a pit and can't get out

I know I am not the only one that feels like this at times but it's just lasting to long.I have all these thoughts of dolls I'd like to do but thats as far as I get.I just sit and do nothing about it.I did do some much needed cleaning yesterday and felt good about that.I thought maybe with that done I'd get into my dolls today.I hate being like this.Went to the Dr a couple weeks ago and he put me on depression meds and it has helped to a point.I am not having the panic attacks like I was but still can't seem to get into my dolls.I live making dolls and creating so whats wrong???????????? I've already missed out on Halloween and if I don't soon get moving I miss Thanksgiving and Christmas.Sorry for going on like this but just had to get it off my chest and wondered if anyone else was going thru this.What did you find to help or does it just take time ??????????