New Stove, grand niece and peak at Christmas

Well I haven't posted any new picture, but I had to share the picture of my great niece Kodi Grace. This was the first time I got to see her and at first she didn't want anything to do with me, but an hour later, and she became my shadow. I like to think that children know a good heart when they see one---not bragging-lol. I had so much fun with her that I forgot about my pains.

 I have begun to decorate a little at a time and this is the furthest I have gotten with my gingerbreads. These are new, so I went ahead and put them on the shelf above my sink.


The stove is ready for installation and I love some of the new features. I like white, so I got what I wanted. My friends kept telling me to get a stainless steel one, but it wouldn't look good with my white frig and can't afford to buy a new one, since it's only 5 years old. I love the microwave, as a turkey can fit in it and the stove has 5 burners and I love the middle simmer burner for when I cook soups, gumbo, or red beans, etc. My brother(whom is speaking to me now---tears of joy) is going to install it on Sunday after church.
I have so much to do and somedays I don't know where to start, so since my house is clean now, I am going to start pulling out all the decorations for Christmas. I want time to bake cookies and make candy for my children, so I will have it decorated before they come. One loves it, the other hates the clutter as she puts it, but it's my house and I will put up what I feel like putting up. Our little cottage is not that small, but the rooms are small and that's okay. I only need one more big room and that is my craft room, which should be started after income tax time. Our house is about 80 years old and it is solid wood, so no sheetrock any where. I can hang very heavy items on the wall and never worry about things falling down.
Well going to visit some blogs then try to get trick or treat bags finished. Have a great weekend. Love, hugs, and prayers. Pat

Rebecca's Giveaway

Rebecca at  http://rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com/ A Gathering place is having a beautiful giveaway of Pink Santa Cards and tags, so please go by and visit her beautiful blog. These are too lovely to pass up. I just pray I am the lucky winner of these.

I have been busy visiting with my sisters who came to help clean up the yard at my dad's house and I am so thankful that they can do it for me. I don't have the strenght or the know how to ride a lawnmower. I can do painting a little at a time, so I am going to finish our dad's room. Everyone is napping right now and I could use one myself.

The stove still isn't in and the gas line here at my dads broke so they are working on getting that done, so I can shower this winter without heating water the old fashioned way or going to Crowley every day to shower.

I found some wallpaper on ebay and the lady posted the wrong amount and I was very upset because I finally found something I could live with, so the hunt is on again and I may just go with the white and pink large stripe. WE may also drive to New Orleans where I know a shop that sells vintage wallpaper and I really want to check there first.

So if you don't see me here very often, you know I am working on my kitchen. I am doing well except for the pain I continue to live with and can't do a thing about it except to accept that fact for the rest of my life. Surgery is out of the question for now and not sure if I will ever let them cut on my back. I guess if the pain gets worse, I will have no choice or if I get fed up with the narcotics I have to take to endure the pain.

Well I think I will go and take a cat nap. Have a wonderful weekend. Love, hugs, and prayers, Pat