Shhh

It is early. The fireplace is going to take off the chill of the new day. Tucker is having breakfast and the lights on the Christmas tree create a warm glow. The coffee is made, and the farmer and I sit and begin the day together. I love morning. May you find peace and joy in the midst of the holiday season.

Merry Christmas

The tree is decorated, the stockings are hung, and some of the presents are even wrapped. All that is lacking is my family in the kitchen and the laughter we share. Study hard, eat your vegetables and travel safely. We have fresh snow on the ground, and very fresh temperatures...brrr! Tucker is sleeping by the fireplace most evenings.He keeps warm and still has his eye on what's happening. Have a good week!

My Time Line

Now that I can identify most of the relatives' photos, I plan to construct a timeline to keep events straight. I wonder when Auntie's fiance died in a mining accident in Oregon. She was a smart and capable woman. I can identify some of her jewelry in Mom's things, including her engagement ring. There are a few pictures of her beloved but no name. There are poignant poems with the pictures. How did she move on with her life? I wish there was more information. I'm sure all families feel this way as the lose the stories of their distant past. Perhaps something will surface to answer some of the questions. I hope so.

Winter Play

I made this lap-size quilt a few weekends ago. The brights are flannel, the sashing is corduroy, and the corners are a brown velvet. When I showed it to Laura she asked if she could put it in the newsletter. Well, yes!

Winter is here with snow and cold. We are going to buy the Christmas tree and Christmas cards today. It is always good to be married a farmer with a pickup.

This little bunny lives underneath the bushes by our back door. He comes out to nibble when Tucker is not around. He always looks nervous.

I am still sorting pictures of ancestors. I should not have started it before Christmas. I need an extra room for my hobbies so I can keep the guest room neat and welcoming. It will be ready when you come, I promise!

Family Ties

I have a new obsession lately. I started going through the box of family photos and mementos from mom's side of the family. I began writing down the family tree so I could figure out who is who. To help with the group photo people, I signed on to Ancestry.com. Amazing search engine. One can spend hours looking at census data, other records and family trees of others who share a common ancestor. I found four generations of relatives. Now I need to go back to the photos and pair the pictures with the people. I have roots!