Year 5, Day 239 “Living the Dream”. Thursday, 12/25/2025 – The Wellington – Merry Christmas. It is a warm beautiful day. After opening presents, Steve listened to Christmas music. He worked on refining Clifty Hill 3 drawings. Meanwhile, I made this video of the Wellington’s Holiday decorations. While making a roasted chicken dinner, I foundContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 239 – The Wellington – Merry Christmas, Refining new home plans”
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Living the Dream Year 5 Day 238 – The Wellington – Daffodil bulbs, Christmas Eve celebration
Year 5, Day 238 “Living the Dream”. Wednesday, 12/24/2025 – The Wellington – In the afternoon, it was 70 degrees. We were planting Daffodil bulbs in the morning. Then it was time for a little Christmas with family. Our Christmas eve celebration was filled with food, games, presents, love, and warmth. Was the warmth fromContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 238 – The Wellington – Daffodil bulbs, Christmas Eve celebration”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 234 – The Wellington – Arborvitae trees and cookie baking
Year 5, Day 234 “Living the Dream”. Saturday, 12/20/2025 – The Wellington – Christmas Cooking making day. While everyone made cookies, Steve picked up 30 Arborvitae trees. He planted them to mark the property line. The property line runs between the Wellington and Clifty Hill Three, stretching from the street to the drainage ditch. HeContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 234 – The Wellington – Arborvitae trees and cookie baking”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 230 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 9, Rocky Hollow Christmas
Year 5, Day 230 “Living the Dream”. Tuesday, 12/16/2025 – The Wellington. Getting ready for Saturday’s baking. Picked the cookies and bought the supplies. In the evening, I helped Silver Sneakers with their table. This was at the Fourth annual Christmas in the Hollow at Rocky Hollow event. This event is held every year forContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 230 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 9, Rocky Hollow Christmas”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 229 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 8
Year 5, Day 229 “Living the Dream”. Monday, 12/15/2025 – The Wellington. Another cold day. More stone delivered, spread on the driveway, and rolled. Here’s a little something to ponder. Here’s a link to today’s Amazon recommendation: https://amzn.to/49WXq8k Silicone Bottle Covers for Travel: Love love love these. Put on your bottles in your suitcase andContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 229 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 8”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 228 – The Wellington – Cold day, dance videos
Year 5, Day 228 “Living the Dream”. Sunday, 12/14/2025 – The Wellington. First a hearty breakfast on this COLD COLD day. It will be even colder tonight and tomorrow. Then watched and watched and watched Julianna Christmas show dances. Watch these videos. How beautiful can you get – Maybe this Christmas is heart warming. EnjoyContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 228 – The Wellington – Cold day, dance videos”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 227 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 7
Year 5, Day 227 “Living the Dream”. Saturday, 12/13/2025 – The Wellington. The parts came in for the tractor. Replaced the trailer wheels and fixed the tractor steering. Then back to driveway work. The Wellington is enjoying the season. Here’s a little something to ponder. Here’s a link to today’s Amazon recommendation: https://amzn.to/4aeUItP Entertainment GiftContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 227 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 7”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 226 – The Wellington – Christmas shopping
Year 5, Day 226 “Living the Dream”. Friday, 12/12/2025 – The Wellington. A little break from driveway work enjoying Christmas shopping and a relaxing lunch date together. Here’s a little something to ponder. Here’s a link to today’s Amazon recommendation: https://amzn.to/4aeUItP Entertainment Gift Card: A great way to show your appreciation anytime of the year.Continue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 226 – The Wellington – Christmas shopping”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 225 – The Wellington – Fixing the lawn tractor
Year 5, Day 225 “Living the Dream”. Thursday, 12/11/2025 – The Wellington – A day of Christmas decorating and Christmas shopping. Steve replaced a worn steering part in the John Deere lawn tractor. That tractor is a beast and has moved over 300 tons of dirt and stone in the last few years. Then aContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 225 – The Wellington – Fixing the lawn tractor”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 224 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 6
