365 Days Of Pictures ~ Day 279

Here it is!
My first addition to my Christmas decoration's.

I found this great snowman rug at Lowe's.

So you know I couldn't pass it up.

The best part is it only cost five dollars.

What a bargain for these little snow beauties.

I saw so many cute snowman.

If only I could have them ALL!

Happy Snowman Rug!

Do you have anything favorite in Christmas decor that you love to purchase and add to your collection ...of...?

65 Day Journey

Day 32

Here we  are on Monday!

We have to get up and start moving.

It is Monday and back to the grind after a long weekend of family, friends, and fun!

Interesting though;

I don't remember asking Monday to come back out and play with us.

So ....

I guess I just have to go with the flow of the calendar.

Back to work!

Headed over to John's today.

We got more of his appointments set up.

Plus his ride over here on Christmas day.

God bless each of those who drive and give up their Christmas for others that wouldn't have one otherwise.

You are amazing special people!

I applaud you all each one in every field that gives so we might enjoy!

Blessing to you and your families for what you sacrifice.

When I got done at John's today, I went out and did some Christmas shopping.

Or...I should say I went out a picked mine up that hubby is getting me.

He wont let me have it until Christmas day.

I'm getting a Tablet that converts into a small lap top.

So cool!

I really did get some shopping done for others though.

I got all of my great nephews gifts done.

I also picked up my favorite mints from Hickory Farms tonight as well.

Funny how every year you try to cut back;

 Safe money on Christmas;

Then...

BAM!

It seems somehow the wallet gets out of control.

I was praying tonight asking God to help me so that I don't over spend.

My list never gets shorter just longer.

Needs to figure out how to cut back even more.

I completed yet another blanket!
This one is going to a neighbor.

Fleece Blanket

This one is a bit similar to one I made earlier.

This one has a brown backing where the other one had a black backing.

I figured I still need to make at least ten more blankets.

Not sure I can get that done.

As well the material went up in price.

It was already spendy.

NOW!

More than before.

I even told the clerk it was funny how all this was cheaper the week before Thanksgiving and how spendy it is

NOW!

She tried to tell me it wasn't.

 I laughed and told her I had been in that week before Thanksgiving and bought a ton of fabric.

 Maybe it will happen that I get all the blankets done and  maybe it wont.

We will see.

Need money and time to complete them all.

Ankle is still pretty swollen and causing me pain.

I tell you.

I need to slow down and be more careful.

I get in such a hurry I think.

And that is how I get hurt.

Not to bright!

I colored my hair this evening.

Ethel I Need Your Help!

I went back to a very dark red auburn.

Though I don't think I will leave it this color long.

I think I will go two tone in about a week.

I will do the blonde again in the front and keep it dark in the back.

Hubby said it is really dark.

Closer To My Original Hair Color

So I'm thinking it wont stay this dark color.

I don't mind I have fun playing with color.

After all it is just hair.

I have been a rainbow of shades through the years.

I think the funniest one was either the fire engine red or the fuchsia pink.

NKJV

2 Corinthians 9: 7

So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Devotional Card

Dear Lord, help me to build on a firm foundation, learning to diligently seek They direction in all I do.

Genesis 9:11

"I will establish my covenant with you:.... neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth."

Day 28

That I was able to accomplish so much today!

That I hit some great sales and saved money that I didn't expect to safe.

Good deals even after the crazy Black Friday!

Thank you Lord for your great favor!

For gloves to protect my hands while I colored my hair.

Body scrubs to help remove the dry skin as well as color from around the hair line.

Gods sufficient grace each day as I stumble through the maze of life.

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Did you do any cyber shopping today?



365 Days Of Pictures ~ Day 278

I love snowman!
I actually have quite a Christmas collection of them.

I will be pulling them out soon to display.

I love to decorate for Christmas.

Something about the snowman is so magical to me.

Childhood wonder

Dreams of play 

With laughter of games

~Beth~

Snowman Tin

This lovely tin was found at the Tollgate restaurant where I had lunch on Sunday.

I just had to have a picture of this beauty of a tin.

I personally don't recall this brand of popcorn.

Maybe you do...?

Do you like old tins and collectibles things of the past?

65 Day Journey

Day 31

Amazing that we have been on this great journey headed into the new year.

I love it!
It has kept me accountable

I actually have been focused on some of the things on my list and they are getting accomplished.

