This first week of December was a busy one as we were getting ready for the Christmas season to begin. I got all the Fall and Thanksgiving decor put away and then the Christmas decorating began. Took me a couple of days as I went through each tub and thought to myself, "I'm not going to do as much as usual." Yeah, right. Sometimes it's like finding good friends you haven't seen a while and just can't resist gathering them all together!
Here's Mr. and Mrs. Santa that my sister made for me about 50yrs ago. Still looking good! I love them but probably love them more because she made them.
The wreath above the kitchen fireplace is also pretty old. I'm going to date it at maybe 35yrs. I got it at a craft show that used to be held at our Historical Society manor home each year. They don't do that anymore, unfortunately.
The dining room that I photographed with low light is ready for family and friends to sit at the table!
The kitchen cabinets get the red ribbon treatment.
Outside is also done and I couldn't resist a new addition to it this year:
A snowman and a little white snow dog! Yes, I was thinking of Annabelle! On Tuesday we got our first real snowfall.
Made it look pretty festive. Jack had a patient that wanted to see him and I wondered if he would make it with the winter weather advisory. He's Amish and a little snow and cold didn't stop him!
He parked the buggy and horse snugged under the pine trees and made the appointment on time! As he unwrapped all his winter coats and coverings he laughed and said, "You English have it easy. Just a coat and then jump into your warm car! I know it's a real process to get around in the winter for them and many times they hire drivers in bad weather. I give him credit for making that trip! This week also brought us the last full moon of the year.
I clicked a pic while waiting for Annabelle to do her duty before bed. I didn't think to take a photo of the backyard all lit up like daytime. So, the week went on with me working just one day on Thursday, then gathering with friends for lunch on Friday and also helping our Granddaughter, Summer, get ready for her hot cocoa and parade watching party. She moved into a new place. An apartment upstairs from a business right on main street. A perfect, cute little place to watch the parade in warmth! She got some decorations from me and she did a good job of hosting her first little gathering.
Nice job Summer! The apartment is super cute and has lots of vintage charm.
The little kiddos that were there enjoyed watching the parade from above! Our little town, voted best small town in Ohio, put on a fabulous parade that went on for over an hour and then the tree lighting and fireworks followed.
Good job Ashland! It was a fun way to end the first week of December! I know there's more adventures ahead this month along with more cookie baking, shopping, and events. Good month for blogging! Have a good week everyone!
5 comments:
Hi Yaya! Looks like you and your family are having a good start to the Christmas season! I love the way you have your home decorated - especially those red ribbons on your kitchen cabinets! So glad that the Amish man made his appointment. I think the Amish are a pretty hearty bunch. Have a good week, and continue enjoying this lovely and festive time of year! See you again soon!
Enjoyed the read and of course the pictures. Great you can still have things from 50 yrs ago. I smiled at the entry of the Amish patient Good stuff and glad I dropped by for the read. THANKS.. Computer probs agin... OUCH!
How fun to be able to watch the parade from your granddaughters window and being able to stay warm inside. Where I use to work in a small town, we could watch parades from our office window. It was also a treat for us co-workers to do. Your Christmas decor is so festive and all so much more special with the handmade ones. Also love your new outside additions. Plus yes, I wondered how the Amish managed in the Winter. Glad they are able to get rides if needed. Janice
It looks as though your December is off to a festive start. Your decorations look great. I, too, really like the kitchen cupboards. I loved them when you first showed them and still do! I have a lot of my Christmas out...decided that doing it more slowly was more my style as I could enjoy and appreciate my "treasures" more fully on their own that way. (Well? It sounded good to me LOL). My "slow version" was made even slower when my knee went out again. Stairs (and everything else) are extremely painful. I'm scheduled for another injection tomorrow afternoon. Fingers crossed it works as well as the first one and that I beat the snow coming in. Looks/sounds like a fun watch party at Summer's!
Hey! Nice to see the parade from inside! You are one smart cookie! Your wreath is 35 years old? My macaroni angels are about 40 years old now, I got them at a craft booth one time. I love them so much, I have them in a small drawer in my living room, I don't want to lose them with the other Christmas ornaments! LOL! Am I a nut? Oh yes, you know I am!
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