Thanksgiving

 Happy things from Thanksgiving Day:

Sunset

• Work had us scheduled for a full shift this morning (1:20 - 11:50 AM).  We were able to leave just before nine if we wanted.  Yay!  A coworker had plans to go to breakfast with her daughter at the Red Arrow Diner.  We started talking about the stuffed French toast there and I got really hungry.   😋
• When I got home, Zed was just finishing making bacon and eggs for breakfast.  It was perfect timing, and so good!
• After a nap, I went to Zed's Dad's house to share a meal with their family.  Zed's adorable four month old nephew was there.  While Keziah was holding him, he grabbed onto my hand and decided my fingers were his dinner.  Yay, baby!

That's my thumb he is sucking on!

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Currently listening to: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, by Suzanne Collins

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Long Days Are Long

My apologies, it has been a very long day for me and I'm falling asleep as I write.  Here are some happy and happy-ish things from today:

• At work tonight the "big boss" was there at the beginning of the shift.  He usually comes in sometime in the middle of the shift so this was unusual.  I will admit to being a little nervous about what kind of announcement he was there to make.  It was good though, we all are getting a raise in the beginning of October.
• One of Zed's sisters had a baby about seven weeks ago.  This is the first, first cousin for Gideon.  Zed's sister and family visited the store today and we all got to hold the baby.

• Today is Zed's birthday, happy birthday to the best son-in-law!!
• Birthday month means vehicle inspection in NH.  The Prius got fixed and inspected today.  The check engine light was on so the inspection isn't complete until the light is off for about 100 miles.  So far so good.
• Sometimes sad things happen.  Recently my cousin's husband passed away.  He was 88 years old.  Keziah and I went to the calling hours tonight after she closed the store.  We didn't have a lot of time but it was good to see some family.  He was a firefighter and an active member of his community.  The interesting story we heard was about his favorite fork.  It felt just right, the weight was perfect, and it was the fork he always wanted to use.  The fork will be buried with him.  May they rest in peace and comfort.  

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Currently reading: She's Come Undone, by Wally Lamb.

Currently listening to: Homage to Catalonia, by George Orwell.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Pennsic Full Day Seven

Happy things from today:

• It was an early morning for a friend and I. We had a watch shift from 7 AM - 10 AM. We drove around the whole campground in a golf cart. Some people are really able to do some wonderful things to embellish their camps. Pictures are below.
• After our watch shift I got to hold a five month old baby.
• Our camp is almost full. We had, if I'm counting right, sixteen people arrived for our encampment today. The last count I saw for the entire event is 8687. Many more are expected to arrive over the weekend.

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Currently reading: She's Come Undone, by Wally Lamb.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay Safe.

All About the Little Ones

Keziah and I got our baby and small child fix. My friend Amy's daughter is visiting from down south with her three year old and baby. Here are some happy child things:

• We got to cuddle and play with the baby. He is a very good baby. He sat on my lap for the longest time just playing with his feet or a toy.
• We got to eat imaginary food prepared by the three year old. It took a little while for her to warm up to us. Happily, she did.
• I got to help color with water. The book has cardboard pages that reveal a picture when water is brushed on. The adults and three year old got to take turns revealing the pictures. I should have pulled the camera out more.  It was a good day.

Photo courtesy Amy.

Photo courtesy Keziah.

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Currently listening to: Under the Whispering Door, by T. J. Klune.

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay Safe.

Coronation

At some point in the night yesterday's rain became snow. Thankfully it was just a dusting and it turned back to rain before we headed south to the SCA event, Coronation. Here are some happy things from today:

• Since before I stepped up as Baroness I have also held the position of Regional Exchequer. Today at the event I learned that someone is willing to step up and take over for me, finally. I'm so happy that this will be behind me.
• Some pictures from the event:

The former King and Queen of the East.

Along the wall where we stood in line for food there were jokes.

New Royals, former Royals, and visiting Royals.

Kids.

• There were flowers blooming at the church where the event was. So pretty!

• There were lots of people to see but the highlight was getting to hold babies. I got to hold a one month old and a three month old. It turns out my arms are out of shape for holding babies.

The one month old with Dad.

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Currently listening to: Angela’s Ashes, by Frank McCourt

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Happy International Women’s Day!

Just a few happy things from today:

• Last night I got word that a friend has had a baby. A cute baby boy. I'm so happy for all the new babies that have come into the world recently.
• My daughter, Keziah, is home from her visit with her father in Texas. It was wonderful to sit and talk with her today. She came back rejuvenated.
• While she was gone, the cat bridge fell down. The cats like to sharpen their teeth on it. She fixed it today.

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Currently listening to: The Geography of Bliss, by Eric Weiner

Currently reading: Camino Wandering, by Tara Marlow

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.

Oh, Baby!

Today’s happy things:

• Zed and I were talking and he asked me what day it was. I told him that I thought it was February 23rd and then confirmed. I also thought that it might be someone’s birthday. He agreed that it had to be at least one person’s birthday somewhere. We chuckled. Later, I checked Facebook and it turns out that my friend had her baby today. It is indeed someone’s birthday today, a little bundle of joy! This is the second of three people I know having babies this season.
• It snowed so there was very little to do at work. I came home early and had a nice nap.
• White hot chocolate.

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Currently listening to: The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle, by Jennifer Ryan

Currently reading: Unenchanted, by Chanda Hahn

Thank you for being part of my happy things. Stay safe.