Some thoughts....

Sorry I didn't get to post yesterday. I did a little antique window shopping this weekend. I think my new pattern I want to find something in for Pyrex is going to be the Horizon Blue. I want to start with the mixing bowl set which is always my favorite Pyrex pieces.

One thing I don't have in any pattern is a Pyrex loaf pan. I need to keep my open for one or two of those for when I make pound cakes. I might even  bake bread if I could get some of these. 

Those little quilt squares in the above picture caught my eye. I should make some quilted hot pads. It would be something easy to make.

Okay, that's it. I am now looking for patterns for little hot pads. That is going to be my next project. I'm heading to Pinterest. Have a nice evening.

Sunday Songs

With all the rain we have heading our way today, I chose Sunday Songs about The Water. Hope you enjoy.

Some new goodies....

Santa was good to me this year.

I got this vintage looking radio for my office. 

My back ordered cross town wallet came in from Thirty-One on Christmas eve. I was so happy to receive it. 

A friend got me this cute tape dispenser. Back in the day I loved spike high heels and she thought I would like this which I do. 

Hubby got me a very pretty Faith necklace.

And this lovely watch with interchangeable bands. 

My daughter and her family bought me this lovely bracelet with my favorite words....Dream, Believe, Achieve.

She also got me a watch with interchangeable bands. 

I got some warm footies. 

And the Isotoner gloves I wanted so bad.

My son and his family got me the Town & Country Pyrex 402 bowl I have been looking for.

That completed my set. Doesn't it look lovely?

They also got me my favorite Southern Rain cologne. I love this stuff. And they got me a new pair of aloe infused socks.

Hubby got me some new sweaters, pants, jammies and a gown. He did really good.

And I was thrilled to find this John Grisham novel under the tree. I've already started reading it and it is very good. 

I am so thrilled with everything. 

Family time....

Christmas has come and gone and I have another year of wonderful memories with my family. They came over on Christmas eve and we had a  wonderful time. I thought I would share some pics with you. I love my family and am truly blessed with two children and their spouses and five beautiful grandchildren.

Caleb normally doesn't like his picture made and a smile is very rare when you snap one. But he asked me if I was sending it to Mamaw Helen and when I said yes, I got an actual pose for the pic.

Bosom buddies. Alexis and Shelby are so close and they get a long so good. There is something special about a bond between girl cousins.

Watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas cartoon.

My daughter Diana and her husband Michael. They are the parents of Caleb & Shelby.

My son Chris and his wife Jamie. They are the parents of Garret (setting beside his mom), Alexis and Colby. 

A good smile from Garret. Again, because I told him it was for Mamaw Helen. I'm printing these Saturday to send to Mom.

The four youngest grandchildren: (l - r) Alexis, Colby, Caleb and Shelby. Watching some funny cartoon. 

The boys after they ate too much. They made it as far as the couch.

Everybody loved their gifts and we had an awesome time unwrapping them. There were some moments of sheer joy that let me know I picked the right thing to get. 

Our little man. He is a rascal. Watching him open his electric football was a blast. He was so surprised and when he saw what it was he grinned from ear to ear and said "Oh my goodness!" It was priceless.

Caleb was so pleased with his new hoodie that he put it right on. 

Everybody seemed to have a great time. 

I miss them all so much when they leave, but I am blessed to have them all living in the same county so I get to see them throughout the year.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from my home to yours! May Jesus be your reason for the season all year long.

It's Christmas Eve!!

Gifts are wrapped an under the tree. I need to bake my chocolate cake, lemon 7-up cake, no bake oatmeal cookies and snickerdoodles. Some good family time later today. I can't wait. Hope to get another pic of all of us together to see how much they have all grown since last year.



We had our office Christmas party yesterday. It was an ugly sweater party. We had a blast. The boss and his wife really got into the spirit of things. She even did the poofy hair and fake eye lashes to add to her outfit for the day. It was a hoot.

The staff all dressed for the day...some more so than others. Me and the two other ladies wore appropriate Christmas decor but we just don't like to get our photos taken.

The boss's mother-in-law came over with the grandbabies. I loved her sweater.

We had a ton of good food. 

And our own little Christmas tree.

 Adam won the trophy for the ugliest Christmas sweater. I can assure you he does not dress like this on a regular basis. He is normally very well attired. Just shows you how far he will go to win the trophy.

We did a food gift exchange. I got a yard of Christmas cookies.  

We also got gifts from the boss and his wife. They got us awesome purses monogrammed with our initials. 

A mini-zipper pouch each with our initial on it.

And a stocking full of goodies.

We even had a gingerbread man in an ugly Christmas sweater. 

Byron brought his banjo and played for us. The kids were dancing and having a blast.

It was a great way to end work before two days off for Christmas. I hope everyone is enjoying their Christmas eve.

Christmas tea...

I love tea sets, tea for one's, tea pots, tea cups...anything to do with tea except drinking it. I have never acquired the taste. Here are some I found online that caught my fancy. This first one is pretty but there is just something about the look on Santa's face that is a little too freaky.

This little set is so vintage looking. I love it.

Very elegant.

I am pretty sure Ms. Debbie over at Breathing in Grace will love this little crochet tea set.

Love the little pine cone on top of this tea for one.

I have Scottish roots on my Dad's side and I wonder if that is why I like anything that has Scottish plaid patterns in it.

I adore tea for one sets and this one is too cute for words.

I also collect miniature tea sets and have a lot of them. I wouldn't mind adding this to my collection. This is my favorite find online. Should have tagged it to go back and order it before next Christmas.

I love poinsettias thanks to my Mamaw Eden and my Mom. And I love cardinals. When you put the two together you get a set that is just divine.

Probably another on of my favorites of all the ones I saw. This is exquisite yet whimsical.

I would love to know if any of my readers collect tea pots or tea cups as well.