AAM Monday: Project Life Weeks 46 & 47

The flowers were still blooming this week and I wondered if it would ever get really cold. A lot of jobs were done on houses on my street with the rush to get things done before any bad weather. But while we had a snow sprinkle, that was it. Not much hope for a snowy December.

And then we move on to week 47. Getting closer to the end of the year. But the leaves were still falling. Yes, global warming. But look! The Christmas tree came up from the cellar! and we had our 2nd Thanksgiving at an Indian restaurant. Kind of a tradition with a vegetarian daughter.

Back with more another day!

December 28 2018 - Finished Challenges

I really do enjoy doing some challenges from different scrapping websites. This December I only managed to do the ones from The-Lilypad but that's ok. There are 7 quick stories told and telling the story is my point. Next month I'll be doing the January MOC, Month of Challenges, at The-Lilypad which is a layout challenge for each day and it IS a challenge when you see some of the requirements. Definitely takes me out of my comfort zone but that's good. While I know my style now and know how I like pages to look, sometimes trying a new technique is fun! sometimes it's a lot of $^*#! kind of mumbling or even tears but I've done that month two times.

But this winds up December 2018 for me - plus the ongoing Project Life of course.  That wants finishing up so I can get into 2019 with it ready to go to the printer!! See you next year!

Yes, she did graduate

I pray that she takes this degree, B.A. in Criminal Justice, and finds herself a well paying job so she can have a safe and comfortable life for herself and her daughter.  It's time to create good things. insh'allah!

Wednesday : Words or Not December 19, 2018

AAM Monday: Project Life Week 45

Well not a lot of catch up has been done, but I finally got my Christmas spirit in gear and have done most of what needs to be done in the house. Actually, it's what I wanted to do despite having a dh who has been sick with a bad cold for two weeks. I have said I think it's going into pneumonia but naturally he doesn't listen to me. Oh well...

So here is week 45, eons ago it seems, doesn't it!

AAM Monday: Project Life Weeks 43 & 44

It's time to get this Project caught up here so I can do the same with the one or two weeks I've yet to document. Travel seems to take its toll on blog posting and unexpected events do the same. But those of us who are pretty well dedicated to this project just forge on! And yes, Week 44 included Halloween. Kind of funny to see as we have Christmas decorations up now. Oh well!

Wednesday: Words or Not December 5, 2018

Once in a while I read something that let's me laugh out loud.  Henry did that yesterday. Ah the worry about cooties...

it's all here

Travel With Me Tuesday: Boston 2018

My patient daughter in law took this photo of us on the T. Patient? because her husband, my son, will always try to give the middle finger to me, her, anyone. No, he isn't 14 but I have decided it comes from his father's genes not mine! even though his father would never do anything like this. 

I just shake my head and wonder....

Wednesday Words or Not

I am changing this day's theme up a bit to be either quotes I like or images that fit that bill. Some days words and some days no words. Got it? Blogger's choice!

or tea if that's your fancy

Travel With Me Tuesday: The Girl Does Amsterdam

A year ago, my granddaughter went around Europe while she was studying in Dublin. The girl has the travel but and she knows how to rock it. I hope she always is able to travel and see everything the world can offer.

AAM Monday: 18 wk 42

Doing a lot of catch up this week. It's not often I get behind in Project Life but it happens. A lot of time was spent really getting into the cleaning out of things. Plus it finally was getting cool enough to be serious about putting summer clothes away. So a week a day for a bit and I'll be there again.

Wednesday Smile November 14, 2018

I've been involved in a lot of things that have taken me away from blogging and scrapping but it's been good. So for a different idea on Wednesdays here's one that made me smile. If I'd seen this kind of thing when my 3 grands were small, I'd have lost my collective grandparent mind too.

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Travel With Me Tuesday: Zambia Tsetse Fly Warning

A page from our years in Malawi shortly after leaving Iran. There were dangers in both countries bur basic health care was not a given in East Africa in the late 70s and early 80s. I doubt that it's a guarantee now but then again it's not a given for everyone in the US either. A sad commentary on our current lives.

VOTE!

