Nov 20, 2012

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO TAKE SEVEN HUNDRED PICTURES AND ONLY ONE COMES OUT?

Well, I suppose that we'll have to make do with this picture of the wreaths on the front window for now.  For some odd reason the other 699 pictures I snapped of the outside decorations didn't work quite right.  Do you suppose that it might be helpful if I actually read the bloody book that came with the camera?

As soon as Aunt Chrissy gets home from work the Official Rich Sister Thanksgiving and Seasonal Decorating Holiday can commence.  We're both going to decompose tonight in our respective homes, and then tomorrow we'll start with an early morning doctor's visit, followed by breakfast, the picking up of the smoked turkey breast that thankfully tastes of ham, a pass through the Panera drive-through for parade provisions, and then back to Aunt Chrissy's to get her outside decorations up since they finally blew her leaves away and I won't have to hear her kvetch about it one more minute.

Thursday will find us clad in comfy clothes, with nothing on the agenda but parade watching, feasting, and stitching, and if the boys behave themselves, we might head out to the lawn for a game of Pumpkin(!) as soon as the dog show concludes and Stewey has vetoed every selection that the judges have made.

After an 8am mammogram on Friday (I know...who DOES that?), we'll have more breakfast, and then I am determined to get the inside of my house decorated so that I can have the rest of the weekend to think happy thoughts and give Ms. Laura J. Perin's "Harvest Moon House" my full attention.  (Somewhere in there is a football game and some more feasting, I'm sure, but I figured I've already blown the "too much information" quota with the mammogram bit).

If you will allow me, I'd like to take an all too brief moment to tell you that when I put my big fat head on my pillow each night to list the things that I am thankful for, "all of my stitchy friends that I've met through my silly little blog" is right up there with Aunt Chrissy, Bosco, and Stewey.   Thank you, dear friends, for bringing me so much love and joy and happiness and laughter and encouragement and inspiration.  I. Am. Thankful. For. You.

We'll see you on the other side, ten pounds heavier and hopefully a little closer to showing some good progress on something vaguely stitching related.  Kisses and hugs to you and yours, and if you're stateside, Happy Thanksgiving!

Woo Hoo!
Coni


24 comments:

  1. Pretty! Happy Thanksgiving to you, Crys, Stewey, and Boscoe. Have a great weekend!

    Charlene

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  2. The wreaths are beautiful. I was hoping you would share a photo. Maybe you will have to try again for some more shots, it is always so inspiring to see your beautiful decorating.

    Sounds like your holiday plans are going to be great fun. Hope you and Chrissy have a wonderful holiday!

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  3. Happy Thanksgiving!! I totally approve of your plans. Heck, I'm jealous!

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  4. It sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving Coni...and I.Am.Grateful.For.You. also...have a wonderful holiday my friend!

    Kisses to Stewey and Bosco...

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  5. Hello from Texas! I don't have a blog but I so enjoy "dropping by" each day and reading yours. As always, your stitching is beautiful along with your decorating. If you get bored, head south and come decorate my house! :) Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

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    1. what? am I doing? ha! I said - hope your dr appts go well! Love the wreaths!! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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  7. Very nice wreaths. Your plans sound fun except the Dr. appt. Enjoy!!

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  8. Looks like you have perfect plans.
    Hopefully I will be in the hospital with my DIL welcoming a new grandchild in to this world!
    I am truly thankful.

    Happy Thanksgiving to each of you.
    :o)

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  9. Happy Thanksgiving! I love your new window wreaths. In fact, I think I'll be sharing your one decent photo with my husband. He will probably wish that NONE of your photos turned out when he hears that I want to put pretty wreaths in all our windows too.

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  10. I, like others, look forward to your daily adverntures. You always put a smile on my face. Scout, my little Jack Rusell, admires Stewey. Enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

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  11. Go SC! But have a wonderful Thanksgiving... :)

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  12. Sounds like a perfect plan! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  13. I am sure you meant "decompress" instead of "decompose"?? I actually had ro read that twice and stop and think and then could not stop laughing because maybe you did mean decompose, especially after eating a large thanksgiving meal? LOL. The wreaths look fab. Hugs and happy thanksgiving to both you and stewey!!

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  14. Happy Thanksgiving!!! thanks for making me laugh!!

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  15. hope your holiday weekend is even better than it sounds. Your "little blog" is something I am thankful for, especially at the end of a stressful day at work. I am always happy to read one of your humorous posts about your exploits. Thanks so much, and may You, Aunt Chrissy, Stewie and Bosco have a happy Thanksgiving.

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  16. Love the windows! Hope all the Rich family have a very "Blessed" Thanksgiving! Big cyber hug! Amy from Oklahoma

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  17. Your window wreaths are beautiful!
    Coni, thank you for sharing your exploits with us, with such joy and humor. I love to read your posts!! A very Happy Thanksgiving to you, Stewey, Aunt Chrissy and Bosco!!

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  18. This a favorite stop on my 2 min lunch hour, I look forward to being inspired to stitch, which you always provide even when you don't talk about it (sadly, we see how easily I am influenced). Thanks for the awesome blog and entertaining my co workers watching me choke on my sandwich while laughing. Have a great thanksgiving!!

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  19. Wishing you, Aunt Chrissy, Stewey, and Boscoe a wonderful and relaxing Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for letting me drop by everyday for some inspiration and humor. Claudine in Newcastle, CA

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  20. Happy Thanksgiving, Coni. Blessings on you and yours. :) Cathryn

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  21. We are thankful for you, too, Coni. Thanks for the laughs. Happy Thanksgiving! Jan in Canton, GA

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  22. Hope you had a glorious Thanksgiving...and I am watching your team win this very minute - catching up on your doings since Halloween...actually my husband is watching the football, I am catching up on blogs. Sounds like you have been busy! Your wreaths look great - I need to think about decorating soon. Sure cuts into sewing/stitching time though. Have a great rest of the weekend.

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  23. Thank you for all the fun and smiles that your blog generates!!! I enjoy all your posts and am inspired by your stitching.

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