Good Ol' Friday

Dear Friday,
I always look forward to your return, knowing that I get to spend two days with my husband.

Dear Andrea,
I want to Thank you for calling me daily to break up my boredom.

Dear Connor,
Thank you so much for dragging me around on the phone with you and even setting me on the TV stand so I can LISTEN to Thomas the train even if I am not able to see him with you. P.S. Also for kissing the phone when you are done talking with me.

Dear Cold Weather,
It is time for you to go somewhere else now where somebody will enjoy you way more than I do.

Dear Hardwood Floors,
Thanks for shining so well after you are clean, my back doesn't feel as well as you look.

Dear Blog,
Thank you for allowing me to say things to you and know that I will not hear anything in return. 
                                                   Good Night, Tammie

                                                   

What happen to our Thaw?

I was so excited last week when the weather got quite warm for this time of the year. January in Vermont is not really when you expect it to get warm enough to have a thaw. I have lived in the same state all my life and I can truthfully say," I never look forward to snow or cold weather anymore". In January when it gets up to 30 degrees everyone you talk to says "Oh, my it is beautiful out"! I hate to burst their bubble but I call "nice" 70 or even 80 degrees not 30 degrees.

I know everyone always says "you are living in the wrong state to feel that way". I don't mind having enough snow to cover up the drab scenery that our fall has left behind. If I could predict the snowstorms that we get it would be just an inch of fluffy snow, just enough to cover the ground and the trees. I am happy with enough snow to wear my low cut muck boots from fall through winter and even the early part of spring. I will then gladly put them away for my sandals. 

It is pretty to look out in the morning and see this much snow atop of your lamp post as long as you don't have to go out and shovel before heading off to work. The problem is most people don't have that luxury. I have always heard tell that right after a January thaw you can expect to get a cold snap, this held true for this week. Our temperature's have been "HORRIBLE this week. The temperature has not been above 10 degrees at my home since Monday and it hates to get that high. We hit -14.9 degrees on the 23 and for that I believe I have a right to complain.
I believe that we are hopefully on our way out of this cold snap, but as the weatherman so graciously reported we have a snowstorm to look forward to within the next few days. I really hate to let anyone hear me say this BUT "the snowstorm is beginning to sound pretty inviting compared to the weather that we have just endured.

What was the coldest temperature that you have had this week? Well even the warmest if you feel like you want to share that as well. 

Beautiful Lights at The Justin Morill Estate

 

This is a Beautiful place for anyone who loves Christmas lights. It is open year round but when you enter this estate after dark, with fresh snow and it is all lit up, it is enough to take your breath away!
We had a nice night out with my youngest grandson, daughter and sister in law. This place  would have been even more eventful if we could have gotten out of the car and walked thru some of the sites but it was way to cold with a baby. We drove thru and ended the evening with dinner out a pizza house. I just love Christmas lights but these lights were done very well with every tree branch lit with lights. The bridge that you drive thru was just made out of lights. These pictures are nice but they really do not capture the beauty that you see as you drive thru-out the estate.   

 

 

If you are ever in Vermont at Christmas this is one place that is worth checking out, you will not be disappointed! 

Please Take A few minutes and make a Difference

Please help make these little children that have suffered so much find a little peace by knowing that their are so many of us out here that want to show our love and support. Every little child loves to get mail and loves a new friend, so what better way than making a bracelet and sending them all one. They may not know where the state is that they all come from but I am sure that an adult will show them so they are aware that we are all thinking of them. Thank you for your support and keep praying for Newtown and all who are suffering.

Day of Silence

On Tuesday, December 18th, there will be a blogger day of silence. We will post the button and that's it. Please try to not post anything else that day if possible.

We are also raising money that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is called The Newtown Family Youth and Family Services. Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to:

"Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.

ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING."

Please visit THIS PAGE to make your donation.

We can't imagine how they must be feeling, especially this close to the holidays. We would love for you to spread the word on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Let's make a difference and use blogging in a positive way. Thank you in advance for participating.

Love,
The Blog World
On Tuesday, December 18th, there will be a blogger day of silence. We will post the button and that's it. Please try to not post anything else that day if possible.

We are also raising money that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is called The Newtown Family Youth and Family Services. Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to:

"Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.

ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING."

Please visit THIS PAGE to make your donation.

We can't imagine how they must be feeling, especially this close to the holidays. We would love for you to spread the word on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Let's make a difference and use blogging in a positive way. Thank you in advance for participating.

Love,
The Blog WorldOn Tuesday, December 18th, there will be a blogger day of silence. We will post the button and that's it. Please try to not post anything else that day if possible.

We are also raising money that will go to an organization in the memory of this tragedy. The organization is called The Newtown Family Youth and Family Services. Here is the official description of the support service we are donating to:

"Newtown Youth and Family Services, Inc. is a licensed, non-profit, mental health clinic and youth services bureau dedicated to helping children and families achieve their highest potential. NYFS provides programs, services, activities, counseling, support groups and education throughout the Greater Newtown area.

ANY DONATIONS MADE TO NEWTOWN YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE DONATED DIRECTLY TO THOSE EFFECTED BY THE SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING."

Please visit THIS PAGE to make your donation.

We can't imagine how they must be feeling, especially this close to the holidays. We would love for you to spread the word on your own blog, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Let's make a difference and use blogging in a positive way. Thank you in advance for participating.

Love,
The Blog World

I will be joining in the blog of silence tomorrow, for the Newtown Conn. tragedy. I will only post a button on my blog and hope you all will do the same.

We all have to stand together and stop these senseless acts. I am sending my prayers to each and every person that is being affected. We as a whole have to find a way to make this from happening again.

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When I woke up this morning, I felt what seemed like every part of my body had an ache in it. I had a quick thought come to mind that either I should not get out of bed or I need to take some medicine and tough it out. It wasn't long before I had made my decision to get out of bed and make a move, hopefully my aches wouldn't feel quite SO bad after stretching out. Well, I can say they didn't subside but they were tolerable.
I turned on the television to a horrifying sight today, it made me realize that my aches and pains were not so bad that I couldn't deal with them.
I watched in horror of the shooting that had taken place in Connecticut.
I just can not even imagine what the town and all whom are affected by these grizzly murders that this person decided when he woke up today to cause for so many innocent people, he ruined the lives of so many.
My thoughts and prayers go out to all. I can only hope that this will never happen again and that we all can stand together and figure a way to stop this from happening in our children's schools. I am truley Blessed to have my family by my side tonight. Please take time to give your family a hug and let them know how much you love them.