Christmas Joy At My House

 It was fun decorating for Christmas this year, cause I got a few new things to go along with the old.  I have a space for all the different fun items that I put out each year; the silver and white with the frosty people, the red and green whimsical things, the elves, the snow globes.  Here's a few pics of Christmas joy around my house, and I am always changing things around.

Looking outside my window, there were 7 Doves on my lawn.  This happened before, so it was a surprise to see 7 precious Doves gathering on my front yard again.  They look very similar to the mourning dove, but in fact, they are relative to it, and are called the Eurasian Collared Dove.  They have a distinct ring around its neck to show the difference.  They are beautiful birds, so gentle and peaceful.  A perfect time to show up during the Christmas season.

I had some work being done at my house last week for a few days.  My pilot light has been giving me trouble for a while now, so it was decided that a new water heater be put in.  This is a different kind of water heater, and it's a little more expensive, but only heats water when the faucets are turned on, not running all the time.  No pilot lights to worry about.  The last one was right next to the dryer, and with coming and going and cleaning the lent, it always seemed to put that light out.  I appreciate all the effort made to get the job done, but I don't like workers in my home - what a mess they leave behind.  I'm thankful for the big basin in the laundry room my brother put in - makes it easier to mop and clean.  And we'll see how this new heating system works.  He says I will always have hot water, and my utility bill will be less.

My son made a beef stew, so I got to enjoy it over the weekend.  It wasn't a French stew this time, it was a good ole' American stew with chunks of tender beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, salt and pepper.  It was thick and good, and I had it with buttered rolls.

Red velvet cookies.  They were so good with coffee.

I know many of us bloggers like to see Christmas decorating in the home, so I'll try to get some pictures from Nel and Jess to share with you next time.  

Have a merry November week.