Catching Up

Happy to report we made it through the biggest part of the Christmas season. It was tough this year with both Mom's gone and just Mr. O and I here at home, but that is life and you soldier on. Setting the table for 2 for Christmas dinner is a bit different ...

...and leftovers! Well we won't even go there. Just as a side note though; have you noticed there are never any recipes for left over chocolate?  I'm just sayin'...

Between Christmas and birthday I was totally spoiled again. I will show you some of the things I received; I say some because I know I have not taken pics of everything simply because at 6 a.m. I was trying to remember everything and , well you know how it is.

Isn't this a totally unique way to display the family name? A gift from our daughter and family. Random sepia toned shots that resemble different letters to make up words. It was a custom piece made especially for us. I love it!

And this Christmas card from our Son and his family. How appropriate...a white house with a red door (just like mine) with 2 little girls bringing Christmas greetings; and best of all...tucked inside was recent school pics of those 2 sweet girls!

Mr. O went shopping and had fun picking out all kinds of things to spoil me. 

Desperately need a new watch!

A Kobo e-reader; not needed but much appreciated!

and a lovely red leather case with a light inside for my e-reader!

a new tea cozy! How cute is that? Every teapot needs a winter toque.

And some lovely new kitchen tools! ...and this!

a new phone ...with more bells and whistles than I need or know what to do with! ...but what fun!

Some of the other things I received were...

a much needed L.L.Bean travel toiletries bag.

 
a calendar, gift card, and a movie that has been on my list for the last 4 or 5 years. Thank you!

An absolutely charming book! ...and see the fabric hiding behind it?

This simply charming quilted pillow.

More home decor items...

and this antique glass slipper! There is a story here but I will tell you tomorrow...

I was really spoiled, but I love it! 

Thank you all.