When I said I wasn’t going to put up a tree because of the kittens and therefore wasn’t going to have my usual Xmas Party/Meal, I didn’t know that events out of our control would change those non-plans. When Yolanda’s husband went into the hospital a few days ago and I learned they weren’t celebrating Xmas because she didn’t have time to make preparations, my tree came down from storage upstairs and I started planning a meal for her family here. The turkey is in the fridge, dressing prepared, vegetables peeled and cut up, cranberries and spuds and gravy ingredients ready to be prepared or put out tomorrow, table all set, poinsettias purchased and put out with candles, presents under the tree. It may not be their usual Xmas meal, but they’ll find out first hand the way gringos celebrate the day. Happy Xmas Eve to all. (Increase size of photos by clicking on first photo.) Afterwards, if you want to see the end of the story, go HERE.
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Feliz Navidad 🙂
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Judy,
You are amazing! It’s wonderful that you could pull this together so fast for Yolanda’s family. Your home looks beautiful. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Cheers,
Margaret
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Thanks Margaret. Hope to see you one of these years. Again, always welcome down here.
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May God shower his love on all of you. May Christmas be a time of peace for you. Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas.
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The same to you, Mihran, gentle sould that you are!!!
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This is really creative, Judy.
Merry Christmas!
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Thanks, Obinna. Happy Holidays to you.
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What a good friend you are- and everything looks beautiful and so inviting. Enjoy!
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Merry Xmas, DM!
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Wishing you a great day, Judy.
Is there really a tree under all those decorations? 😉
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There is. A welded metal tree I bought 16 years ago and have used every year since.
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Santa Claus lives in the guise of a Dutch gringa.. Merry Christmas, Sister dear. You’re my hero.
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Is this from Patti or have I an unidentified soul sister?
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Your gesture is as lovely as the setting. I’m sure the feast will be a success, and certainly appreciated. Bravo, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours 🙂
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That’s the way to celebrate Christmas – a Merry Christmas to you!!
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Merry Xmas to one of the golden oldies!! Blog time, not necessarily age!!!
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A wonderful way to celebrate…you’re one of a kind! Actually I’m finding a lot more of “your kind” in the blogging world!💞
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That was the nicest surprise of blogging for me.
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What a lovely thing to do Judy, and your tree is very beautiful. Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a healthy and productive 2018. ❄️☃️🙋
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I think I overcooked the turkey.. Updates tomorrow!!! No one here yet. Hope you have a lovely holiday….
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For something spontaneous, it is so beautiful! Looks like you worked all year on your decor.
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Last year I just put big plastic bags over the tree and stored it fully decorated..Worked out well.
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SMART!
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Hi,
I am glad you did not let the kittens spoil your holiday magic. These pictures look festive.
I met you at Danny’s blog party. Maybe you can check out my blog if you need any blogging Tips. That’s what I write about. I also have blog parties like Danny.
Janice
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