Extra Day

 February has given us an extra day this year.  There is  time to bake a batch of cookies...

Read a bit...

do some sketching...

and sample a new  recipe. (Blackened Chicken)  

What are you doing with this extra day of February?   Please share!

Hugs

Debbie

" The sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.  There has never been a day like it before or since, a day when the Lord listened to a man..."  Joshua 10:13b-14a  (NIV)

Simple

Sometimes simple can be so good. 

This afternoon I made Yummy Pecan Chews.   They are put together with the simplest of ingredients.  Nothing extraordinary and easily assembled.  A hint of cinnamon is what gives them a special touch.

I am in the mode of working small and simple in the studio too.  Having fun with some new color combos and keeping things uncomplicated.    

On the other extreme though, this pile of books from the library does not appear to be the same .  Oh well, we all have to go overboard somewhere!

At least this post has been simple.

Have a lovely end to January. 

Hugs

Debbie

"You who are simple, gain prudence;"  Prov. 8:5a (NIV)

Plans

 Like many of you with the start of a new year I have been making plans.  For myself it seems to work best writing down what is a priority for the coming months.

Sketching and painting is close to the top of the list.

Hoping to get a few paintings finished and ready to frame.  Also considering rejoining the art center that is located in our area.  At one time belonged and participated with other local artists.  Due to family illness and needing to spend time with loved ones it was necessary to step away.  Now there is an empty space.  Thinking becoming involved again might be nice.  (Will keep you posted on that plan).   

Of course each year I make a commitment to read at least twenty four new books.   By the looks of  this stack - am on my way to meeting that goal.

 Naturally hubby and I are planning together to spend lots of time with Kelsey.  She is our faithful companion.   In the spring we hope to find her a new playmate.  Stay tune for updates.  

Well there are other plans on the horizon...like traveling, trying a new way to grow a vegetable patch and of course a few home fix ups.  At this time though my biggest goal is to finish off these last Christmas cookies.  

Am looking forward to reading all of your plans for 2024.

Thank you for stopping by to visit.

Hugs

Debbie

"But the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands."  Isaiah 32:8 (NIV)

Gifts

 The gifts are wrapped.

 They are waiting to be placed beneath the tree.

 

The cookies are baked.

The decorating is complete.

Of all these tasks, the most challenging is finding the perfect gifts to give.

This year as I pondered my Christmas list a thought came.  Why not give what I would like to receive.

Monetarily they have no value but spiritually they are priceless .

So sweet friends I am sending you what I want to unwrap Christmas Day. 

 I hope you will find them waiting under your tree. 

 Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a blessed coming New Year!  See you in 2022!

Hugs

Debbie

"On coming to the house they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him.  Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, and of incense, and of myrrh."  Matthew 2:11 (NIV)    

  

Puttering

For the past three days I have been puttering.

Did some in the studio...

some in the vegetable patch...











 and just a little in the kitchen.

White Chocolate Raspberry Bars

Hot Air Balloon

Then when my puttering was done spotted this lovely sight.   Hubby captured it on film.   So glad he did.






Hope all of you had some time to putter as well.
Have a blessed week!

Remnants

The decorations are down and put away.   The gifts are unwrapped.   Those that did not fit have been returned.  

There are only a few remnants of Christmas that remain.

A blue poinsettia...

some leftover cookies....

 and best of all...

 loving memories that will live on until Christmas comes again.



Hope all of you have some remnants to enjoy as well.   God Bless and Have a Very Happy New Year!