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| Christmas at the Leaf's beLeaf in your dreams For unto us a child is born ... A Savior ... Christ the Lord!
Christmas is my favorite time of year, especially if it snows like it did several years ago when we lived in Fort Mill, SC. Snow or no snow, it is very cold, windy, and rainy, with a touch of sleet and snow flurries, creating a holiday atmosphere in our small southern town. I'm more than content to stay at home around the fireside and celebrate Christmas with loved ones.
I feel blessed to have more family members close by. Our daughter's mother-in-law, sister-in-law, niece, and their three dogs moved to Lexington last month. New homes, new beginnings. Of course I would love the rest of the fam to join us, but I leave that in God's hands.
It's not even New Year's yet and I'm already looking forward to a new year to focus more on my writing. I have a book to finish (Lady on the Run); today I registered for the Writer's Advance Boot Camp at The Cove in Asheville, NC in February; I've been asked to share my book, Lady and the Sea, at The Golden Hills Garden Club. And that doesn't even touch on all the family events, church activities, and friend gatherings. And I think Rob has a big Christmas gift surprise for me up his sleeve (a trip to Paris? Israel?). Yep, that's what retirement is all about. Enjoying life and serving God.
A few of my favorite things ...
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| Me and Teri (Jacquie's mom-in-law) enjoying the snow at Riverbank Zoo December 2013 |
All I want for Christmas is
little 'Popcorn'
Jacquie, Destiny and me at
The Riverbank Zoo
Christmas 2013
My ice skate tree
The love of my life
Istanbul 2008
I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas
and oceans of blessings for the New Year
Order Lady and the Sea for the readers on your Christmas List!
