December 27

The winds, they are achangin.  Remember me talking about how warm it was?  Well the weather people said it was going to get cold and they were right. There is a definite chill in the air today and by the end of the week we are supposed to be subzero. Brrrrrrr

So far I have done nothing today except talk on the phone to several people and take my shower. Although I did get one mitten while I was talking on the phone, so I guess I was multitasking. 

Two more pair of mittens done yesterday and a LOT more to go.

On Friday I got the sweetest package in the mail from my friend Sherri in Las Vegas. She sends me several pairs of mittens every year to give to the school kids so that’s what I thought was in the package at first. But just look at these cute things she sent! A sweet little snowman pin with purple accessories. She definitely knows me and my favorite color.  Attached to the snowman are three stitch markers and progress keepers. She also gave me a B and a Q with shiny little stones in them. Then there is a travel tissue holder and an accessory pouch with snowman fabric. Oh my! I was so surprised. 🎄 I hadn’t expected anything. Thank you so much Sherri. I love everything.

The contractor is supposed to be back this afternoon sometime to do a few finishing touches on the main bathroom. Tomorrow he will tear out the vanity and floor in the master bathroom and put the new ones in. On Wednesday the plumber is supposed to be here to hook everything up and it will all be done! How exciting is that? I’m very pleased and although it would have been nice to have it all done before Christmas, from what we’ve been able to tell so far, everyone who’s worked on it has done a great job with the exception of the substitute drywaller! However Steve, our contractor fixed that up to look great.

We went out and bought new pendant lights for the bathroom last week and Dennis put them up on Friday. I had wanted to just keep the older ones but I was outvoted by everyone. I do like the way these look though. You can see in the mirrors that the washer and dryer are directly across from the vanity. They still have to cut down the doors that go on the laundry closet. Adding the floor planking made the doors just a little bit too long. Our house in Spokane had all white doors and trim. I do miss that. This house has all wood trim and although it’s easier to take care of and doesn’t get scuff marks on it like the white trim did, it doesn’t look as clean to me either. You can see the trim color in the mirror. Obviously there are no faucets at the sinks or in the tub/shower yet.

I am hoping to find a new picture or two for the walls in here.  We also have to pick up towel bars and the toilet paper holder. Dennis will put those in himself.

I hope your week is starting out well for all of you and that your weekend was a good one. It’s hard to believe that Christmas is over and we’re getting ready for New Year’s isn’t it?

Much love and many blessings,

Betsy