Company Christmas Celebrations

Thanks for the Christmas party.  It was fun to dine.

The prime rib, drink, carrots & cake were so fine.

Shopping for Tots was a mini gold mine,

Glad to give what I could, it felt so divine.

It's time for the annual company Christmas parties.   My office is no different.   A delicious meal, an invitation to bring gifts for Toys for Tots.   I found some fun items.   We all felt good for contributing to a good cause.  .  

 Everyone selected a $50 gift card.  I got a Cabela's card.  The tables and room were decorated up in a festive fashion.  We used to go out to a restaurant or catered meal at a dining facility, but with budgets tighter, they opted for employees only and less pizzazz.   It was just fine.  Thank you ALS for the time off,  gift card and meal.  

Today Is 12 - 14 - 16

I just love when dates make a neat sequence.  Gone are all of the double number dates like 11-11-11 and such.  We won't have another amazing one until, 2-22-22 for six more years.   But today we have 12-14-16.  I have a friend that was born on 5-5-55.   She loves that date.   My grandmother was born on 3-3-03.   So I hope you enjoyed today.  

Thank You Veterans Everywhere

My Dad was a veteran of World War II. Also, siblings & friends, they were quite a crew. Folks sent letters to them when they were blue. Thank you to all veterans. This day is for you.

I am so proud of my father, his brothers, their friends and mine that served for our country. At the young age of thirteen, I tried on my dad's Navy tops. They wouldn't fit. He had to be very small. Repeating the first grade, by the time he was a senior, Uncle Sam called. He and many of his friends dropped out of school to go. It wasn't easy. Many died.

On this Veterans Day, we honor the past, present and future soldiers that will serve and carry the banner of freedom. Thank you.

Put It There, For Pumpkins

Give me a nice pumpkin any old day. I'll carve it, eat or put it on display. These things look great no matter which way You treat them; because they are for fun & play.

Pumpkins are the best thing to decorate with. Their bright orange armor covers that round body, which makes them to stand out. But if you want to paint or decorate them. Go right ahead. You can't fail with a pumpkin. Carve those big balls when it gets close to Halloween any shape or design you want. These babies are invincible. They do mold after cutting into them, so wait until a few days before Halloween. Go plastic with your pumpkins in flat, tall, round or any shape to hold goodies.

You never run out of ideas for pumpkins. Between the biggest pumpkin contests, pumpkin drops, best carving contests and such, they deserve a high five today!!

Follow, Follow Me for Your Sanity!

Nothing is more boring than waiting for a table. Sitting around with strangers, you may give a label. Be creative! Make an arrow or design a gable. It's better than thinking about the Tower of Babel.

I was tired of eating nuts so decided to play with them. Some people noticed and left them alone. Others put theirs around or just tossed them on the floor. Thanks to the restaurants that provide diversions to keep us busy, from getting angry about how long we have to wait. Better yet, I suggest go somewhere else.

'To Do or Not to Do' Table Decorations

The DUP luncheons have great table decorations. Gather a few things, choose a theme and some calculations. Some are easy, others time consuming or ask your relations. It makes the meals so fun. Each tables own celebrations.

Some people find it too difficult to do table decorations. I love them because it sets a theme or ambiance. Our Daughters of Utah Pioneers always does it up right. Fun colored table cloths, centerpieces to eat or just super cool items to enjoy. The Chapter leader frosted these darling cupcakes with petals and half of an Oreo cookie. The bats in the other photo are also cookies cut in fourths. Who says chocolate cookies are not useful.

Eating the goodie wasn't as fun as looking at it. Don't let your fears scare you away from doing a little fun decorating for holidays, parties or anytime.

Will Hold For Free

Advertising is pricey, so look here. A mannequin is holding the sign, Cheer! Don't have to pay them. It's free or darn near! So try one at your place of business next year.

It was rush hour traffic, so I couldn't get a straight shot of this mannequin in the green sweater and black slacks on the corner of 1300 West and 9000 South. But I couldn't resist taking her photo for other potential advertiser. Holding a sign and attracting attention. That got mine even from the backside. I don't even know who she was working for, but what a novel idea. I think I might need her for my front yard some day.