It's back to work tomorrow for me. The last 4 days have flown by. But I was making a movie in my mind as the moments clicked by. The highlight reel includes but is not limited to the following:
Dottie sending me a photo of Angie giving me a Christmas kiss back in 2013. Talking to Louise about being a bride on a farm in Kansas after World War II ... there was no indoor bathroom. Eating Sean and Andrea's cabbage rolls. Mary giving Morgan great-aunt Alice's engagement ring that she had made into a necklace. Eleanor being excited to give everyone her handmade ornaments. Talking to brother on the phone about our pumpkin pie recipes. Charlie Orrico telling me "Merry Christmas sweetheart". Poached eggs on english muffins with bacon on Christmas morning. Chris surprising me with some cookbooks he knew I would want. Sean giving his father and Chris giant wrapped boxes that contained Nerf Super Blasters. To relive that Christmas when they got the "Johnny 7 OMA". The gift that will live in infamy.
Slow. Lazy. Sweet. Talk of an upcoming wedding. Hugs all around. Much to be grateful for.
Your posts are often a reminder for me to be grateful for the little things. Life is so much richer with gratitude. We should be getting our new puppy in 2-3 weeks!
Posted by: Diana | 12/27/2017 at 08:45 AM
Perfect.
Posted by: Chris | 12/27/2017 at 09:24 AM
Carol - Unrelated to your post, but if you're not already a subscriber to Julie Balzer's blog, I think you would really enjoy the beautiful quilts on her post today - www.balzerdesigns.typepad.com. Happy New Year! Brenda from Oregon
Posted by: Brenda from Oregon | 12/27/2017 at 10:34 AM
Wonderful! ♥
Posted by: jacki long | 12/27/2017 at 10:39 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, dear Carol! May all your days be merry and bright in the coming year!
Posted by: Loretta Marvel | 12/31/2017 at 07:29 AM
We had poached eggs on English muffins with bacon (and sharp cheddar) on Christmas Eve. It sounds as though you had a delightful holiday. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Faith | 01/03/2018 at 01:46 PM