Some of my Favorite Things

I love the lights and decorations of Christmas. It saddens me that in a week or so we will be taking the tree down for another year and all my beautiful ornaments will… Continue reading →

The Wonder of the Holidays

I love the holidays. The colors of the decorations are so bright and uplifting. Time spent with family is always cherished whether at home or attending special events. Last week we took the… Continue reading →

Christmas and the Magical Atmosphere it Creates

There is something about Christmas decorations and the magical atmosphere they create. The twinkling lights, the vibrancy and all the memories they evoke. I get so excited to put them out. Typically I… Continue reading →

Another Christmas Come and Gone

Another Christmas has come and gone. Months of hustle and bustle then it’s all over in the blink of an eye. This year we did things a little different and it was nice.… Continue reading →

A Very Merry Christmas

A very Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope your holiday is filled with memorable time spent with loved ones. Just a glimpse of some of my favorite ornaments and our tree. Happy Holidays.… Continue reading →

Why Has It Taken Me So Long To Figure Out?

Why has it taken me so long to figure out? Christmas is not just about the day itself, it is about the entire holiday season!Beginning with Thanksgiving when we gather with loved ones… Continue reading →

Our Christmas 2014

Another Christmas has come and gone and it seems as I age they are coming faster and faster. But with age also comes expansion of my family and there is nothing I love… Continue reading →

Chocolate Peppermint Poke Cake

I was desperate for a quick but delicious recipe to make for dessert on Christmas day. My week was so busy and I was not going to be able to devote a lot… Continue reading →

Traditions

There are times when traditions are very important to me especially when it involves family. One tradition my daughter and I have had for years is our annual Christmas Cookie Bake. We get… Continue reading →

Blessed with Another Memorable Christmas!

Emma, my granddaughter. My daughter Allison and son-in-law Chris’ daughter. I almost don’t want to say this because I’m afraid I will jinx myself but I feel so blessed to have had another… Continue reading →

Morgan Attends Her First Small Town Xmas Parade

We had a very busy weekend with Morgan. The enchanted village in Hyannis. Lunch with Dad and Nana. Then to finish it all off a Christmas Parade at Mashpee Commons! It was a… Continue reading →

Our Word View – Word of the Week = WONDER

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE OF THE… Continue reading →

Our Word View – Word of the Week = VARIETY

SUNDAY POSTING ~ A COLLABORATIVE BLOG BETWEEN TWO FRIENDS (ME AND MY FRIEND BARB) WHO’S PATHS WERE SEPARATED FOR 20+ YEARS AND HAVE FOUND ONE ANOTHER ONCE AGAIN ONLINE. BOTH SHARE A LOVE… Continue reading →

I’ve Restrained Myself

I’ve been good. I’ve restrained myself from posting too many pictures of my granddaughters since Xmas. Well at least I think I have. But I can only go just so long before I… Continue reading →