For the Love of Snow

Blog Challenge #24

We have gotten our share of snow this season. Not a lot if you are comparing it to the northern states but a lot for us. I love snow. Even though I have to drive to work in it I still love to see it falling from the sky. One of my favorite things to do is sit in front of a fireplace while watching the snow fall. Surrounded by family of course (and maybe even some comfort food.....shhhhhh!). As all children love snow mine were not different. Not only was it the hope of school closing but of being able to sleigh ride. Still to this day I pay close attention to school closing even though those days are long gone. It puts a smile on my face just knowing how happy the kids will be to hear those three wonderful words...."School Is Closed".  Even though my kids are no longer young I get to experience the joy of snow through my granddaughter. Recently my son-in-law took her out sleigh riding and my daughter (a professional photographer) took these wonderful photos. I hope they bring a smile to your face. Enjoy!!

PS...the last photo is one I took when my kids were little and had the day off from school due to snow. The youngest is missing from the photo because he wasn't born yet. My daughter (Lucy's Mom) is in the middle. 

Dogs have birthdays too!

That's right...dogs have birthdays too. Unfortunately for my little four legged girl, we forgot hers. To make up for this I am dedicating a blog post to our precious little Buttons for her 6th (or 8th or 9th) birthday which was on January 2nd. 

Happy (Belated) Birthday Buttons

 

Wordless Wednesday: The view from my back door window

BLOG CHALLENGE #22

Ways to Preserve Family Memories

BLOG CHALLENGE #21

I have been saving ideas on my "Family Memories" Pinterest Board for a while now. What better time then winter to sit down and work on some of these projects. 
I hope you find one you like.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO BOARD 

The Ultimate Blog Challenge Continues (still trying to catch up)

 

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Blog Post #16

 The One Thing I Do Everyday

Hint...

 

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Blog Post #17

One Person I'm Glad I Met

"NICOLE CURTIS"

Last winter Lucy and I had the opportunity to meet Nicole Curtis as a home show in a nearby city. She was exactly like you see on TV. High energy and passionate about preserving old home. It was like talking with an old friend. If you ever get the chance to meet her take it, you won't be sorry. Especially if you love old homes. 

 

 If you haven't seen her show, Rehab Addict, you should check it out.

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Blog Post #18

 Our (fictitious) celebrity dinner party. 

Who would we each invite?

  

My husband would invite...

 Quentin Tarantino

...so he could have a conversation discussing what it is that inspires him to make his movies.

My daughter would invite...

Cal Ripken, Jr.

...to talk about what it was like to play baseball for the 

Orioles while working alongside his dad and brother.

 

 

I would invite...

Suzanne Collins

...to talk about her writing process and inspiration for her books.

 

and of course...

Lucy would invite...

Dora

...because she is 2.

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Blog Post #19

5 Things I Eat (almost) Every Day 

#1 Yogurt

usually no or low fat vanilla

 

#2 Chocolate 
at least a small piece like a Hershey's Kiss

 

#3 Salad

sometimes as a side and sometimes as the meal

 

#4 Low fat frozen meal

usually for lunch but occasionally for breakfast or dinner

 

#5 Diet Soda

I know...its not actually something I eat but I drink it every day

 

 

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Blog Post #20

OK...the brain is running on low a this point so forgive me for being so silly...

What my Facebook post would be about in 5 years;

Announcing that one of my son's in engaged (maybe both)

What my Facebook post would be about in 10 years;

My upcoming party celebrating the completion of my doctorate degree.

 

What my Facebook post would be about in 15 years;

 Plans for my upcoming retirement and the winter move to Southern California.

  
What my Facebook post would be about in 20 years;

Something important, funny, fascinating, and/or loving about one of my many many grandchildren. 

Ultimate Blog Challenge "Catch Up"

Ok, I have not posted for a week. Not a good way to do a blog challenge huh? To try and catch up I will use some of the suggestions from Kinderchat and some I just made up. So here goes....

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Blog Post #12

My very favorite article of clothing

 Scarves

I love scarves. Cotton and Nylon. As a matter of fact I recently posted a blog showing how I hang (and display) some of my scarves in my new boudior, (click here). Yes, I have more that are made of nylon that I keep in a plastic box. I wear some sort of scarf almost every day. In the winter I wear them to keep warm even with my coat off. In the summer I usually wear the nylon scarves to spruce up my outfit with a bit of color...especially the work black clothes, (you know the ones ;)

Here you can find 9 Ways to Wear a Scarf  from Amy at A Blossoming Life:

Another cool idea, especially for winter scarves:

 Watch these on youtube: 

Scarf Tying Ideas - 6 Ways to Wear Your Scarf

Three Awesome New Ways to Wear Your Scarves 

How to Wear a Scarf Around Your Neck in 15 Different Ways

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Blog Post #13 

3 Songs that make me dance

#1  Michael Jackson  "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" 
from the Off The Wall album
 
Why? In college I minored in dance and one of the instructors used this entire album for the movement across the floor exercises. It brings back really great memories.



#2  Madonna  "Vogue"  
the first song released from the Dick Tracy inspired album I'm Breathless.

Trivia: Name spoken during the song...
Greta Garbo, Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Joe DiMaggio, Marlon Brando, James Dean, Grace Kelly, Jean Harlow, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers,
Rita Hayworth, Lauren Bacall, Katharine Hepburn, Lana Turner, Bette Davis

 #3  Isley Brothers  "Shout"

Trivia: Was on the soundtrack album from the movie Animal House in 1978.

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Blog Post #14

 What I Wish They Would Invent

A FULL SIZE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

 (with the strong suction)

Can you imagine?

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Blog Post #15

I'm in love with ____ right now.

Kate Beckett's Hair Style

 

 

 

OK, that's it for now.