Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Football, Firepits, and More

This week is already passing by so quickly. I've had errands to run which makes it move quicker than usual I guess. Let me do a weekly post since that is all I am going to get out for the next few weeks anyway.

We traveled to Auburn this past weekend. It was beautiful weather...a little fall nip, but not freezing. What I call sweatshirt weather. The game was during the day, but got quite chilly before it was over. I knew it would and dressed accordingly. Those of you who have the honest kid or the one that just doesn't mind telling you what they think as in my my case, Lindsay. She said the pants I chose for the ballgame looked like pajama pants. I didn't take offense as I was warm and toasty. They didn't look like pajama pants for the record either. Just not skinny jeans. They were some pull on cords from LLBean and great for wearing a pair of leggings under them for warmth. Daughters:)

We didn't pull out the win, but I enjoyed myself immensely. Jeff and Mom stayed home with Tucker and one of Tyler's cousins used the extra ticket. He is a Georgia grad and a former football player there, but he was very kind so we were fine with him sitting in the stands with us. Actually all those around us were super nice to him. That is my kind of rivalry.

We came back to a fire and barbecue all ready for us to eat. I bought Jeff this fire pit from Solo Stove last year for Christmas and it was the first time we have used it. It will not be the last now that we know just how wonderful it is. We plan to use it next weekend for the alabama game. We made s'mores and just relaxed around it for the rest of the evening. It doesn't smoke very much if at all. It has some kind of ridge around the top that aides in that. It is stainless steel and you can leave it overnight and in the morning it is amazing how few ashes are in it. It has doubled in price since last year, so I am very glad I got it when I did.



Beautiful leaves, acorns, sweatshirt weather, family and fire pits made this mama very happy.

I did not stitch much. I just enjoyed the family. Below is the turkey I was working on earlier in the week. I am not going to fully finish him as I have some busy days still ahead. I have gathered all my fall stitching and put them in a project bag for next July. I have quite a few I really want to do, but just haven't been able to pull off this year.


I am thinking about Christmas and planning and hope to get some shopping done next week. Jeff is off for the entire week so I know I will be running running running. I will need a week of rest afterwards. I have some Christmas stitching I want to do, but none that has to be done so I will just enjoy my Christmas stitching. I may start switching out fall decor to Christmas slowly next week since I am not hosting at my house. I do cook quite a bit, but my sister-in-law lives within walking distance from me so no traveling or packing up this year. I know everyone will miss the farm, but I am glad to have it sold. I think I said that already:)

I plan to put out the Nativity first and then I am going to set up my Christmas carol basket next so that I can share them with you. I have already been admiring them just sitting on my sewing room counter.

I will leave you with Tucker and Lemony. She lets him do anything. I turned around to find him in the  box with her. She chooses to lay down there ---her kennel is not used to keep her in as Gus's is. Her door never gets shut! Fortunately I had just washed all her bedding and cleaned out the bottom of it. I do that on a regular basis. Both dogs have their own little home in the family room and are trained to go and get in them when you say, "Go get in the box." This is usually said when we have guests over.


I read another book that I think would make a wonderful gift for anyone who has a young mom in their lives. I hadn't planned on buying it, but I just kept coming back to it and felt the urge to get it. IT is a new release by Emily Ley called When Less Becomes More. I seriously can't say enough good things about this book. So much wisdom from a 36 year old. I read through and couldn't put it down and thought about if only I had read it when I was 30. I promptly gave it to Lindsay to read. It is really really good.

I may or may not post next week with the holidays and the trip to Auburn for the weekend after Thanksgiving.

21 comments:

  1. Love that colorful turkey...I am just not a prim gal.lol Have fun at Auburn. I am feeling rather down about this weeks game in view of Tua's injury. But maybe Alabama needs a year of humbling. It is good for all of us. Right now LSU is the team I am pulling for and of course, Oklahoma. Jalen Hurts is a fine young man as well. I did get out a few Christmas things for our bedroom today as I was cleaning. No one comes in here but us so that is ok. I am trying to use what I have and change it up a bit. Cant wait to see your Christmas Carols!

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    1. It is always good to keep football in perspective. Keep it light and fun. I think I am better than I once was. I am going to start decorating for Christmas but slowly because we will be out of town after Thanksgiving and it will be here and over before I know it. I am not buying anything new! I do plan to change up the fireplace but should have plenty of stuff in the closet to do the idea in my head.

