Thank you, Steph, so much! It really made my heart flutter. I love presents! Especially handmade! ;)
Brenda from the Rusty Thimble sent me Pokee Dot! I love-love-love her, Brenda! Mike said--boy, she sure has a grin on!
I don't know where you gals get your patterns or inspiration, but I feel so proud to have these creations in my home. I am the luckiest gal around.
Today was our shopping day. I'm not so much into shopping anymore. I've really gotten to like shopping on line, but, for now, the groceries need to be hand-selected. I especially want to select all my own produce and proteins.
So..... the best part of the trip was picking out Christmas gifts for the grands. Mike had already taken care of my parents gift. We don't buy for each other. We agree that every day we spend together is a gift in and of itself. I love taking this one time of year to look through the toy aisle and try to find the perfect gift for each child. And then seeing their little faces light up when they are opening their presents. Truly magical......
We got our groceries, some gas and had lunch at our fave family diner-The Hungry Bear.
Then a hustle home to get ready for Mike's last City Council meeting. I still have to swear in the next Mayor and Council on January 2. I imagine I will have to teach the next City Clerk some of my tricks, but that could take several months, just a few minutes at a time. Ha Ha Ha!
MONDAY~ fried chicken, corn and mashed potatoes
TUESDAY~ meat loaf sandwiches, fresh fruit salad
WEDNESDAY~ chili/frito pie
THURSDAY~ corned beef brisket Reubens, chips, Kosher dills
FRIDAY~ tuna noodle casserole, hot rolls
SATURDAY~ bacon/potato/cabbage soup
SUNDAY~ Beer can chicken, brussel sprouts, steak fries
Gratitude:**I am thankful for Plus-Size catalogs. Enough said.**
17 shared their reactions:
You made me giggle at being grateful for a plus size catalog...lol...That fried chicken, mashed potatoes and corn really sounds good! Mmmmmm. We went shopping tonight, should have left the hubby home! We always buy more when we both go...Glad you are back home and love the cute doll from Brenda.
Bear Hugs & Blessings~Karen
Hello Linda, I hope you enjoyed your visit I am sure you are happy to get back home.
Love the bag with the Santa that Steph sent to you. And I just thought Pokee Dot would bring a smile to you.
Big Hugs
Brenda
Love your gifts...it is fun shopping for the g'kids, I wouldn't miss it for the world!
Linda,
Love the goodies that you got...Pokee Dot is so cute!! I love shopping for my grandkids too.
hugs,
Cindy
love the goodies you received..I love handmade too..comes from the heart and they are the best..your menu sounds wonderful as always..hope your week is a wonderful one.;)
Your things are just wonderful, hope you really enjoy them. Hope you, Mike, and all those sweet kiddos have the bestest Christmas ever!
Hi Linda,
Just wanted to let you know I'll be there on Monday and Thursday for dinner! Love your menus
What time do you eat?! I can come any night this week! Kendra
Good Morning Linda~
Love your new goodies.
I too am not liking shopping so much anymore (unless it's going to the antique mall). Hehe!!
Have a wonderful week~Becky
So glad you got the package!!! It couldn't have gone to a more deserving recipient. Your Pokee Dot is cute. I love her grin. Can't help but smile when you see her. How fun to buy for grandkids. Wish I could only spend one time a year in the toy isle instead of one time a week:) City council is fun and busy. My Dad has done it all my life. He's running for mayor next year. Once my aunt sent me plus sized panties for christmas. I was only 8. That gave us all a good laugh. -Steph-
What an adorable little Santa bag from Steph - what a sweetie she is....And Pokee is sheer joy....Don't know how that Brenda does it all....As for shopping - haven't started and don't know when I will either - I despise stores this time of the year....and not even remotely fond of them other times of the year either (unless, of course, it's an antique store or such....) If everyone were as easy to buy for as I am, it'd be no problem!! ;o) Hmmmmm...that fried chicken and mashed potatoes sound yummmy.....I'd be embarrassed to post my menus publicly..... ;o) Happy, happy, Tuesday my friend! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin
Linda, I tried to post a comment to you this am and blogger wouldn't let me, so here it goes again. I love the grin on the Pokee dolly and all the nice surprise goodies you got. Looks like you have been a good girl this year in Santas eyes with all the gifts. Happy shopping for the kids, that's what keeps us young.
Love your menu this week, can I come over and eat?
Tamera
Country at heart
I'm still giggling at the plus-size catalogs comment...I can certainly identify! LOL
Love your new goodies...these ladies sure are talented!
Hugs,
Pam
LOVE the little Santa Bag and the little doll does make you smile..I don't do as much shopping as I used to in the stores and make most of my gifts and then I go to the $ tree and pick up a few extra things to add to the home made gifts. I have made 28 quilts this year and most of the kids will get one. I alsays send a package of candy canes to me 1 grandson and he is now 22 yrs old. DIL told me how happy he was last year when he opened them and said "She Remembered" such a cheap little gift to make a 22 yr old Grandson happy and smiling. Christmas is a good time of year for making others happy :)
Merry CHRISTmas Friend!
Love your post and sweet goodies.
And your menu has my belly growling. Thank you for the chuckle too..Your so much fun.
Blessings to you
Trace
www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com
Sounds like a wonderful day, Sweetie! And I LOVE that sweet lil' Annie!
I am glad you had a good shopping trip! I know you are excited about Christmas this year - I am happy to see and hear your joy - its getting me excited too! we need to get a date down! We would love to have you up for a meal and an afternoon - what does your schedule look like?!
You really do have the greatest prim friends! I sure wish I knew what to look for - Id love to send you surprises in the mail too!
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