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| Grinchmas Quilt Top |
Almost two months have past by and I haven't written a thing!! Definitely thought about writing something witty and interesting, but that just wasn't going to happen. Little glimpses of what to say would flit through my mind and that is pretty much as far as it got. Thank goodness it isn't my job to write, or I'd be starving by now!
The weather for the past while has been anything but stellar. Very cool and extremely windy. The Yuma area is well known for it's wind, and it is not letting us down now. There have been a few morning here where there were only a couple of degrees difference between Yuma and Alberta. Now that is bad!! Trust me when I say there has been a lot of grumbling amongst the folks in the park. I do hope that it warms up soon, if it doesn't, some warmer clothing will be on my shopping list.
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| Fudge Gift Box with Lace Ornament |
Since arriving in Yuma, several of my unfinished project, quilts that required binding, that I brought with me have been completed, now that is a good feeling. One new project, a Christmas quilt top has been assembled, Grinchmas Quilt, which was fun, it went together quickly and without a lot of fussing. I'll probably take it home and quilt it on my big frame, just makes life a lot easier. Had a brain wave (or should say fart) to make some festive aprons to celebrate the season, made two, then quit because I didn't know what to do with them afterwards. So typical of me! Of course, life isn't the same without making up some free standing lace ornaments with crystals.
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| Aprons anyone??? |
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| Opening performance |
Over the past couple of weeks we have attended a few of the shows that have been in the park. Last Monday the Arizona Classical Ballet presented "Winter Wonderland". The dancers were amazing, it was a very enjoyable evening. To add variety there was even a tap routine.
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| Tap Dancers |
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| Opening of the Nutcracker Suite |
Ages of the dancers ranged from preschool to late teens. It wasn't difficult to tell who took their dancing seriously, definitely there were a few that had exceptional talent and stood apart from the rest.
One of the routines had excerpts from the Nutcracker Suite, a traditional Christmas ballet. The lead or principle female dancer did a wonderful effort, you could tell she was in the moment. By the way this is the only time that the young man danced. |
| Guest Vocalist |
There was also an extra treat - guest singer, Ruben Dominguez, he is well known in these parts for his singing ability. He did a number of Christmas tunes in between the performances by the dancers. So all in all it was a lovely evening well spent. Loved his rendition of "Ava Maria".
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| Bath Day |
Today was the puppies bath day. They smell so good now, not to mention cute. It is such a ritual after the bath, they go absolutely crazy, running like little crazed animals around in circles until they are exhausted and practically drop over. In no time at all their hair is practically dry. Today they got the "special" bows in their hair. So they are pretty set for Christmas outfits. They are so easy to please!!
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| When is Santa coming? We've been really GOOD!! |
It is way too clique to say where has this past year gone, but here I am thinking those exact words. Christmas will be here in another day plus a few hours, then seven days after that will be the new year. OMG!! This year, I didn't bring my card making stuff with me, so unfortunately no cards have been sent out. Guess, cards could have been bought and sent, but that didn't seem to happen.
When we get down here, it never feels like Christmas, it could be anytime of the year but not Christmas - maybe it is the sand and palm trees swaying in the wind. Did I mention the wind??
It goes without saying, Paul and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and may 2012 treat you well.
Until next time....do take care....and most importantly Live, Laugh and Love!!
