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I have never built a home for some of the reasons you listed. I'd rather have it all in place and work on decorating it to my taste.
50 degrees?!?! They do it at our place down to 55 and I think even that is crazy. 60 without much wind is my limit.
I hope you went to "Lanai Ladies". Sounds like a good way to to meet more people.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I noticed all those shops! I find that stuff to be nonsense as well. Sedona is spiritual in its pure beauty.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I love that you worked with your Dad on his "fantasy". Being able to keep him happy and in the conversation is so good for both of you.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Wow! You are hired LOL!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Love those cookies! I think the plaid looks great.
Congrats on moving more stuff out soon.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Lucky SIL Liz, to have you and DH show up and help with her tree. The way you support and care for her tells me she must be a dear person.
Peps I agree with everyone that you have such a nice way with your Dad. May we all be as well loved in our old age.
The visit with my parents went well. My Dad spent a good chunk of time showing me a plan for a wood burning furnace that he was going to build whi*****luded cutting a big hole in the house. I took a page from Peps and just listened. Let him dream. So far my Mom likes the people sent by hospice. She said she liked everything except the name. I said let's just call it comfort care then. My brother was also there and he stayed a long time, I think, because he was enjoying visiting with us too. His wife is a wonderful baker, but he said she told him she wasn't making Christmas Cookies this year, so he was happy to eat some of the cookies I brought.
Tomorrow I hope to write up my grocery list for next week. I need to plan Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners and other meals for my kids on the days they are visiting. The older I get, the more I need to have my ducks in a row well ahead of time.
on 12/17/25 5:47 pm
I bought a kit with the bags, clips, two needles to get out air holes and fix imperfections and a box of gel food coloring. I really need a refresher on color theory. I knew the colors I wanted, but it was hard to bring them to life! Red was the hardest. it was just hot pink for the longest time. And I had to toss one bowl when I added some wrong colors and turned it mauve. Mauve is very unChristmassy. Mixing the royal icing base was really easy. The recipe I followed used meringue powder instead of fresh eggs. So much easier! Anyway, very fun to do overall, but tiring! People who do it for a living sure make it look easy...
I KNOW I feel more energetic and better overall if I keep on top of the protein, but it's rarely my first impulse. Thanks for the nudge to remind me eating more protein and fewer carbs is not some kind of punishment, it's actually taking care of myself.
on 12/17/25 5:37 pm
Updated photo with candy canes I made about 18 more after this!
I agree, you made a great choice buying an existing home. You can tweak this one as time and desire allow, while still enjoying all of it right now.
