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My matched set of grandchildren - Oliver and Cosette

Saturday, November 29, 2008

home sweet home!


Our tree is up and decorated! I also put up Austin's stocking, our Christmas card holder and our Advent Santa. (ok, that may be a little secular but it's a tradition that my kids enjoy!)

Pictures have now been hung... and it seems more like home.

All of my boxes are FINALLY unpacked with the addition of the bookshelf and curio cabinet.










I'm really proud of our little home. It's mine. It's the place God gave me when I had nowhere to go. I don't take it for granted, not for a second!





Ok... this is how my day started... I was thawing a turkey in the fridge and the *juice* dripped out everywhere. I figured better to be safe than sorry and took everything out and bleached it carefully to make sure it was clean. And Austin... because he's just a big goofy kid... had to see if he fit in the fridge.























I got so much accomplished today... when I made my weekend to do list on Wednesday I was being a bit ambitious... but I really have gotten a lot done, more than I would have thought possible... and I actually feel pretty durn good. I'm still smilin'!
I didn't have company today... and that's ok. I was busy and frizzy and focused on getting stuff done. Tonight I want to just chill in my nest. Maybe I'll have another phone call... *wink*.... It's really an icky rainy day here in the mountains. I wouldn't want anyone to have to make that road trip. I felt bad enough that Cody and Marquee had to drive back home on the wet roads.
Florida is winning big! Go Gators! It's been a great football day... and I'm about to watch the Oklahoma vs Ok State game.
I made a huge early dinner for us... turkey, corn casserole, broccoli casserole, broccoli salad, sweet potatoes, beets, cranberry sauce... and there is pumpkin pie for dessert. I can't tell you the last time I cooked so much but here it just feels right. I'm definitely in my domestic element here. I think it's time for that piece of pie now....
Hope you all have a great evening! *hugs*

13 comments:

Barbara said...

your home looks so cozy.

Barbara

Heavenlybama said...

Your place looks wonderful!

Dutch said...

I love the way you decorated your place. It looks so cozy and inviting.

Remo said...

You did a great job. Just make sure you check the butter for butt-prints.

Anonymous said...

Great pictures! Looks like you still have a turkey in your fridge, though . . .

Tina of Moon Shine said...

yes, it looks like a home! I can tell you are happy there. It looks like a happy place!

Estela said...

Wow! Your house has really come so far from when you first posted pictures. It's very lovely.

Robin said...

Love it and the cutie pie in the fridge is priceless!

Maire said...

Your wee nest is lovely!

Sweetnessk71 said...

Hiya.. the place looks great and you sound really happy :). The pictures were cute and I love the one with Austin in the fridge lol. Take care

Kris

slj said...

Heather, Your sense of peace comes through in your writing.
Your place looks very homey.Glad to hear that you got so much done. It's good for the soul.
Sheri

Myra said...

Your place looks nice and homey, and isn't that how it should be?? Not to mention most of your boys, and cooking for them...whoo hoo!

*Tracy* said...

love your pics! your place is looking very homey!austin in the fridge that is too funny! have a good week. hugs