Holidays

Found Under the Tree …

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Happy New Year 2019!

I hope you had a wonderful time celebrating and you are now ready to win battles this year. Best wishes. I enjoyed the holiday break and rested well. It rained a few times and we loved it.

Months before Christmas (including birthdays), I ask my kids to make a list of three things they really wanted, with the understanding that only one will be bought. We decided to get them everything on their list because it was the last time they would receive gifts as they are getting too old for that. They will now receive a Christmas allowance, for things they really need.

My avid readers got lots and lots of books.
My daughter LEGO sets, but went gaga for the ultra-rare L.O.L. Surprise! Punk Boi and Lil Punk Boi dolls. She also got L.O.L. Surprise! Under Wraps Scribbles and Lil Scribbles. Her brother got her the L.O.L. Surprise! Rocker doll.

L.O.L. Surprise! Punk Boi and Lil Punk Boi.
L.O.L. Surprise! Under Wraps Scribbles and Lil Scribbles.

My son received the Harry Potter Paperback Box Set, a few diecast model cars which he collects and this LEGO® Volkswagen T1 Camper Van. Together with his father, it took them a few hours to put the pieces together.

LEGO Volkswagen T1 Camper Van.

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Wishing you all a safe, healthy and blissful days ahead, to you and your families.

Getting Into Holiday Mood

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It’s almost that wonderful time of year. It’s cold outside and some mornings are ice cold.

We have been debating whether or not to put up the Christmas tree this year. It’s fun setting things up and decorating; when it comes time to take everything down and storing, none of my helpers are to be found. Either way, having a Christmas tree gets us into the holiday mood as well as listening to Christmas music.

Holiday Elves.

We didn’t go for a white Christmas this time. We opted for the little green Christmas tree and a few of our favorite ornaments. This year, the huge elves are on the shelves and their fun mischievous (medium size) replica on a ladder next to the Christmas tree.

Christmas Tree and Elves on Ladder.

This year, my favorite ornaments on the tree are the Lauren Conrad Christmas ornaments below. The Mouse Candy Cane, Fox and Bunny Ballerina. They are beautifully well made.

Lauren Conrad Christmas Ornaments.

I love the nativity scene glass cloche below featuring Mary, Joseph and Jesus.

Nativity Scene Glass Cloche.

I found the beautiful miniature living Christmas trees at Walmart earlier this morning. Went in to buy a t-shirt for my son’s project and couldn’t resist bringing one home.

Miniature Living Christmas Trees.

For the first time in many years, the neighborhood is alive this holiday season. Most of the neighbors have decorated their yards and put up lights and the sight is beautiful at night (which is enough for us). We are keeping things simple and to a minimum.

We are extending our attitude of gratitude by continuously giving to charities.

Warmest wishes of the season from our family to yours.

Season Greetings

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It’s been a couple of months since my last blog post.
I have been extremely busy. In addition to taking care of my family needs, I have been helping out an elderly neighbor. The past months have been quite overwhelming and rewarding. I have been transformed through every single act of service, and I am facing life cheerfully.

Have you and your loved ones been well? Have you accomplished everything you set out to achieve this year? In the midst of chaos in your life, did you manage to put yourself first? Did you get to reach out to, love, forgive, comfort, help, give back to someone?

Let your good deeds be like rain, drop a little everywhere.
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May the peace and beauty of this holiday season be with you and your families throughout the upcoming year.

A Cold Winter

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It’s been very cold lately in the High Desert and we are spending time enjoying the company of one another.

A couple of weeks ago, we woke up to a freezing morning fog.

Morning Fog.
Morning Fog (view from the backyard).

A few days later I noticed the formation of thick clouds over the mountains, which rapidly turned into snow. It’s a breathtaking sight from my backyard.

Thick Clouds/Snowy Mountains.
Thick Clouds/Snowy Mountains.

I have enjoyed watching Hummingbirds feed from my kitchen window.

Hummingbird Feeding.
Hummingbird Feeding.

Finally, Snow began falling tonight. It’s been a year or two since the last Snowfall. This one comes as our end of year present from Mother Nature.

Snowfall (somewhere in my backyard).
Snowfall (somewhere in my backyard).

Happy Holidays and Stay Warm this Winter!