And The Winner Is........

Well the day has finally arrived and I have drawn the two winners of the handmade willow runes with the help of my hubby Vincent.  He graciously agreed to be then non-partial individual to rummage among the ove 70 entries and choose 2 random followers. 

I have to be honest and say I truly wish I could give each and everyone of you a set.  So many wonderful comments were made concerning the runes and the reasons behind why you would like to receive them.  I had a wonderful time working with them in the process of their creation and I am very excited about the 2 lucky winners. 

The first winner is Heather from Girlchef.  I know many of you know this site well.  If you love to cook or just love to look at simply yummy food I urge you to stop by this site.  There is always something wonderful being cooked up.  Congrats Heather, drop me an email and let me know if there is any specific personalization you would like on your box. 

And the second winner is Bridgett at Doug & Boo +2.  Congrats Bridgett.  A mother, a wife, and a friend to many; her site is proof of that.  Drop me an email  also and let me know if there is any specific personalization you would like on your box. 

As I said I would love to give a set to everyone... and there is one more chance to win again... I am participating in the 31 Days of Yule over at wiccamoms.com.  Much similar to Mrs Bs Halloween Giveaway for the month of October, yet in December and for the Yule time.  I will be giving away another set there.  I am not sure of the exact day yet when I find out I will give all of you a heads up... I would advise you to go over there and check things out as the giveaways start tomorrow and the first 2 items are posted today. 

As for my December giveaway, I have not decided yet what it will be.  I am hoping to have it posted before the end of the week, so keep your eyes out.  Have a happy Monday eve...

The Coming of Yule

This morning I rose to a cold blusterly day.  The wind was steady and full from the north and the darkness of the clouds affirmed the prediction of the weatherman that rain would soon be falling.  As I made the morning coffee in the quietness of my now empty house, (except for my sleeping husband) I knew that it would not necessarily be quiet for long.  Thanksgiving is past this is true.  The preperation of the big family meal which this year I prepared single handedly, is past and the visits from family members over the last week has also subsided.  There will be a bit of a lull in the commotion of the past week; A few days or possibly just one where I may have some down time to recoup from the prior week and the all the going ons it brought with it. 

Although I say this, I know it is not true.  Yule is in the distance; and the distance is not that vast.  It will approach quickly I know.  In some ways I am happy at this as December 21st is always a day I cherish as it means that the road to Spring is on the downside.  I am not much of a Winter person.  I don't do the cold very well.  Don't get me wrong, I love how Winter slows us all naturally down and allows us to reflect on ourselves and the areas of our lives that may need tending.  Yet the days without sunshine that at times occur can sometimes have a toll on me.  That is why I look forward to the turn in the road that will lead  us once more to Spring with warmer tempertures and yes.... more sunshine.

Also at this time I seem to always be full of things to do.  Most of my time is spent in the kitchen, which is a love of mine so I do not dread this too much.  I begin my Holiday baking/cooking officially tomorrow.  I like to send gifts out all during the month of December, especially when they are of the eating nature.  Sometimes I think that Holiday eating is as enjoyable as Holiday presents and so forth.  I have several new recipes I would like to try this year also and with my need for perfection in the kitchen I have a feeling that I may be testing some of these a couple times before they are send out.  This also gives me a good excuse to keep a little for myself and let Vincent have his share of taste tests.  Keep your fingers crossed as I would very much like to share some of them with my readers also. 

Then there is always the decorating of the house.  Vincent was a dear before Thanksgiving and put the lights up around the house.  I know it is way early yet it is nice to have them out of the way. Yet there are other things that I like to have out and around at this time of year.  Something that as the month progresses will need to be done.  The Christmas Quilt that I started for my grandkids is also in the final stages and will need to be finished and sent off shortly.  It seems the more I think on it, the more I realize I have to do...

Tomorrow also is when I draw the winners of my November Giveaway.  I am excited to do this.  Not yet sure what I will have planned for my December giveaway... Yet I know that I will need to think this one up in the next couple days.  If you have not already entered, you have until the time I draw tomorrow to sign up.  Just hit the link above. 

So... today may be somewhat of a day of rest for me.... I stress the word somewhat, as I still have the little chores to do that were neglected while company and more fun things were present last week, and then tomorrow starts another week.  I hope for you and yours that you have a wonderful Sunday and that your coming week is filled with only good things....

Thanksgiving Week

Goodness what a time it has been the last few day... First our router went out.  Of course this happened on Friday evening, when we could not do anything about it until Monday morning... Also of course this happened for the second time, (happened the previous weekend) and I was told to have it checked out last week... So the I told you so was given to me a few times.... Plus there is just the wonderful time of Thanksgiving and all the preperations. 

My guest list has increased to 12 with 4 staying at our home for a few days.  So I have been busy doing the usual, house cleaning, grocery shopping and such. I will start some of my cooking today... Mainly just the goodies as my mother and sister are already here and my my brother and his wife arrive tomorrow evening.... It is so much  nicer to have things to just nibble on instead of cooking all the time... gives more time to visiting and such, plus I am dying for a good batch of Aunt Bills candy...

I will do my best to write a few words throughout the week, yet I think I may not be able to do it as much as I would like.... Who knows an escape into the computer room to vent some stress may come in handy from time to time... One never knows...til then  :-)

Yummy - Better Than Cake

Undisclosed Desires

MUSE | MySpace Music Videos

Just have to share a little of my favorite music with you all on my birthday.... enjoy......

November Giveaway Reminder

I have been so overwhelmed by the response to my November giveaway of a set of handmade willow runes that I have decided to give away not one but two sets.  Thank all of you for your wonderful comments and also for the passing of the word to others.  It is so appreciated.  If you still have not entered, just click the link below for all the details.... You have all made this a wonderful experience for me...

Mother Moon November Giveaway - Willow Moon Runes