gratitude produces hope in the dark days of winter...

the party lights are on... to drive away the dark and stormy night... time for a gratitude fling: *peppermint tea * Christmas lights that stay up late into January * fig bars * jigsaw puzzles * chicken soup * simplicity at Christmastime * quiet time with God * fuzzy blankets * warm woodstove fires * toasted sourdough bread * new appliances: popcorn popper, skillet, electric massage cushion for the royal chair * grandbaby giggles and snuggles * all the kids and their families around the dining room table * watching the cousins laugh together * new pink fuzzy socks with black polka dots... What's on YOUR gratitude list? happy new year wishes and prayers for a blessed new year for you all!

another little peek... short on words

another peek at the smallish nativity tree... (nativity hand-carved in s. america) the fairy grandchild = grandma love! she loves her hands. she's the bohemian fairy grandchild so the bohemian concludes she is deciding which henna hand decos she wants... the fairy grandchild sitting on santagrandpa's knee and holding his hand... mrs. santagrandma LOVES it!!! smoochy baby cheek wishes to you all...

oh my! it's almost here!!

merry almost Christmas, from Bohemia!! the bohemian chose a rather smallish tree this year and just put on her nativity collection, with lights and a few merry colored balls and dancing icicles... (the tree is standing in an old pickle crock!!) sadly, (and she IS sad!), the weatherman has predicted no snow for the pacific northwest for Christmas. she made a few presents and a pile of cards and a doorhanger which she concocted for her fairy grandchild... she snapped a picture or two of the royal mother and princess sister at Molbak's, in front of the startlingly beautiful poinsettia tree. now THAT is a place to visit to get into the spirit of Christmas!! acres of poinsettias (the bohemian had no idea they came in so many colors!), and trees of every theme, color, and size... ornaments so varied that NO one could come away without finding"just the very thing"... the bohemian and her royal honey played mr. and mrs. claus at the nearby village grill. she helped the children frost cookies and make ornaments for their trees. and had a blast doing it!! she wishes all of you and your loved ones a wonderful Christmas celebration and prays for blessings for you throughout the coming new year! twinkling hopes and starlit wishes to you all...

Season's blessings:

* the smell of evergreen boughs * peppermint tea * tiny nativities * happy birthday Jesus songs on the radio * Christmas crafting * holiday cards coming in the mail * seeing the lights of Christmas trees shining in all the windows of all the homes * fudge * the baby grandchild Hanna... she gets on every list, doesn't she?! * jingle bells * Hallmark Christmas movies * zucchini muffins * split pea soup * Christmas parties * Good list, huh? this bohemian is so truly blessed and so happy to be living this village life in her cozy cottage. she is so truly grateful! joyful, glittery holiday wishes to you all...