The Faster I GO the Behinder I Get!

 I get a little overwhelmed in life these days and getting the time and emotional energy to keep up my journal entries doesn't happen as much as it used to be.

Be that as it may - here's a snapshot of the Chapman's week!

Louis Dean is far more handsome than any soon-to-be  90 year old than the average guy!

Monday night Bingo is becoming a favorite for both of us.

It's a small group at the Heritage Senior Citizen Center - and we NEED more people to attend in order to keep our place there - and the members are kind and very patient with Louis Dean. They always play a straight Bingo just for him.\

For Bingo everyone brings two prizes plus a covered dish for dinner. You need to bring your own drink, plate and utensils.

This makes for an easy gathering with next to little clean up.

Christmas decorating has begun and Summer has been a big help with the lights.

The foyer is pretty much done and I am happy with it!

The living room is also finished with just a little touches as I come to them.

No Santa wall in the den this year but I have one in the living room.

This is the painting for 2026....alas, I haven't finished it yet.

I ran out of time and will finish it after the holidays.

Since life keeps changing for all of us, I need to tell you that I am taking this year off from a Santa Giveaway and Christmas cards.

I have a heavy heart about this but I will have two Santas for next year!

My decorating is a little different this year.

Less can be more and I am NOT using ALL my decorations.

Keeping things less cluttered and keeping a theme for each room.

The living room is all about Santas!

Tuesday Treasures With Brenda!!

AND I found all these myself!

A green velvet dress will be perfect for Christmas!

I'll wear black tights and lots of bling.

I love this!

And THIS!

I have two ear piercings and this pair has connecting piercings.

I loved this classic wrap.

Brand new and still had tags on it.

All this and more for $28!

I'm keeping meals simple since I am in the throes of decorating!

But it's always nice to take breaks and maybe a nap.

One night Louis Dean and I happened upon the MASH finale....

It was amazing and we will watching it again.

I'm still struggling with my UTI but it is not like one I've ever had before.

After two rounds of two different antibiotics - I went in to see my urologist.

When we got home - and I took Louis Dean with me - I wanted to have a social evening and invited Summer and Ileen over for a charcuterie board and wine tasting on the driveway.

Sometimes when you are stressed and concerned about life situations - it's good to reach out and connect with friends and family.

Even though it was a charcuterie board - it served as a good evening meal.

Louis Dean always pick our grapes so we can eat them like popcorn.

I learned this from my sister, Nita.

Special cheeses, chicken poppers and pepperoni...

Veggies, dip and rosemary crackers and crusty bread slices.

It was a lovely night and such a good way to end this day.

Hard to believe he will be 90 years old on Monday!

I plan on taking him to a movie tavern for lunch and a matinee of Ebenezer.

God is always there with a plan even before we get there.

I called my urologist on Thursday morning and had an appointment that very afternoon.

This morning I called the imaging clinic and had an appointment for a CT scan this afternoon.

No more appointments until the end of November so I am moving on in my decorating!