Sorry, I'm kinda busy, but there is a whole lot to discuss. I'll give you a fairly quick overview...
First, we bought the house, barn and lot behind us. It was a short sale. That is the dumbest name ever for an aggravating way to purchase real estate. I think we had 3 closing dates, before we finally DID actually close. And that was tenuous up until the final moment.
I always wanted the lot, to square off my back yard. My yard was misshapen, and it always bothered me. Dumb, I know. I think originally my house (well the person who built it) owned all the land around it. He sold off portions here and there, as did his son in law, who lived here with his wife and daughter. We were the 3rd owner of this 110 year old house; the 2nd family. (useless trivia for you) Anyway, I wanted the yard, and since I'm now old and have no little kids to play in it, I've got it! So we've been working around there quite a bit. I will say, it was a bittersweet acquisition. I always liked the neighbors that lived there, long time family friends, nice people. I miss chatting with him over the fence, that is gone now.....AND, he had the greatest garden ever. Big shoes to fill if I take should up gardening.
I hosted Thanksgiving at my house again. Had my mom, sister and her family and Jess and Blain. Scarlett and Dan were gone to California, and Corbin and Ally were gone to Iowa. We missed them, but they've got other family too, ya gotta share your kids!!! I didn't get the memo, or just forgot, or who knows what, and bought a 28lb. turkey... yes indeedy we had left overs.
I forgot to take any pictures that day, well, we took one...
Molli in Clem's new mini bed, giving the stink eye.. pretty much normal for Molli....
Put up my tree(s) and decorated the house... hohoho...
I've been a shopping fool. I'm kind of clueless as to what to buy people, so I feel like I've been shopping a lot, with not so much actually purchased. UGH... there's what 9 days? Great.
My sister, and two of my good friends gave Scarlett and Dan shower # 2. It was DELIGHTFUL. They got such FAB gifts, and it was just lovely. There were delicious foods, deserts and chocolates... DARLING cookies, that were wedding cakes and engagement rings. All types of little details that these three are famous for seeing too. They've got the shower thing down.. let me tell you. Here's a snippet of shots from it.
Mark and I and my sister in law Lori, just returned from Florida. We went down for a long weekend to visit Mark's dad. It was a fun time, too short, but a nice get away. The weather was perfect. We hit the beach a couple days, and the pool the other. Did a couple of our favorite things, watched the sun burn into the Gulf.
Went to St. Armand's, unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you want to look at it, it was 'Lighting of the Tree' on St. Armand's, so my FAVORITE restaurant didn't have it's outdoor piano man playing. There was, however various musicians all around the circle. We 'made do' with a different place with a saxophone player... oh the sacrifices!!! haha
Enjoyed linner ( combo of late lunch and dinner) at Sharkey's... better for atmosphere than food.. but a 'must do' none the less. They are remodeling, but still festive.
I thought I got a picture of Santa riding a shark.. but, guess I didn't. Normal holiday decor- right?
Let's see, what else...
Oh yeah, this little thing called a wedding... I've been working steadily on that.
What have you been doing? It's a month and 4 days away....
Is it too early for a drink?
