Hi everyone,
I hope you had a nice 4th of July and got to see some spectacular fireworks. We didn’t go anywhere to see them, but we certainly heard them all around us and are still hearing them today.
I did go to Hobby Lobby Saturday morning and found some smaller glass beads in Opaque Dark Red. I strung them together on a stretch thread for jewelry and attached a magnetic clasp on the end. This makes it super easy to put on your doll.
I didn’t necessarily make it short like a choker…
It can be worn a little bit away from Felicity’s neck…
… or you can drape it just a bit to the back with the magnetic clasp hanging down just a bit if you want to cover the joint where the vinyl meets her cloth body… like this.
I did a little more searching for a different style cap, but eventually decided to make her a typical Pinner Cap… I’ve cut it out and sat it on her head. I’ve got the ruffle ready to add, but haven’t gotten that far.
Now… let’s see what Paula has to share… you’ll enjoy this.
Hi Jeanne,
The first picture is of the Ivy Ling doll I got for my birthday. She’s wearing a modern outfit because I decided to let her be with the modern girls. Still want to come up with a different name though. Ivy is a used doll in good condition in her box and I have her meet outfit and meet accessories – earrings and coin and pink beret. And the red kimono. And her book. Which I haven’t read yet. I love her black blunt cut hair, I’ve wanted her for along time.
The second picture are my three Scottish Madam Alexander dolls – all dressed differently in their kilts.
In looking through my pictures, I came across my wedding picture but it doesn’t show the long train and veil. When my father stepped away as I walked up the steps to be with Gregg, my dad was standing on my veil and didn’t realize it. So, as I walked up to the altar area, my tiara slid back with my veil! My tiara was crooked in almost every wedding picture! We still laugh about that. And I don’t know why my husband wasn’t smiling in this picture. In May of this year, we celebrated 54 years of marriage.
The last two pictures are of our toy poodle. The last picture shows her lack of modesty! Her name is Darling Gidget of Doheny Beach. Gidget for short. She’s a character alright but very very loving and sweet and quite the baby.
I thought I should send a nicer picture of Gidget with the other 2. It shows her in a better pose! I love the way she sits. She has a big nose – it’s much like a fruit bat – and we love the fruitbats on YouTube where the lady in Australia who rescues them explains her rehabilitation program.
I know most of my pictures have nothing to do with dolls or sewing. I’m just sharing what we love.
Thank Jeanne. Love you. Paula
Thank you Paula… I’m so glad we navigated back and forth until you got the pictures to come to me. YAY! Your pictures will certainly give everyone more to talk about than my red necklace. Yes, that last picture is a VERY sweet picture of Gidget. It was nice chatting with you earlier!
Okay everyone, start chattering! :o)
Okay Jeanne, start sewing! :o)
See everyone tomorrow,
Blessings, Jeanne
I didn’t watch any fireworks, but heard some here. I guess I watched a Little bit on TV, and saw one go off in the cul de sac behind my house, but it was more hearing than seeing. And some of them sounded like they were under my kitchen window–the ones from behind me, no doubt! Our city banned ALL fireworks some years ago, but of course that doesn’t stop Some people!! 🙄
These beads are really perfect, Jeanne! They are the right size and absolutely the right red. Good call on that!! And I think the pinner cap will be a better choice, too. Sometimes, though, we just have to try different things to get an idea of what is going to work or not!
Paula, thanks so much for sharing pictures today! Your Ivy Ling is beautiful. If I hadn’t already gotten the Asian Girl of Today some years earlier, I probably would have gotten her. Isn’t it great, when you finally get just the doll you’ve been wanting? What are you thinking for a name for her? Do you want something Asian, or are you looking at “American” names. My Asian doll is AbbyRose Lian–the “Lian” (LEE-an) a Chinese name which, according to my baby name book, means “willow that sways like a dancer”. It took me a while to find just the right combination for her. And after I finally decided, I had several people tell me she looked more Korean than Chinese! Oh, well…
Your little Scottish M.A. girls are just darling. I have a number of 8″ M.A. dolls, but no little Scottish lassies among them!
Your wedding picture is lovely. Funny about the veil/tiara! My veil was only fingertip length plus there were about a hundred bobby pins holding it to my head, so no problems there! My dad walked me down the aisle, then while the pastor from the church I attended during college gave a little message, daddy went into the sacristy and put on his robes (much like those your pastor is wearing) and came out and married us! That was 52 years ago in May. We made it to our 50th before Ron died.
