Monday, February 3, 2014

Gathering January 2014 Moments

I'm joining Gathering the Moments  at Cheryl's Thinking About Home today for a look back at the month of January.  


Fortified with a few cups of hot cocoa, I finally got the Christmas tree and decor put away after the first week of January.  Always nearby, Stormy found an empty box to sleep in while I was working.  I told her she was too big for the box, but she didn't listen.  At least it kept her from trying to climb the tree before I got it dismantled!

We had some foundation work done on our basement which started the first week of January.  They probably picked the worst time to begin, but it's all finished now.  The only thing left to do is get our porch replaced and hope the grass seeds sprout and grow this spring.  

January brought us a new kitten inside to tame and try to find a home for him.  He made himself at home very quickly and loves to watch the cursor when the laptop is being used.  He is a cutie and surely someone will want him.  He had a trial run at one home, but it was found that someone in the family was highly allergic to cats and he came back to us.

We had frosty days, snowy days, a few mild and sunny days, and bone-chilling cold days in January.  A few days were spent perusing cookbooks and trying out a few new recipes.  A lot of old standbys such as soup was eaten...chili, potato soup, and chicken noodle soup.  Comfort foods are hard to beat when the weather is cold and gloomy.  Ice cream for dessert is always good in any kind of weather.

Play time included watching the ice floating down the Missouri River, a couple of trips to a few flea markets, and watching for those beautiful Missouri sunsets for a photo op.  

Lastly, what else is there to do when the weather is very cold?  Why just curl up and take a nap!  All in all, I'd have to say that in spite of the fact that January is not a favorite month of mine, it did go by quickly and I'm thankful that all my loved ones stayed healthy and safe.  May February be a good month for each of us!    


Happy Monday to you.

Until next time...

28 comments:

  1. January is a good month for warm drinks and cozy naps. :)

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  2. Good riddance to January and all those frigid temps. LOVE your sunny disposition about the month and your activities, though.

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  3. I love the cat in the "too small" box....gave me my giggle for the day.
    Hope the kitten finds a good home soon.....I would have the little one in a heartbeat but distance is a problem.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  4. Love your mosaic and I think your January looks and sounds wonderful and it may go down as one of your favourites after fun and beauty like that:) Hug B

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  5. Love your mosaic- and your cute kittie. I'm glad to say goodbye to January...it's not been a pleasant one for me. Onward to a better month!! LOL!

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  6. For some reason. letting go of January left a pang in my heart. One month already gone. I guess, it is better than having problems and then letting it go.

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  7. the sunset took the show for me. great times in January. what will February hold for you? can't wait to see??! ( :

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  8. Maybe kitty is meant to be with you. :) We now have four pups and one kitty.
    I'm feeling good about February, wonder if it's because of Valentine's Day means chocolate. lol
    hugs,
    Marie

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  9. That was a busy January, Cheryl. Wonder what February will be like for you? I sure hope it is a good one.

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  10. This is a lovely gathering, Cheryl! I enjoyed looking at each picture individually (loved Stormy in the box!) and seeing your January at a glance, and I also liked reading your summary. A lot happens in a month's time, doesn't it?! (Even in January!)

    Thanks for linking up!

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  11. Cheryl, I love your cat photos and that beautiful sunset. Hope you are keeping warm. We are in for some more of that nasty snow, as long as that arctic wind stuff stays away, we will be okay. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  12. the top left whip cream shot is ME... yummm and glad the work is completed...

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  13. Your collages and reviews are nice, Cheryl. Except for the basement work -(yuk)-, this is a great wintertime month of happenings.

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  14. Looks like January still held some lovely things in spite of the winter days.
    Love the photos! And I just want to curl up with the kitty and take a nap! :)

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  15. Happy Monday Cheryl...

    You have a sweet mixture of photos here. I must say, that cup of chili looks so inviting. It's cool here and what better way to warm for the tummy. Not a great month for having to dig ditches and do repairs, but I know your glad it's done.
    Y'all stay warm today..
    hugs to you

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  16. My best guess is that these months in review will come in very handy. My archives are a frightful disaster and with search features not always working...ai yi yi. You create the most lovely collages. They exude warmth and cozy!

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  17. napping with kittens after filling your belly with good chili. nice!

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  18. Enjoyed all your pictures. January is a great nesting month, snuggle in with furry kids, hot drink and and a good book, Blessings Francine.

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  19. Lovely pics! Oh how I'd love another kitten! Precious! xoxo Jen

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  20. Your easy chilli has been copied into my easy meals recipes. Sounds just the thing for cold winter days. Oh !your photo of that sunset , I've been painting skies in my painting challenge, Would you give me permission to use your photo. I would only be using it for my own use I am not an artist just an amateur learning different techniques.

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  21. What a wonderful look back on January which is not always the best month of the year for a lot of us. Blessings for a wonderful February, too- xo Diana

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  22. Apart from the cold your January looked looked homely and cozy Cheryl.
    Lovely mugs of steaming hot soup and there's nothing nicer than curling up for a nap on a cold afternoon!
    Beautiful mosaics from your January!
    Shane xox

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  23. Oh those pictures, I love them!

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  24. OH MY---that last sun photo is awesome... Can't believe that it's February... January sorta flew by!!!!

    We had the severe cold --and a few mild days --but very little snow...I love snow in winter --but we aren't getting much this year. Sniff Sniff...

    Hope the new kitty can find a nice home ---as good as yours!!!!

    Have a great February!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  25. I can hardly believe we are already into the first week of February. Time flies! I like the idea of that nap. ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  26. Lovin' the kitties. And I am going to make that cherry cheesecake thingy a post or two back. Holy Moly that looks good!!

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  27. I loved the pictures, activities and thoughts on them all.
    Wishing you an awesome February too.
    Blessings to you!

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  28. I hate to admit this, but I still have one Santa still out!

    Reading, computing, and sewing for me on these cold winter days!

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