This and That

Good good, morning!

The Weather Forecast 

It seems like I've been sitting on the sidelines while everyone else is enjoying cold winter temperatures. I want some, too! 

The temperatures are on the cooler side, and we observed frost on the grass this morning. However, the outlook for Wednesday and Thursday indicates a warming trend, with temperatures expected to rise into the 70s. Following this brief warm spell, we can anticipate a drop in temperatures as Arctic air moves in over the weekend.

I'm excited. 

So I pulled out my snowman. 

I’m looking forward to soaking up the sun over the next few days before the chilly winter vibes kick in.

These shamrocks (Oxalis) are starting to bloom right on time—getting ready to be in full swing by March, just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

As I strolled around the yard, I realized we've got a ton of yard work to tackle. We really should have been out there during the nice weather these past few weeks, but we didn’t. 

This poor Aloe Vera needs some help, along with all its little babies. 

Anyone want a FREE Aloe Vera? 

That’s probably what I’ll do—just put them out with a free sign. I’ve got some coffee cans I could use to plant them in.

Currently, the blue hyacinths that Foodie planted for me years ago, are starting to pop up -  He also planted the daffodils.

Every year, we talk about digging them up and putting them somewhere better. Foodie planted them right at the edge of the walkway, so sometimes the flowers end up getting damaged.

Did I ever share the reason behind my deep sentiment for daffodils? When my sister was born, Dad brought me a bouquet of bright yellow daffodils to celebrate my new role as a Big Sister!

I like the close-up look of a Fan Palm and all its strings. 

Tomorrow, I won’t be leading my class because it’s our turn to help out in the children's classes, which happens twice a year. I’ll still meet with the other group leaders for our study and leader training, but instead of heading to my usual group, I’ll be going over to the kids’ wing. The other gals who aren’t serving will join a different discussion group. Overall, it means I’ve had a pretty chill week and didn’t have as much prep as I usually do.

Every time I get up from the sofa, it turns into a fun little race to see who can grab my spot first! This time, Susie made it to my seat before Laydee. She's giving Laydee a curious glance because Laydee doesn't seem too thrilled about it!

Isn't it amazing how much joy our pets bring us? They’ve truly become a wonderful source of entertainment!

I’ve got some good news to share! Previously I mentioned my husband was trying to get a higher disability rating with the VA - Well, he just got one of his service-related disabilities approved at 10%, which bumps his total up to 50%! They didn’t approve the others, but his VA rep said they’ll be appealing those decisions. 

Getting that 50% rating really opens up a lot of doors for him, and I’m happy about it. He totally deserves it. As you get older, those old service injuries have a funny way of coming back to haunt you, and trust me, they really have!

So it's a HUGE Praise to God! 

That's it - Have a great Tuesday. 

Debby

PS. I'm expecting something in the mail this afternoon that I am looking forward to. I'll write about it on Thursday as tomorrow is the Hodgepodge. 

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