Warm & sunny - NOT!

Hello everyone!

Today the sun only showed itself by way of my visits with family.  It is rainy and cold here, but the chocolate milkshake still tastes great, even if it is cold to hold.

I am wearing one of the beautiful outfits that Carol & Ken have given me recently - its raspberry pink color brought a nice brightness to my room!  The fireplace felt wonderful - I found a spot where I could get close and enjoy its warmth without getting burned.  We did some great Bible study today and then sang familiar hymns that I always enjoy.

The tree outside my window promises spring will come with its buds beginning to show up, but I await the color burst it will have later in the year.  At least we aren't having some of that terrible cold weather that many of you are experiencing!

New Year, new things

Hello everyone: 

Wanted to share with you this gorgeous picture of my amaryllis this year.  It is really blooming nicely.  In addition to the four flowers you see in the picture, another stalk is moving up and will eventually take its place.  I love the color!  And it only needs watering rarely.

I also appreciate my continued health and wish all of you a wonderful New Year and continues good health too!

Christmas & New Year's Eve

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without my eggnog, so we had an eggnog/bourbon flavoring/whipped cream/fresh nutmeg & cookies party in my room with Doug and his family!  We had a great time, looking out at the Christmas tree lot that was on the lawn of our residence selling trees to the community.  It was a fun time!  I also enjoyed a beautiful new outfit from Carol and Ken and gorgeous flowers from Randy and Joan.  Between the Christmas carols being played and sung in my residence to the fun Christmas festivities here, I had quite a good time!

For New Year's Eve I stayed in.  There were lots of fireworks surrounding us - some way before midnight - so they added to the celebratory time we had here.  I was served sparkling cider to cheer in the New Year.  Black eyed peas were part of my sons' food, so lots of good luck should come their way.

I hope you had a great celebration with your loved ones.  Here is to a wonderful 2013!