Day 145 of 2026

This is one of the two fruit boards my DIL and I collaborated on 

for our Memorial Day and Indy 500 family gathering. 

They were a big hit.

 

Day 136 of 2026

I'm gearing up for all the flag related summer holidays 

with a slow transition of seasonal items. 

Dishes will be coming soon.

 

Day 42 of 2026

The book I folded for Fireball a few years back has flattened out a bit,

 but it's back on the mantel for at least February.

 

Day 41 of 2026

These hearts are usually hanging above my kitchen sink. 

I took them down in order to hang snowflakes in December.

 The snowflakes have been put away with the other holiday decorations, 

but I just noticed the hearts today in a neat little bowl in the kitchen. 

I think I'll hang them back up tomorrow.

 

Day 20 of 2026

I have changed the dishes. 

I've skipped right by my preferred winter colors

 to make sure I didn't get busy or distracted

 and forget to change them for Valentine's Day. 

Colors used: 

Peony, Flamingo, Linen, Sky, Scarlet, White

 

Day 18 of 2026

The last of the holiday cards will go out tomorrow. 

On to other things.

 

Day 17 of 2026

I have done a lot of sorting

 through the holiday decor and ornaments this season. 

I am finally packing it all up to put away 

and now have at least three empty containers

 due to the reduced amount I have kept. 

I have also reduced the total number of containers

 and boxes going back into storage even more

 by putting some of the boxes into existing containers

 that now have more room.

These two boxes are no longer needed but contain lots of memories

 so a photo was in order before they go into the recycling bin.

 

Day 364 of 2025

Ornaments collected over the last 50 years

 are spread out on our dining table. 

This does not include the small amount I put on two trees this year 

and a couple of special collections. 

I'm hoping to reduce this significantly by first offering them to family. 

I'll be keeping some and then donating the rest.

 

Day 362 of 2025

GB#1 is among the last to leave

 after a wonderful week of the whole family in town.

 

Day 361 of 2025

Today we had Big Christmas at our house.

 Little E crocheted chickens with their nests for all the young ones. 

They were a hit all around.

 

Day 360 of 2025

Winterlights at Newfields with the family

 

Day 359 of 2025

When some of your family members live over 3,000 miles apart, 

great hugs are in order.

Merry Christmas.

Day 358 of 2025

Christmas Eve family time.

 

Day 357 of 2025

Around the house.

 

Day 356 of 2025

If I were to go visit any of the tiny North Pole houses

 on display at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, 

this one would be first.

 

Day 355 of 2025

It's fun to see what others have on their trees. 

I love this ornament.

 

Day 353 of 2025

Company is coming. 

It's time to build a clothing rack for our guests.

 

Day 352 of 2025

It's nice to see the Christmas dish selection in action.

 

Day 331 of 2025

Happy Thanksgiving. 

Our dinner will be served in our newly relocated dining room.

 

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.