Well, we used to have a little dog who wasn’t any more modest than your Gidget is!! She was a dachshund mix, but I’ve always been fond of the small poodles, too; I’ve known a couple of very sweet ones over the years.
Thanks again for sharing photos!
I like the name you gave your Asian doll. It’s very pretty plus it has a neat meaning. I’m still working on a name. And maybe making her family a mix. Like an Irish father. I really like Ivy and love her hair. The hair is always my main concern on any doll I get.
I thought it was nice that Madame Alexander made several different tartan outfits.
How nice that your father married you and Ron. What an added special surprise it added to your wedding.
My gown was a tad too big plus it was an aline design. But, my older sister, the one who designed it and made it, came up with the idea of passing it down to other girls in our family. My younger sister wore it also and so far no nieces have used it. Designs change over the years.
Thank you Charlotte for your interesting input!
Thank you for sharing your wedding story, Charlotte. I love it. 52 years!
I am so happy both of you made it to 50. We have to feel blessed for the time we are given, even when it is not long enough.
The new necklace is the perfect solution, Jeanne! It matches perfectly and I really like the smaller beads, which are more appropriate for a young girl. The pinner cap is just what I envisioned in the first place too! While the cap you first made was cute, it just seemed like this dress was calling for a pinner cap instead! A ruffle and maybe a red bow that matches the colors of the beads will fancy it up!
Paula, your pictures are adorable! I live the different plaids of your Scottish dolls! It reminds me of my son-in-law, who wore his family plaid in a kilt at his and my daughter’s wedding. It was very similar to the one that your doll on the left is wearing.
Your wedding picture is beautiful, and you certainly were a beautiful bride! Tiara’s were a popular headpiece then, and I wore one as well in 1966. Mine had two combs on each side to hold it in place, and I don’t remember having to use bobby pins. Can’t let this go without letting you know you had a handsome groom!
What cute dogs you have! While we never had a dog, we had several cats, who also slept in that “unmodest” position! 😊
And Ivy! I too have an Ivy, and she actually wore that same outfit yours in wearing in the picture! My Ivy is a modern girl, since I have more historicals than I need, so she helps out to keep me getting outfits from American Girl that are modern and more up to date clothes that my true historical girls cannot wear. I don’t consider the 70’s at all historical!🤣. Her hair is so easy to fix, and she has lots of headbands and ribbons to wear to dress it up. I too love her blunt cut, dark hair! One note of caution, mine came in her meet outfit, since I bought her new, and she did get some staining on her legs from the green jeans, so be careful with those.
Thank you so much for a glimpse into your life! Thanks to Jeanne for showing them!
Hello Linda,
I’m so glad you mentioned the green pants sometimes leaving a stain on the Ivy dolls. It’s always something to remember with many doll clothes – the fabric leaving stains. I’ll check that because I thought I saw a slight shadow on one of her legs.
I too wanted her to be modern, especially after seeing her and thinking she’s more modern looking than living in the 50’s. I can’t wait to work on what clothes will look best on her.
My brother in law would often wear his tartan kilt. I think men look great in tartans!
My husband is 97% French, no chance of getting him a kilt.
Btw, I still think Gregg is handsome at his age!
I think our pets trust us so they are comfortable laying in weird positions. Ha ha.
Thanks Linda for your reply to me.
Happy Monday! I hope all of you had a perfect 4th of July celebration!
It was 100.5º on our screened in porch with Kitty Princess soaking it up out there.
Most outdoor celebrations were cancelled because of the intense heat, but there were fireworks all around us, even during the day! and of course all night! and also the second night! Wow, what fun. Most of us older people stayed home and hid in our houses with AC.
I sewed a lot, and watched several wonderful programs around the country on youtube.
Jeanne, this necklace is beautiful! I LOVE this color red! It looks stunning with Felicity’s dress! Well done careful work too. Super pretty. Yep, the choice on the pinner is the way to go. I know you will make it extra beautiful, Jeanne. Your girls always deserve the best.
This outfit is so pretty!
Paula, thank you for sharing so many adorable pictures. I love Ivy Ling. What a beauty, I love her!!! Lucky you.
Your trio of Madam Alexander girls are perfect! I love those plaids!
