Sunday Greetings

Here is the lovely cutie Natalia at ten months old.   Her grandmother Judy sent this on the computer yesterday.   What a beauty and what a cutie, such a little love.   

A finished puzzle, looks easier than it was to do;  took some time but worth it.   There is a monster on the table right now.   We have two puzzles going, one at Pat's house and one here.    Pat has one of those crazy mystery puzzles going and they are not easy to do.    I  have one with a big blue truck in front of a cabin on a lake;  very pretty and again, not easy to do.  The challenge gets to us and we plod on until finished;  and then look for a new one to do.    the folks that have come in to see the puzzles on my puzzle board think I'm crazy.  I say it teaches patience but they do not agree.   I think 'you are crazy' was one of the comments. 

 

I had some mail yesterday, my little box was in shock.   An invitation to join the folks at the Mill in Oregon.   I'd like to...It has been a long while.  The tall ships are coming in again and we were invited to come and see them.   Room rates have gone way up , the machines probably tight this time of year, but looking at this photo reminds me of the fun and how much we enjoyed seeing those tall ships sailing by the casino.

 

We have a cool Sunday morning, grey skies and a very quiet parking lot this morning....no trucks...no ambulances so far and the blinds are still closed over at the hospital wing.    Christine leaves soon for the airport and her trip to Houston.  They have a big flood going on there, sure hope it has ended and all is clear for her week at the home office.    Now that we have to keep our doors closed here at Ridgemont;  something to do with fire rules and regulations;  the signs are going to be fun to hang on my door.    One shows an small opening in the doorway with a saying "When on door closes, another opens.  Or you can open the closed door. that's how doors work."  and on the back  there is a sign hanging on a door and  it says "Notice We are presently not open because we are closed."   Another one says "Sorry, out living the dream. . . be back soon."  and the third one shows and door ajar with an open sign and on the other is a closed sign with a funny cat looking out.  They should create a few laughs as the folks go by door and will now know whether or not I am in or out for the day.  Chris had them made up and even brought the door hangers for them.   I'm in good stead so maybe I'll have some tea parties still.

 

While there at  the print shop she took a large collage I did of my two grandchildren from the time they were born until they graduated from high school.   she had the collage made smaller and had copies made to send to Erin  and Mason which should make them smile.   So many memories, good ones, and it does make you aware of  how fast time flies.   Hopefully they will go on the computer and I can put them on the blog for you to see.

 

So, if you find yourself bored, get out those pictures that sit in a box or a photograph book you never have time to look at.   Get out the pinking shears and a nice piece of light cardboard, snip and be creative and make a collage for your wall.  I assure you, happiness is yours as you walk by the finished product and a million memories come to life.  You find yourself smiling and content as you really did a good job living life.    Having the new glue sticks make it easy.    It is a great project on a rainy day.

 

Be good, be an example of friendship and love today.   Greet your fellow man with a gleam in your eye as you invite a family member or a good friend along to share time with today.   If you don't want to go out;  bake some cupcakes or cookies and extend an invitation to your house.    Put some of your garden flowers on the table,  and use the fancy teacups while you can.   Looking at them on a shelf is fine but it isn't as much fun as holding one in your hand.    You cannot take them with you, so enjoy them while you put out that little finger and sip away.    I had a special friend a long time ago, who used to invite me over for a cup of tea and she would get out her little box of clippings, all funny little tidbits of love and laughter and we would laugh a good hour away.    It was such fun and it built a myriad of memories.   Try it, you will find yourself surrounded by love.   Hugs to all.