Brrr it’s COLD outside!

There is nothing better than waking up to SNOW in December!

Well actually, snow any time of the year is wonderful but there is just something extra special about December snow. 

It seems to make the holidays a bit more festive and gives everything a little more sparkle. 

It is great for a little doodle inspiration too!

This Snowman Sled ornament was painted years ago however it still hangs on our tree every year and goes perfect with the snow outside.

Hopefully this December Snow is a sign of a White Christmas

however

we will just have to wait and see!

Happy Snow Day!

Thanksgiving Planner

Thanksgiving will be here in less than a week and my DIY Planner is filling up quickly.  

It sure helps keeping everything organized and on track so that it all runs smoothly.

Also, not sure how that “Christmas tree” snuck in there (haha) but Christmas is not be far behind. 

Happy Saturday!

Always Better Together

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: if either of them falls down, one can help the other up. Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10

Have a great  Sunday!

A friendly reminder: Don’t forget to exercise…

...the right to Vote because…

Every…

  EVERY

    VOICE

   MATTERS

  VOTE!

Counts!

Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good. ‘Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote…

That he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.  ~Samuel Adams 

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The right to vote is the crown jewel of American Liberties and we will not see its luster diminished. ~Ronald Reagan

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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.

~John Quincy Adam’s                                                             

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We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. ~Thomas Jefferson

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There’s no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter.  ~Barack Obama

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If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.  ~George Carlin

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Only one week until Election Day so just some fun reminders to get out and vote.

You will be glad you did!

Happy Tuesday!

Doodling Around on Friday

Some doodles to start the weekend. 

Some just because,

and some heartfelt drawings.

It is also fun to alter them.

But most of all....

...it does my heart good

to draw

Oodles of Doodles.

Happy Weekend!

Hello Friday!

Happy Weekend!!

Happy Sunday

from my list of one thousand gifts :

peace that surpasses all understanding ::  Safe travels :: Health :: family time :: dinner with friends :: rainy days followed by sunny skies ::

:: crisp evenings :: 

:: fall ::

Blessings, 

Oodles of Doodles for Monday

Just a couple doodles to get the week started.

Happy Monday!

Happy Sunday

 

Blessings, 

A Sunday doodle

Blessings, 

Happy Day

Another day, another doodle. As you might have guessed, birthdays are on my mind. 

Spring is a busy time for birthdays around here so might as well doodle something festive while thinking about themes and menus and cards and cake. Oh my!

A black and white version is fun too.

Have a HAPPY DAY!

Doodles for your Sunday

Blessings,

Happy Friday!

No fooling, it is already April and it is Friday! Time is flying by.

Here is a little doodle to get the weekend started.  

Happy April Fools Day!

******** Celebrating 11 Years of Blogging ********

Happy Blogiversary!

It is hard to believe it was 11 years ago today that I published my first blog post. I never imagined it would have lasted this long but I do enjoy sharing what is happening as there  always seems to be something going on. 

Here are a few of the most recent

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Thank you to my family and friends and everyone that stops by to check out what we are doing around here. I love the emails, comments and encouragement from all of you.  It has been fun to share the latest and greatest projects over the last 11 years and hopefully there will be more wonderful and exciting things to post in 2022. And right now, the way things are shaping up I am pretty sure there will be. 

Have a Wonderful Day!

Oodles of Heartfelt Doodles

Just popping in to share some recent Valentine doodles. 

Also, some simply sweet Valentine Sugar Cookies with homemade buttercream frosting spread over the top with a knife. No wonder these are our family's favorite sugar cookies. 

More happy heart doodles. 

The more hearts the merrier. 

Happy Valentines Day!💕