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  2. Sandy, It made me laugh that Lindsey thought corduroy pants were PJ bottoms!!! Your little pumkin turkey is adorable. Sitting around the firepit and eating smores is a lovely way to celebrate the cooler weather. Our weather has been more winter than fall here lately, not that I mind. Love how little Tucker went into Lemony's lair to visit!!!

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    1. Lemony is wonderful with Tucker. Tucker rolls all over her.
      I will have to take a picture in said pants to post next time I wear them!

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  3. Sandy, I love the shot of Tucker and Lemony in her box. Too cute! Lindsay's comment made me giggle because I love the comfort of your "pajama bottoms" and own several pair.

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    1. I will have to share a picture of me in those said pants. Y'all will see that they are indeed just comfy pants great for cooler weather:) Lemony is just amazing with Tucker.

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  4. Sandy: Tucker is such a cutie pie, you are so lucky.
    I am loving the turkey, very colorful and cherry looking.
    Your fire stove is wonderful, so sorry they did not win.
    Have a wonderful week.

    Catherine

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    1. Thanks Catherine,
      I don't get too worked up over the losses anymore. I do love to win and love my Auburn, but it is just football.
      I am indeed lucky to get to spend my days with Tucker. I am so wrapped up in him.

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  5. If we don't hear from you, I wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving and another fun football game with family and friends! Tucker is adorable!!

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    1. Thanks Terri, I know I will check in on everyone's bogs this weekend but then take a break. Have a wonderful day yourself.

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  6. Well, now I really want to see those corduroy pj pants! They sound comfy cozy! And I'm guessing from everything I see and read on your blog, they were just perfect for a chilly night. Enjoy your autumn. Sounds like you've got all the fixin's!

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    1. I definitely have to take a picture of me in those pants next time I wear them. Y'all will see it is just a young person thought, but I guess that is what they think of us approaching 60 ladies. Oh well, good thing I don't care:)

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  7. Your stitched turkey is so cheery! He will be fun to finish next summer when there are fewer demands. I like the idea of putting all the stitching into a bag to complete at a later time. Sometimes we just need to do that. Putting it all in one place is smart!

    And the picture of Lemony and Tucker is wonderful. I love how pets let children be close and how they sort of babysit the littlest ones. It's a special bond.

    We'll "see you" at the game this weekend, although we'll be at home, cheering for your rival. But we won't let that come between us.

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    1. I will be excited to come back to the fall stitching later, but for now the mind has shifted gears. I thought it best to just pack it altogether to pick up later.
      The doggies and Tucker have definitely bonded. He interacts with both differently. He loves all over Lemony but plays with Gus. They seem to love him too.
      Boo hiss...War Eagle.
      Enjoy your family time in the prettiest spot on earth. Farm land meets beach. Doesn't get any better to me:)

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  8. Sounds like a fun week, Sandy. That photo of Tucker and Lemony made me laugh.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. Glad that I brought a smile. I just love those two!

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  9. I'm going to look for that book. I enjoy reading books that uplift us. Tucker sure is sweet! How funny! Love that turkey stitching too. We watched the Auburn game and I looked for you in the stands! heehee! We rooted for Auburn too! Hugs!

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    1. Glad you were pulling for us. War Eagle! I don't get worked up these days. IT is just football even though I do love it.
      The book really was good.

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  10. What an adorable photo of Tucker--a boy and his dog :) And your turkey is adorable, too, Sandy!

    Had to laugh about Lindsey's comment about pajama pants. Having only boys, they would have no idea if what I was wearing was fashionable or not (usually it's not!!), but my youngest did say something to my husband about his old man pants last year. It got me thinking and we did upgrade his wardrobe before our river cruise :)

    Hope you're enjoying a lovely weekend--can't wait to see your basket of carols ♥

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    1. My son would never notice what I am wearing, but oh my Lindsay - she lets me know what she thinks:) I am going to take my picture in those pants the next time I am wearing them and let y'all see for yourselves. Ha!
      I am getting ready to put those carols in a basket today. I put all my fall stitching and decor away yesterday since I am not hosting at my house this year. I thought I would give myself a few days of breathing room before Christmas comes out.
      Good luck with hosting. I have done it the last three years and even though my sister-in-law helps with cooking it is still a lot to do for a large crowd. We are meeting at her house this year. I have tried to be helpful, but I know it is not quite the same. We will have 16 this year and all the kiddos (my two and our niece) will be here, so I am smiling big.
      Happy Thanksgiving!

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  11. Nice stitch! I like the Solo Stove. Have a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving!

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Sandy