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Snowing...Christmas lights...it's almost kind of pretty.  :)

Day 333, Project 365

This is one of my favorite Christmas ornaments; it belonged to my Grandma Turtle (yes, I named my grandmas after animals - Turtle because she was always slow/late and Bunny because she had bunnies in her yard and she was faster than Grandma Turtle).  :)  I remember staring at this ornament year after year and the little scene inside it and the puff of snow - it was so much more interesting to me as a child than a regular glass bulb.  One of the many ornaments I treasure.

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33 days left in this year...really??  Wow...


Family shoot today - too cold for outside so we moved inside and I got to use my new flash diffuser.

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Shopping, check.  Decorating, check. A little baking, check!

Okay, no photos of shopping, but trust me, we were out!  :)

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Let the four-day weekend begin!!

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Kitty sitting all prim and proper in MY spot.  :)

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They're ready to hit the mailbox!!

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Fozzie and Kaitlyn were snuggling on the couch today...  :)

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My Great-Aunt's church has a bizarre and luncheon today; Bob and I stopped down and had a sarma lunch.  For 42 years I've turned my nose up at sarma - love the smell (I think because it reminds me of my childhood and time spent at Baba's) but never actually tried it (that I can recall).  I braved it today and it wasn't too bad.  :)  I won't be craving it but at least now I know.  Haha.

Here's a plate of sarma, mashed potatoes and bread:

Aunt Darlene (on the left) wrapping up some palacinke for me .  ;)

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church

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We've been having some absolutely stunning sunrises and sunsets and I finally was able to capture a sunrise!

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Props for Christmas photos!!  And, yes, this picture is HORRID but at least I recognize that!  ;)

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Got my first official piece of mail today!  Too bad it was lame...

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Rainy, rainy day...

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The volleyball banquet...a tradition, the wrap-up to a great season, the look ahead to the future.
Beyond proud of this girl for her hard-work, dedication and perseverance.

She was voted MVP by her teammates - what an honor!  And the wonderful things her coach said about her had me a little teary.  :)  

The black leather gang...or something...Hayley, Kait, Lena and Coach Blanda

Kait and Hayley

Kait and Lucy

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Spectacular fall, November day - can all November days be like this, please?

Started the day off with some senior photos and the hubby and I then finished hanging the rest of the Christmas lights.  Ended the day outside by finishing up some yard work and loved to see that there are STILL flowers blooming six-seven months later!

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A full Saturday but a good Saturday!
Enjoyed my niece's volleyball games and had lunch with the Serbian aunts/cousins.

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Happy Birthday, Grandma and Bubba!

Enjoyed a birthday dinner and a vicious game of Apples to Apples tonight with Grandma and Bubba for their birthdays.

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I guess he thinks he's a human....

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This little guy wanted to join me for lunch, I think.  :)

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I saw in one of the photography groups I follow something about a water being the project/idea/inspiration for the week.  So I attempted slowing the shutter speed way down and catching water dripping from the faucet.  Zzzzz.....but it was fun attempting.  ;)

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Green lights for Vets...!

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Today didn't exactly go as planned but sometimes a lazy Sunday is needed.

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Volleyball and birthday party kind of day!

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The nursing home at which I work has been purchasing and receiving as donations realistic dolls as therapy dolls.  These babies look, feel and smell just like a real newborn - it's absolutely amazing! When the dolls are brought in, the women who work there all go gaga (no pun intended!) over these babies; cooing, holding gently,doing the baby sway.  So, if a bunch of women of sound mind go that nuts over these dolls, you can only imagine how our residents react.  These dolls are so calming and soothing to our residents, giving them peace that might be hard to find otherwise.

Today, as I sat at my desk I heard a lot of commotion and the familiar sounds of women going crazy over little babies.  I knew then that more babies had come to live there and hadn't made it past the front door having been stopped to be peered at, cuddled, snuggled and enjoy.

I couldn't resist snapping a photo of the one little one who we all agreed looks like she'd grow up to be awfully sassy.  ;)

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So, these came in the mail today!!  :)