Wednesday

Here it is the 11th hour Tuesday evening..
My best laid plans went totally awry..
did NOT start the undecorating process..
Wreath still on the door..
Tree unlit ..looking all forlorn
ME? what's my excuse for doing NOTHING?
I have been in bed most of the day fighting the bug..
You know,that nasty one which seems to arrive on Santa's coattails..

bringing the coughy, sneezy, headachy, just plain achy and feverish B.U.G..
Big Ugly Gastrointestinal flu!
but.... there is a cure..
starting with saltine crackers..

(to settle the tummy)
tea.. both hot and Iced..and lemony to soothe the scratchy throat..



Sprite..


(for hydration)
and Campbell's original chicken noodle soup..

(a well known nourishing  cure all for whatever ails you!)
with aspirin/Aleve/ fever reducers!
(whatever works best for you!)
and BED REST!
the furbabies do their utmost tending  you,,
 providing loving  warmth and security!

and don't forget the most needed item of all..
Tissues.. plenty of them!
ONLY THE SOFTEST AND FLUFFIEST!
the nose knows!


but the best medicine of all...
sweet dreams of upcoming vacation to Florida..

My friend Margo keeps me in a never ending supply of images..
of all times.. day or nite..



keeping my thoughts away from the cold snow heading our way...

I don't mind watching from the comfort of indoors..



Just praying it doesn't  turn into this!
Enjoy your Wednesday..
join these folks for a peek into their Wednesday worlds!
Outdoors Wednesday
White Wednesday
Watery Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday

Monday.. Blue, Mellow Yellow

The holiday is over..
but sights and sounds remain..
many memorable  views were made..
some saw blue skies by day..
clear cold and deep blue moonlit night
the sound of gentle lapping waves along the shore..


Laughter mingle with the crashing roar of surf....

others enjoyed their bounty by relaxing indoors..
many never making it out of jammies..
nor farther from the sofa with remote in hand..

Some ventured outdoors with camera in hand..
to capture the wish come true: a once in a lifetime White Christmas!

admiring  the gift :a gorgeous Murano glass paperweight!

Other parts of the country had rain..
kids of all ages loved splashing in puddles!

creative, colorful rain gear!

even the ducks decided to play in the rain!

from beginning to end,no matter the location or  weather...
it truly was a spectacularly wonderful day after Christmas!
2010 has been such a fun year..
if the Good Lord be willing..
I'll see you here Next year!!!
please join these wonderful hosts for more fun..
Blue Monday
Mellow Yellow Monday

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas....
just like the ones i used to know....
where treetops glisten...
and children listen....
to hear seagulls swooping high and low...

Merry Christmas dear bloggy friends..
whereever you may be...
remember the reason for the season!!
warmest sandy hugs..

Wednesday

Outdoors, Watery,White, and Wordless..
Various holiday scenes courtesy friends and family..

Panama City Beach, Florida

Rosemary beach Florida white holiday lights

 White holiday dressed  William H.Gleason house in Melbourne FL

Rio de Janeiro.. Christ the Redeemer

Colorado High Country continues to receive record amounts of snow!

Enjoy your- pre holiday last minute bliss.....
even with assistance from  well meaning friends...

free the inner child in you ..
BELIEVE!!!!


please join these wonderful hosts..
Outdoor Wednesday
White Wednesday
Watery Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday

Monday..Blue and Mellow Yellow

Postcards from the heart..
Christmas just brings out the best in family and friends..
Mine are no exception...
they love sharing photos of favorite places in their part of the world..
knowing the artist/photographer in me will be delightfully envious..
from old Navy friends in Maine..



From Margo,Sister of the heart and sea in sunny Florida..
snowflake decorations hanging on Live-oak trees along the coast..

Dockside of  moonrise..
with this message:

REMEMBER THE ECLIPSE OF THE FULL MOON MONDAY NIGHT

/TUESDAY MORNING!!!
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1638....

4 CENTURIES AGO!!!...THAT WE'LL
HAVE A TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE WINTER SOLSTICE MOON.
I PLAN ON BEING OUTSIDE TO SEE SOME OF IT....

BETWEEN 1:40 am AND 2:40 am (CST)
SET YOUR CLOCK AND GET UP TO SHOOT IT!!
IT'LL BE WORTH YOUR LACK OF SLEEP AND BRAVING THE CHILL.

The moon will have a reddish glow to it.

And finally, my contribution:
The City and County Building of Denver..
all lit up in Christmas lights..

Have yourself a delightful week of discoveries....
Blue Monday
Mellow Yellow Monday

Simon's Cat in 'Santa Claws'

For all the feline lovers out there..
this sums it up perfectly....
My furbabies have been trained to NOT go near the tree..
however,,
each of them in one way or another has dared to tempt Fate..
and the wrath of mommybearingaflyswatter!!!!!!

Christmas shopping tips..

I really do not like shopping during the holidays!!

I'm not Scrooge nor the Grinch..
Living in one of the most beautiful places on earth has it's drawbacks..

as many flock to the mountains for snow related activities..



I dread driving in snow and icy conditions..

or dealing with crowded malls and stores..

unruly children are the worst..

next to frazzled moms dealing with both the kids and all of the above..

At this time of year, I'm sitting inside, sipping hot yumminess,

 listening to beautiful Christmas music as I wrap presents



watching through the windows the gently falling snow..

Felines are asleep, on the keyboard, under my desk and behind me in the chair..
My gifts are simple..throughout the year,
I purchase items attuned to each individual's preferences..
While also preparing a Memory book of Photos for each family..

some gifts are photos individually framed..

have also started a new book of Birthdays,complete with cards..
for the young ladies.. a purse filled with perfume, jewelry etc..
for the smallest girlies..Barbies..



and playdough with new Crayons, Markers and coloring books.

Sports related Tees/sweats/caps are welcomed by the fellas of all ages..


this year, we cashed in our rewards points from Amex for GIFT CARDS!

each family gets a card for family dinner at their favorite restaurant!!

For those out of towners,
 we chose GASOLINE  cards and plain Visa cards to spend as they choose.

When many are charging their credit card to the max ..
creating more debt, stress and headaches for 2011..
we have eliminated  two of the three by planning ahead:
setting a budget ..
mailing cards and packages early..

and remembering the  reason for the season!!

Enjoy all  the magic of the holiday season!!