Staunton, Virginia

 Yesterday, Patty, Jim, and I made our annual trip to Staunton, Virginia.  We went to THE FACTORY ~ which claims to be the largest Antique Mall in America.  It is huge and you cannot cover the entire place in one day.  We also stopped at Staunton Antique Center and a wonderful book store, The Black Swan.

It was a cold day and it snowed in Staunton.  We had lunch at Byers Street Bistro again.  Always really good.

We didn't buy a lot, but we enjoyed treasure hunting and the scenic views.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jonathan!!

My great-nephew is 15 today.

I still remember when he was born ~ cute as could be with all that black hair.

Don't grow up too fast.  There is much for you to enjoy in the near coming years.

♥

CFI

SO proud of my son Casey!  Last week, he passed oral and flight exams to become an FAA Certificated Flight Instructor.  He will soon be instructing out of Mount Pleasant Regional Airport and Charleston International Airport in South Carolina. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY dearest Constanza!!

I hope all is well in California and that you are having a great day celebrating YOU!!

I think of you often, my friend.

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sweet Mita!!  

Hoping all is well across the sea in Indonesia.

I wish you love and joy throughout the year.

♥♥♥

Pretty Sky

On the way to church Saturday evening.

Eagle Rock, VA

 A beautiful drive to Eagle Rock, Virginia, today.

Surprise

I can't even express how much I love this piece!  It was given to me yesterday as a Christmas/Birthday gift by a dear friend who I don't see very often, but who has a special place in my heart.  A total surprise!  I love you, my friend.

My Booth

 My sister and I restocked my booth yesterday afternoon with some unique very old religious pieces, framed prints, vintage gold frames, sweet Valentine goodies, dolls, brass, and more.

#2173 at BUY THE SEASON!

Quick Visit for My Birthday

 At the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport picking up Casey on Tuesday.

 At lunch Wednesday before Casey flew back to Charleston.

Back to the airport yesterday ... off Casey went back to Charleston.  Sad to see him leave, but what a wonderful birthday visit!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Linda !!

Hope you had a day off to celebrate.

Light

 I just looked up at the top of my kitchen cabinets.  Wow!!  The sun has put a spotlight on my angel that I put there when we moved in.  I have angels all around the house.  It looks very spiritual. 

Mountains

 We moved from Ohio to Virginia in 2006, bought this lot, and built our dream home on it.  The view of these two mountains at the back of the lot stole my heart immediately.

All these years and I never knew the names of these mountains.  I downloaded the app "Peak Finder" today and now I know!

The mountain on the top that I post photos of often, is Masons Knob.  The mountain below is Twelve O'clock Knob.  They are both part of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range.

Hungry Deer

 The deer are eating corn at the next door neighbor's right now.  They are being cautious because they see me in the window.

Birthday

 It was like Christmas.

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My birthday was lovely.  My sister, brother-in-law, Mr. Magic, and Jake made the day very special.

I thank each of you for the sweet and fun birthday wishes through facebook, cards, phone calls, emails, and gifts.  All of these things added to my birthday happiness!
♥

 Gorgeous bouquet from my lifelong Ohio friend, Sue.

 Pretty cake!

 Beautiful Madonna gifts.

Jake watching me open birthday gifts.

Winter Weather

The warm weather has passed.  It is 35* and raining today.

Old Red Barn

 I LOVE an old red barn!!!

Roanoke, Virginia, January 2020