The girls are home, I have one day of work left (today), and it’s almost Christmas. That means it’s time to take a blogging break and enjoy the season. I’m going to share a few of our Christmas decorations and wish each of you and yours the most merry and blessed Christmas you’ve ever had. Count your blessings, hold your loved ones close, and take time to enjoy the season. Thanks for being part of the blessings of my blogging life! I greatly appreciate all of you.
Our nature tree
Part of the nature tree experience
Time for glitz and glitter
And of course, the real Reason for the season.
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
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your decorations are wonderful… and your tree is like a light in the darkness…well done!!! have a wonderful christmas and all the best for a good 2018
Thanks. The girls and my husband will decorate our big tree today, but this one comes from a time when our younger daughter was little (and very active.) We were afraid she might grab ornaments on a regular tree, so I did this one and we put in on the card table in the playpen, almost the only time the playpen was used. It became a yearly tradition.
janet
Thank you for being one of your blogging friends – and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
I’m so glad we met, A-C. With luck, perhaps we’ll meet one day in person. I’d love that.
janet
I’d love that too💚
Lovely views Janet! enjoy your Christmas with your family and the best for 2018 – and we’ll connect back up after:)
That we will, Jesh. I’ll look forward to it.
janet
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful thoughts, Janet. Have a wonderful Christmas with you and yours. I’m looking forward to travelling the new year with you.
And I with you, Tish. 🙂
so cute and have a wonderful christmas season with your family )
Thanks very much!
janet
Merry Christmas to you and your family. Lovely decorations especially the nativity set which is always a good reminder of what we are celebrating. Have a nice break and see you in the new year. 🙂
Thanks so much, Judy. Please send a bit of snow if you’d be so kind. I always love snow at Christmas, but it doesn’t look like we’ll have any this year. Ah, well, that’s not the reason to celebrate.
janet
We have it forecasted for the next four days. I’d be glad to send some your way. 🙂
The forecast is now saying we might get some on Sunday, but not a lot, I don’t imagine. Even a cosmetic amount would be appreciated! 🙂
Beautiful nature tree. All your decorations are lovely. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family and a healthy, happy, safe New Year. —-Ginger—-
Thanks very much, Ginger. 🙂
janet
Merry Christmas to you and yours, and a Happy New Year!
Thanks, Marian. Hard to believe how fast December has flown by. Only a few more days now until Christmas.
janet
Thank you, Janet! Wishing you a lovely Christmas, and all the best for 2018
Thanks, Sue.
Beautiful decorations, Janet. I am so not ready. We just got our tree, put the lights on last night and I’ll decorate it today. That is the only decoration we will have. I just don’t have the energy or inclination to bring out all the village houses, etc. Maybe next year. I still have some presents to get. Glad we found each other this year. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family and a very Happy New Year. J2
Still waiting for the rest of my family to decorate the big tree, but everything else looks very festive. The forecast is saying we might even get a bit of snow on Sunday, which would be lovely!!!
Merry Christmas, Janet and, if you’re taking a break, I’ll wish you a Happy New Year now too. I have enjoyed your photography throughout the year, and I look forward to seeing what you bring us in 2018.
And a Merry Christmas to you and yours, Janet.
Thanks very much, Robin.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays – enjoy the over-indulging in both food and family time!
Thanks so much, Joanne. I shall.
janet
🙂 Dear Janet,
Merry Christmas and very HAPPY Holidays to you and yours.
Enjoy the time with family and friends and make some time for yourself: relax, read a book or do whatever makes you happy.
All the very best,
Claudia xo 🙂
Thanks, Claudia. Time for myself may not come until everyone is gone, but that’s OK. I did have a lovely solitary walk in the park this morning. 🙂
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Janet.
All the very best,
Randy
Thank you kindly, sir. 🙂
Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas Janet, and much joy in the year to come.
And right back at you and yours, Su.
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Blessings to you and yours Janet
Many thanks, Pauline.
How beautiful, Janet! Thanks for all wishes.
Have a wonderful holiday with your family.
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Very much appreciated, Lucile. See you soon.
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Thank you❣️ Wonderful captures to put us in the right mood! 🎄
Happy Holidays and a great new Year to you and yours, Janet❣️🌿❤️🎄🤶🌿🎅
The Fab Four of Cley x
Glad you enjoyed the decorations, Dina, and thanks for the good wishes. 🙂
Your decorations are lovely. Merry Christmas Janet! Enjoy your break, and Happy New Year! I’ll see you in 2018!
That you will, Deborah. 🙂 I look forward to it and it might even be before next year.
All the best to you Janet. Have a great holiday break and see you in the new year 😀
Thanks very much, Norm. See you soon.
Thank you for your wishes and for sharing these lovely festive snapshots. Wishing you a beautiful Christmas with your family Sally 🙂
I’m glad you enjoyed them, Madhu. Thanks for the wishes.
janet
Very late but still: Merry Christmas 🙂 I apologize for neglecting my blogging friends!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, Geert. It’s a busy season, so don’t worry about being “very late.” 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
janet
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Years🎄
Thanks very much. 🙂 We had a wonderful Christmas and look forward to a wonderful New Year. I wish the same for you and yours.
janet
Enjoy your time with your family! All the best in 2018.
Thanks, Patti. We did and I’ll be back soon (at least for a couple weeks before I visit my parents in Arizona.) 🙂
jant