Saturday Evening Christmas Post

Our view from the hot tub on our last evening.

 

 

These woods are lovely dark and deep

But I have promises to keep

And miles to go before I sleep

And miles to go before I sleep.

 

 And so, we returned to Amarillo

to prepare for Christmas.

 

 

What happened to the wine?

Well, here it is...

 

 

And the second batch?
Just completed

 

 

Bottled

 



 

Corked

 

 

Labeled

 

 

I do love Amaryllis!

This one travelled from SC with us.

It was a screaming deal at Home Depot

on Black Friday.

 

 

Our Christmas table.

Pretty red chargers are from Walmart.

(.99 each ~ shhhhh!)

 

 

My Merry Hearts Bible Study

has a fun party early in December.

Early is a key word for me,

as it gave me plenty of time to copy this

cute cute party favor from our sweet hostess, Bobbye.

The plastic stem glasses are just $1.98

at (YES) Walmart.

 

 

No Christmas Tree at our house. :(

For about 10 years,

I have bought these beautiful poinsettias at Sam's Club.

We do miss seeing our collection of 42+ years of ornaments,

but.... hmmm...  maybe next year?

 

 

So, here are the gifts that weren't mailed

wrapped in brown paper and Christmas duck tape.

 

Christmas dishes? 

 

 

These Longaberger Made In America pieces

are my favorite. 

 

 

The hearth room mantle

complete with hanging baskets,

instead of stockings.

 

 

Wreath Basket with the

Longaberger greenery and the

Cinnamon Stick candle.

 

 

This was a steal,

literally, I stole it at a naughty Santa

exchange and placed it in this basket.

 

 

My giant wreath has been a work in progress,

adding a Tree Trimming Basket each year

for the last 14 years.

 

 

Latest addition?

Top Hat Snowman.
Isn't he cute?

 

 

This sweet Nativity Set was

purchased after Christmas 35+ years ago 

with my gift money from my father-in-law.

 

 

Lenox China Jewels Nativity

For several years, we added pieces to this set

and to sets for our daughter and daughter-in-law.

It is now retired.

 

shopping done

cooking done

baking done

decorating done

BRING IT ON!

 

Merry Christmas!

 

"For unto us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be

on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God,

Everlasting Father,

Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6