The goal upon eyes opening this morning was to get the Christmas decor set straight and the boxes thrown in the garage. With three children instructed to complete the task given and report back for the next task, all was done in only two hours. Marvelous! Here is a peak at winter in Arizona… holding the prominent location at the entry table, Mary, Jo and the baby Jesus…. along with various animals, angels and others. Precious Moments nativity pieces are the only thing I really collect… and with the entry table full and some angels still hiding in their boxes, I don’t know if I really need the lighted inn, the palm trees or the wisemen on camels.
The table is set and the snowmen are smiling. So am I. The cheesy plastic snowmen placemats are for every day use to protect the table cloth. All was lovely and bright and in place for approximately 13 minutes before four blobs of Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper missed the cheesy plastic snowman and hit the bright and clean table cloth. {{{sigh}}} (Yes, votive candles are on my shopping list for the little snowflakes… and nuts and candy for the empty squares.)
With no snow in sight, we do what we can.
Without warning, I was overcome with emotion when I pulled three Precious Moments Baby’s First Christmas ornaments from the box, knowing that one is missing from the tree. The minute I discover Zaza’s birth year, I’m on eBay finding her ornament to complete the set.
Yes, my Christmas tree is blue. I love blue. It makes me feel cool under our clear blue skies of December. Merry Christmas!
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