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CHRISTMAS DECOR …2009…Part 1

December 9, 2009 by tonja No Comments

I finally have some pictures to show you of my Christmas Decor. First is the front foyer…here I used a woodland theme to tie in with the furnishings already there. I have several pines that I have collected over the years. Also here is the surprise gift of the Holy Family I received last week…


Next is the dining room…this is what I have on my dining room table…


Aren’t these the most wonderful trees? I think they are so unusual. And, they were found in my Pop’s attic while we were getting his decorations down. Why these were there is a mystery to me. These are not something my Mother would have liked…or bought. Joy nor I can either one remember her ever using them. So, I have no idea how old they are. There is a wreath that my friend, Tina, gave me several years ago. I know you can’t tell from the pictures, but the foliage on the wreath is exactly the same as on parts of the tree! Neat, huh?

This is a ‘GATHERING’ of greenery and candlesticks I have assembled on the mantle…

And, here is the scene on the buffet. My collection of feather trees and funky angels!

In the corner is this sad little tree. I have a collection of tiny kitchen utensils, candy canes and gingerbread cookies!

And, finally, here is a little wire tree filled with tiny mercury glass ornaments…some very old!

That’s all I have time to do today…more to come!

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WEARING CHRISTMAS

December 9, 2009 by tonja No Comments

This is my good friend D.S.  Most people think she is a quiet, mild-mannered, easy going girl.  However, I know the REAL D.  She teaches at my former school and is a wild and crazy girl!  I love her!!  She has a small problem though…she doesn’t want to buy her daughter the cool shoes she needs!!!  Right,AC?

Anyway…she was looking extra spiffy today and I decided to make her picture.  And, to be truthful, she is wearing the newest shirt I designed.  Everyone seems to love the colors this year.  It is really different than anything I’ve done before!  Thanks for modelling for me, D!

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Don and Alex left yesterday for a trip to Birmingham to see  a new eye doctor.  The doctor that did the surgery on him several months ago, wanted him to see another specialist to see if there was anything that could be done about his double vision.  Personally, I do not think there is.  From what all the doctors through the years have said, the damage to the optic nerve and muscle is what is causing the double vision and the jumping of the eye.  It is coming from the brain. And the atrophy of the cerebellum is the culprit.   The vision was an eye problem which is why it could be fixed.
I could very well be wrong…and I hope I am.  They will be home tonight, so we’ll see.

I am taking Adam back to Birmingham tomorrow for yet another surgery on his eye.  I thought this was the last…but, alas!  there will still be one more.  We should be back Friday night.

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And, in between, I am trying to finish up my Christmas decorating.  I am putting all the boxes back in the storage room this afternoon…and what is not done…will not be done.  It can wait till next year!  I suppose I have had a harder time than usual this year because it is the first time I have decorated for Christmas in the Creek House.  So, I’m having to decide what I want to do where.

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Hope your decorating and cooking and holiday spirit is keeping you happy and contented .

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I am a Christian woman who has survived many years on the planet. God has blessed me with a wonderful family: husband, 3 sons, a dear DIL, and a precious grandson. I also have dear friends to keep me inspired. I am an artist of sorts and am finding my way through the great blessing of retirement. I recently retired after 20 years as a music teacher. Life is good!

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