My Wish For You...

This has definitely been a week

of ups and downs

but I am ready to move forward

and look towards the week-end

work was crazy busy

exhausting really

and I am happy to be off for 4 whole days

a dear friend of mine lost her Dad on Tuesday

gone too soon as he was only 64

the funeral is this morning and I am an honorary pallbarer

I cried when she asked me

RIP Jack

Molly has not been well all week

and yesterday Trev took her to the vet

she is on medication and a bland diet now for a 

couple of weeks and I hope that my little monkey

will be better soon ~ very soon

so onward we go

remembering the reason for the season

and it is not all about Santa!

Tomorrow night we will head to church

then back here for some nibblies and drinks

the turkey will be prepped and ready to pop in the oven 

on Christmas morn

as dinner will be served at 1

we will have Christmas crackers with funny hats

and cookies frosted and plain

the paper and ribbon and bows will fly

and I will look around the room and be thankful

for all my loved ones

being together on this glorious holiday

Merry Christmas to all of my faithful readers

and to those of you who pop in when you have the time

my wish for you this week-end 

is to have joy in your hearts

and a loved one by your side

much love xo

Wordless Wednesday ~ I'm Dreaming

we have a 67% chance of having a
white Christmas

we have had flurries off and on all week
but no big amounts

I would love to have big fluffy flakes
falling outside my window on Christmas eve
that would be perfect.

xo

all photos found on Pinterest

Things I Learned.....

Things I learned this week-end...

It is always when you are in a rush that you run into

someone that you have not seen forever

note to self ~ slow down

when they say to not to fill the cupcake liners

they are telling the truth

still delish ~ but not very pretty!

wrapping paper ~ ribbons & bows

plus a dog and a cat

= kaos

some cookie dough can be refrigerated and baked later

my Grandmother's shortbread recipe

is not one of those ~ butter 1 Lori 0

making a grocery list for 2 weeks is challenging

when you are used to going every week

I am very very fortunate and blessed

a couple bottles of wine and good friends

= lots of laughter and good times

real trees need water and if you neglect them

the needles will drop = big mess

slivered almonds + your favorite cheeseball recipe

= cutest party food ever!

my to do list is dwindling
I actually took some time yesterday just to sit

the week-end was productive and fun
all rolled up into one

this week is just little things
I see a trip to the book store and an eggnog latte
in my future.

My wish for you on this countdown week
(6 more sleeps)
is a stress free time
lots of eggnog
and that you have joy in your heart.

xo

Friday Potpourri

Let's hear it for Friday

and 9 more sleeps

not that I am counting or anything...

I should not have to step into another store

unless it is to get groceries

most of the baking is completed

and the gifts are boxed ~ the wrapping will commence tonight

tomorrow night we are attending a party

good friends ~ good food

and drinks

plus an added bonus

we are close enough that we can walk home

we had a little scattering of snow yesterday

then it got mild and changed to rain

oh well ~ I am happy with the weather

for a change

so tomorrow I will fill the candy dishes

make some cupcakes

put the presents under the tree

and prepare for the party

Sunday is some cleaning ~ menu planning

food buying and relaxing

I have a date with the tv for the Survivor finale

have you been watching this year?

I am also going to take the time

to get around to everyone ~ read & comment

Hope you all had a wonderful week

and that your week-end is stress free

and full of fun!

xo

Remember....

As we run around finishing our shopping

and trimming

and wrapping

and baking 

and cleaning

and and and

take a moment and remember

loved this one!

Happy Wednesday.

xo