Last year I read a wonderful book…
filled with hope and strength.
And well written.
In fact, I loved it.
Last night while I worried
over what book to read over the holiday,
I found
This is the second book
after Harold Fry.
It is downloaded on my Kindle
and
I have read a few chapters.
Last book dilemma of 2017 is settled.
If you are having a dilemma,
I recommend the above books.
Good luck!
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Christmas is a breath away.
Where did the time go?
I am not ready at all. Are you?
I have three more gifts to complete
and
I feel the stress building up.
How are YOU?
Have you found Christmas?
Is your heart full of love and Christmas miracles?
I hope so.
Today, is a busy day.
I will finish Matilda’s sweater.
After her sweater, I will make her a fur vest.
The vest pattern is on the left above.
The fur does not photograph well, but it feels wonderful.
I can see her wearing it with a top, jeans and her boots.
So as I try to curb my stress and get projects done….
I will grab a mug of tea and thread my sewing machine.
Let this Wednesday begin!
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
I have been day-dreaming.
A lot.
Moments from long ago,
being with Larry in Paris a few weeks ago.
Baby Matilda and Libby pug dog.
It must be my Christmas time habit now.
The day-dreaming makes me smile
and
reminds me of special moments
that I want to keep in my heart…..
What is your Christmas time habit?
Can you hear me sigh?
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
It was a great weekend.
Larry and I asked our daughters
to join us for a Saturday FEAST!
{Larry and I were in France during Thanksgiving}
Jamison had to work, but stopped by
on her way home for a little visit,
But, Lars, Josh, Matilda and puppy Ellie joined us.
I roasted a huge turkey,
used holiday table settings
and
smiled as the day was filled
with my wonderful family.
I cooked the dinner, Larry carved the turkey
and
my kids were in charge of the entertainment.
It was perfect.
****
Sunday night was dinner and a movie,
we ate left overs and watched
the holiday movie Prancer.
PRANCER is my favorite.
FAVORITE.
And it always makes me cry.
So, it is now, Monday Morning.
Larry is away all day today.
I am alone to work on holiday gifts, laundry
and practice my Yoga.
Will you try to {yoga} breathe today?
Smile when you can and please remember
that this is the Holiday of LOVE and JOY.
No Grumpies allowed.
Love you very much.
Me.
Happy Birthday Larry.
We have celebrating birthdays together
for over 40 years.
{the best years anyone could ever ask for}
Just wait till you see what is in the box!
Happy Day!
I love you beyond the moon.
Me
I stepped outside.
The dirt devils had turned into leaf devils.
and
the patio begged for company,
In the distance I heard Christmas music playing.
This time of year can be so difficult for many people.
Please know, that you are in my heart.
I pray for peace that only you will know
and
love that will fill the little empty spaces of your heart.
*****
I have been working on a gift for Matilda.
A sweater.
I took a pattern from an old knitting book of my Mothers
and
designed a fair isle pattern for the bottom.
It will soon be finished….then I have other things to make.
As I work,
I love imaging who will get the gift…
the Holidays are a special time….
Love you.
Me
This morning, I had to dig into the linen closet.
The messy, tiny, linen closet
to find a tablecloth.
This weekend, Larry and I will be hosting a small
Post-Thanksgiving Celebration.
The “special” tablecloth needed to be found.
The old Santa tablecloth {circa 1960’s} was found.
OK. Now I can go on with my day.
Love you.
Me
Last Saturday,
we went to see, Josh, Lauren, Matilda and Ellie Puppy.
It was a beautiful day and we had lunch outside.
The funny thing is, out of the 22 photos I took,
They are all of Matilda and Ellie.
I am turning into
THAT GRANDMA!
I am not sure what these three were up to
But…..
It looked like fun.
Special moments come in all sorts of packages.
I feel so blessed to , be here for happy, fun , family moments.
Life is pretty awesome.
{even when I am missing Libby Pug Dog like crazy}
Love you.
Me.
While in Paris……
Larry and I had dinner with friends Sabine & Philippe.
What can I say?
The evening was filled with conversation, laughter, photos
excellent food, plans for our next dinner and happiness.
Joyeux Noël to our friends in France.
Sending you holiday cheer and blessings.
Love,
Robin & Larry
I came home from France
5 days ago with a bad cold.
The first thing I wanted to do
was bake a pumpkin bread.
So, fever, cold and upset belly,
using Mothers recipe, I did just that.
It is wonderful being home.
Happy Friday.
Love you BEYOND the moon.
Me.