By this point in the year, I'm usually running around like a chicken with my head cut off ... with no relief in sight! But if there's been *any* silver lining from covid, then I would have to say it's the relief of a lot of the hustle and bustle that usually hits this time of year. Our social commitments, which typically fill our December calendar (and wear me out), have been cut to a fraction of what they normally are. I'm thankful. Am I alone in my thinking on this?
We did enjoy a healthy, happy Thanksgiving. We ate dinner al fresco at the pavilion and there was quite a spread!
Mostly my stitching came to a grinding halt through Thanksgiving week. I still need to get to work on the Piglet ornament! Then it was brought to my attention that Edith noticed that both her older sisters have Neesey-crocheted scarves, but she does not.
For Christmas for us, Todd and I decided to go ahead and put some nice patio furniture in our newly screened in room . . .
Right now I'm in the Christmas-movie-a-day/savor the season of Advent/match Christmas outfits to Christmas earrings & jewelry/online Christmas shopping-tracking-wrapping mode. 'Tis the season . . . fa la la la la!
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So envious of your screened in porch and yes to getting some heating options. Wow, that was a beautiful Thanksgiving spread and yes to relaxing more during what is normally a very busy month. Pretty scarves made by you so happy crocheting from me!
The pavilion is such a great place for the Thanksgiving feast. Glad that the weather cooperated for you. And I will agree that while I miss our gatherings, the more relaxed pace is refreshing.
Oh, Edith has a future on the stage. She can put on a wonderful "sad" face when the occasion warrants. That rainbow scarf will definitely turn that frowny face upside down!
Love, love, love your screened porch with the beautiful furniture.
Wow--I didn't know we were supposed to have Christmas outfits and coordinate our earrings to match! Where have I been? But I am in the Christmas movie mode--while I continue to try and get the nativity sets and garlands and other decor in place.
How nice to be able to eat outside so that you can see a few people! I miss my family so much but it is already too cold here for outdoor meetings. We have big after-winter plans though! Your screen room is lovely; we have a very small screen room, about 10 feet square, big enough for a breakfast nook but shaded by large oaks and really too dark to enjoy very often. We have a heat lamp but it is not NEARLY warm enough for mid-Michigan winters!
Love what you did with the new screened in porch. We haven't really had much of a chance to enjoy ours this fall like we usually do. Oh well... I agree, the less hustle and bustle is better for me too, though not for the unfortunate reason. I know Edith will love her new scarf. That sad face is adorable!! Looking forward to seeing it. We only got a few flurries here. Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving at the pavilion with that bountiful spread!!
The snow on the ground does look like just the right amount to give you a holiday feel! Being from Colorado myself, I wouldn't have even expected Alabama to ever get snow! I think that rainbow yarn will make the perfect scarf for your grand girl.
Love your screened in porch! Edith's pout looks like my grandaughter Klara's! Glad you got to enjoy nice weather for Thanksgiving!
You picked the perfect yarn for Edith's scarf. She will love it.
I'll be looking forward for seeing a beautiful smille on her face.
You are definitely not alone with liking the silver lining covid has given us. Reduced social gatherings is somewhat of a blessing. That porch looks wonderful!
We were saying the same thing about a much more relaxed season this year. Your new furniture looks great on the porch. Looking forward to seeing the rainbow scarf.
I think I am enjoying the no parties and events a lot this year! More time to relax and just 'be'! What a great spread for Thanksgiving... I would love to pull up to that desert table! The outdoor area looks lovely... I see a heating lamp in your future.
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