Your wedding photo is a gem! Both of you were very good looking, your dress is gorgeous and your hubby is handsome! Congratulations on 54 years of wedded bliss ❤️
Gidget is so cute. I want to hug and kiss her. I love little animals. I have Princess Kitty and she looks like Mooch in the Mutts comic. Cornish Rex breed with huge fruit bat ears!!
Gidget is ridiculously adorable. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures of everything. The more we share, the more we know about each other.
This week end we cleaned out the old house (for the millionth time) and I went to the grocery and bought 2 Marie Calendar pies to bake. poor selection and no Mrs Smiths at all.
So I got Cherry and Apple. I baked both of them in the oven at the old house because that place smelled so bad I could barely stand it. I am not sure it made much of a difference but I left the house later (Yes, this was on the 4th of July) with two hot pies on the back seat of my car!
It was stifling hot here in Northern Virginia! I stayed in and sewed/worked on three projects at the same time!!! Hubbs watched the British Grand Prix in Silverstone. It was loud but I usually wear some ear plugs to save my ear drums. It was … a race. He loved it.
The old house goes on the market July 9th.
I hope all of you, Jeanne and George too, have a super smooth happy week
Again, dear Paula, thank you so much for sharing all of those treasures.
Wow, three days until the listing. I wish you luck on a quick sale!
Hi Rosemary,
Soon, the work in your old house will be soon. I imagine it will be hard when it sells- all the memories.
Of the different houses we lived in, the one where our children grew up in, was the hardest to leave.
Yes, our Gidget is an adorable silly little girl. She’s so loving and very tuned in to what “mom and dad” are doing. She gets walks and rides as much as we can do, Her best place is on our laps.
I like hearing about Princess Kitty too. I wish we could have kitties but 3 in our family are allergic or whatever it’s called, to kitties.
Thank you Rosemary for your response. I enjoyed hearing from you.
You are right about the emotional aspect of selling. It is emotional.
We moved partly out a year ago, and then in September we got the big furniture. Fortunately, the house is only 5 miles away. Every time you go, you are either happy you are moving out, or feeling some memories still around, all kinds of memories, the girl were little, the cats we had over the years, the parties, the family gathering. Too many memories and the more you think about it, you remember!
And it is recall the stuff you really were tired and overwhelmed with – like the crumbling of appliances 🤪, so much yard work, checking the basement regularly for surprises like leaks. So much cleaning and so much stuff!
It is emotional!
I really understand what you are saying about the accumulative memories you have.
For me, it’s the life long memories of the house our kids grew up in as well as all our wonderful doggies who lived with us. It was also yhechouse my husband built. I’ll never forget driving away for the last time with one of my sons. It was very difficult.
When we visit that city we often drive by our old house, the schools our kids went too and on and on. I guess that’s all part of the emotion of our memories.
Paula, yes it is. We remember how our girls each had their own room and all of their treasures and clutter or toys they had. The Christmas tree, the times sitting in front of the tv watching Lord of the Rings in DVD…. Oh, reading the Harry Potter books together,mostly the gatherings of the girls friends, parties and just hanging out. Earlier times of girls running around in swim team suits in summer, or the musical instrument battles of violin and piano practice. hahaha Also then, memories of family. Yikes. I guess I just really hope the house goes to a really nice family. All of our neighbors are so great, really good people. I just want a happy family to live there.
Oh, Monday, and a new necklace. I like the smaller beads a lot and Felicity looks like she is very pleased as well. Good job Jeanne.
We stupidly decided to head to Costco on Friday to pick up an apple pie. What a complete zoo. The check out lines were from the front to half way back in the place. We discovered that they had sold out of pies and it was before noon too, so we picked up a couple of hot dogs and headed back home. Other person went to Safeway and picked up a half apple pie which was actually pretty good. And the booms were everywhere all weekend. I felt so bad for Callie Cat and Coco, at the other house who seem to hang around our place and not go home. But, they were both just fine yesterday. 🙂 So much for the zero fireworks tolerance around here. But, I don’t think that there were any fire incidents.
Paula’s Ivy, is adorable. Lucky Paula, to get her and extras too. And her Scotch Madam Alexander’s are perfect in their plaids. What an adorable pup. Gidget is such cutie. What a lovely wedding pic. Great story about the veil. Does your husband still have his mustache? Other person does. We hit 50 this year. 🙂 Thanks Jeanne and Paula for sharing.
