#6 A candy cane, or five

Well here we are at day 6. I can't believe I've made it every day so far without missing a beat. Susan who is hosting December in 25 photos is MIA. (In her defense, I do think she said something about a business trip).

Anyway, today as I was putting out more Christmas decorations I came across this jolly Santa. Low and behold he has 5 candy canes in his arm!

The big tree isn't up yet, but the smaller 4 are. I am so close to getting the quilt out of the frame and out of the living room. There is still hope for the tree this week.

#5 Something warm and tasty!

Day 5 already of Susan's December in 25 photos.

My morning ritual is Mocha cappuccino, every day!  Today was no exception! It's a must to be in my favorite cup that Rita gave me. Every time my granddaughter dries dishes, she will tell me "this is your favorite cup dramma?"

Now I'm off to wash that wall behind the cappuccino maker. Yuck!

PS If you want some cute printable gift tags, stationary and cards, pop over to A Holiday Haven. It's one of my favorite blogs.

#4 Presents wrapped under the tree

Susan ,who's been hosting 25 photos of December, asked that today's photo be of presents wrapped and under the tree.

That's not happening at my house, not yet anyway. I've bought a few but wrapped none.

Today I didn't have time to wrap presents. The blacksmith and I went to an auction. I came home with a big smile on my face. If it were only Halloween I would be listing these to sell on Ebay or Etsy.

I got 3 unopened packages of Beistle Creation Witchs, dated 1984.

I got two Beistle Honeycomb Spiders, dated 1976. They were not in a package but are in pretty darn good shape. (There are some listed on Etsy for $24.99 each.

I got two packages of a dozen each of Cross leaf garland. These are 12 feet long and in fall colors. I'm not sure if they are Beistle.  They are in perfect condition.

I got this unopened package of a good luck centerpiece, also by Beistle dated 1984, free.  It sold, along with some baskets, for $3. I didn't want to give that for it. As the lady walked away with her purchase, I asked if she would take a dollar for the centerpiece. "Oh, this thing? You can just have it."  Score!  Good luck for me!

After the auction, I came home and pulled out some more Christmas decorations. Sooner or later, I will get my trees up and my packages wrapped.

#3 the Christmas Tree(s)

It's day 3 of Susan's "December in 25 photos".

Today's is Christmas tree. Who can stop at just one?

This is our living room tree. Did I tell you it revolves? It's super big, and heavy, and a real chore to put up too. Some of my ornaments are antique, some from the blacksmith's grandmother's estate, some were gifts, and some I purchased. I then have a pretty good collection of Christopher Radko's.  No round shiny balls for this gal.

This is what the blacksmith calls my Charlie Brown tree.  I set it up in my computer room.

In one spare bedroom, I have this little green metallic tree with all red ornaments. All purchased at the dollar store.

The Noah's Ark bedroom has what else, a tree decorated with all animals, 2 by 2!

Our bedroom has a red, white, and blue tree to match everything else red, white, and blue in the room. More dollar store ornaments.

And if you think I have all these trees up already this year . . you're wrong!  These are last years photos.

This is what it looks like now!!!

Happy Birthday Rosie!!

Today my baby turns 28!

Happy birthday sweet daughter.

She's had a busy year, a new job, her wedding, a honeymoon to Hawaii, and gall bladder surgery all in a matter of a few weeks.  

Hope you have a great day!

Love you, Mom

#2 A list

List, don't we all have them?  I hate it when I lose my shopping list before I even make it to the store.

Today I found these lists laying around. Don't you just love the honey do-list I left the blacksmith before I went to work today? You'll notice I sealed it with a kiss!

Now I do have a Christmas shopping list, with every one's name and what I think I want for them. But I can't show you that list, as most of the family reads my blog.

However after listing to Elizabeth's request in the below video I might have to change her present.

Yesterday I had quite a few of you ask about the rush light. A rush light is a type of  candle or miniature torch formed by soaking the dried pith of the  rush plant in fat or grease. For several centuries rush lights were a common source of artificial light for poor people. Candles were saved for when company came as they were more expensive and hard to come by.

The blacksmith sells his for $85.

25 December Daily Photo Ideas

#1  Something RED

Our RED front door

A Rush light made by the blacksmith, with a RED candle.