AAM Monday: Project Life Week 41

A week of traveling. I went up to Delaware for a 3 scrappers meet up and lunch and a stop at Lidl, my first visit to this grocery chain in the US. I believe I've been to one in Europe. I like!  Dick went off to a bicycle weekend in Maryland and then down to South Carolina for a week. All with his bicycle.
Despite the rain, the weather actually started cooling down and I got my 30 Days of Thankful albums all in order for this year's project. A great way to go into the busy holiday season with gratitude - for everything.

AAM Monday: Project Life Week 40

I have often found that my tv/movie selection reflects the mood of the week. The confirmation of the latest Supreme Court nominee was depressing for me and many of my friends. But at least the week ended with making some Scotch eggs for a wonderful party that weekend.

It still didn't feel like fall. Sigh.

Happy Pumpkin Piggy Weekend

This shot came from a friend of a blogger I follow.She's a woman in Yorkshire so that's a winner for me.  The Weaver of Grass said one had to go look at these photos of pigs and pumpkins so...I had to have a go. Just thinking of delicious pork on the table was enough for me. <--- that should be a whisper I suppose so those lovely porkers stay content.

But enjoy this image from Kitchy & Co.   How can you not smile!

Have a great weekend!

TBT: 1931 Summer Day

As a child growing up, I was the one who had the down comforter from these geese. Nana called it a feather tick and I always loved the feel of nesting in amongst those feathers. I still do like a duvet - cuddly and so easy to make the bed! But oh the indignity those poor geese suffered!

Travel With Me Tuesday: Day 13 Farewell to England

This first page is a match to the December 6 page showing  our departure from the US. I felt like giving it a visual feel to the book, bookends of a sort.

But then I added this one to show the various pins across England for our three locations and some of the food delights we had. Nothing posh but food that fit us on this trip. All shown are MY meals!

And finally my feelings, wishful feeling but it's how I feel about the United Kingdom, and England in particular. Will I ever move? You never do know do you what the future could bring!

AAM Monday: Project Life Week 39

Ah the weeks add up. Politically the good and the bad. A chance to film a commercial with our Attorney General added some spice to this retiree's life! Then some words that reminded me of the many unpleasant things said about Georgetown Prep students back in the 1960s. plus ca change plus la meme chose.

But there was also a look at daughter in law's wonderful birthday meal up in Boston. I do wish I lived closer! But I wonder if I'd get fat??

Travel With Me Tuesday: Day 12 Evening in Bath

We were happy to wander around a bit more but our last day on this English trip meant packing up to go home. Fortunately we found a calming event for the evening and a time to visit Bath's gorgeous Cathedral.

A children's Christmas Pageant. I'd seen these in my earlier years in England but Dick had never seen one. Oh the excitement and the anxious parents hoping that their child/children would do well, remember their parts and all that kind of things parents worry about. There were the occasional criers but only their parents seemed to mind. The arrival of the donkey really did seem to be the highlight of the show. So much fun and such tender feelings for me.

Next day it would be an early departure for our train to London/Heathrow and on home. A very good trip rounded out with the joy of children and the ever inspiring Christmas story.

AAM Monday: Project Life Week 38

To me the last of the 30 weeks is a sign. Yes, the year is drawing down but it's also my favorite time of year. Well should be but Mother Nature is reminding us to Chill Out and look at our damn carbon footprints. Mama ain't happy and week 38 was a sticky mess. I'm actually impressed that I got one or maybe even two things done. Just say I was cranky.

No, there wasn't a lot of ice cream or any this week. I started the no sugar routine and he cut out ice cream. Bah humbug. And look below at the mess the squirrels leave when they eat my neighbor's chestnuts. She gave me a bowl last year or so but the whole lot were wormy. Such a shame. The squirrels can  have them.

TBT: Flirting 1960 Style

I found this photo amongst my zillions to scan and it took me right back to a time when I was in NYC. We met these Canadian boys on the Staten Island Ferry. Oh what could have been...who knows! But then again I was only 14...

Wordless Wednesday: October 10 2018

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Travel With Me Tuesday: Bath Day 12

Day 12 of our trip started with an overcast day. Dick was happy to go out early in day and enjoy the river and the many architectural sights. Bath IS a beautiful city.