So what does one wear when going to visit your adopted six year old niece( my best friend’s daughter) who fancies herself a fashionista and dresses like Punky Brewster?

Am I showing my age with that Punky Brewster reference, here is that spunky character:

And here is my own version of quirky fun!

What a difference a day makes, in a much better mood.  And the temperatures changed and the blustery winds are here! it actually feels like Christmas weather for the first time….

I love having children in my life because my 12 year old reassured me that these photos didn’t reflect my outfit and that it was much better in real life!  

Here is me shivering and wishing I had my coat on, while my son in his coat joked me….

And what post would be complete without me and my favorite tree... When I was in  middle school I use to climb a tree to wait for my bus at the bus stop.  Our bus driver got mad and said she wasn’t waiting for us to get down from the tree again.  True to her word, she saw us, came around the corner and sped right past us… We got to stay home for the day because no one could come drive us to school that day…

Gratitude:  I am grateful for the time spent with my friend and my adopted 6 year old niece.  I am grateful that I was able to bring joy to the both of them.  I am grateful for the time spent with my two youngest.  I am grateful that my seventeen year old son helped me to wrap presents.  I am grateful that my sadness of yesterday is gone…