Oh Tannenbaum.....

Hi there lil' elves:) I got pics of my tree, but being I'm NO photographer, I don't think they turned out too well, you can click on the pic to see my ornaments better..... and NO, it's not a huge tree, we just have low dropped ceilings, LOL! You can see part of a little red stocking up on top, that was our first rabbit's stocking who is no longer with us, so it gets put on top!
Here she is all lit up......
and a closer view. We got this tree a few years ago and it is pre-lit, which is very nice to not have to mess with the lights anymore, but, I can't have colored lights unless I buy another tree, so there are pros and cons:) My sciatic, leg pain is getting WORSE! I'm afraid I may end up needing some time off work, and I only work part time, so I don't get sick days, so when I'm not there, I just don't get paid! I might try going to the chiropractor and see if they can adjust something because it does feel like a nerve being pinched somewhere. Hopefully I can get some relief, I have several christmas cookies I want to make and recipes to share and shopping to do, and candle orders, and cleaning, and well, just EVERYTHING,LOL!!!!!

How was yours???

How was everyone's Thanksgiving? I got some pics at my mom's house to share, here we have my mom with my son ( he actually SMILED a little :0 ) and of course Mr. Turkey!
Here is her little skinny tree that she had up already, which I just adore! My mom is a wonderful decorator and the manager at a furniture store, but her taste and mine are VERY different most of the time. We do both love the skinny trees tho:)
And at last, here is my plate before I sat down, and YES.....I ate every bite:) I'm not one to usually eat big meals though and boy was I suffering afterwards!!!! Next time I post, I'll show you my tree! hope you all enjoy this black friday, I'm not going near a store, just to work later ( my son went to walmart though, sure hope he doesn't get trampled!!!!!)

My wish for you~

My wish for you dear friends near and far, is peace, love and happiness, not only during the holidays but all the days of your lives. I wish you calm during turbulent times, and strength during busy times so you may forge ahead and hopefully find some time to do what you love. I wish that your troubles be small and your blessings be many and whether you spend your thanksgiving with friends or family, or for some, by yourselves, I wish you a day of warmth and love and thankfulness for all that matters in this life. I love you guys, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

Homemade ornaments & a sneak peak;)

Well friends, HERE I SIT! Sciatic nerve issue is not any better, Dr. has me on flexeril now, sure hope it clears up soon! I have so much to do, I'm WAY behind on Christmas shopping this year! I made these cute ornaments a few days ago for the tree. I dried some orange slices at 170 in the oven for 6 hrs. When dry, I glued on some cinnamon sticks and some wooden balls which are "cranberries", LOL! Then just put a coat of glossy modpodge on, stung some fishing line thru to hang and there you go, simple, cheap and pretty!!!!
Here is just a lil' sneak of a peak.........
Of my tree.....
And some candy canes I wrapped in fabric and tied rusty bells on! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

Pie and MORE Christmas????

Happy monday friends! I made a pumpkin pie over the weekend and finished Putting up CHRISTMAS! As much as I would love to show you my tree, I just can't let myself do it until after Thanksgiving, LOL!
I like to put these candy cane lights and these ornaments up in this doorway between my kitchen & laundry room every year!
And this stand, I had to move over in front of one of the bunnies' enclosures to make room for the tree:) I made the snowball sign just on saturday!
And here it's hard to see them, but I have icicle lights framing my computer desk where I spend way too much time:) Hope you all have a super day and don't forget to share all of YOUR wonderful decor!!!!

Please vote for Suzanne!

Hi friends! Today I want to share a wonderful blog with you, and ask a favor too. If you have never visited Suzannemcminn.com before, she has a wonderful blog she calls "chickens in the road". Suzanne is a writer, who lives on a wonderful farm and she has the best recipes, ideas, crafts and pics of her farm animals to share. She is also in a contest to win a writing job through SAMe right now! She is doing really well, but still needs all the votes she can get!!! please take a moment to visit her lovely site, and vote while your there??? There is a link on every post where you can go to vote, with just a click of a button, and a wonderful video of Suzanne on her farm to view also. I wish her lots of luck in winning this, as she is an awesome writer and a wonderful lady! Hope you and yours are enjoying this November day!

I'm a MAD mama today!!!!!

Happy saturday friends! A couple more decorated shelves to show you, by all my Christmas decorations I've been showing you, you'd never know I live in a small house, lol! More of my beloved snowmen on the shelf above:)
And one here! I love my lil' ice skates I have hanging there, I got those at a craft show last year. Well, the army is looking better for my son today I must say! I don't know what is going on, but he is truly testing my mental health lately! You know how you DRILL things into your children again and again THINKING they are listening???? My son got a speeding citation on his way home from work last night. OH....but not just one, HE GOT 2! I will spare myself from telling you what he was clocked at in a 45 zone, but after they clocked him, he sped up even MORE! I am one mad mama ladies, I thought he knew better!!!!! I will just say this, it's going to take 2 of his paychecks to pay the damages, so I doubt he will be speeding again!!!!!!! ARGH! I am GLAD he was caught too, before he hurt someone with his carelessness! Hope you all enjoy your weekend, I'm planning on doing the tree:)