Draco the Dragon

 

This is a picture of Draco the (bearded) Dragon all decked out for Christmas. Dwight has him on his shoulder because it seems like this little creepy thing does not like me. Since he is not overly found of me, I feel justified in finding him more embarrassing clothes to wear. 

Good bye 2021

 Looking back, the only resolution I remember was trying to see 12 new waterfalls. Didn't quite make it, but I did see four that I had never seen before. Progress. Maybe I can do 12 in 2022.

I can tell you that I learned something from every waterfall trip. The first one would be Fuzzy Butt Falls and I learned that my kids really love me and like to share my adventures. The second one was Car Wash Falls and just because it says 20 miles down a dirt road don't assume you can make it in an hour. Twenty miles down a dirt road can last forever. Pack Rat Falls taught me that my nephews are tough little buggers and have the energy of a rabbit. Also, some people have no idea what a moderate hike is though the witch's grave at the end was pretty cool. Pam's Grotto taught me that short cuts are not a good idea when hiking alone. According to my other half, hiking alone is a no-no so there's that. But I made it out and all is well.

Then, I bought a juicer for canning and learned to use it. Made the best muscadine jelly ever. Made peach/jalapeno for the first time and took home  a Grand Champion ribbon. Learned about false seals and reorganized my jars. I also tried water glassing eggs but have not opened them yet. Our thornless  blackberries took off and we had a really nice harvest. I was really proud of my strawberry jam made entirely from my strawberries, but none of it is left. It was that good-and maybe having two expectant moms in the family helped make a dent.

I've started four baby quilts and I finished a Queen size quilt in time for Christmas. 

We took a vacation and saw some incredible things. 

Overall, I had a really good year. I have grandchildren coming in 2022. 

Merry Christmas Darlin'

 It's no secret I talk to literally hundreds of people each day. So many of them have wished me a Merry Christmas and it never gets old. Each wish brings a smile to my face and I hope it's reciprocated. Sometimes I tell the Canadian drivers Joyeux Noel. Sometimes I say Feliz Navidad and sometimes it's just Merry Christmas Darlin'

Can you be there?

 Early this morning, I got a text from Paige. The Paige. The adorable little elf that's carrying my grandson. She wanted to know if I could come and stay with her the week the baby is born. Now I had already planned on worming my way down there some how, but now that she's asked me too it's official. One year ago, I didn't know Paige and now she's asked me to be part of one of the most important events of her life. 

I don't know what I've done to be so blessed but I'll take it. Thank you Jesus.

Getting ready for Santa Paws

 I like to call the first picture "Harley looking for Santa Paws"

The next is a picture of my very first themed tree-buffalo plaid with red ornaments. 

Then, the bottom is little Midnight reading the tags looking for his present.