Thank you Cheryl over at Prairie Maiden

http://theprairiemaid.blogspot.com/
For taking us and challenging us on this journey into 2012.

Today I went out with my friend Carol.
My hubby wanted us to stop over at Lowe's.
So we did.
We both picked up some Christmas goodies and gifts.

Then we went on a little drive.

It started pouring down.

Tollgate
Sandy, Oregon

We ended up in Sandy at a wonderful little restaurant rich in history.


History Story
Front Of Menu



It also had a little bakery and a very fun gift shop.

the name of the restaurant is

Tollgate Restaurant & Inn

The food was excellent!

Carol's Lunch

I couldn't eat it all.

Beth's Lunch

We also had the most wonderful old fashion milk shakes they where so tasty too!

YUMMY!
Frosty Old Fashion Milk Shakes

Then we headed towards home.
Then we stopped at Marshall's to do a bit of Christmas shopping.
I was able to pick up a few more gifts.
I also found my Christmas table runners.
One more thing off my list.

No blankets today.
Maybe tomorrow.
I have enough material to do one here at the house then I must buy more material to achieve all that I have on my list.
Still praying about that one.

When I arrived home I had a business call from the lady I have been doing the fill work for.
She is going to try and come back.
So ....
Not sure where that leaves me at.
Not going out for lunches that is for sure!
On call...
Waiting to make money
Not making much money.
But....
God will provide!

Which will help in the healing of my ankle this week.
Praise the Lord for small gifts in disguise!


I'm thinking on Thursday I will have time to get some of my other projects started and possibly completed.
This may work in my favor.


NKJV

Romans 14:12

So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

Devotional Card

Help us Lord, to carefully bear the fruit of the Spirit. Help us to be the very essence of goodness.
Matthew 5:6

"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled."

Day 27

Friends that come to your rescue and get you out for the day.

Finding great specials on Christmas gifts!
Not spending money you don't have but using the wisdom that God gave and a friend that helps keep you accountable.

A hubby that says things always work out the way they are suppose too.

Don't worry!

My oldest daughter calling and checking in with me.

Sharing wise words of wisdom that the Lord has placed in her.

Thank you Lord for giving me daughters that chase after your heart and live before you.

The Lords unconditional love for me.



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Did you do any kind of shopping at all this Thanksgiving weekend?





Happy Birthday Daily Journey



Happy 1st Birthday
Daily Journey!


It was one year ago today that I started my blog.
I had no clue what I was doing;
How much fun I would have.
The wonderful people and friends I would meet along the way in this amazing journey through the blog world.

I had no clue what I was doing.

What I wanted my blog to be or if there where rules or guide lines.
If you had to be a certain way or what.
I just started writing;
And have had so much fun doing so.
I miss it when I cannot be on here and sharing or reading the adventures and stories of my bloggie friends.
You all have enriched my life so much;

Thank you!

I have grown so much through this amazing journey.

My skills in photography have so improved and enhanced through this past year.

What fun that has been!
My writing abilities have differently improved.

What I thought would be a journal has turned out to be so much more.
When I go out adventuring I look at things so much differently.

I look for a story to tell in all that I do.

I live my life more fuller and because of that I'm much happier.

My oldest grandson wanted this turned into a book.

So I make a book out of this blog every month or few months for him.

He loves it!

(Or I should say he will when he gets it.)
He does ask about the blog all the time.
Each day I come I find new things I want to share.
The challenges have grown me as a person as well as my skills in writing and photography.
They keep me accountable and on time with the challenge.
I have researched in areas I would have never done before so my knowledge in areas is growing.
My ability on the computer is defiantly growing.
Yea!
I look forward to many more years in blogging as I grow.
Learn and experience new things through this amazing world and culture.
Thank you to each and everyone of you that have encouraged me left amazing comment's and thoughts.
That have held the challenges that I have enjoyed and participated in.
To all of my amazing followers who drop in and read what I have to say or to look around and ....
You have helped make this blog what it is.
To you all I say thank you for coming along for the journey!
Each award that I have been blessed with.
WOW!
I have so much to learn still and so much fun a ahead of me.
I have no idea how to celebrate this special stepping stone in my journey.
So what I would like to do is ask you all to post a comment and I will draw a name and send you a special gift from me to you. I just wish I could for each and all.
So lets get the party rolling and lest see what this year will bring!
I will draw the name at the end of the day on the 30 of November.


Did you know what you where getting into when you started blogging?