Time for Reflection

We woke up on Christmas morning to a dusting of snow.....

And beautiful rays of light

from the heavens. 

Nature's beauty ushering in 

this most blessed of days. 

The table was set.....

( Candles wrapped in birch bark paper

for the centerpiece. )

Log rounds served as coasters. 

Toasts were made.....

'The Elf' - a splash of Midori in a glass of champagne

garnished with a cranberry :)

 

On the menu: 

Brown Sugar glazed ham

Scalloped potatoes

green salad / rolls

and

Gingerbread cake

Simply made from two boxes of gingerbread cake mix

frosted in the middle with a tub
 of store-bought cream cheese frosting. 

Simple and delicious
on a busy morning!

The 'Poinsettia' was made using 

jelly candy 'fruit slices'. 

We gather around the tree....

With our special guest - Jen's Mom, Julia. 

Presents were opened....

Celebrating Ethan's first Christmas! 

A special gift from Gramma - 

finished just in time! 

He's been OUR special gift this year <3

All too soon it was over.

The house is quiet now,
but sweet memories linger.

I hope you all had a wonderful, Merry Christmas! !

xoxo

I've been under the weather with a head cold
this last week, so I am taking this time
before New Year's to rest a bit.

I will be visiting while I recover - something
 I have not had time to do recently.
I was unable to get close to my
little grandson at Christmas
because I didn't want to pass this nasty
bug along.

Praying for all those affected by the
terrible weather in the middle of the country this week.
My heart breaks for all those who lost loved ones.

 My Dear Friends.
It's been such a beautiful journey
getting to know each and every one of you
this past year and I look forward to
a New Year of friendship with all of you.

xoxo