Hope everyone is getting cooler weather. We’re fogged in this morning and the deck is wet. We’ll be in the 70’s later though. I heard that yesterday for those headed home from the Sierra that there was a ten mile backup out of Truckee and around Sacramento, a whole freeway shutdown leaving people stuck for so long that they brought in food trucks. Kind of crazy, but I’m glad that we stayed home. 🙂
Hi Joy,
Thank you for your comments on my pictures. And my husband still has his mustache and beard. Except they’re gray now.
We were going to go to Costco yesterday but thought
“ m a y b e “ we should avoid the turmoil and go today! After what you said, I’m glad we didn’t go.
You mentioned apple pies/ Costco has the best apple and pumpkin pies ever! I don’t know if we can get one today when we go. I know they’re cyclical.
I admire your devotion to your yard and it’s clean up. We have AstroTurf but many plants that need attending, however, the weeds are fairly easy to get rid of. Still, you’re the queen of weed pulling!
Thanks for you comments on my pictures.
yes! shopping on the 4th. I did not think it would be a mob scene.
Maybe it is just some Costcos. I went to a grocery store on the way to the old house. Just to get two pies. The place was packed! Crazy.
Then again, we live in a very packed community! Too many people!!!
We had many fireworks too. People really like buying those huge ones and setting them off. Hubbs and I never did that, but mostly bc we did not want to lose a hand or fingers or face or vision!
Crazy so many people.
Jeanne, I think you got the right size beads for Felicity. Especially since she’s a young girl. The whole outfit is really “ colonial pretty. “ The deep blue with the reddish print is beautiful with Felicity’s red hair.
Thank you for putting my pictures and descriptions to share with the Sofa Sisters. I made several spelling mistakes, even after I thought I proof read it.
It’s hard to believe it’s July – where has the time gone by!
I’m putting away my wonderful puzzles for awhile as I start getting our house organized, and suitcases out to pack, for our trip home. We’re trying to set up dates with several friends before we leave. Lots to do.
Good morning, everyone! Sounds like everyone stayed busy with family, sewing, house tasks, or food, and fireworks….to at least hear them! My middle daughter, with whom I share a home, and I, went over to my youngest daughter and son-in-law for the 4th….they have a pool, so lots of fun for the Great grandchildren….Delilah who is 10 and her little sister Abagail who is just 1, and full of energy! Of course, the adults all enjoy a dip in the pool too. My son-in-law had their “mister” running on the covered patio and I did sit out there for a short while but the heat was getting to me, so went back inside and ended up taking a nap! I fell one time on the patio surrounding the pool when I stubbed my toe on the leg of a lounger and proceeded to rotate my body so I wouldn’t land on my replaced knee joints….ended up scraping the skin from the top of my big toes trying to fall with the least damage while also trying to hang onto the end of the lounger! And on top of it, their pool doesn’t have a grab bar to hang onto when stepping down to the shallow water deck first, then the steps into the pool. So I either need a person’s assist nearby or a chair for just in case. I don’t think my daughter and her hubby thought about how a grab bar might be needed someday for the elderly family member, when they had the pool put in several years ago! So now I am kind of a chicken when walking around the cement patio and “pond”! The pool was filled with floatables, children and the adults tossing a ball….but I will say….it was quite hot outside! We did end up outside when it turned dark since many other neighbors had really spectacular fireworks which we viewed over the treetops. Fireworks were on their no-no HOA list, but as many of you commented….people do them anyway.
We had hamburgers done on the grill, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad, and what we call Fluffy salad/or dessert, which my daughter brought! We’ve all been trying and inventing different Fluffy desserts to have when we are together. My youngest announced at our last dinner at our home that we should do a “Fluff Off”! And that got the thinking caps started! We’ve had the traditional Fluffy dish using lime Jello/cool whip/ mini-marshmallows/pineapple, etc. And then had the orange Jello/ instant vanilla pudding/cool whip/ marshmallows and mandarin oranges (and chopped nuts, I think). My daughter Joyce, made a strawberry Jello/cheesecake instant pudding/ cool whip/ marshmallows/ and fresh blueberries and quartered strawberries….for a red, white, and blue dessert! She also had crushed graham crackers to sprinkle on top. It was a GOOD combination for a cold treat! She has also made a Raspberry Fluffy using raspberry Jello/vanilla pudding/cool whip/ frozen raspberries (store was out of fresh ones)/ mini-marshmallows/ and chopped white chocolate chips! That was a tasty combination…and very PINK due to the Jello and raspberries.
