Thanksgiving!

Craig is here for Thanksgiving and everyone is busy cooking but me.  James and Kelsi have been invited and Collin and Kelly and Rowan are here.

I sent out this greeting last night on Instagram and Facebook that I had colored on Happy Color.

James was wondering about putting up the Christmas tree and I encouraged him to do it and said I would help.  So this morning we, James, Kelsi, her friend and I are going to try and do the tree etc!

Christmas is Coming! 2022

Poinsettias from Costco are the first sign of prep for Christmas.  So very beautiful and so many blooms!

James took the pictures of Kelsi and I at Church which is actually called Poinsettia Ward,  Kelsi had crimped her hair and was second guessing her choice but it looked lovely though she tells me that I am always telling her that her hair needs brushing...it does.  She is a surfer and out in the sun and surfs a lot.  Beautiful girl with strong legs and strong and beautiful body.

I think I look ok in my bathroom but in the light of day my wrinkles and eye bags and double chin are very obvious.  I have on the sterling earrings someone gave me at one time.  Love them.

89 this Christmas! And those eyes look tired.

Kelsi has 3 dimples!  She is a junior and is tired a lot from all her activities and probably not getting enough sleep and protein?

Hate to show this picture but Kelsi is soo cute!!!

 

Too Much Chocolate and Sugar

When watching TV or listening to a book I find I snack less if I chew gum and/or work of my Happy Coloring on my Samsung Tablet.

But I discovered the left over Halloween candy and begin eating the small bars that were old favorites.  One night I had waaaay too many and the next day I spent a lot of time in the bathroom and after I had ridded my body of all that bad stuff in my tummy I looked like this.  Very drained and tired.  I cannot eat much sugar or chocolate anymore!!!!!!

 

My Lovely Living Space in Carlsbad

I sent these pictures to Steve to show Marilyn and Jeanne where I was living now.  This is my daughter Linda and husband Gary's home in Carlsbad, CA.

My living quarters are the lower windows by the front door.

This is the street toward the direction of where the ocean and beach are.

This is looking in on my comfy bedroom den.

I have lots of drawers and shelves for all the clothes not in the large closet.  And my big TV!

Sadie has her own bed which she likes alot except at night she likes to sleep on the bed with me.  My protector.   Notice the curtain separating me from the passers in the hall.

Sidetables for all my 'stuff'' and nice light and heater in case of a cool night or day.

My chair that swivels to look out the window at the park or rocks me and my grandchildren or reclines to watch tv and rest.  And lots of rooms for all my techy stuff.

Lots of cupboard and drawer space for all my makeup and other needs!  And my own bathroom with great light and good water pressure, I love it.

There is a big fan if I ever get too hot.

My desk area is in the room next to my bedroom and bath and plenty of light and room for everything.  And as a bonus my grandson Jimmy and his friends found a wonderful desk chair that just fits me and has wonderful back support so it has replaced this chair.

I love it, very comfy, in a beautiful home with beautiful people.

 

Carlsbad Campground

Linda and Gary and Kelly plus Rowan walked down to see the Christmas lights at the campground.  I can't walk that far and am very slow so did not go.  I have not gotten into the Christmas spirit yet and it is already near Thanksgiving!!!!

 

The Masseys and Night Tidepooling

The Masseys and friends enjoy the beach at night and must see a lot of interesting things with flashlights.  They later had smores.  What fun!
 

The Versatile Kham!

He likes the tractor!

He plays the drums!

He likes paperwork!

Kham lives on the beach up in Washington State where is Dad Mitch is a carekeeper of a State Park and his Mom Bahia is a Nanny.
 

Kristi and Mike's House in Henderson, Nev

On our way from Utah to California we stayed a couple nights at the Stewart Home.

Tanner and Marissa's baby Cohen pulls on Molly's hair.

Linda talks to Cohen while his Mom Marissa holds on to him.

Gary, Molly, Ryan, Kristi, Brynn and Mike in their beautiful remodeled kitchen.  

Linda looks like she is playing with Cohen's blocks!

All the children love boots and Kristi has a cute way of displaying them.

 

Molly looked so cute dressed like one of the Hocus Pocus witches for Halloween. 

Fun Fall in Big Bear for the Masseys

Big Bear is a fun place in the fall.  We used to spend Thanksgiving there quite often.

Eden on a project.

Beautiful Friends!

Meagan looks like a Svenska with the pigtails!!!  Darling Family!  All ready for the festivities.

Fun backyard.

Nothing like falling leaves to play in.

So cute.

 Nice deck.

Tanner, Marissa and Coco

 

Amy and Girls as Hocus Pocus Witches

 Charli, Amy and Harper

Meagan and Matt at Big Bear Oktoberfest

 

Swedish Pancakes at the Masseys

 The tradition lives on!

Turkey for Fuquas

 Gabriella's son Joey!  Eric is teaching him to be a hunter and he is learning well!

Great Grandchildren Galore

 

Farewell to Janet

 Julie Thayne invited relatives over to say Goodbye to me on Friday at 1:30 PM.  Molly and her boys, Julie and Morgan, Marilyn and Jeanne, Steve, Doug and Debbie, Tami were there.  Julie had brought acacia bowls etc and water and everyone chatted.  Julie made the card above and it fit the fridge door.

In the pictures above I was 15 months, 6, Jr Hi, High School and College age.

Molly came to my room and decided she would take the table and chairs either for her Mom or herself.  She took 3 chairs home that day.

It was very sweet of Julie and everyone was very kind.