Day #333 - Paybacks are hell...

Us moms often end up having to eat our words, especially if we're fortunate enough to have fun-loving, wise-arse kids. Back when mine was just a young'un, we used to have a running joke at Christmas time and I would always tease him with that old cliche of "if you don't behave, Santa's going to bring you a lump of coal." One year, after he was older and had a family of his own, we were at his home for the holiday. Don't you know that brat had managed to find this tin with 3 lumps of coal to gleefully give his dear ol' mom for Christmas!! It was a hoot! :D

Day #332 - Beastie beauty...

My two most favorite beastie grooming tools are the "cootie" comb and scissor-style nail clippers. I've had the comb forever - bought it for my first Siamese cat over 30 years ago and probably paid all of 50 cents for it, if that. Now you can't hardly find the darn things! I've never had to use it for its intended purpose of head lice/nits but it's the best fur comb out there - much better than the specialty pet combs.

The scissor clippers are a lot less traumatic to use - for them... and me!

Day #331 - From pumpkins to pointsettias...

...for the kitchen table.

Day #330 - Stamp Quartet...

This year's non-traditional Christmas stamps - a cozy, colorful holiday knit theme.

Day #329 - Deck the halls...

... or in this case, windows. Got a good start on the outdoor decorations for Christmas and the four front windows are done. For once, the weather cooperated and it wasn't the coldest day of the year like it usually is. Hopefully it'll hold until we're finished.

Day #328 - Leaf picker...

Christy wanted to show her friends how pretty fall is in MD so she picked a bagful of leaves to take along on her trip home today. They don't get all these colors in her part of SC... probably has something to do with all those pine trees they have! ;)

Day #327 - New Do...

Christy with her new haircut - she feels better now! (This one's for you, Cindy!) :)

Day #326 - Big Bird...

We enjoyed Thanksgiving Day with the traditional roast turkey and all the trimmings...

but couldn't resist this shot of the golden leaf carpet that's covering our and surrounding lawns after strong winds went through and helped empty the trees.

Day #325 - Crazy legs...

Christy making a fashion statement while chit-chatting with a friend...

Day #324 - A study in red...

Got all artsy-fartsy today with a few cranberries and rose petals...

Day #323 - Bargain shopping...

I bought several colors of this particular sweater last year and was real pleased with the quality - I like Sag Harbor anyway. When I saw that Kohl's online had them on sale again a couple of weeks ago, I snatched up a couple more ($30 sweaters for $12.99 each!) They're soooo soft - they almost feel like cashmere - and versatile too. Looks good alone or under a blouse, jacket, or vest.

I just loves me a good bargain!

Day #322 - I shoulda watched a movie...

*sigh* I don't know why I watch this stupid game!

Jason Campbell getting ready to throw an interception.
Redskins lose to Dallas (again!) 23 - 28.

Day #321 - Abracadabra!!

As if by magic, an exact duplicate of the smashed vase! Except for the pretty red stones and floating berries, even the flower arrangement is almost identical. Gotta love thoughtful husbands!!

Needless to say, a certain cat, who shall remain nameless, has not been allowed anywhere near the mantle! We shall see if said cat loses one of his nine ...

Day #320 - On my street... and in my yard...

The trees and leaves are looking especially pretty in my neighborhood now and I couldn't resist taking more fall photos on such a crisp, clear day.