Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We had a lazy Christmas around here (I’ll share a post about it perhaps tomorrow). It was very nice. And later this week, we’ll be celebrating with my husband’s family as his sister and her family get in from Florida.
Apologies to not getting around to visit everyone last week and taking so long to reply to those of you who took the time to comment on my post. Had lots of last minute Christmas running around to do. Work was fun but tiring as well.
However, new week and a Christmas break week at that! Excited to join in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom for the last Happy Homemaker post of 2021.
The Weather
Like a see-saw. Up one day, down the next. Actually, lately kind of like being stuck on the upside of the see-saw. However, I heard the weather person say we’re heading down into the 30’s one day this week. The lowest the temperatures been the past week is in the mid to upper 40’s. Not kidding when I say my potted petunia (the one I didn’t uproot) looks like it might bloom again in December!!
How I Am Feeling This Morning
Didn’t sleep great but a few too many cups of coffee cleared that feeling.
On My Mind
Things I need to do today: a bit of cleaning (hello, basement!), baking, and slowly taking down our Christmas decorations. Also, looking back on last year and thinking on items and a word for the new year (blog posts coming!)
On The Breakfast Plate
A chocolate flip yogurt I didn’t want but it was the only kind left, too much coffee, and vitamins. Glad I went to the store to get some better yogurt flavors (J likes the chocolate but I don’t really care for it)
On My Reading Pile
Would you believe I’m between books?
On My TV
We watched Die Hard on Christmas morning (just my husband and I), then I watched The Matrix Resurrections by myself on Christmas afternoon (LOVED it.). Plus, football. Patrick Mahomes gave us all an extra Christmas present yesterday. Go Chiefs! And because it’s the season of too much tv, I also binge-watched Hawkeye on Disney plus. Enjoyed it more than I expected. Somewhere in the last two weeks I also watched Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on there. Really enjoyed that movie as well.
On The Menu This Week
Since we’ll have family in town, this is all subject to change but here’s what I planned around what we have on hand.
MONDAY: French toast and sausage, strawberries (I splurged a bit but we need some fruits and vegetables around here) *J may or may not have a 6:30 baritone lesson*
TUESDAY: Ribs in the crock pot, corn
WEDNESDAY: Tacos or taco soup
THURSDAY: Chicken, broccoli, and rice casserole
FRIDAY: OUT for NYE
SATURDAY: ham, cornbread, black-eyed peas, and salad
From The Camera
I couldn’t get enough of yesterday’s sunrise. This was the view out the front window as it was just starting: 
Looking Around The House
It’s in various stages of after Christmas disarray. I think I finally cleared enough junk from the kitchen table that we could use it once again.
New Recipe I Tried or Want To Try
Going to try and make my husband’s grandfather’s famous peanut brittle in a bit. Wish me luck. Also, want to try these Norwegian Pepperkaker cookies if I ever find golden syrup (World Market was out of it)
To Relax This Week I Will
If the weather is nice, go for a walk with the camera.
On My Prayer List
Friends, family, stranger. Safe travels for family coming to visit. Peace for all those who are struggling through this holiday season. A healthy and happy new year.
Quote For The Week
Be still and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)
We think alike…I detest olives, but most folks seem to love them. Pickled veg seems to be a thing of these boards! HNY!
We’re a house divided on the olives around here. My oldest and I detest them but my husband and youngest are fans (especially on their pizza). Can’t wait to see how your board turns out. Happy New Year!
I know your weather is not what it normally is, but that photo is FANTASTIC!! With all our snow and cold I’m leaving the Christmas decorations in place until King’s day so I get the most enjoyment I can from them 😀
Congratulations on the Chiefs Christmas present – it was a great game. The peanut brittle and cookies sound yummy – I hope they come out the way you want. Happy New Year!
Thank you! I wish I could’ve done the sky better justice. My oldest did get me a photography book for Christmas so I am excited to maybe learn how to use the camera better and do just that with the next sunrise. We’re actually getting some much needed rain today. AND our weather changed (again) and now we have a chance of snow for the weekend. We’ll see. I wanted to leave the Christmas tree and decorations up but my husband was ready to have the house back. At least the Nativity is still out (until King’s day). Happy New Year!
Beautiful picture. Glad you had a relaxing Christmas.
Have a great week
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Thank you! Hope you have a very happy New Year!!
Happy Holidays dear Friend!
Your photo is so pretty. I’ll happily send you some of the snow we have -we got another 5 inches the other day. So we are set for a while. Lol
I always forget about Die Hard…but have always thought of it as a Christmas movie. Lol
I hope 2022 brings the biggest and best blessings yet! I wish you and your family a very healthy and joyous New Year Jean! 🙏🌟 xoxo
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Happy New Year! That snow you sent is set to arrive sometime tomorrow after ice *if* all the weather predictions hold true. Thank you for a wonderful year of friendship 🙂 Hope Annie is feeling much better and the rest of you are healthy and having fun ringing in the new year!