Weather.....

December was the official start of Winter.....but, here in East Texas, our Winter seasons are nothing compared to a lot of areas in this Country.   

It was cold this morning.....below freezing....but by the afternoon, it had warmed up a bit.   I saw several people in shorts and sweat tops!  Fer REAL!!

My bird bath was even frozen over this morning, as well as some other shallow pots of water that I have on the side of the house. 

As for me.....I love it!  I like the cold weather.....and because I am a stay at home wife, I can enjoy wearing sweat shirts and PJ bottoms all day long....every day!!


Of course, I'm not one of those Walmart shoppers who wears their PJ's to town!!!  No...if I'm going somewhere, I do make an effort to get dressed.  I Really do!!

This could be recognized as my "Winter" daily attire + socks!

I'm all about the comfy feel....

Back to the weather....

I know that so many of my blogging friends live in areas that have been, or that ARE really being hit with some serious Winter storms. 

Praying that you all will not experience any electrical outages and that you all will be safe and warm. 

Around here, our temps may drop down into the upper 20's, but never do they stay in that degree range for any length of time.  I can't possibly imagine temps of minus degrees!

Prayers from Texas.....

Shug

A shocker

I couldn't believe it......do you ever come across things that totally shock you?

This happened to me today...   I went by "Fresh" grocery and did a little "fresh" grocery shopping!!  LOL.  ("Fresh" is the name of our newest big grocery store in the area....)

This place has so much to offer...

Of course, you know what that means, don't you?  When a place like this takes all of the WORK out cooking, it can only mean ONE thing!  Higher prices!!

I must admit....I don't often shop here, but today....I needed something quick.

As I was leaving to get in my car....I noticed that out of all the parking places in the entire HUGE parking lot, a trashed up car decided to park.....not only in one parking spot, but in half of mine as well.   

My words went something like this:
"You have got to be kidding me!!"

I placed my groceries in the back of my car and then I plowed ahead to engage in a huge struggle to get into my car.  I had to twist and turn and wrestle my way into position...just to lift my right arm high enough to pull myself in.

Yes, it probably was a sight to see!!

After I got seated....I turned to look out my window.   I honestly, do not think that I have EVER seen such a mess!!  I'm thinking: "This person loves McDonald's!!"

My goodness.....I kid you not, there must have been a hundred empty McDonald sacks, papers and Styrofoam cups, just thrown around everywhere in that car.
   

I can't imagine what this person needed from the grocery store!!!! It definitely looked like most of their food comes from the McDonald's drive thru!!!


I guess it's "To each His own!"

How clean do you keep your car??

I try to keep my car clean..!!!

shug ~

Seeing White!!

Our home looks bare....I mean like almost empty! 

This house has been filled with all kinds of Christmas decor...since the end of October!! (It was the Christmas tour that made me do it)

There was no way that I was going to be able to pack away the Christmas....not now for sure! 
  
Both girls came over this past Monday and within hours.....I could declare this place "A White House!"

A white house???.... The shelves are empty, the walls are naked, and the place is clutter FREE!! I can see the white shelves and everything looks crisp!!

I LOVE IT!!!   For Now, Anyways!!

How about you?  Are your Christmas decorations still hanging around...Or, are you now seeing white as well??

Shug....

Hello Sunshine.......

I was thinking....what is it about the ending of a year that gives us such HOPE for the future? ...there is a New Year in front of us!  A brand new beginning!!

Is it the anticipation of something NEW....the saying goodbye to things that we no longer want to exist in our lives...Or...is the excitement of having intellectual wisdom from years past, that will guide us forward?

In my lifetime, I have seen at least 49 fascinating New Year's...come and go. Did any of these years change me significantly?  I like to believe that with each new day, each new year...I have become more dedicated to the POSITIVE details of life.   

With each December 31st...as the clock strikes 12:00 p.m., there is such an excitement in the air....as I realize that I am about to embark upon a New Journey in life!!   

I do believe that it was Brad Paisley that once said: "Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one!" 


Today....is that day!!  While I might not be able to predict what my entire year may consist of....I do have the ability to press on with strength, determination and a positive attitude.   How can I go wrong with these 3 great advantages in front of me??  

In your book...Will your pages remain blank....will they be torn and stained....Or, will you stamp  a ray of beautiful sunshine in the corner of each new day?

Something to think about!!

Shug.....