The Eve of remembrance

Here it is, November 10th.  The last thing I expected to see this morning outside my window was roses.  My rose bush is blooming!  It's been cold.  Like really cold and several heavy frosts.  Yet, this plant is giving me roses.  There are 3 buds today 

Honestly I'm not sure what to make of it but I think tomorrow I will snip them and take them to the cemetary when I visit Mom's grave.  

This morning I dropped off Millie at Aunties to visit for the day and began packing up Mom's china.  It's all washed and put away.  I need to find some cup hooks and hang the tea cups under the middle shelf.  It's a work in progress (like everything here)

I love the pattern, it's so simple and pretty.  Royal Albert Silver Maple

I don't know if 2 makes a collection but it's the start of a collection.  My vintage egg coddlers 

I love these and hope to add more someday.

Without Millie underfoot I puttered around and got lots done.  Even cooked a nice chicken dinner but didn't use the good china.  It was all clean and I didn't want to wash it again.  Lol 

I don't know what happened at Aunties all day but since I brought Millie home a bit ago she's been sound asleep.  I think they wore each other out. 

Take a moment tomorrow and remember all those who gave of themselves so we could enjoy freedom