Sunday, December 31, 2017

Happy New Year, 2018

We are just few hours away from another year. In less than twelve hours another year will come, sun will rise again on the East giving us new hope to pass another year. This year came and just gone by within a blink. 


So many things happened only within 365 days, some of them were good, constructive, some were not. Mother nature was angry time to time, and showed us her fury, yet she is gentle, she is loving.

 
Anyway, my year was mixed of many things. We jumped into remodeling our house, at one point I lost all my peace, and couldn’t even thinking of getting back the house. However, on the other way remodeling gave me something that might not I would do. When, there was a big problem with the bathrooms, I went to stay with my sister in Philadelphia. I knew if the remodeling didn’t happen, I wouldn’t go to her. 


Off late I couldn’t keep up in the blogosphere. Sometimes I only posted on Fridays. I couldn’t sit and write down. I couldn’t take good pictures to show you. But your positive comments always make keep going. I’m really grateful to get many good virtual friends in the blogosphere. 
I don’t make any resolutions. Resolutions give me more stresses. So, I’ve decided to keep going, doing work, and thinking all positive.


Wish all of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. May the yea will bring all happiness, peace, good health, and all things positive.


See you again in the next year
XOXO

Friday, December 29, 2017

Five on Friday

Monday:
We went to a short trip to Carmel by the sea. Today evening we came back home. So, I did nothing as much since morning. I’ll write in details about the trip. The little town by the sea is just like a fairy tale town. I think any time I can go there and relax. Carmel wouldn’t be boring anytime to me. Anyway, after eating out continuously since Saturday we wanted to have some home cooked food. So, I cooked in the evening, and the day was mellow.

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Five on Friday

Monday:


Yes, at last we are going to get back our home. The contractor has told that he is going to hand over tomorrow. We are getting back our home on Tuesday. After doing the volunteer duty in school I came back home to start my baking spree. I’m already late in baking, as I’m not going to get much time from tomorrow. I have cleaning house, and going for work from tomorrow. Before going to pick my son from school I could bake six cakes (two together at a time). The baking is not in my hand , it depends on the oven. At least I baked few yesterday. So I have to bake only two more which I can manage tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Christmas mini album for sister

For a long time I desperately wanted to sure the mini album I created for my sister. However, I didn't do, because I didn't want to spoil her surprise. Now she has already received the album, so, now I can share with you. I created this album amid chaos in my home. The day I started creating the album the painting guy had been spraying prima. It became so difficult to stay at home, my son and I went to library. n the top of that my son was not feeling well today. Anyway, I managed to finish that, and sent it to my sister. Here are the snick picks of the album.


Saturday, December 16, 2017

Five on Friday

Monday:
Today when I peek through the blinds in the morning, I saw thick frost on the roofs, but the sky was crystal clear. The  sun was shinning in the bight gorgeous blue sky. It was looking picture perfect, but I didn’t feel happy. It is almost mid of the december we yet to get rain. May be this year again we would get another dry winter, and which is not good. The mountains are still barren, yet to get the green coat of grass. I fear this year the mountain are not going to get the light green color coat of grass. I know, I can easily find the weather of december in weather channel. However, I don’t want to do that. I just want to keep my hope alive of getting rain. Isn't it crazy? 
Season's first fruitcake


Tuesday:
Today in the morning I went to work. After that I had time in my hand before going to pick my son, I went to Hobby Lobby. In the mean time I had been chatting with my sister, and totally forgot Why I went to Hobby Lobby. So, I only browsed every isle, but when I saw the queue at the register, I stopped myself to buy anything. 

Shortbread cookies were instant hit

Wednesday:
Today Mr. Man decided to take leave, and all my plan went in vein. Only productive thing I did, making worksheet for my son.
My son'd first gift from his friend's mom

Thursday: 
Thursday early morning I had physiotherapy session. It was freezing cold outside. Though the sun was burning bright, but couldn’t melt the ice. Only thing he did, was to make difficult in driving. The sun was so bright it was really difficult to see. Yesterday while crossing one stop, I really couldn’t see anything due to glaring sunlight. Luckily, one was crossing the road. After that my friend and I had a quick coffee together before running some errands.
Holiday decorations in nearby mall

Friday:
Today the floor guy came with his assistants, and had started doing the floor. Hopefully, they would finish by tomorrow. At last the today crocheted the infinity scarf for my friend, and I gifted her today. She was very happy , and she immediately put that on her neck. *smile*

I saw this sculpture in the mall, isn't it beautiful?





Monday, December 11, 2017

Bull Chasing

This post is little different. This time I'm posting a story written by my 9 years old son. Please read it.

Love


Saturday, December 9, 2017

Five on Friday

Monday:
I couldn't even imagine we are already in December, and the year is going to end so soon. I really don’t know what I did through out the year. On the top of that, remodeling is resisting me to do many things. Once the worker leave the house I can do my chores.
However, today I cooked in the morning, so that I didn’t need to cook  at least for three days.

 

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Chicken and dumpling soup

On Thanksgiving Day I was thinking of cooking something special, but nothing was coming in my mind. I usually watch the cooking videos on Youtube. From there I got a recipe of chicken and dumpling soup. From the recipe I found that, almost all the ingredients were available in my kitchen. I decided not to use few of the ingredients like heavy cream, or cheese, just to make the soup a little light. That recipes are extremely delicious. Here I’m sharing my version of chicken and dumpling soup.