December Delights

Its been bitter cold here but its supposed to end in a few days. I ventured out yesterday and had lunch with a friend, ran some errands and managed to pick up a sore throat somewhere. The meds I am on lower your immune system and I had forgotten that. I don't recall being near anyone who was sick so I don't know how I got it. It is annoying to say the least. So today I didn't even get dressed and slept most of the afternoon away, I am sure I needed it.

After seeing these wonderful lists on a few blogs like Kim and Sherry I thought I would try one of my own. Just a list of things you like about the holidays, a focus on the positive.

WHAT BRINGS ME JOY THIS TIME OF YEAR


Hearing my favorite carols once more. This is my favorite.



Beautiful falling snow that covers my trees in a blanket of white

Real Christmas trees - We always have a Grand Fir because it smells the best

Peppermint Bark

Seeing little kids excited about what Santa might bring

Seeing the lights in my town, people have some amazing displays

Fresh baked cookies

Getting Cards in the mail especially those with hand written notes

Wrapping my gifts, making gift tags.

A Miracle on 34th street with Natalie Wood B&W version

Those sappy Hollywood Christmas movies on Lifetime

Candle light

Afire in the fireplace

My daughters smile on Christmas Morning

Gatherings with friends

Sending out Christmas Cards

Some years actually making all the cards

Making my own snowflakes

Decorating the house all a new

The years I have had a sister come for Christmas.

The list goes on and on..... What's on your list.....

One ornament on the tree

We got our tree on Friday but due to a lot of things its not decorated yet. On Sunday I found this cute Eiffel Tower ornament that reminds me of my trip to Paris. Its the only ornament on the tree.












I also have a small aritficial tree that I like to do a theme on and this year its birds. Here is the cardinal that I bought in honor of my mom. She really like to see the cardinals in our yard back In Michigan where I grew up. We don't have cardinals here and I miss seeing them. Lately though I am seeing the image everywhere.












Then I saw these cute felt birds at a craft store, this one has a glittery hat and wings.












This one had a cute knit stocking cap on that I couldn't resist. I usually go for birds I can recongnise but these two were so fun looking I had to bring them home.












Of course I have to have a crow too, so its on the top. I will be taking them off adding lights and more birds but just thought I could share a little of what is going on here.

Yesterday we bought a new TV so now my house in totally disarray. We have the new 46" TV on a table. The old entertainment center next to that. Then all the DVD's and VHS Tapes out of the cabinet are in laundry baskets or on the kitchen table. Stuff that was also on top of the entertainments center piled onto my fireplace mantel. So I can't really do any decorating till will figure out how everything is going to work and where I am going to put it. TV guys come tomorrow to set up the HD and DVR. Its a slow process so I may not get to decorating till the weekend. It will be great when everything is set but for now we deal with chaos.

I have been trying to take it easy which is not real easy for me. I have been working on Christmas Card addressing and a little cleaning. I've got some sewing projects to work on so I just do them a little but at a time. This removing stress from your life is a real challenge.

I hope you are all finding some quiet amongst all the hustle and bustle of the season