Wednesday, November 29, 2017

This Year Has Flown By!

Dear Blogging Friends:

I really cannot believe this year is almost over!!!  It seems like just yesterday when I put up Christmas trees, but it was a year ago!!!  I have almost completed the decorations on the largest tree, and I will show my Christmas trees on my next post!

Since I seem to be a step behind, I will show my Thanksgiving tree, now that the holiday is over!  ha  I love the Thanksgiving decorations.  There's something about those warm colors that just seem like home and family!  I enjoyed this tree. 


I had my family for Thanksgiving.  It's a small group now.  We had 8 adults and our precious Zoe!  I got a high chair for her, so she could sit with us.  She put on quite a show.  I thought she was tired, and we tried to put her down in her baby bed, but she would have not part of it!!  Also, as they were coming in, she spotted Omar and shrieked and laughed, so he went and got on my bed for a while.  While we were eating, he came out and sat in the middle of the blanket I had put on the floor for her, and looked around like he owned the place!!  ha  After the meal, some played with him and some with her, so it worked out fine!  This is my son and his little family!


I've been bird feeding and watching-a new, fun hobby!  I took this photo of what I think are red-winged blackbirds, even though I don't see the red spot on their wing area.  There were 9 or 10 of them on the patio this morning.  So pretty and very shiny black feathers!  I will let Beth look at this and give her opinion--she is our resident bird expert and I have emailed her and gotten much info!  You all know Beth from Garden Grumbles and Cross Stitch Fumbles.  In addition to her beautiful and fun stitching, she is an expert on birds and wildlife!!  And her blog is filled with her beautiful photography!


I received a WONDERFUL surprise from our friend Catherine at  I Love to Stitch.  She is so very sweet and kind.  I will show beautiful photos on my next post!

Thank you for visiting and please come back soon!  I will post very shortly!  I have my house almost finished for the Holidays!  I've even started stitching a small Prairie Schooler cardinal ornament, which I will show.

Have a great day!
Frances

8 comments:

Beth said...

Wonderful Thanksgiving tree Frances. It sounds as though both Omar and Zoe were lavished with attention. Never try to compete with babies and animals! And yes, you are right - your photo is of red-winged blackbirds - to be specific - you have immature males (young birds probably born this summer). They'll get the red in their wings next spring when they are mature enough to court and breed. So pleased that you are enjoying feeding and watching your backyard birds.

marly said...

Your tree is always a delight. Zoe is just too cute! Time seems to pass more quickly with every year.

Angela Tucker said...

Good morning, Frances. I always look forward to your trees. I realized that I have never stitched any TREE ornaments for myself. I think I need to get a move on it!

It seems that you blink and those adorable babies are all grown up. I look at my son and still smile when I remember the sweet little boy who thought I was the smartest person in the world. Now, he's the one getting ready to start on a PhD. But, he still tells me I'm the smartest person he knows. What a good kid. LOL

Have a wonderful week!

Astrids dragon said...

More lovely decorations, perfect for Thanksgiving.
Such a beautiful family, you are blessed!

Andrea said...

A wonderful Thanksgiving tree. It sounds like you all had a great time. Zoe is growing up so fast.

diamondc said...

Frances: What a sweet photo of you son and family.
I love your Thanksgiving Tree it is beautiful.
Zoe is so cute.
They are Red Winged Blackbirds I think it take up to two summers for them to gain their red on the wings.

Merry Christmas
Catherine

Shelly said...

Love your trees Frances! Better late than never, I say! Sounds like your Thanksgiving was wonderful. Zoe is a cutie! Have fun with your new hobby:)

Justine said...

What a beautiful tree France's. Funny to read about Zoe and Omar sizing each other up! Both of them gorgeous too.