Hello and Happy Day to you all,

It is a happy day indeed for me. After not logging into my email for a few days or my etsy shop (I've been busy wraping gifts and baking and feeling down in the dumps.) I found I had my first etsy shop sale. Woo Hoo! Happy dance!!! 😄 What a wonderful feeling to know that a design I created was loved enough by someone to purchase it. If you have the time please do take a look see at what I have to offer.

I have a confession I wish to make here publicly (to those that may be reading this anyway). I am a hoarder.  Well, this week I set myself a goal to totally clear off my dining room table. After all I will need it for Christmas Dinner, a wonderful incentive.  I am proud to announce the goal has been accomplished. Another Woo Hoo!!! Happy dance! 😄I even threw away many of my "Oh, I am sure I will read this someday junkmail magazines." WOW.) 

My second goal will be set today and I will start working on it. I am to be at the church all day Wednesday to help prepare a free community meal so I may not get the 2nd goal finished until Thursday. A big thank you to my granddaughter for helping me with this. 

I pray this finds you all happy and healthy,

Teresa aka Tess

 Hello All and Hello to my hubby in heaven,

Today would have been our 32nd wedding anniversary. I wish you were here Chuck so we could celebrate together. I miss you so much. A lot has happened since you passed on. 

Have you found Deanna yet or Bert or Henry or Sasha Cat? I am sure Sasha is getting lots of cuddles from her favorite human. 😊 I buried her in the yard with Circle so she is not alone. Sierra cries for her like Sasha did for Miracle. I took her to the vet and she has a few issues so is on antibiotics and special food. I give her cuddles as oftern as she will let me.

You would be proud of me Chuck. The house has a new porch and a new roof too. I so wish you were here to see it. But I know you are now pain free and in a better place. I love you Chuck, always have and always will. Give hugs all around up there from me. 

You would be proud of Billie Jo too. She is buying her first home all her own. I've seen pictures and it is so lovely. She's going to take her time to move instead of rushing herself. Even though they are separated Derek is helping her out. It saddens me that they are not together but I understand and just want them both to be as happy as they can be. 

To whoever is reaing this I pray you are healthy, wealthy and happy at all times.

Take care, 

Teresa aka Tess

Visit my etsy here: MugsAndMoreByTess

 Hello All, 

Sorry I'm so far behind on posting. I've been doing great and very busy. Thanksgiving was at my mom's house this year. It's the first time in probably 25+ years that I have not hosted Thanksgiving at my house. I live near a Wendy's construction site and well there just wasn't going to be enough parking. I think all went well and everyone locally was there except for a an Aunt and Uncle, and I think mom really enjoyed it. Raven and I stayed over Wednesday night to help with preparations, turkey and ham for 15 people. Then we stayed over again Thursday night to make sure everything was cleaned up and mom was not alone. This was her first holdiay without Henry, my step-dad. 

I've also been studying and embarking on a new adventure.  I now have an etsy shop and I design and sell coffee mugs. Here is a link to an example of one of my creations:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1132402191/the-struggle-is-real-but-so-is-my-god

The name of my shop is:  MugsAndMoreByTess . (Click on the name and the link will take you there.) It is still a work in progress. I do hope you will take a look and let me know what you think. 

Nov. 22nd was my late daughters birthday, we lost her to cancer 4 years ago. My granddaughter and other daughter and I went to my late daughters favorite restaurant to spend some time together and remember her.  We always have fun when we do that. 

Dec. 2nd was my late husbands birthday. I could not get ahold of my daughter so my granddaughter and I went to his favorite restauraunt to celebrate his day. I miss him so. It was a hard day and I did shed some tears but my granddaughter did her best to keep our spirits up. 

Well untill next time I hope you all stay healthy and be happy,

Hugs, 

Teresa aka Tess