Counting Down...

I remember back in my glory days getting all gussied up to head out for a fun night on New Year's Eve. A sparkly dress, big hair and high heels.
Now it's sweat pants, pillow head and big wool socks. Honestly, I'm not even sure I'll be able to keep my peepers open 'til midnight. Heck, the time I now get all drowsy is about the time I used to head out! My how times change.

Man 2011 flew by, didn't it? They say the older you get the faster the time goes by. I can vouch for that.

I've never been one to say "good riddance" to any year no matter how bad it was. Every day the good Lord above allows me to wake up, is always a good day no matter what. I am grateful and happy.

I'm also not one for New Year's resolutions. Too much pressure. But I have decided to make some changes in my life. Like simplifying more and getting even more back to basics.

"The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak." Hans Hofman
That's good advice.

Happy New Year, Folks!! I look forward to 2012 with more creating, more stories and antics from Steve the Chipmunk and life at the Countryfolk Homestead with my sweet hubs and furbabies!! I hope you'll stop by often and enjoy them with me.

God bless and I'll see ya next year!! **wink**wink**
(Ah man, that joke never gets old!)
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And she brought forth her first born son...

Nativity at Night

wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room at the inn.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock at night.

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in the manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2:7-14

Wishin' you all a blessed Christmas.
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Have a great weekend, folks.
Remember to enjoy nature too.
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I've Been Deckin' The Halls...

Which is why I haven't been posting much. But I'll share some photos of what I've been deckin'!

There's still more deckin' to do so I'll post more when I'm done.

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"People are often unreasonable and self-centered...

Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway."
~Mother Teresa

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I'm Going For It...

Yes, I finally decided to jump in head first and try Rustoleum's Countertop Transformations in my kitchen.
After using their wonderful Cabinet Transformations kit on our cabinets, our 1980's laminate counter tops look hideous.
But in this horrible economy, I certainly don't have 6 grand in change I can dig out of our couch cushions nor am I willing to sell an organ to pay for new counter tops. So this is right up my alley. Besides, I am always up for a fun, home improvement challenge!

Here is pic of how it's supposed to look when completed. Kind of has the look of Corian. It will look perfect in my country kitchen.

I also ordered a new kitchen faucet. No more leaks! YaY!! This was my only Black Friday online purchase I made. Oh how I love me a good bargain!

After watching the Countertop Transformations video and seeing what's involved, I don't plan on doing it until after the holidays.

I broke the news to my hubs and he was "thrilled." Even though I love the man with all my heart, we don't work well together when it comes to home improvement projects. You see, I know everything about it and he knows nothing. That's never the case, but it's what I believe. **giggle** The problem is I need another set of hands so I roped him into helping me. Hopefully we won't want to kill each other in the process. But there's no telling.

I know many are interested in this product so I plan on taking lots of photos and sharing my experience with everyone here on my blog. I even thought about video taping but if it doesn't go well, curse words will most likely fly out of my mouth. So I wouldn't want to video tape that.

I'll keep you posted.
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