Delilah and Abagail’s mom is expecting their third baby….a boy due near the end of July….but pregnant mama looks (and feels!) like it could be any day now. I need to ramp up my sewing project time to make the little baby quilt which I figured I had time yet this month to do so!
I just finished two small acrylic paintings for family Birthday gifts…and had just finished the sunflower painting I gave to “pregnant Mama” as we celebrated her Birthday while we were all together on the 4th. She loves sunflowers and has a collection of my sunflower art hung together at their home. Today, my list includes doing my laundry, vacuum, Swiffer tile floors, dust, and hopefully find time to re-pot our Prayer Plant into a larger pot. My eldest daughter is flying down to Texas this Wed. to spend a few days visiting…..she lives in Indiana and is looking forward to the hot days and pool time! My youngest daughter said something the other day about taking in the Titanic Exhibit in Austin, while her sister is here! I’ll need to take my rollator!
Paula….I loved looking at your photos of the Madam Alexander dolls in the different
Scottish kilt outfits! I’m so looking forward to getting back to sewing for my Ruby Reds dolls.
Thank you, Jeanne, for posting and to all who commented on my greeting card for our family dietician! Just finished a couple more cards to go with recent paintings. I’ll try to send photos of my Great Granddaughters in the pool on the 4th, and the artwork & card, in case Jeanne wants to share them. Not exactly sewing projects from me…but hopefully soon….a baby quilt.
I can’t imagine the heat you were experiencing the other day. The heat makes me sick myself to even be in it.
It sounds like you had a very busy day with your family. How fun, plus you got in a nap.
Wish I had a pool/ I’d be in it all the time. It is perfect for great exercise too.
I love my little Scottish Alexander’s and I have an Irish one I need to find and put with them or near them. She’s a red haired girl in a very green outfit. Thank you for your comment on them.
Great update Elizabeth. Excellent news from your patch of the country.
Enjoy each day!
So sorry about the skinned toes but glad that it wasn’t a worse fall. Your get together sounded like a really fun one with delicious food and pool fun.
Your food sounds really good, especially the fluffy desserts. Would love to see the pictures of your great-granddaughters on the 4th. Really wish we still had our city pool. It would be beneficial to my PT right now as well as it’s so hot here I would even go by myself. I can’t believe a Texas town without a swimming pool. I was raised in Bethlehem, PA, where it’s hot such a short time and they have four. Doesn’t make sense to me.
A much better necklace choice for Felicity. It’s closer to her coral bead necklace.
Ivy is just lovely, Paula, Nothing like getting a doll you’ve wanted for a long time for your birthday.
Your Scottish dolls are so sweet and I see Nessie by them. I enjoyed seeing both of them again.
You were a beautiful bride and Gregg was a handsome groom. I like the elegant simplicity of your wedding gown with the detail on the bodice and those iconic pointed sleeves. My dress for the college Christmas ball had the same. Fun story about your veil
It’s always great to see Darling Gidget. I love her crashed out sunny sunny up pose. Both of our Yorkies as well as our Collie Mix did the same thing. especially on hot days.
Hi Laura,
Thank you for commenting. I’m very familiar with your wonderful comments! I’d love to see a picture of you in your college Christmas ball! Wow!
Yes, you caught sight of Nessie. I forget which Carol of I saw her in and I think she was like $25.00 ish – but I found her at a yard sale maybe give dollar. She deserves to be with the Scottish clan cause she’s special!
You always come up with great names for your dolls and they have nest meanings. I tend to choose doll names from my era. I still laugh at my Scarlett renamed Cherry. Too funny. She needs a new red name.
Store not Carol??? Honestly.
Went to the fireworks Saturday night and had a good time. We met up with Sean and family there and we parked side-by-side in the Walmart parking lot. We usually walked over to the Taco Bell for dinner but with my problem and David felt it was a bit of a stretch for him so the younguns went and got the food and brought it back. We did discover that we can park in the Taco Bell parking lot for the fireworks so if we go next year we will do that. It will be easy for David and I so we can dine inside. The fireworks were nice, but I guess I expected something a little different this year. But Katy is not a big town and evidently Houston had amazing things going on but driving that far and getting in the horrible traffic was not an option for us. We were pleasantly surprised to see we would not be treated to a night of (illegal) noise from our neighbors. Can’t imagine why not but we were glad of it. I have no problem with public fireworks and personal firecrackers, etc., where legal, but I think having it all end by 10 pm is a marvelous idea.
