Sir Tudie is waiting for Santa~

 Miss Tildy sleeps all curled up on a big mama dog pillow with her bone nearby.

 I found Sir Tudie all snuggled down in MY bed. Looks like he is thinking, "don't make me move please!" His fur is not thick so he gets cold pretty easy and loves to burrow. He also loves the fleece coats I made him.

 Sails in the sunset on Bellingham Bay.

lots of cattails at Lake Padden in Bellingham. I love going here. Did you notice there are no homes on this lake?

 I like the clouds in this shot at Bellingham Bay. Better if you enlarge it.

I hope to be doing  a lot more Bible Study this year. I have had a very busy 2011, and 2012 may be just as busy but we have to take time for some things and Bible study is a priority.

I hope 2012 will be a good year for you.

God bless

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THE WORLD'S TALLEST CHRISTMAS TREE

Here I am with my sisters, Bonnie and Barbara . The picture of Barbara I had to photoshop into an existing picture. A year or so after this picture was taken was very exciting for our town of Bellingham, WA., because we were told that we would be getting the world's tallest Christmas tree. My mom and dad kept us hyped by frequently talking about it and at school it was everyone's favorite subject.

 It was 153' tall and was hauled into town on a log truck, a very strong log truck I should add! This is one of the pictures that was in our local newspaper. Looking at it now,  I seriously doubt any company would be allowed to haul it on the roads these days, but back then, there was less traffic and this was a huge event for our little town.

After a slippery ride over the icy roads, we finally arrived at Railroad Avenue and three little girls and their mom and dad stared in awe at the tallest Christmas Tree in the world. It was held up by heavy steel cables and on the very top was a large cross.
I think now of the significance of the tree and the cross and realize how blessed I was to have lived in a time when people were proud to call it a CHRISTmas Tree not a holiday tree, to have a nativity at their business establishment, or at home. To wish one another a Merry CHRISTmas, not happy holidays. To send CHRISTmas cards that tells of Jesus birth and His great love for us and not be concerned about offending anyone. 
Yes those were the good days but let me tell you, here is one lady that will never be bullied into leaving Christ out of Christmas or any thing else. He is and should be first and foremost in every part of our live. I will keep Him there.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND MAY OUR LORD JESUS BLESS YOUR NEW YEAR WITH HEALTH, LOVE, PEACE AND JOY !

OH YES, A LITTLE CHOCOLATE WOULD BE NICE TOO. :)

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WHY CAN'T I PUT PICTURES ON MY BLOG ANYMORE?

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 It's that time again!! I borrowed this picture because I think it's beautiful.I don't have snow yet but it has been cold out. My garden is harvested, canned and frozen. My Fuji apple tree was loaded with apples but they were small because I didn't get it pruned last year. My granddaughter got two boxes and my bro in law gleaned most of the rest and is making apple juice. He brought me a gallon and it is really good. I have had a problem with the Flickers pecking holes in the apples but today I learned they are not the only critters around here who like apples!

 Here we have one of the the little furry thieves! LOL

This little critter looks like he's saying, "I found it first!! It's mine, It's mine!!"

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My friend Bob passed away on the 26th. I had spent several weeks at his place taking care of him but he had to be in a nursing facility for five days before he passed away.

Today I made lots of cookies for his service tomorrow. It's about a three hour drive to get there. My girls are taking me. I don't know what I would do without them.

I haven't been blogging much but hopefully can get back into it soon

Love you all and pray you are well and happy. God bless.

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THIS & AND THAT

 I took this autumn shot yesterday near where I am staying. I have it as a background on my monitor now. Two of my girls came to visit me. It was delightful to have time with them. I am missing home.

 I haven't been able to get out to do much photography but got desperate one day and found some toadstools under the walnut tree to photograph. They didn't complain. LOL

 Here they are fully opened.

 I've had some cute animal pic's in my photo's for quite some time and thought you'd like to see a few. I love how gentle this big hound is with the tiny kitten. How sweet! And the kitten is so trusting!! That dog could easily inhale the little thing.

You'll have to enlarge this to see it clearly. I have raised chickens and kittens too. I sure would have surprised me to find a nest like this!
Oops!! I just found out it won't enlarge. It's little gray kitties with the eggs. Some old hen is going to be surprised when they try to nurse!

I have been at my friends place for 5 weeks now. He is in the hospital again with a staff infection in his blood. He has pancreatic cancer which has spread and he has jaundice so has had a couple surgeries to put stents in to drain his liver. He is very weak. If you feel led to pray for him it is very appreciated. I know the Lord can heal him if it's His will, but it's so hard to see him suffering while we wait.

I hope all is well in each of your lives and Autumn has made your world as colorful as it is here.

God bless

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DOIN' THE PUYALLUP FAIR!

 The girls at the motel the night before we do the fair.

At the fair 

 Checking out some of the huge quilt display.

 An Autumn display.

 Milkin' Time

 This little piggie went to market? No way! He found his faucet and ain't movin'. These little guys were only a day old. Interesting that they each have their own nipple and don't share.

 Here's Kathy having a little break on this nice horse head bench.

What's a fair without a Merry-Go-Round? EEEEE-HAW!

We had a wonderful time, just like last year and hope to do it again next year too.

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I haven't been posting much because I am not living at home right now. I am staying with a friend who was diagnosed recently with pancreatic cancer. Lots of appointments etc., happening here. As usual I thank you for prayers for him and me too.

God bless all my dear blog friends.

Hugs

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