My desk today is portraying my latest mess from making my Son a birthday card. He turns 38 today and shares that with the tragic Pearl Harbor. He never liked the comparison.
Today I clean up this whole area, still a mess from last week and then on to setting up my Nativities. I have my trees up and in place and have been enjoying the cold nights with their twinkling lights reflecting old memories.
The card reflects his outdoor nature. Burlap deer, a woodsy background and below the pine trees.
We ventured out Sunday to Walmart (not someplace I frequent on the weekends, especially this time of the year) IT was on our way home after a wonderful buffet of Chinese food. But DH needed to replace our VHS tape player to convert the contents of this sons high school baseball games to a DVD. One game he was hit in the head, and knocked to the ground. He thinks his kids need to see this. DH purchased this and was out the door quick as he could be. KAOS, KAOTIC, A MESS, LINES at CHECKOUT, Kids running, being kids in a Toyland or looking for Toyland.
He Calls me on the phone he's checked out and in the car. No hurry if I can stand the Christmas rush.
I hadn't had time to pick up 1 thing, as I was looking for a card to buy for this birthday. But at $5 to $8 a pop, I decided I'd make one. The only thing missing is the tender verse some of them contain. Maybe next year. I headed to the door glad to escape into the frigid wind and cold empty handed. It was snowing.
So Tuesday I went alone very early to finish up my Christmas list. To some very nice stores. !!!
Now onto the wrapping and mailing of the other sons family gifts.
I want to say THANK YOU to all who left such supporting and loving comments on my blog last week. It meant so much. May you all have a great week and remember to do the things you love.
12 comments:
Well done you with the shopping....I've done the cards and posted them but still have to start the shopping!! I've done a lot of making gifts but still have quite a bit of shopping to do.
Have a great week.
Hugs,
Annie x
Every week I am impressed with how organised woyww's are and then the next week rolls around and I still haven't done a thing about Xmas. Beautiful card you made in the previous post... tragic story about the young man.
sandra de @9
Battling shops is bad enough but large stores like Walmart must be a nightmare. It makes one wonder if the 24 hour openings they hav e would be better visited in the middle of the night.
Lovely cards for your son, it was my son's on Monday but he got a commercial card as he doesn't like my handmade ones. Perhaps I should tell him I don't like the ones he sends me?
Hugs, Neet xx 2
What a lovely card! Perfect for a December birthday!
Hi Sylvia, great card. There are some excellent sites on the net where you can download nice card verses, just do a Google search for 'verses for handmade cards'. Have a great week, Hugs, Shaz #4 xx
Oh you made me laugh, or rather your husband did with his ram raid on the shops! I hate crowds and shopping so I too try to go when it's quiet! Hope you were successful!
Hugs, LLJ 7 xx
ha! I wish I could shop like that.. not even started yet, and rather running out of time!! Helen #1
I hate shopping on the weekends. It's horrible and busy and just...yuck! Glad your son had a good birthday. Love the cards!
Happy WOYWW
Sharon K #21
Ah Sylvia, I am so sad to be catching up with your news of last week. What a shock and a huge loss for all, I extend my deepest sympathies.
I sort of sympathise with the Walmart experience...although as a tourist to Walmart, I do find it fascinating! You are so right to go out early and finish the shopping on your own, it's definitely more productive! Best wishes to Josh for a very happy day!
Hello. I have been reading your previous post - so sad, condolences to everyone.
our son was 38 this year - the younger one!! Great card. my brother has a December birthday 18th.
I don't really enjoy shopping any more, especially at this time of year. I still have lots to do! :-( Anne x #16
If I buy hubby card, he's disappointed - wasn't he good enough for me to make him a card? (little sad face) Learned that one a long time ago! At least I know he appreciates them! I stay out of Wal Mart as a general rule - DEFINITELY in December! You guys were brave to go in there! Your cards are lovely! My hubby would like the deer card!Thanks for sharing Lindart #26
I have just a little shopping left to do and ALL my baking! It seems I've been working non-stop and getting nowhere! LOL I know it will all come together in the end. Enjoy the rest of your week and stay warm!
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