Accordion Angel

I was out Christmas shopping, and I stopped at one of my favorite shops.  After browsing around, I went up to the cashier to purchase my item, and when she was finished ringing me up, she said, "Happy Holidays."  I said to her, "does your work not allow you to say Merry Christmas?"  And with a smile, she said, "maybe."  I thought it was so sad.  

 

A few pictures around my town.

 

decorated steps

 

 

 

 

I bought lots of goodies at Trader Joe's.  The marzipan cake is so Yummy.  I think one either loves marzipan or doesn't.  How about you?

 

 

Loved this Starbuck's tree

 

 

 

~Danelle and Jessica, I took a ceramics class many years ago when I was a young mom.  I made this plate, and I have kept it all these years.  Your lives can be so hectic running around and raising children, but I wanted to remind you to take time for yourself.  Take a class, take a long hike, take a road trip, just do something for you.  It's so important, and you will be better moms for it.

 

 

There is a trail right by my house that is so lovely this time of year.

 

 

 

 

My mother-in-law played the accordion.  When I saw this angel, I just had to get it.  She passed away recently - it's not a sad thing.  She was in her 90's.  Perhaps she wanted to say Merry Christmas?  The angel has a sweet face, and I knew she had to come home with me.  ; ) 

 

 

This is the tallest Christmas tree I've seen!

 

 

A Christmas lunch with my son.

 

 

Jess' Christmas tree.

 

 

 

 

 

Francesca reading an old book.

 

 

Mia helping decorate the tree.

 

 

Nel made sugar cookies and Mia helped (and by 'help' I mean take the balls off the baking dish and squish them in her little hands, haha).

 

 

And so, with a joyful heart, your blog friend right here, right now, with no hesitation, says

Merry Christmas to you!

 

 

~Sheri 

Cozy Christmas Season

Most of the leaves have come and gone.
 

 

Just enjoying the last of the

Autumn foliage.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this leaf flew in my car.
 

 

The rose garden is bare, except for the red berries falling on the ground.
 

 

 

 

Watching some good Hallmark Christmas shows.  I think Christmas Town is my favorite so far.  The father gives Lauren an angel many years ago, and the wing broke off on it.  It's a touching story.
 

 

 

It makes me think of my angel with the chipped wing, reminding me that even broken things are beautiful.

 

Well, I have to treat myself when out Christmas shopping.  ~cup at Pier 1. 
 

 

The neighbor's lights.
 

 

 

Birds of peace.
 

 

 

It's raining, it's pouring,

and Francesca is exploring!
 

 

This Starbuck's wreath was so creative

in the drive-through.

 Nel's tree.

Mia had the best time running through
the Christmas tree lot.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even the trees are rejoicing,
it's Christmas!

 

 

~Sheri



Homemade Christmas

Since I may be moving soon, I didn't want to get the ornaments out this year, so I thought I'd just decorate my tree with the hand made ornaments that my children made me when they were little.  I keep them in this box, which I found recently while out shopping.

 

wooden girl and macaroni angel

from Jess.

 

 

 

beaded candy cane

 

trees with glitter

 

 

crocheted Santa from Jess

 

ornament with puzzle pieces

 

 

paper mache angel from my son

 

 a felt Santa from Nel

 

 

and a golden angel for the top

 

 

 

Bohemian babies at Thanksgiving.

 

 

 

I had a gift card from Home Goods that my best friend gave me awhile ago, and I finally got to use it.  I found this English Breakfast tea with Prince Harry and Meghan on the front.  It's really tasty, and what goes better with tea than homemade Toll House chocolate chip cookies?

 

 

They were just right for a rainy day.

 

 

 

I will always treasure my homemade ornaments, because they were made by special little hands.
~one Christmas long ago.

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet?

 

 

~Sheri