Here we are, heading to the shortest day and, of course, the longest night of the year. We celebrate Christmas so the season is busy for us, and we don’t mind the dark at all. Cards, presents, lights, good food, gatherings with friends and families—I really do enjoy them all.
Yesterday, Clif and I wrapped presents, and they are organized and tucked away for the big day. I must admit this is one Christmas chore I’m not particularly fond of, and I am always happy when it is done. Yay!
Now, on to cleaning and cooking to get ready for the arrival of the kids—Mike, Shannon, and Dee. Double yay! Can’t wait to see them. I plan on baking shortbread cookies with chocolate frosting; thumb–print cookies; chocolate chip cookies; and maybe some toffee. We shall see about the last.
With so much to do and enjoy, I’ll be taking off the next two weeks from the blog, and I’ll be back sometime the week of January 1.
But here’s a little something silly, from our house to yours, to put you in the holiday spirit, whatever you celebrate. Or even if you don’t celebrate. Because we all need a bit of silly fun from time to time.
See you in 2018!
Have a good holiday! If you look in later I will have published my review of Maya. 🙂
Have a wonderful holiday Laurie, much love to you, Clif and all the family :o) xxx
Silly silly!! 🙂
See you soon – just five more days!!
Sweet silliness! Have a wonderful time with your family.
I watched ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’ today whilst crocheting – what an extraordinary tale – can’t thank you enough for recommending it Laurie.
Thanks, Sandra! And, yes, a highly entertaining movie with a pointed message. That Banksy!
Have a wonderful Christmas break.
Many thanks!
Happy holidays! Have lots of fun!
And same to you and yours!
XOXOXOXOXOXO
Right back at you!
Merry Christmas Laurie & family. Have a lovely time
Many thanks! And a very Merry Christmas to you and yours.
And a Merry Christmas to you and yours too, Laurie, see you next year❣️🎄🤶❤️🌿❤️🌿🎅
Merry Christmas to you, too!
Our best holiday wishes to you and yours.
Many thanks! And happy holidays to all the Tootlepedals.
Have the Merriest Christmas with loved ones. Great photo. See you in the new year. 🙂
Thanks, Judy! Merry Christmas to you and yours.
It’s the same here – cleaning and planning the cooking and baking. Have a wonderful Christmas, you and Clif and your loved ones!!
And the same to you and yours!
The wrapping doesn’t look to have been too difficult, but I fear the recipients might be able to guess their presents. Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Tee-hee! And a merry Christmas and happy New Year to you and yours.
You have more fun wrapping presents than I do!
That was a picture of us before we got started. 😉
: )
Merry Christmas!🙂
Merry Christmas to you, too!
Wishing you a lovely festive season… and I want to know all about thumb-print cookies when you have time!
Thanks, Jan! Will do.
Such a cute photo!! Have a GREAT holiday, Laurie–see you on the flip side!
Thanks, Kerry! Happy holidays to you and yours.
Enjoy your holiday and your family, eat cookies and be merry….and silly! Right on! Best holiday wished to both you and Cliff!
And to you and yours, especially to the newest, sweetest member of your family!
Have a very Merry Christmas and enjoy spending time with your family!
Thanks, Sheryl! Same to you and yours!
Many thanks! And a merry Christmas to you.
Silly is good! Have a great holiday season!
In these dark days, silly is essential.
Agreed, Laurie!
Enjoy your family and your holiday! Looks like you are already well on your way!
Will do! And you, too.
Enjoy having the family together and all the preparations. Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing you in 2018.
Many thanks, Beth! Have a joyous time with your family. See you in 2018.
Soak up all that wonderful time with your family. Happy, happy holidays!
Thanks, Brenda! The same to you and yours.
Wait – why don’t I see peanut butter balls on that list??!!
Yikes!
😭😭😭😭😭😭
I love the photo! Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you both and your family. Much love, Clare xx
Thanks, Clare! The same to you and yours.
Thank-you, Laurie!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, Laurie. That is a beautiful Christmas photo!
Thanks, Lavinia! And a very happy New Year to you!