Snow And Sniffles...

Happy New Year!!

Or is it? We rang in the new year with my sweet hubs getting a sore throat and cold. Poor thing. So when the clock struck midnight instead of a kiss, I gave him a friendly wave from across the living room. Sorry sweetheart, I love you with all my heart but your germs, not so much. Stay the heck over there.

As many of you know, men don't handle getting a cold very well. The moaning, the groaning, the whining the carrying on. By Saturday evening I handed him an Academy Award for Best Actor in a Drama for his role in, "OMG I Have The Sniffles And I'm Going To Die." (Trust me, he was well deserving of it.)

I couldn't help but giggle when he said to me yesterday, "See, I wasn't as bad as I usually get when I'm sick." I thought, "Really?? Then who was I with these past 48 hours??"

Needless to say he is on the mend and so is my sanity. YaY!

Happy Tuesday all!
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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

Wishing you all a blessed Christmas.
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Want Some Great Advice?

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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They'd Love To Sit Under Your Christmas Tree...

and rummage through all your gifts.

See you tonight on TDIPT Mercantile.

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Have You Been Naughty Or Nice...

Uh-oh. Looks like we know the answer to that question.

Ummm... Enjoy your coal.

Santa Claus and Hermie the Elf Firewood Folks© are my December offerings on TDIPT Mercantile and will be available Wednesday night.

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"Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace...

the celebration of work and the simple life... a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry of the turn of the seasons, the beauty of seedtime and harvest, the ripe product of the year - and the deep, deep connection of all these things with God." ~Ray Stannard Baker

Wishing you and your families a blessed and happy Thanksgiving!! Be thankful! Be grateful! Be happy! Enjoy your life!!

God bless...
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Tom Tried Being Inconspicuous...

as they waited for the first Thanksgiving dinner.

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Who Can It Be Now...

Here's a sneak peek at what I've been workin' on...

I'll keep ya posted.
Have a terrific weekend!!
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Happily Waiting For Bodies...

Hmmmm... Pointy ears? Could that one on the right be Leonard Nimoy? Wonder if I can make him do the Vulcan salute? ((giggle))

I'll keep you posted.
Until then... "Live long and prosper."
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It's Veterans Day...

But remember, you can thank a vet every day of the week.
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Thank you to those who are serving, have served and to those who are no longer with us.
You are truly the bravest and have my utmost respect.
God bless you and your families.
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This Is How You Do It In The Country...

My hubs pumpkin pie etiquette is something to be desired. He prefers shovelfuls to slices.

I baked it yesterday and this is how I found it in the refrigerator this morning.

He's lucky he's such a good man and I love him so, otherwise I'd kill him.
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That's Right! You Tell Him, Tom!

I love Thanksgiving.

Besides, it's much too early to have "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" blaring in my ears as I grocery shop.
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"HEY GRANDMA...

I'VE GOT A NICE LITTLE FIREWOOD FOLK FOR YA, TA HAVE!!"

My Little Red Riding Hood is spoken for, but I wanted to share her with you.

I am a H-U-G-E Bugs Bunny fan and one of my all time favorites is "Little Red Riding Rabbit."

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