 |
| My crazy fun daughter. |
Her color sense is impeccable, if I might so say. Pink was the color for this Christmas, with pink sparkly flying pigs, vintage pink beaded garlands, a vintage pink and white quilt, and the centerpiece vintage tinsel tree.
She sells vintage items on Etsy, and one of her favorite items to buy are these lamps studded with colorful beads. It added a nice ambience to the kitchen at night.
When I arrived she was at work, but she left an array of favorite snacks and Christmas treats ...
... and birthday presents (I'm a December baby). Pink wrapping, of course.
Christmas Eve was cozy and traditional. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care ...
... and the children were nestled
all snug in their beds.
Christmas morning the first thing we went for were the stockings. Ever since Julia became an adult, she has stuffed my stocking! These are hand knit by my aunt and my mother, and it wouldn't be Christmas without them.
We gave each other fun socks -- hers says, "Go away I'm introverting," and mine is all about chocolate.
She also lined up colorful Christmas activities, like decorating sugar cookies. We had plans to make a gingerbread house but ran out of time since she had to work three of the days that I was there. We're thinking of doing the house this summer for "Christmas in July."
But the stars of the show were the rabbits -- all five of them. They have their thick, luxurious winter coats and they love being petted, so that took up a big chunk of the visit and was incredibly relaxing.
 |
| Cutie pie Charlie peeks over Julia's shoulder. |
Have a colorful day
This just warms my heart, that you had such a perfect Christmas with Julia. As you know, I don't have kids but that final poem at the end really resonated. I sure don't need much in the way of things anymore, but all those intangibles it listed, those are the best presents any relative or friend could give me. Having said that, I think I need a pair of those introverting socks - lol! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, fun, loving Christmas! Julia definitely knows you, and I think she did a fabulous job making your visit a very special time! And the writing at the end is perfect... it's not the 'things' we want, it's being included in their lives. I think you got that, and hope it will continue for all your days!
ReplyDeleteSherrie, What a wonderful time! Love that she had treats out for you while she was at work. What a great daughter. And love the socks and cookies. Thanks for sharing you fun time with us.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had this wonderful time with your daughter!!! It's fantastic you are so close...and that will continue forever!!! Happy New Year to you...it's going to be a great 2020!!
ReplyDelete