Feline Friday and Friendly Fill-ins! December 31. 2021

Holy smokes! Where did this year go?

Happy 2022 to Everyone!

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 Friendly Fill-ins are brought to us by Ellen and Lorianne!

Here are my fill-ins:

1. I had hoped to travel to Cinque Terra Italy and help with a volunteer project in 2021 but didn’t.

2.A goal I have for 2022 is to be able to travel and see our friends that live far away.

3. I’ll be home with my sweetheart when 2021 ends.

4. I hope 2022 brings an end to Covid and our  

governments' nonsensical controlling behaviors.

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See ya next year! and have a very Happy New Year!!

Thankful Thursday December 30, 2021

 

I am so very thankful for so many people:

my sweet husband Russell, my wonderful mother Helen, 

my sister Nina, brother Paul, my sons Phillip and Paul,

cousin Janet, all my nieces and nephews, beloved friends Judy and Amy and all the many 

friends and neighbors we have from all over the world!

What would we do without all these lovely people?

We would be bereft of the friendships, comfort and kindnesses 

given to us over all these many years.

May you all enjoy your family and friends as we do!

Have a wonderful 2022 New year!

Wordless Wednesday December 29, 2021

Backyard in SE Vancouver WA 

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Happy Tuesday December 28, 2021

It's amazing that it's 27F outside, yet here's a

Northern Flicker having a bite to eat off the suet feeder! 

Or another finding tasty tidbits on the ground below!

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Awww Monday! December 27, 2021

Here is sweet Morgie. 

Morgie lived with our 

Scottish friends outside of Inverness. 

Such a special cat.

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Feline Friday and Friendly Fill-ins December 24, 2021

It is hard to tell who is having more fun...

Lucy or the Bear!!!!

I think Lucy is having more fun...what do you think?

Happy Feline Friday!

Thanks Sandee!

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Friendly Fill-ins are brought to us by Ellen and Lorianne!

Here are my fill-ins:

 1. A healthy and peaceful world is my Christmas wish for you.

2. I still need to buy some stocking stuffers by Christmas. 

 3. ‘Twas the night before Christmas and we were still up reading our books.

4. If I were Santa, I would want someone to leave me a plate full of Grandmas' steamed fruit and nut pudding on Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Thankful Thursday December 22, 2021

What could be in this cookie jar.....?

Gingersnaps with Cinnamon Red Hots on top!

Yum!

Many thanks to Brian for Thankful Thursday!

And many thanks to my Mom who encouraged me

to be the family baker starting when I was

only 10 years old. Truth be told my Mom was a

fabulous cook, but did not care to make desserts.

So, she made all the delicious breakfasts and dinners

and I made all the cookies, Birthday cakes and pies.

We were a great team! 

My three younger brothers and sister certainly ate well!

Have a wonderful Thankful Thursday!

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Wordless Wednesday December 22, 2021

I would rather be happy than right.

 

Happy Tuesday! December 21, 2021

 

Have a very Merry Day!

And a Happy Winter Solstice!

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Awww Monday December 20, 2021

We got snow last night! Fortunately it did

not snow too much! We will be putting on our

 studded tires as the weather forecast shows

 more snow later in the week...and into next week argh!

Weather forecast!

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Feline Friday! December 17, 2021

Here is a sweet neighbor Baila! I am taking care of her while her family is away for a bit. Baila is a very very sweet cat! She is fun to be with and play with too!

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Friendly Fill-ins are brought to us by Ellen and Lorianne!

Here are my answers:

 1. Our sweet cat Lucy made me smile recently.

2. I am looking forward to seeing my youngest son Paul over the holidays.

3. During the holiday season, my home is full of cookies and home made bread. 

4. Making cookies is my favorite way to get in a festive mood. They make the house smell wonderful!

Thankful Thursday December 16, 2021

This rather large Christmas Cactus started out as 

a teeny tiny plant that Russell brought with him

when we were first married. 

Almost 32 years later it has grown into a lovely plant!

We are both thankful for all our 

Happy years together and look forward to many more!

Thanks Brian for Thankful Thursday!

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Wordless Wednesday December 15, 2021

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Happy Tuesday December 14, 2021

 

Haylee and Gracie are ready for a Merry Christmas!

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Awww Monday! December 13, 2021

 Kids have fun where ever they are!

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Feline Friday! December 10, 2021

Two friends enjoying the holidays!

Image source

Thanks Sandee!

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Thankful Thursday December 9, 2021

 

I am so thankful for all the beautiful

places I have visited and lived in. 

Without those experiences as a child I would not have

learned to appreciate and respect all cultures.

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Wordless Wednesday! December 8, 2021

End of another day.

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Happy Tuesday! December 7, 2021

Our neighborhood friends and their very

creative children! The kids decided to make 

Blue Mashed Potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner!

Hilarious!

Have a very Happy Tuesday!

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When it is a sunny day we take a walk!

As soon we will only have rainy days!

Have an Awesome Monday!

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Feline Friday December 3, 2021

Lucy our sweet cat taking a well deserved nap!

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