Tis the Season~

It feels great to have the house somewhat together, in time for the holidays.  Things seemed to take on a life of their own - finding a spot where they fit again :-)  There were days when it seemed like we were moving backward more than forward with projects.  Even so - when look back on what we've accomplished - in less than two-months - we could hold our own with Fixer Upper!  :-)

Our tree

It's not that we still don't have plenty to do... baseboard, door jams, trim, main bath etc.  A long to-do list is preferable to spending winter in the camper!  Butch used the lights we'd purchased a couple year ago for the cottage.  We only needed one more box to do the front of the house.  Any work on the outside has come to a halt - probably till spring.

Cottage lights on the house~

Today, we visited a fireplace store outside Council Bluffs.  Such fun talking with the owners.  When they heard we have no family in the area - they extended an invite to Christmas Dinner!  The people here have got to be some of the best anywhere.

My gift from Mary Ann~

We were sitting in the living room this morning - when the postman knocked at the door with a package.  Inside was this beautiful handmade quilt from my friend Mary Ann.  I am so thankful for those forever friends.  We left so many behind & miss them all so very much.

This is a difficult time for me...  Missing those grand-kids & their parents terribly...  Thinking of my Mom & wishing she were still with us...  Grateful too - for the family & friends who support & love us as we do them~