Meant to post yesterday, but it got lost somewhere in my head apparently. I started yesterday with the computer genealogy board (and DH) having lunch at a Chinese restaurant before the board meeting. It's been a December tradition for a number of years now. I had done the day 4 challenge before...

Having done Christmas bird counts for 45 years, we've called it quits this year as that much walking just isn't possible for either of us. But we'll be very aware of the date and the other three special days. Credits: by Joanne Brisebois -Quick Page: Advent Collection: 12x12 Quick Page...

Hieronique, thanks so much for the kind words about my wreath! Such a nice surprise.

These trees are covered in small red fruits, but this first snow on Nov. 27 turned them totally white. Credits: lift of PS_-_SS_OS_12_7_16 by jang123: https://ozone.oscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=361345&title=psss-os-12-7-16&cat=all -background, flower, silver leaves: ArtPlay...

Gray and a bit rainy (or something) today. DH was a Hum & Strum this morning and I did the bills thing. In a bit we're going to the library and to look at maybe getting a much-needed new vacuum cleaner. What excitement! Chris, sounds like F-W is in good shape and the Alaska album will be done...

Chris, it is stunning! Simplicity, gorgeous photos and perfect elements make a beautiful page. They'll love it.

Week 47 was assembled then gradually changed over the days and last night I finally got the writing on it but lost track of what I'd used.

Thanksgiving is such a good time, but coming with the beginnings of winter weather makes it a good time to be inside. Credits: various 52 Inspirations {2012} and {2018} ArtPlay Palettes by Anna Aspnes fonts:Hurry Up, Doodle, Catriel

No matter what other family Christmas things we did either Christmas Eve or for dinner, we've always had the morning to ourselves and that is what we still treasure. Credits: all by Anna Aspnes -ArtPlay Palette Christmas Tree -ArtPlay Palette Night Before Christmas -ArtPlay Palette...

Yesterday was very nice. The potluck had lots of goodies and I had enough salad to bring home (and augment a little) to be part of our dinner. (I scrapped it with the template challenge: https://ozone.oscraps.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=403918&title=holiday-gathering&cat=1747). DH had a nice...

A yummy day with the genealogical committee and a visible sign of our fund-raising. Credits: -template: Day 1 challenge by Timounette the rest from 52 Inspirations {2015} by Vicki Stegall -papers: Christmas Vicki Stegall papers -number sticker: Christmas bonus 1 -flower: week 49 -cookies...

Love the new kitty avatar!

I'm off shortly to the annual genealogical committee meeting and holiday pot luck. I'm taking a spicy orzo and black bean salad. Hope nobody eats it so we can have it with dinner tonight while watching Ohio State football. Meanwhile DH is dropping me off this morning and heading to a church...

Can it really be time for the December party at the O? Amazing. Got a little feel for the season yesterday as we were in an area with a store that isn't near us so we stopped to get DH new boot socks (which he wears for his bird surveys) and in the store I found (it nearly jumped out at me) a...

I don't know that it's the most wonderful time, but I was feeling a bit festive yesterday in a store with Christmas decorating stuff. Credits: -papers, elements: Oscraps Collab Rustic Christmas -overlay: Golden and Joyful by emeto designs -bird: Happy Little Moments, elements by emeto designs

Felis, hope you've had a lovely day and lots of time with cats and dogs. :pupkiss: :bday Miss you!

Trudy, you've finished off the year with a lovely, festive December. It's so beautiful and all the grands are there I think, so good work putting them together.

Here's Week 46, almost current, but still all those missing weeks.

Despite being a good week, the short days and loss of an hour in the evening (or afternoon?) seemed just too much dark. Credits: -background: In This Moment by AFT Designs -stitching, flower: Subject Matter by Jopke Designs -flower stamp, staples: Inspire from Design by Tina fonts: Chalk...

I have such memories associated with buttons but my favorite is the remaining silver button from the sweater I made my DH. Credits: all by Anna Aspnes ArtPlay Palette Evanish (including brown button) ArtPlay Palette Bravura (including button card) WaterColor FotoBlendz No. 8 UrbanStitchez...