The Christmas Tree

Old toys under the tree

The Christmas tree is decorated with meaningful memories.  As the children were growing up, each year they would receive a new ornament for that year. Pat the Bunny was Wendy's favorite book as a baby.  Fun to have the same in an ornament.

I loved to roller skate as a child, with my "roller skate key" hung on a piece of string around my neck.

This toy pull is something that the kids played with when they were little.  It's fun to see the grandkids playing with the same toys that their parents did.

Let it Snow

It snowed grundles today.  I even got stuck taking a couple of girls home from church.  As soon as it stopped snowing, I headed outside to take some pictures.

A Special Evening

We had the opportunity to see Leslie and her husband, Jake, be sealed in the Bountiful Temple tonight.  They were married about a year ago. The Rohdes live right behind us, so we have watched Leslie grow up. It was a very special evening.

Winter Purse

It was time to get a new purse.  Of course I say that a few times a year...With all the sales going on, I found this one for 50% off plus used a 20% off coupon.  What a deal!  It's big enough to fit my wallet, camera, hard drives and chocolate mint hard candies:) 

It folds down to look smaller, which I like.

My Favorite New Right and Left Socks

Yes, these do look kinda weird, but I'm already looking for more on sale! They were half off and I took the only pair. These are Keen (my favorite shoe) socks and are cushioned, have arch support, and fit right. They're made from very soft merino wool and do not itch. I usually rip my socks off the minute I get home, but not these! I noticed, after wearing them all day, that there was a little yellow triangle (whew- got that right) for "right" and "left." Hey! Why not??

Scrooge

Scrooge is playing at the Roger's Memorial Theatre in Centerville, and there are some people in our district who directed and performed.  I suggested to Cathy Larsen that we go, and we were so glad that Joni High came with us!  We all had a bowl of soup at Chili's beforehand.

While waiting for the sound check to be completed we wandered down the hall, looking at all the wonderful black and white photos lining the walls.  I spotted this grouping of "fake food" just inside the door next to the restrooms and snapped this shot just before someone spotted us and quickly closed the door.  The food was used during the production.

Here's a shot of the stage.  Lester Lee, who is an incredible local artist and teaches at Woods Cross High, was in charge of the scenery.

Cathy and Joni

It's Only a Matter of Time...Before We Turn into our Parents

I found these glass coasters during the after-Christmas sales last year.  I created the pictures and Diamond Glazed to adhere. These went into the shop this week.  The "I want to return my baggage" sold immediately with a request to make another.  These are some of my favorite funnies and were previously made into pendants.

"Drink Caffeine. Do stupid things faster with more energy."

"When did our wild oats turn into shredded wheat?"

"Her tiara can get a little itchy."

"It's only a matter of time...before we turn into our parents."  Too true, so I had to make a necklace out of it.