December moments

Hi  Marti wishing you more happy memories 



They come
     and they go 
          those moments you wait all year to enjoy

so in a few photos 
     A few of those moments
                 (almost wordless )

Happy 79 th birthday at Nick's 

Christmas Eve with family 

One of three trees.... maybe my favorite  

Stringing popcorn 

Major cooking and baking and fun  

Dessert
coconut cake  and coffee  

Elf
P J's
then the movie 

Good night 

Candlelight and Carols in the neighborhood 

The Day has finally arrived  

Then my phone died again.... 

something sweet happened

It happened this morning
but
first the "background"

For many years I have been blessed ( spoiled ) with my cleaning princess Tammy.
Then she moved
Forced to find a replacement
   ( but who could take Tammy's place...she cleans, does plumbing, electrical, computer
          well, she can fix almost anything )
Our community has a newsletter..Next Door.  there were some posts about cleaning needs  and responses.   Four names,  and one was quick to answer and at my door and ready to start tomorrow.
Kind of took me by surprise and without a list of questions for her,  she gave me an estimate and her smile and, well,  Elizabeth is my new cleaning princess


That was August 1, and I am loving Elizabeth.   We do not chat very much, she works fast and hard and that works out fine.   She seems very wise for her years ... younger than my youngest child, and she has 4 children ( like me )




This morning, Elizabeth came two days early because she leaves tomorrow, Sunday for two weeks in Mexico, celebrating her in-laws 50th wedding anniversary.  She was telling me about her trip and then she asked me to pray for her.    I said I would be happy to pray for her.
She moved close to me and said " Pray for me right now"   
We moved closer and eyes a little swimming, I prayed for her ..her family... her trip... her life.



( Elizabeth is taking the place of Tammy in a new way...I am blessed )

December calendar

Fist comes


Trimming my tree...
BSF leader friends from way back
   

After being a leader for a few years, I decided I would reach out and try to get to know some of the other ladies a little better.  So, I picked the cream of the crop and invited them to a Christmas luncheon.   Darrell had put the tree up and I had scattered decorations around and made lunch.
One thing was missing the tree ornaments. So, when the ladies arrived I asked them to help and that is what has happened every year since.   I now call it my Trim My Tree Party.

Each year seems a little different.
This year was a smaller group, several had other commitments
  also, a new friend was added ( she makes great scones )

These two are Ole Favorites
one is just a little more weary than usual 

So, December celebrations can begin...

every year is different

and Thanksgiving 2019 was different

the guest list

the food

and even the beginning.

Yes !   Torches to light the path

Me, the hostess, in my pumpkin apron

Welcome
Christian, Anita, Tanner
( they co-hosted)
Damon
Asha and Arun
( they brought Karthik, but then took him back to his grandparents)
Jim and Shirley

Then  a little football...competition??   

Go Tannerteam !!

Family, neighbors ( now friends )

Did you notice the table?   Turkey,cranberry sauces,  ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, deviled eggs, Brussels sprouts, pineapple, spicy southern spinach delight,  gravy, pickles, olives,rolls, butter, jam, sparkling cider, coffee, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, whipped cream and ice cream.



Very special time 
Much to be thankful for
         beyond food
               It was great
                   But, fellowship is far above


Blessings abound