November

The sun's trying to come up. I think my favorite thing about November is the darkness in the morning. I'm sure most people wouldn't agree with me, but I like waking up before the sun, there's something cozy about it. It's like being inside on a stormy day.


Anyway, as previously mentioned, I'm having a hard time resisting the temptation to wish my November away with thoughts of thatwinterholidaywhichshallremainnameless, so I had to do something. I give you, the Thanksgiving Banner.....

I made little flags out of magazine pages and designated each with something I'm thankful for. Here are a few of my favorites.....

My Marriage


Clothes

Cooking

Our Home

(And of course, being in Alabama)

Football


It was super easy, really fun, and I gotta say a bit therapeutic. If anyone wants a tutorial just let me know - I'd be happy to oblige!

The sun made it's way up and is turning my backyard blue through the clouds. Looks like it's time for me to go!

Day Off

Listen. You hear that? It's the sound of my day off leaking away. It's funny how I get so surprised when months fly by (It's November ladies!) but, as much as I appreciate my job, I spend my days wishing the hours away, longing to be home, then wishing the week would speed on so I could get to the weekend, then the weekend flies by all on it's own, and then an entire month of my life is gone, and I willed it to rush on. That being said, I am on a campaign to soak in every second. Sounds awfully cliche doesn't it? It's kind of sad how in this hurry-up society that it's more acceptable to run your life away and it's considered "cute" to try to slow down. Well, "cute" I shall be!

That being said, I am having a terrible time keeping the Christmas elf inside me from coming out prematurely. I was raised with a very healthy respect for Thanksgiving, and was drilled into the habit of keeping my beloved Christmas decorations, movies, and music packed away until the last Friday in November. But these days, everyone seems to want to throw Thanksgiving into the "Holiday Season" as if it's an extra meal for Christmas. I don't judge that. It's awfully tempting. Still, I'm doing my best to be patient - not to mention that Bama Man probably wouldn't let me get away with it.

I have some delicious plans for today that involve grocery shopping, nesting, a few "chores," blogging, Thanksgiving decorations, old movies, and drinking lots of coffee. The only blight on the day is that I'm running low on half and half. I'm actually wondering how immature it would be to run to Publix in my pajamas. Also, Walker and I will be taking a trip to the vet. The poor guy, is in need of some professional help. But I won't spill too much about it - I wouldn't want him to be embarrassed. As for the moment, I'm quite content with All About Eve, drop biscuits, and my laptop.

P.S. It's been over a year since my first post in this delightful place. Thanks for making it so much fun!