Japanese Quince - December 13, 2011

Imagine my surprise when this morning, as I was heading out of the driveway on my walk with Maggie, I noticed something weird on my Japanese Quince bush.  There are barely any leaves on the branches, and here are all these new blossoms which have appeared.  We have had unseasonably warm temperatures this Fall and here we are December 13th (5 degrees at 9:00 a.m. and no wind) and new blossoms appear.  I was so surprised I had to take a photo or two.  It is so strange to be hanging a beautiful wreath on the door made of fresh branches and at the same time looking at these new blooms popping out when they are a Spring flower!!  Strange weather indeed.  I am thanking the Lord for the lovely weather....it is so nice to be outside in these temperatures!!!

Winter Planters

These are my two planters which DH and I have decorated yesterday.  It was 12 degrees, sunny and warm with no wind!!   (This is the same planter you saw on November 17th with newly blossomed Gerbera Daisies!!)  I gave in, emptied out the summer vegetation and decorated them for Winter.  The materials used are completely from our area, are all fresh and from God's creation!!  I think they turned out beautifully!!!  Just waiting now for more snow to arrive!!!

Let It Snow!! Let It Snow!! Let It Snow!!

It is our first snowfall of the season!!  Schools are closed!!!  Gotta love the snow!!  :o)

Gerbera Daisys in November!!!

Just had to take a photo of these Gerbera Daisys which are in my planter by the back door.  These have bloomed this week and I just don't have the heart to clean them out and change the planter for the Winter Season....guess I will enjoy the Daisys while I can....14 degrees here this morning.  Gotta love this weather!! 

Michael Buble

For all of you Michael Buble fans....he has finally produced a Christmas CD!!!!  Yippee!!  I purchased the CD the other day and have been enjoying it ever since.  A must-have for all music lovers!!!  Merry Christmas early!!  :o)

White on White

I was away in Halifax for a course for work this past weekend and was able to also attend a Card Class at Carsand Mosher in Bayers Lake.  They are cards which are made using the monochromatic theme of white on white.  I love how these cards turned out.  We used several Sizzix dies as well as DSP and white embossing powder by Ranger with ribbon and different stamp sets.  It was great fun and a much needed break from my course!!!  :o)

Cards for Soldiers

These are the Christmas cards we are sending to our Canadian Troops serving in Afghanistan.  We got together and in total we are sending 478 cards.  These are cards which the Soldiers can send back to their loved ones for Christmas.  Many thanks to Debbie G., Ruthie H., Angie L., Coralie S. and Nanette R.  Your creations are greatly appreciated!!