This Christmas season has been so nice and busy that I didn't get my post done before heading to Florida to spend the holiday with my family. An attempt to post from my iPad was a big fail (for some reason.) As I was wrestling with it on Christmas eve, kitty Pete visited me on the couch and gave me an inquiring look, "Don't you want me in your lap?" Of course I did and put the iPad aside and felt great peace in watching him relax, his head growing heavy as he fell asleep. So finally, here are some favorite photos from the last two weeks:
My tree almost didn't get put up. I do love doing it, but couldn't find the energy for a few days, so the boxed tree sat in that spot. My Richie bear came from the now defunct Rich's department store in Atlanta. I'll leave it up until New Year's Eve.
I have a good mix of ornaments and love each one. The glass Santa there came from the estate sale of neighbor Susan, who passed away earlier in the fall. I wanted something to remember her by and told her family I would write her name on the box that holds the ornament, so I'll always remember.
This was my mom's Nativity scene, with its porcelain figures. The terracotta angel is something I added. It's sitting on top of my "Kneeling in Bethlehem" book by Ann Weems - a gift from a beloved friend several years ago. The angel card was hand painted this year by another beloved friend this year - I plan to frame it.
There was a quick trip to my hometown of Milledgeville, Georgia on December 16, where I spotted this adorable mailbox for letters for Santa.
The main reason for the visit was to attend the national wreath laying ceremony being held at the veterans' cemetery where my late parents' are buried. I got to lay one at my dad's grave in honor of his World War II military service. They would all have one by the end of the day, but I like to do it myself when I can.
And then it was on to Florida last Sunday, where the stockings were hung by the chimney with care.
My sister and brother-in-law have a zillion ornaments and a big tree, but opted to just put up my late mother's little tree that she had had at her assisted living apartment. The grandchildren helped hang the ornaments and were quite proud of it.
Great niece Kloie left homemade cookies for Santa and a personalized drawing of Rudolf. He was good to her, as he was to all of us.
Thank you for spending this time with me. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I'll be visiting your blogs this weekend. Happy New Year!
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Such precious memories. My sentimental self is leaking at the eyes a bit.
And smiling at Kittie Pete taking priority over blogging. As he should.
Let's see what I remember. The Rich's Christmas Bear - I ha one of those. Your house looked beautiful and clean (no dust on that table - I would not be able to take a photo that close). Nice you went to Milledgeville and put a wreath on your dad's grave - your mom is there too? Thanks for his service. I like the Santa mail box. And Merry Christmas Y'all! sandie
Your tree is beautiful, Lynn. I love all the special Christmas items and the memories they hold for you. That's my favorite part of Christmas decorating.
I am so thankful for the honor our national veterans cemeteries give to the deceased soldiers and their families over the course of the year. I know many volunteers lay those wreaths, but it's even more special that you do that yourself for your parents.
I would have put the ipod down for a quiet moment with the kitty as well : )
Now I want to get out my Christmas decorations and put them up. You made me think of all the special ornaments that usually hang on the tree. I probably should write the story for each one and put them in special boxes. Love the Christmas you had and the beauty that surrounded you everywhere. Very happy that you allowed yourself to be distracted by the cat and know you loved petting Pete and feeling the purr:-) Happy New Year to you Lynn.
Glad you had a nice Christmas and hope you’ll be blessed in 2018
Hello, so glad you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. It is so cold here, I wish I was in Florida now. Your tree is beautiful. I appreciate all your past visits and comments on my blog in 2017. I wish you and yours all the best in 2018, Happy New Year. Have a happy weekend!
Beautiful post, I love the stockings hung by the chimney with care!
You have your Mom's Nativity? That is lovely.
Happy New Year to you!
My wife would totally love to hug that polar bear
Love the little mailbox!
Happy New Year to you, Lynn, and thanks for sharing your Christmas in this post. I liked that the little tree was decorated again and used and that you had your late mother’s Nativity set, as I do as well. And, of course, who can post when a cat needs a lap to curl up on.
Hey, Lynn....from your beautiful photos it looks like you had a lovely Christmas. Mine was quiet...the way I wanted it to be.
Now it's off with the old and in with the new....Happy New Year to you...I hope 2018 treats you and your loved ones kindly. Take good care. :)
Hi Lynn - looks amazing ... so organised, yet lots going on. Many memories too - I love knowing who gave what and try and remember ... your sister's place looks amazing and such a joy to visit. Also I'm pleased you had that time to be with your parents in thought and loving memories ...
Enjoy 2018 and happy times ahead - cheers Hilary
Your tree is beautiful! Sounds like you had a good Christmas with your family. Happy New Year and wishing you all the best in 2018!
You are blessed to have all those special things for your holiday. Glad Pete got some lap time! The animals here keep me busy. Sorry to hear your friend,Susan, has passed away. Good way to remember her! The more years that go by, the more your parents treasures will mean for you for your holidays... Thanks for getting around to post n blog despite the difficulties! Happy New Year to you!
What a very nice post ...
Sending my good wishes to you for 2018.
All the best Jan
What more could one say
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Marry Christmas To you
lovely series of photos!
Happy New Year!
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