Took a drive around our Sunriver neighborhood this evening after dark to enjoy and photograph Christmas lights on homes in our area. It was fun free entertainment and got us out of the house. Clip on photo to enlarge.
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| Lots of decorating with lights going on here |
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| Loved this balloon animated reindeer eating hay and Santa |
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| Liked the simplicity of this one with lights outlining the lawn |
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| Just a small sample of the many elaborate decorations |
Soon it's another NEW YEAR 2022. Seems like we've been dealing with Covid and it's variants for 3 years or so. Life is CHALLENGING but full of BLESSINGS also. Those special moments with FRIENDS or on the phone or emailing with FAMILY. Love to my family who have been with me from the beginning and those friends that have touched my LIFE along the way. Here's some photos from the past month. It RAINED...amazing. Some photos from my back yard.
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| Our autumn leaves have all fallen now. |
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| Our little tree fills an empty space in our living room |
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| Window shopping at Urban Renewal in St. George-fun times |
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| Always something new and different tempting you to buy... |
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| Something for every room in your house. |
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| Wall of books-old books amazing.... |
I'm still decorated for THANKSGIVING but my friend Caryn has her CHRISTMAS decor up. WOW!
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| Every countertop, shelf and corner is decorated... |
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| She has pillows for every season, just ask her hubby...lol! |
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| I never thought of decorating with pillows... |
A QUIET day with just hubby and me and a turkey. Lots of work to put together the FEAST but we enjoyed it and are enjoying the leftovers. THANKFUL for blessings of health, home and family.
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| A day to celebrate the early pilgrims of America, decorations in my friend Caryn's home |
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| Digital thermometer will help us know when the turkey is done. I used to stuff my turkey but now its faster with instant stuffing. |
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| Busy day for the oven with turkey, rolls, yams-timing a challenge |
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| Nowadays there's a box for everything-stuffing, gravy, rolls, etc. Did make homemade not instant mashed potatoes-yummy! |
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| Hubby is so helpful with peeling and cleanup! Yummy fruit salad with real whipped cream. |
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| We slightly overcooked the turkey but it is still delicious. |
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| This is leftovers the next day and they will continue on.... |
Happy to see my son Dan and wife Tina who are on their way to Puerto Penasco in Mexico below Arizona to build houses as a service project for families in our church. Good to see two of my grandkids-Heather and James for a quick visit-they'll be back next weekend. They brought lots of family photos of their other kids and two great grandkids who I'm missing out seeing.
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| Tina and Dan on their way to Mexico with family |
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| Heather attends college at UVU and James in HS |
Most of the summer fruit: peaches, plums, etc. are gone but it's time for FALL APPLES. Crisp and fresh direct from the farmers orchards. One of our favorite places to stop and buy fruit is in SANTAQUIN, UTAH at Rowley's Red Barn but luckily we have one of their stores close by in Washington.
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| Rowley's RED BARN in Southern Utah |
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| Lots of fun penny candy that costs more now |
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| Fried apple pies and fun aprons to wear in the kitchen |
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| Cold area filled with lots of different kinds of apples, etc. |
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| Homemade sauces, jams, pickles, etc and sour dough bread! |
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| Want a healthy snack-popcorn, nuts, etc. |
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| Different flavor suckers and fun puzzles |
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| Something for everyone and it isn't crowded at all |
Haven't had one of these Boutiques in several years because of fears of COVID. It was nice to see all the beautiful handicrafts and artisan works. I didn't buy anything because there is no place left in my house to decorate...REALLY!
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| Beautiful 60 degree autumn day... |
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| Beautiful photographs of local scenery |
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| Jeweled embellished t-shirts |
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| Exotic metal pieces Native American motifs |
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| A real variety of handicrafts-pottery, quilting, etc. |
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| Something for everyone that wants decorating stuff |
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| Stained glass pieces were fun. |
