Day 326 of 2025

With a large crowd of varying ages arriving soon

 to celebrate the holidays, 

I have been collecting some new games and puzzles (not shown)

 to help provide some fun, non-screen activities 

that everyone can participate in.

 

Day 325 of 2025

Without notice or instructions a new gray trash bin

 has been dropped off at each house in our neighborhood. 

I know what is going on since Big D lives near us

 and has already had this happen at his house. 

It would be nice though to get official notification

 from the new company.

 

Day 324 of 2025

Today I had a fun scrap fabric swap with a friend.

 

Day 323 of 2025

We have talked over the years about changing our living room

 into our dining room. 

When we have a crowd and the table is extended all the way, 

it is very crowded. 

Some guests cannot move once seated

 and need to ask for help getting needed items. 

Well, we've decided this year it's really going to happen. 

Last week I did the big furniture swap involving four rooms. 

This is now our much smaller, very cozy, 

everyday eating area in the kitchen.

 

Day 322 of 2025

Today was a very gray and rainy day. 

At one point this afternoon I thought I heard a very loud truck 

dropping things on my neighbor's driveway. 

I went to investigate but saw nothing. 

It was only later I realized that we were having a thunderstorm. 

Later I caught a glimpse out the kitchen window 

and noticed the eerie yellow sky. 

I took this photo through my kitchen window 

and the focus ended up on the screen. 

While this was not my intention, 

I am liking the feel of vintage pictures that this gives 

with the slight blur behind the screen and the yellow tone. 

 

Day 321 of 2025

I recently thrifted a pair of matching chairs. 

One of them has wobbly legs. 

I know I have to remove the dust cover on the corners by the legs

 to get to the bolts I need to tighten. 

That's what I'm doing today. 

I'll tighten the other chair too just for good measure. 

Tomorrow I will staple the dust covers back in place 

and give the chairs a good upholstery cleaning with my little machine.

Day 320 of 2025

The calendar isn't looking too full of appointments this week. 

I should have plenty of time to fill in things I want to get done.

 

Day 319 of 2025

We went to see GB#3 (center) in his school musical tonight. 

It was great fun for us, he was great and he had fun. 

Triple win.

 

Day 318 of 2025

Today I stopped in Target for a couple grocery items. 

I noticed that the pro sports apparel section was stocked to overflowing. 

Upon a quick look around I noticed that there were employees

 stocking Christmas stuff all around. 

I guess sports apparel must be a big seller for the season.

 

Day 317 of 2025

I found a container of photos today 

separate from most of our collection of photos. 

I don't think I've shared this one before, 

but if I have, please enjoy it again.  

Back row: My grandmother and grandfather (Dad's parents), 

my uncle (Dad's brother), 

Mom holding me at just over a month old, 

my great aunt (Dad's dad's sister)

Front row: The older of my two brothers, 

the younger of my two brothers, 

my sister (whose birthday this was)

 

Day 316 of 2025

Evidently the northern lights were visible here last night. 

I did not know about it. 

It was reported that they would be able to be seen again tonight. 

It would be harder to see and might only be visible in a photograph. 

I tried a few times but did not catch any lights. 

Possibly it was a result of living in a light polluted area. 

I did enjoy the night mode on my phone camera. 

I am amazed at how many stars are visible.

 

Day 315 of 2025

Happy birthday, T-Bone.

 

Day 314 of 2025

Here are our snow results. 

As you can tell, our trees aren't even done losing leaves. 

Luckily, it will still get warmer and we will be able to get the leaves up

 before it snows again.

 

Day 313 of 2025

Our first snowfall of the season begins. 

It won't stick around. 

It's going to be back in the 60s by the end of the week.

 

Day 312 of 2025

I seem to catch this view at least once every year. 

It's hard to not take the picture again.

 

Day 311 of 2025

I'm taking a photo inventory of my fall and Halloween things 

before putting them away this year. 

This is one of my favorites in my pumpkin collection.

 

Day 310 of 2025

My advent calendar box from Stitch Supply Co arrived today. 

I'm excited to begin opening boxes on the first of December.

 

Day 309 of 2025

Sometimes I get so involved in the day and the task at hand 

that I find at the end of the day 

that I haven't taken any pictures for the blog. 

That was the case today until I saw the clock in the kitchen. 

I love catching the 11:11.

 

Day 308 of 2025

 November full moon and really cool clouds.

 

Day 307 of 2025

This morning looked like a painting.

 

Day 306 of 2025

Sock update:

Both heels and heel turns are done 

so I've done my first gusset 

and have started the gusset decreases.

 

Day 305 of 2025

Movie night with GB#3. 

Three things to note about this photo: 

1. The blanket on the right was knit by Little E.

2. GB#3's cardigan was made by Little E.

3. Fireball's snowball hat which GB#3 is wearing was made by Little E.