Blue Monday - My Snowmen

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I grew up in the Maryland/D.C. area where it snows. My mother strongly encouraged my brother, sister, and me to go "play" outside in the cold snow. I hated the cold! I was the one pounding on the door, begging to be let inside, while my brother and sister had a blast making snowmen. Now I live in Florida, and the only snow I see is on TV.

I have a collection of snowmen--or snowpeople. My snowmen are faux, and therefore, not at all cold. Of course, there's a bit of our celebrated color Blue on each one that I'm showing today.

I bought the Freeze Family several years ago when my daughter-in-law had a House of Lloyds Christmas Around the World party. It's become one of my favorite Christmas decorations.

Mrs. carries a small tree, Mr. holds a broom, and Jr. is dragging along his sled. Notice, please, the little guy is dressed in Blue.







I've had this snowman paper towel holder for several years. His stand is Blue as are his mittens and scarf.



There's even a Blue and white trim on his hat. No wonder he smiles!



My first Christmas in Tampa, I bought this happy snowman just because he caught my fancy
and the price was right! Note the Blue gift in his arms.



Here's my latest acquisition, found last Christmas. It's a small decoration, but it's loaded with Blue.



How's your Christmas decorating coming?

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Blue Monday - Outdoor Blue Decoration

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We're decorating for Christmas, and we've completed the outside of our house. We keep it rather simple: a wreath on the front door and a blue lighted nativity.




We bought this nativity several years ago at Walmart.
It has a blue background with white silhouettes.
I like this shot showing our blue sky.




Here you can see how the nativity looks at night.




Have you started decorating for Christmas yet?

Happy Blue Monday!

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Blue Monday - Happy Thanksgiving!

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I thought it might be nice to share one of our Thanksgiving traditions. For today's Blue Monday I found this illustration with a tiny bit of Blue to share.


Before saying grace and eating, we go around the table with each one telling what they are most thankful for this year. I sure am blessed this year!



Please share one of your family traditions.

Happy Blue Monday!

and

Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!

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Blue Monday - Review Cars 2 - Thumbs Down!

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Isn't technology wonderful? It's a convenience to watch a movie in our home, played on our television--especially a movie that I planned to see but missed as I was in a coma when it was released this summer.

So, I was excited to watch Cars 2 recently. I admit it; I'm child-like, and I do love cartoons! We simply push a button or two on our remote, and pay the fee when our cable bill arrives. Then, we watch.



And that's about all the nice things I can say about this film. I suggest you save your rental fee on this one. There's no plot, and no true moral theme (which is a surprise for a Pixar movie). Many of the voices have accents, which make the dialog difficult to understand. I felt sorry for the children watching when adults have troubles comprehending a film. (sigh) What a bomb!


However, I do like the name of the character of this Blue car.
It's Sally--lovely name, and it's the perfect color for Blue Monday!



Happy Blue Monday!

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Blue Monday -Blue Birthday Shirt

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I like to celebrate Thanksgiving the entire month of November, don't you? That's the reason for my new header.

One thing I'm thankful for are bloggers who leave comments for me. It's quite encouraging. Many ask how I'm doing. Well a week ago Sunday, I was able to go to Sunday School AND church for the first time! Up until then, I'd only been able to go to church. Yesterday, I was able to repeat this feat. I am so thrilled to be making progress.

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Johnny and I have seven grandchildren. Our daughter has four--two girls and two boys; our son has three girls. Caeli (pronounced Kay-Lee) is the firstborn of our daughter. She recently turned twenty-one and wore a Blue shirt on her birthday. She posed for a picture while holding the card we sent her.




Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor, a Gator fan, will find it interesting to learn that
Caeli attends University of Florida, where she makes straight A's.

Isn't she gorgeous?

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