Winter in LP

Visiting LP over the last 20 years I have decided, during last weeks stay, winter it the best time to visit. The scenery is just beautiful.

I enjoyed spending time with our family and talking with our nieces and nephews, most of whom are now young adults. It was nice to see the persons they have become.

Hope everyone had safe trips home and all will look back on our

Christmas Reunion with fond memories.

Holiday Treasure

The back of the plate is signed, Dorothy Lothridge, Dec. 1956. Dorothy would be my Dad's Mother. My two grandmother's took painting classes together, Mom has the plate that Grandma Russell, her Mother made.

The plate was made the Christmas before I was born. Maybe someday one of my children will treasure the plate as much as me.

Oplatki

On Christmas Eve, according to Polish custom, we will be sharing Oplatki. (Christmas Wafer)(Oh-pwah-tek) The sacred white wafers are shared with each person present, the only things we can truly give the ones we love are joyful memories. During the exchange, good wishes are expressed. Typically, this would be the most emotional time of the holiday for a family. Traditions and customs such as these are passed down from generation to generation and in honor and memory of Anna K, we will pass down this family tradition.

STOP

Not now, RIGHT now. We have enough. Unfortunately, it is still coming down. No more dreaming of a White Christmas.

Snow Storm

All of my friends are telling me to stop wishing for snow for our family reunion. Everyone is blaming me for all our snow this month. We will have a white Christmas this year! I will stop hoping for snow NOW.

Christmas Kitchen Angel

Spent the morning in the kitchen with my Christmas angel. She watched over me when I made Broccoli Cheese soup for tonight, sorry Jernsey, and Goulash for tomorrow.
Mike & Bonnie are coming over tomorrow to watch the Dallas game. He is a huge Dallas fan, just like Joe. I invited Joe to come but he will be attending Mickey's concert.
Everyone have a great weekend and enjoy all your holiday preparations.

Happy Birthday!

In her honor, her favorite orange door, all decorated for Christmas.
Happy Birthday Britt Clarie! May you have a nice day and a great year. We love you.