Year 5, Day 224 “Living the Dream”. Wednesday, 12/10/2025 – The Wellington – A little driveway work was done. A little time was also devoted to Reina’s house refurbishment. We are hoping she will be in for Christmas. Beautiful sky on our early morning drive to Colombia. Exciting news. This afternoon I was able toContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 224 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 6”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 223 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 5, another Christmas party
Year 5, Day 223 “Living the Dream”. Tuesday, 12/09/2025 – The Wellington – Driveway work continues as well as another Christmas celebration. Exercise class then lots of good food and presents. Great group of people at Rocky Hollow Recreation Center. We have the best exercise instructor. That pesky nutcracker was begging to go to theContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 223 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 driveway day 5, another Christmas party”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 222 – The Wellington – Newcomers Christmas
Year 5, Day 222 “Living the Dream”. Monday, 12/08/2025 – The Wellington – It was a cold day. I attended the Newcomers annual Christmas luncheon and Gift Basket Auction at Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse. There, I was able to find the Christmas warmth. This is an annual event to raise funds for the club’s outings, picnics,Continue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 222 – The Wellington – Newcomers Christmas”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 221 – The Wellington – Nutcrackers and Scrooged
Year 5, Day 221 “Living the Dream”. Sunday, 12/07/2025 – The Wellington – Almost done decorating. The nutcrackers are staring us down as we watch Scrooged Here’s a little something to ponder. Here’s a link to today’s Amazon recommendation: https://amzn.to/4aeUItP Entertainment Gift Card: A great way to show your appreciation anytime of the year. GiveContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 221 – The Wellington – Nutcrackers and Scrooged”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 219 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 Driveway day 4
Year 5, Day 219 “Living the Dream”. Friday, 12/05/2025 – The Wellington – The driveway is coming along. The patio paver sand needs warmer weather to be able to finish. While Steve worked I took a little time for a holiday kindergarten show. The show was fantastic. It is always a joy to watch littleContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 219 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 Driveway day 4”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 218 – The Wellington – Nutcrackers taking over
Year 5, Day 218 “Living the Dream”. Thursday, 12/04/2025 – The Wellington – The nutcrackers are waking up and starting to take over. Jacob is becoming quite an actor. Look at how dapper he looks in that blue suit performing in the 7th grade SMS Christmas show Here’s a little something to ponder. Here’s aContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 218 – The Wellington – Nutcrackers taking over”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 217 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 new design
Year 5, Day 217 “Living the Dream”. Wednesday, 12/03/2025 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 – We just keep changing the layout. You know what they say about the baby of the family. Joshua fits the description to a T. He is a hard working smart boy. Along with being outgoing, a charmer, affectionate,Continue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 217 – The Wellington – Clifty Hill 3 new design”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 216 – The Wellington – Nutcrackers waking up
Year 5, Day 216 “Living the Dream”. Tuesday, 12/02/2025 – The Wellington – A little snow and the nutcrackers are coming out. Need to change out the flowery wreath to match the snowy bushes. Two years passes quickly, but a lot can be accomplished in that time. It is extremely easy to waste time. However,Continue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 216 – The Wellington – Nutcrackers waking up”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 215 – The Wellington – Truck stuck in Clifty Hill 3 driveway
Year 5, Day 215 “Living the Dream”. Monday, 12/01/2025 – The Wellington – Let the Christmas count down begin. Day 1 of the Elemis Advent Calendar. Lots of driveway work completed today. Although it is really muddy. We did roll a lot of it out to pack it down and level it. A load ofContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 215 – The Wellington – Truck stuck in Clifty Hill 3 driveway”
Living the Dream Year 5 Day 214 – The Wellington – Tree up
Year 5, Day 214 “Living the Dream”. Sunday, 11/30/2025 – The Wellington – Pretty exhausted today. We managed to get the Christmas tree in her stand. I hear the nutcrackers knocking on their boxes this evening. They are a little bit impatient and want to join this window one. Maybe tomorrow if I can sleepContinue reading “Living the Dream Year 5 Day 214 – The Wellington – Tree up”