Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Outside my window... It is a beautiful afternoon.  Finally, the
skies are clear and blue.  The inversion has dissipated for a
short time.  Temperatures were close  to 50 earlier in the day.
Must treasure these days as I know they won't  last.  Was able
to rake up some leaves that finally dropped but had been
covered by snow.  The sun felt soooo good and it was
wonderful to be outside.

I am thinking...  Of my Parents.  Today marks the anniversary
of their wedding.  (Pearl Harbor Day)  Although they divorced
many years ago and both have passed on, I am thankful for them
and for the life they gave me.
 
I am thankful for...  This beautiful season of the year when we
reflect upon the real meaning of Christmas.
I am thankful for the life and example of our Savior,
Jesus Christ.

A thought I am sharing...  "I have always thought of Christmas
as a good time; a kind, forgiving, generous, pleasant time; a
time when men and women seem to open their hearts freely,
and so I say, God bless Christmas".   ...Charles Dickens

From the kitchen...  Chicken simmering on the stove top.  I am
making stir fry for dinner this evening.

I am wearing... Levi's, t-shirt and a pink floral long sleeved
shirt and fuzzy house slippers.

I am creating...  A mess downstairs!  Wrapping paper, tape,
ribbons, and packing tape still out from preparing packages
to be mailed yesterday and today. So glad to have them
on their way to loved ones.  The mess probably will remain
until I get everything wrapped.

I am going...  To meet a friend for lunch tomorrow.  Weather
should be good for her drive down the canyon.

I am reading...  "The Christmas Stone" by Liz Carlston

I am hoping...  That our temperatures will stay mild and that
the sun will hang around for awhile.  I have so much more
energy when the sun is shining.

I am hearing... Susan Boyle's new CD, "The Gift"

Around the house...  It's beginning to look a lot like
Christmas!  I love having the tree lights on and listening to my
favorite Christmas music.  Christmas books are also beckoning
me to be read.

One of my favorite things...  Chocolate truffles that we make
each year.  They are so yummy and easy to do.

A few plans for the rest of the week:
Work
Lunch with friend
Doing some research for my sister
Work on Christmas cards
Finish up Christmas projects

Here is picture for thought I am sharing..

Made this Redwork "Santa" quilt in 2007.  It took me most
of the year to stitch the Santa's.  A friend and I each made
one.  The pattern came from:  http://www.birdbraindesigns.net
Sorry the picture isn't very good.

Close up of some of the Santa's.

Have  a good day.
Nola