This Christmas Day we trust that Rick, his mom and I will be back home after several fun days celebrating the holiday with Kevin, Molly and the boys. The big snowstorm kept Greg, who has much farther to travel, away but we'll catch up with him later. (Note: Yes, we made it back safely -- and it was a very nasty road trip. Be careful out there!)
I'll have more on that soon (it was such fun!), but for today we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and if you are traveling, please be safe, especially if you are in regions affected by winter storms.
And don't forget, if you haven't already entered the 15 Years of Blogging Anniversary drawing, please leave a comment on THAT POST (once only, please!) before midnight, December 31, Eastern Standard Time (US). International entries are welcome but if you do NOT have a blog or are a no-reply blogger please leave your name and email in case your name is drawn! Otherwise, I have no way of contacting you.
I want to thank all those who have visited that post (and this blog, always) for your comments. Since I'm barely keeping my head above water (and you probably don't need one more email in your box that says "thanks for your comment!" this week), please know how much you are valued as part of my blog world.
I believe Rudolph is making his rounds! Be on the lookout!
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Jeanie. Have a great time, take care, hugs, Valerie
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Hello Jeanie,
ReplyDeleteYour cookies look cute and yummy. Love the red-nosed deer!
Merry Christmas to you and your family. I wish you peace, joy and all the best in 2023.
Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family Jeanie
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Jeanie and family
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your blog posts and especially now making madeleine cookies and I have a feeling your Santa cookies are madeleine cookies decorated to be Santa cookies.
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This is a busy time of year for many people and the reality of severe winter weather makes travel even harder, so hope that you and those you love have safe journeys and share a wonderful Christmas, Jeanie. I too have enjoyed your blog posts throughout this past year and wish you continued blogging joy.
ReplyDeleteYou really do have the house of Christmas, don't you?! And, here I thought that after your delightful post with all the holiday decorating photos, that was the end ... I should have known better!
ReplyDeleteYour Santa cookies are marvelous! Your watercolors are really progressing - and I'm especially fond of the whimsical Santa card and the cat-in-the-box card!
Rudolph is beautiful and charming - and would be a terrific illustration on a mug!
Best wishes for a peaceful and memorable Christmas to you and all yours!
Merry Christmas and safe travels! :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas happy days ….believe in miracles…always…love Ria and Leaf 🍀🎄❤️🙏🐾🍀
ReplyDeleteWishing all of you the merriest Christmas! Google is being a pain and won’t let me log in so this is Lisa of Lisa’s Yarns! We got about 8” of snow on Wednesday but the worst part is the horrific cold. I think windchills have been around -30F since Thursday. But it will warm up next week. I am feeling very cooped up with the kids so am looking forward to going to a family Christmas party tonight!
ReplyDeleteStay safe and warm!!
Have a safe and Merry Christmas! I'm hunkered down. Annie and Daphne and I will get together when the roads are safe - Christmas dinner will be served whenever that may be.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Jeanie. Stay safe on the roads, it’s nasty on the west side. Love your photo of Rudolph!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you! Congratulations on 15 years of blogging, I didn't leave a comment on that post as I don't need to be in a drawing. I've enjoyed our online friendship since we found each other!
ReplyDeleteHave a great Christmas with the family!
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Merry Christmas to you, Rick, and your family.
ReplyDeleteMay you feel the blessings of the season.
Love, Marilyn
Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas, Jeannie.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be alone, which makes me sad, but at least hubby is here. At least we have power.
I figured out my first blog was June, 2006!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteRudolf, what great timing!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and great Santas. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHello, Rudolph! and Happy Christmas Eve to you and yours :)
ReplyDeleteAlways in love with the art works you present in the blog. Merry Christmas to you!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to one and all! I am guessing that there is snow in your zone.
ReplyDeleteAre those madeleleine cookies?! Maybe I will give them a go this week.
Merry Christmas to you.
ReplyDeleteI believe! I believe! Merry Christmas to you and Rick! Janice
ReplyDeleteAll the very best, Jeanie (and Rick). You have become so much a part of our lives it's difficult to remember what it was like without you.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteStay safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Wishes.
All the best Jan
Nice hat and scarf ideas on those cards!
ReplyDeleteGlad you made it back safely! Merry Christmas, Jeanie and Rick! Enjoy Enjoy Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Jeanie. All the very best to you and Rick.
ReplyDeleteI saw Rudolph-smile. Wishing you a wonderful holiday Jeanie. Merry Christmas. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHave the Merriest Christmas Day Jeanie
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Jeanie!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Jeanie and Rick!
ReplyDeleteThat last photo is so cool, Jeanie. Looks like Rudolph in the distance with his red nose and the colored lights in the distance with the snow. So magical. Oh Yes, those roads are slippery and slush. I just experienced that when I went to the airport too see the family for Christmas. I love those Santa cookies. I want one with my coffee this morning! I hope the new year brings you so many good things, Jeanie. And I thank you for your blog friendship. Your posts are delightful every time I visit.
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Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas for you all ! Your blog is my window to the USA, I love to come around and read about your life.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and healthy.
Iris
Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you had a wonderful holiday! And seriously, are those Madeline Santas? Adorable!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you got to visit with the grandkids over the holiday, and very glad to hear you made it safely home! Your Santa Claus madeleines are marvelous -- very clever! And I see what you did with Rudolph, too!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like we may be out from under the worst of the weather -- wishing you all the best in 2023! Happy New Year!
Hope you're enjoying this holiday season and keeping warm and safe. All the best for the coming year, dear Jeanie.
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xo
It's too late to say "Merry Christmas", but I hope you received my Christmas card and thus got my Christmas wishes. Are those cards made by you? They are beautiful! And do I see Santa madeleines?
ReplyDeleteI apologize that I was offline due to the storm in my area over Christmas, so this is belated. I hope it was memorable. I also want to wish you a joyous, safe, healthy, and prosperous 2023 in advance of the new year. Glad you made ot home safely. It was BRUTAL and I didn't even go outside!
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