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  • naughty or nice

    Don't you feel like preparing for Christmas is an exercise of endurance?  You make list after list, check them twice, and decide if you want to be naughty or nice.  Naughty is relative isn't it?  Spending too much, or not enough, might be naughty.  Endulging in something for yourself might be naughty…or maybe not being good to yourself at this time of year might be get you in trouble.  Breathe, be good.

    Mwnice

    Here's some nice things that happened since we last spoke….Wednesday night the Room 10 boys performed with the band at the school's holiday show.  They played the drums, and they rocked it.  We were in the last row – best view, but bad for photos.  Still, so nice.

    MWdrummerSAM 

    I was out shopping with Fallon today, and we scored a pink tree to go with the deer.  Nice.

    MWpinktree  

    A nice surprise came in the mail today from Ann Marie and the Festival Ballet of Providence (Rhode Island).  They have permission to use my nutcracker image for their merchandise – this year they made black hoodies with a silver print, and she sent me one!  Thanks Ann Marie.  Nice.  When I took this photo I had an a-ha moment.  Sam collects calendars, and that is all he wants for Christmas.  There are about 40 on the walls of his room.  He has a few perpetual calendars - and he loves this nutcracker with the countdown numbers.  It never occured to me to paint some blocks for him – a gift I'll be making tomorrow.

    MWnutcracker  

    The local fire station suited up and paraded through our part of town with Santa.  The all-volunteer firemen ran up and down the street delivering candy canes while the sirens blasted and rockin' loud music played.  How nice is that?

    MWsantadrive  

    This just in – Artists' Cafe Volume 2.  It is really NICE.  (I have a few things in it!)

    MWartistcafe2    

    We're expecting a big snow storm.  How perfect that I'm almost done preparing and can spend a day wrapping while listening to my Christmas music.  Nice.

  • naughty or nice

    Don't you feel like preparing for Christmas is an exercise of endurance?  You make list after list, check them twice, and decide if you want to be naughty or nice.  Naughty is relative isn't it?  Spending too much, or not enough, might be naughty.  Endulging in something for yourself might be naughty…or maybe not being good to yourself at this time of year might be get you in trouble.  Breathe, be good.

    Mwnice

    Here's some nice things that happened since we last spoke….Wednesday night the Room 10 boys performed with the band at the school's holiday show.  They played the drums, and they rocked it.  We were in the last row – best view, but bad for photos.  Still, so nice.

    MWdrummerSAM 

    I was out shopping with Fallon today, and we scored a pink tree to go with the deer.  Nice.

    MWpinktree  

    A nice surprise came in the mail today from Ann Marie and the Festival Ballet of Providence (Rhode Island).  They have permission to use my nutcracker image for their merchandise – this year they made black hoodies with a silver print, and she sent me one!  Thanks Ann Marie.  Nice.  When I took this photo I had an a-ha moment.  Sam collects calendars, and that is all he wants for Christmas.  There are about 40 on the walls of his room.  He has a few perpetual calendars - and he loves this nutcracker with the countdown numbers.  It never occured to me to paint some blocks for him – a gift I'll be making tomorrow.

    MWnutcracker  

    The local fire station suited up and paraded through our part of town with Santa.  The all-volunteer firemen ran up and down the street delivering candy canes while the sirens blasted and rockin' loud music played.  How nice is that?

    MWsantadrive  

    This just in – Artists' Cafe Volume 2.  It is really NICE.  (I have a few things in it!)

    MWartistcafe2    

    We're expecting a big snow storm.  How perfect that I'm almost done preparing and can spend a day wrapping while listening to my Christmas music.  Nice.

  • angels gather here

    When our brother-in-law arrived for Thanksgiving he had gifts for the kids.  Fallon received these two angels and Andy shared that Shannon requested her collection be given to her four nieces.  It was very special to get Angel of Prayer, and Angel of the Heart.

    MWnativity2 

    Sunday seemed the perfect time to bring out the Nativity set which matches the angels.  A special friend started me on the collection, adding to it every year.  I found the stable in an unfinished furniture shop – need to add some straw and pine boughs this week.  I painted the stable and added the star, then I found the ceiling tile tree.  I wish I could find more like this one!

    MWnativity1 

    The Shannon Angels are surrounded by a host of gifted angels, from Mom and Judi:  Hope, Wonder, Warmth, and Remembrance.  They are Willow Tree by Sue Lordi for Demdaco.

    MWnativity3  

    Oh, and a score from a McDonald's Happy Meal.  *wink*

    MWnativity4

  • angels gather here

    When our brother-in-law arrived for Thanksgiving he had gifts for the kids.  Fallon received these two angels and Andy shared that Shannon requested her collection be given to her four nieces.  It was very special to get Angel of Prayer, and Angel of the Heart.

