...or the Snow Fairy...
When the children are all tucked in their beds...
...and you think you hear a little jingle someplace...
...When the snowman is sitting in place (whether yard or in the house!)...
...and the last decoration is in place.
When you've sung your carols...
...and your happy holiday songs...
Then it is time to sit back. Be still.
Have a special treat or a glass of wine.
Savor the magic of the season.
And remember, it's not just Santa we celebrate at this time of year.
So, whether you say...
...or...
... or Merry Christmas, may you enjoy a glorious holiday.
And if you've already had your holiday or it is yet to come, just remember...
Believe. Believe in something.
Because when everything gets really crappy, it actually does help.
A very merry Christmas to you, my friend, Jeanie! Those are beautiful pictures in your post, today. I gasped a little when I saw the music books. I had that exact Rudolph one!! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteTHank you. :-) Merry Christmas to you, too.
ReplyDeleteMay 2019 be a better year!
Beautiful message in your photo essay. Have a good Christmas, Jeanne, with those you love.
ReplyDeleteHello, beautiful holiday images. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I wish you all the best in 2019, Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Jeanie. Thanks for sharing. I am having a quiet holiday with lots of good books to read. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Jeanie. I loved seeing all your cute things and pictures. Love you with Santa. :):) Thank you for the cards...I showed them to my daughters , and told them you made them from your very own photos of water fowl. They loved them too. Hope your holidays are filled with lots of family love and fun. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you, et au boulanger, Rick, for Christmas. Joyeux Noel. Bonne nouvelle année. Au plaisir de te lire en 2019.
ReplyDeleteHappy festive days Jeanie, and a great new year for you and your family! :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful decorations. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLovely thoughtful post Jeanie. Hope you and Rick and your family have a very Happy Christmas x
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful images for the season! I love the look on your baby-grand's face! Have a great Christmas!
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Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing so many wonderful holiday photos. As I sit and wait for Santa, I am reminded just how blessed I am.
ReplyDeleteI've been enjoying your photo essays for a few months, so thanks! And may we all have a Merry Christmas and an especially Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteAmen to your post Jeanie. It's a beautiful post. Stopping by to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and continued blessings ahead.
ReplyDeleteI hope your Christmas is filled with happiness, peace and joy Jeanie. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures!!!Merry Christmas!God bless you!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful Christmas season to you Jeanie and your family.
ReplyDeleteLoved your photos of London getting ready for Christmas.
Good morning, JEANIE! Happy, happy Christmas! Oh what a celebration, and yes, we must believe. Love is the best abstract to believe in because we can actually create it into a concrete, tangible thing that can change our lives. BELIEVE!
ReplyDeleteI laughed at that lady who doesn't do subtle for her Christmas decorations. I think I've met her somewhere...! And so nice that you included the Gypsy. We never forget them. Merry Christmas to you all!
ReplyDeleteVery Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and joyous Christmas post, dear Jeanie. Thank you for the lovely wishes and the incredible photos you shared with us.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you, too. I hope it is filled with fond memories, happiness, and joy.
Merry Christmas . . .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and messages . . .
Love that picture of you and Santa!
Believe . . . in something.
It truly does help . . .
What wonderfully festive pictures, and a terrific one of you and kindly old Santa at the end! I hope Christmas Day is wonderful for you all.
ReplyDeleteI believe!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! :)
Thank you, Jeanie. Crappy, yes. But awww... the Snow Fairy... Here you still say Merry Christmas today. And I do try to believe in good.
ReplyDeleteI agree!!! It does help! And I love the photo with the very authentic-looking Santa!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful picture that is of you and Santa, Jeanie. This is a heartwarming post, indeed. And that picture of your grandson with the jingle bells had me smiling. A beautiful Nativity, and Yes, that is the reason why we celebrate. Those old sheet music are treasures, and I LOVE the picture "she doesn't do subtle when it comes to Christmas decoration." Your snow fairy is lovely, and it reminds me of my white fairy that I bought last year. She's all white, but I forgot to put her out this year. I hope you had a nice Christmas, and wishing you peace and joy in the new year. Looking forward to more of your wonderful posts, Jeanie.....and photos. : )
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Hope your Christmas was joyful. Thanks for all your wonderful posts in the last year. Looking forward to 2019 and more fun with you!
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a magical holiday! I think my favorite photo is the one of baby Grand!!! Such a cutie!!
ReplyDeleteLove seeing your smiling face, Jeanie!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, I didn't even get here to wish you a Merry Christmas. Finally am saying it before the New Year. Love and Hugs!!
ReplyDeleteI just found this beautiful post tonight! It is one of the best youhave done. Love you - and Rick.
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