I like the tiny red bead necklace, especially as a choker. That was the one problem I had with the 18″ AG dolls, the joining of the cloth body to the head. I don’t know much about Colonial dress so I’m waiting to be educated on “pinner” cap.
Paula I love all your pictures. Your wedding picture is lovely. You were a beautiful bride and the groom was quite handsome. Your dog is the cutest.
Hi Barbara, sounds like you had a nice time with your family this 4th of July. It brings back memories of taking the kids to see them at the Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, In. Those fireworks were spectacular. Glad you enjoyed them this year.
Good plan for next year using the Taco Bell parking lot for a good view and dinner.
Thanks for your comments on my pictures. It’s fun to look back at pictures from over the years.
The necklace works well for Felicity and her dress.
Congratulations on getting Ivy Ling, Paula! She is beautiful! We must have birthdays close together. Gidget is precious. We used to have a Cocker Spaniel (Amigo) that would lay with his feet sticking out cutely. Wonderful wedding photo! Such a lovely, modest dress <3
Thank you Karen. My birthday is the 8th – when is yours? The historical Kirsten I think was born on June 8.
I should’ve taken a better picture of my wedding gown. The picture I sent doesn’t really show how really pretty it was.
cocker spaniels are adorable. we’ve had a variety of dogs over the years and when they’re your pets, they are just so loyal to you. I understand cocker spaniels are very much like that.
My birthday is June 24th, but my Baptism day is July 8th. Yes, Espania was another of our Cocker Spaniels. She loved to be in the same room as me. They are very sweet. Thank you for sharing your pictures 🙂
Good morning all. Like Barbara, I don’t know much about colonial dress but I am sure the pinner bonnet will look great. On my computer the original necklace looked much the same as this one but since I liked the first one I don’t have a problem with this one.
Paula, your photos were lovely. Well done getting Ivy, it is great when you get just what you want. I had the opportunity to buy a Madam Alexander from Trade Me a few years ago for $50NZ. I wasn’t sure and procrastinated too long and the auction ended with it unsold. Then it was relisted and I decided to get it this time but unfortunately other people decided they wanted it and it went way above my budget this time!
I wore a coronet for my wedding in 1965 but there was no chance of stepping on my veil. like Charlotte it was short. A bit longer than shoulder length but too short to stand on.
Gidget is gorgeous. My kind of dog. My size as well. Such a lady!
I didn’t want to check the score of the England Mexico game yesterday, I was sure England would lose. They were playing a top team in Mexico City (high altitude) with hometown advantage. So well done for winning. Years ago, when Bobby Moore was still captain of the English team, they were playing Mexico and a dept store claimed that he had stolen a $5000 emerald bracelet. They tried to have him held till after the game so he wouldn’t be able to play or at least rattle him so he wouldn’t play well! It didn’t work, it was very obviously a frame up. The night before this game Mexican supporters tried to disrupt the sleep of the English players by playing very loud instruments outside their hotel room windows all night. That obviously didn’t work either. they now have to play Norway and face Haaland who is third equal top goal scorer in this year’s World Cup so no easy beat!
I will be checking the results later to see if USA can beat Belgium, the game is 12 noon here. Good luck
Coffee morning today. See you all tomorrow
Hi Anne, I don’t believe I know what a coronet is- I’ll have to look that up. I’d love to see your wedging gown and if you and others would like to share their wedding picture, it’d be interesting to see the different styles.
Gidget is fun to take places since she’s small. We’ve had big doggies and now our last three have been toy poodles.
Anne, I bet you were a beautiful bride!
My husband told me that story (twice 😂) about the behavior of the mexican team’s night time antics. I hope England brought their ear plugs!
The games have been really exciting and I am not even a soccer/football fan!
I hope you enjoyed your coffee time!
Well, Belgium played a great game and creamed the US. Maybe next time for us.
Oh, on Saturday we got to go to an Anniversary party of our friends who are celebrating their 60th! Congratulations on 54 years!!!
Oh that is wonderful and very special. My parents were married 70+ years, then mom went to Heaven and daddy lived to 100. They were wed in 1947 and daddy went to Heaven in 2023.