Well, another Christmas has come and gone and I can confidently say that we did our best to make some happy and lasting memories. Everyone had a fine time. We missed our little love, Lily, curled up under the tree though. It was quite sad to not see her there. Or napping in the wrapping. As she loved to do. And, I didn't mention this before but Marshy, our dear little hampster pal died two months ago of "old age", which is not very long in people years. What's funny is, last Christmas, when both pets were still with us, the Mister and I went to a vintage mall in the next town to poke around and we found these two adorable ornaments. Both handmade, and old. I immediately thought of Lily, when I saw the white kitty on a cloud. On closer inspection, I realized she was made out of a painted walnut and a chestnut! We brought them home, wrapped them up and gave them to the girls to remember their pets by. Little did we know then that they would lose both pets this year, and how special these little ornaments would become. To all of us.
There was also baking!
All this and more...
. . .went into decorated cookie boxes tied up with peppermint bows for special friends and family.
These are some of the candies the girls made for their dad. They counted 96 candies when all was said and done. Enough to last 'til his birthday in April. But I wouldn't count on it. They are really GOOD!
There was a lot of crafting and paper rustling going on behind closed doors these past weeks. These two colorful gifts were for my granddaughters from their Aunties. Grace knitted sweet little hats for both her neices; Ginger made the cute flower hair clips. Not only are they wearable, but make pretty package toppers too.
Time out for cookies and coffee.
That's it in a nutshell for another year!
Oh my, your white tree is a dream! Loved it in both color and B&W. It does sound like a perfect and memorable holiday for all of you. Nice.
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((hugs)), Teresa :-)
Posted by: Teresa Kasner | December 27, 2011 at 06:26 PM
Oh a lovely Christmas to be sure and even the bittersweet things were treasured with those little ornaments. The final photo is magical...love it!
Posted by: Vee | December 28, 2011 at 07:18 AM
Lovely photographs! I wish you a wonderful New Year!
Posted by: Elizabeth | December 29, 2011 at 05:12 AM
Sending you hugs Vicki! Love the little kitty ornament. What a lovely rememberance.
Happy New Year,
Pa
Posted by: Pam Kellogg | December 30, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Aww what a sweet animal friends story. You are right it was a sweet Christmas.
Posted by: Mom Wald | December 30, 2011 at 06:10 AM
Thanks Elizabeth! Happy New Year! xo
Posted by: ~Vicki | December 30, 2011 at 01:07 PM
Wishing you a great year too! xo
Posted by: ~Vicki | December 30, 2011 at 01:08 PM
Hope you had a great Christmas too Vee!
The black-and-white photos seem to have a special quality to them. "Instant nostalgia". I think I like it better than the color photo at the top.
Posted by: ~Vicki | December 30, 2011 at 01:12 PM
Sending hugs back at ya!
We were so lucky to find that one-of-a-kind kitty ornament when we did. It will help keep Lily's spirit alive at Christmastime for sure.
Happy New Year!
xo
Posted by: ~Vicki | December 30, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Ah, yes, it was just as sweet as they come!
Posted by: ~Vicki | December 30, 2011 at 01:15 PM