Whimsy 365: Day 74

Wouldn’t this be the best Christmas present ever??? Peace on Earth….is it possible?

Blessings,

Teresa

Whimsy 365: Day 73

I got a nice little surprise yesterday. My sweet hubby gave me an earlier Christmas gift! An iPhone 6+. I’ve wanted to switch from a Droid to an iPhone for a while now and we were due for upgrades so the timing was right. So excited! A little frustrated as well….there’s a bit of a learning curve going from Droid to iPhone. All in good time.

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 72

December 20, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 72

Happy Sunday! We had an amazing weekend with friends. Such a lucky girl.

Still have some shopping to do. Hubby is stumping me this year. What I originally wanted to get him didn’t work out so I have a couple small things for him. I need ideas!! I looked at Amazon for men’s gifts but I didn’t see anything there. I’m not one to go to the store and just look around. I like to know what I am getting before going to the store but this may be the year I do it differently. Hopefully something will jump out at me!

Are you ready for Christmas?

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 71

December 19, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 71

Hoping you’re enjoying your Saturday. I am in desperate need of a nap! My Mom was very sick yesterday so I went and picked up her boxer puppy (Emma-6mo old) and brought her to my house so Mom could get some rest. We have a pup (Athena-16mo old) as well and they played and played and ran and ran until midnight. Kevin, myself and the two pups fell asleep on the couch.

At 1am, I went to bed in Kyle’s old room. The reason for this was because Emma isn’t quite housebroken at my house. She’s good for Mom but not me. I was afraid she’d wake up in the middle of the night and potty in the house so I thought it best to have her and Athena sleep with me so I’d know if Emma got up.

I woke up several times in the short four hour night because they both snore!! Jeepers! Then at 5am, I woke up pressed against the wall with Athena smashed against my side and her head on my pillow. Her legs were over Emma and she was on her back sleeping just below Athena. Unfortunately, once I woke, I realized I’d never fall back asleep because I was the one that had to potty. I just knew if I got out of bed they would too. Sure enough, they both got out of bed with me.

When they came back in from pottying, Athena was ready to go back to bed but Emma wouldn’t have it. I tried and tried to get Emma to go back to bed but no luck. So I took them downstairs to let them run and play so they wouldn’t wake Kevin. The good news is it gave me a chance to fill out and address my Christmas cards (which I haven’t done in about 4 years).

Well, it’s almost 4pm now and I haven’t had a nap yet. I don’t think it’s in the cards for me! Emma is back home. Mom is feeling much better today. I’ll sleep good tonight, that’s for sure!

Here’s to getting a good nights rest,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 70

December 18, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 70

Today is a rough day. A year ago today we lost my Dad. Here is what I posted on Facebook:

Christmas feels so different now. A year ago tonight, my sweet Dad passed from this life to paradise. It’s been a year full of tears and heartache. I miss him so much. I know Christmas will never be the same. And it shouldn’t be the same. A HUGE part of our family is no longer with us. It is forever changed.

What I hold on to is my faith….faith is what is helping me through. The faith in God’s promise that we’ll be with him again some day. I also try and focus on the good memories. My Dad was funny. He loved to laugh and make others laugh too. I miss that.

Keeping a focus on the birth of Christ is helping me get through the Christmas season as well. I can keep myself in a dark, dreary, empty place or I can choose to look for the light, surround myself with people I love and fill my heart with joy. That’s what my Dad would want me to do.

As his little girl, I want him to be happy and smile when he looks down from heaven. I don’t want him to see my broken heart.

I had so many gracious and heartfelt comments from so many sweet souls that have also lost a loved one and how it’s changed their Christmas’ and their lives.

Teena Bowman shared this video with me:

Even though this video made me cry it was just what I’m feeling and what I needed to hear. I love the part about seeing joy in others faces and we’re the legacy he left behind. So true and so beautiful. Look for the light, the joy. God is good.

Blessings,

Teresa

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Whimsy 365: Day 69

December 17, 2015

Whimsy 365: Day 69

Wish me luck, y’all! I’m venturing out today to do all of the Christmas shopping! So far, I’ve only bought a few things for friends. Praying all goes well. Hopefully you are done with yours 🙂

Blessings,

Teresa

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Perfect Love Acrylic Painting

December 16, 2015

Perfect Love Acrylic Painting

I have been painting recently and really enjoying it! Makes me feel alive! Just wanted to share my latest completed painting. “Perfect Love” was painted over scrapbook paper on an antique cupboard door. I sanded and crackled the finished painting for an aged look. After two coats of matte varnish, I wanted the halos to stand out, so I painted another coat of shimmery red acrylic paint just on the outer border of the halos. Love this effect!

Wishing you a great evening,

Teresa

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