    MWnativity2 

    Sunday seemed the perfect time to bring out the Nativity set which matches the angels.  A special friend started me on the collection, adding to it every year.  I found the stable in an unfinished furniture shop – need to add some straw and pine boughs this week.  I painted the stable and added the star, then I found the ceiling tile tree.  I wish I could find more like this one!

    MWnativity1 

    The Shannon Angels are surrounded by a host of gifted angels, from Mom and Judi:  Hope, Wonder, Warmth, and Remembrance.  They are Willow Tree by Sue Lordi for Demdaco.

    MWnativity3  

    Oh, and a score from a McDonald's Happy Meal.  *wink*

    MWnativity4

  • happy thanksgiving

    The meal is over, dishes are done.  My parents and brother-in-law are tucked into their hotel rooms.  We had a great day.  Hope you did too.  It's been a tough year, but there is much to be thankful for.  To be with loved ones today was very special.  We lit a candle in the center of the table, to remember my sister.  How perfect is that centerpiece?  Maureen gave it to me this week.  Looks like there may even be 65 roses there.

    MWcandlequote 

    MWtday08 

    I am grateful for YOU.  You ran to the rescue when I needed comfort - with your good thoughts, your kind words, your lovely gifts, your beautiful messages, and of course – your *winks*.  This year of sorrow will always be remembered hand-in-hand with the outpouring of love you expressed.  Thank you.

  • happy thanksgiving

    The meal is over, dishes are done.  My parents and brother-in-law are tucked into their hotel rooms.  We had a great day.  Hope you did too.  It's been a tough year, but there is much to be thankful for.  To be with loved ones today was very special.  We lit a candle in the center of the table, to remember my sister.  How perfect is that centerpiece?  Maureen gave it to me this week.  Looks like there may even be 65 roses there.

    MWcandlequote 

    MWtday08 

    I am grateful for YOU.  You ran to the rescue when I needed comfort - with your good thoughts, your kind words, your lovely gifts, your beautiful messages, and of course – your *winks*.  This year of sorrow will always be remembered hand-in-hand with the outpouring of love you expressed.  Thank you.

  • pumpkin eater

    Peter was on my blog today and noticed there are quite a few photos of Fallon.  Didn't mean to leave you out sweetie.  I'll take this time to toot your horn – congrats on getting your license!  (NJ drivers beware – the silver van with the large heartagram sticker on the back may not be driven by just me anymore).  How did our little Peter become a driving senior?  We are so proud of you!

    MWdriver 

    I couldn't believe it – today was our first snow!  Yesterday I cut a dozen roses from my garden and now there is snow on the pumpkin.  With such a blustery storm outside I felt all domestic and warm inside and actually made some pumpkin bread thanks to Pillsbury, and grabbed some Pumpkin Spice coffee from the corner shop ($1.39!).  Then UPS drove up with a parcel which included a juicy new magazine.  You'll need to get this one.  Spectacular!  (thanks Jenny)

    MWfirstsnow  

    Let yourself be influenced by the change of season – in a good way. 

  • pumpkin eater

    Peter was on my blog today and noticed there are quite a few photos of Fallon.  Didn't mean to leave you out sweetie.  I'll take this time to toot your horn – congrats on getting your license!  (NJ drivers beware – the silver van with the large heartagram sticker on the back may not be driven by just me anymore).  How did our little Peter become a driving senior?  We are so proud of you!

    MWdriver 

    I couldn't believe it – today was our first snow!  Yesterday I cut a dozen roses from my garden and now there is snow on the pumpkin.  With such a blustery storm outside I felt all domestic and warm inside and actually made some pumpkin bread thanks to Pillsbury, and grabbed some Pumpkin Spice coffee from the corner shop ($1.39!).  Then UPS drove up with a parcel which included a juicy new magazine.  You'll need to get this one.  Spectacular!  (thanks Jenny)

    MWfirstsnow  

    Let yourself be influenced by the change of season – in a good way. 

  • diamond doll

     Mwmwdressup1 

    We are ready for the party!  Last night we finished Fallon's Harlequin costume and had a little dress rehearsal.  She really had to twist my arm to get me involved in this one.  I did the black diamond eyes.  She's not sure.  What do you think?

    MWMWdressup2  

    More photos after.  Thanks to all of you who participated in the comments on the post below.  Means alot to me.  *blows kisses*

  • diamond doll

     Mwmwdressup1 

    We are ready for the party!  Last night we finished Fallon's Harlequin costume and had a little dress rehearsal.  She really had to twist my arm to get me involved in this one.  I did the black diamond eyes.  She's not sure.  What do you think?

    MWMWdressup2  

    More photos after.  Thanks to all of you who participated in the comments on the post below.  Means alot to me.  *blows kisses*