Saturday, December 28, 2019

Mosaic Monday #60: A Little Taste of Christmas

Felt board - a gift to #1 Daughter
Santa shot glasses - a gift to Spousal Unit
As quickly as it came, it went.  The wrapping paper, crumpled into snowball-sized shapes, waits to serve as fuel for our next fireplace inferno.  The spent poppers and shells of the Christmas crackers have been swept into the bin, save for the ribbons, which I keep for some as-yet-unimagined craft project.  The turkey has been picked over, the meaty bits in the Tupperware for sandwiches or the occasional late-night steal direct from the Fridge.  Yet the memories are as sweet as the brandied fruitcake that we enjoyed Christmas morning. 

 I may only have a limited window to compose this post, but for all the right reasons - our kids are still here and I am maximizing my time with them.  So, I will give you a little taste of our Christmas through photos more so than the written word, but I think you will forgive me that, just this once?
No shortage of yummy snacks around the house!

Christmas Eve morning, we woke up to snow - a white Christmas after all!

Middle left: Maggie tired out from opening presents
Bottom left: Hand-made ornament for #1 Daughter
Middle: Listography book from #1 Daughter

The Christmas feast
Hand-made ornament for #1 Son

 I pray that your Christmas brought you what you seek the most, be it peace, freedom, joy, good health, refuge, time with family, relief from sorrow, or a new pair of hop-a-long boots! 



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33 comments:

  1. kiwikidDecember 28, 2019 at 11:15 PM

    Wonderful to see the snow, as I sit here on another hot Aussie day! Lots of wonderful food and snacks at your place. What do you use Pecan Pumpkin butter for? Is it a pie filling? Pumpkin for me is soup or roast vege! Have a wonderful time with your family Angie.

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  2. Jenn JilksDecember 29, 2019 at 5:51 AM

    Lovely photos. Our kids visited and have gone home. We had a blast!

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  3. Brian's Home BlogDecember 29, 2019 at 10:23 AM

    Those really were terrific photos and I'm glad you all had a fabulous Christmas!

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  4. TomDecember 29, 2019 at 1:02 PM

    ...your white Christmas looks beautiful, ours melted! Happy New Year Angie.

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  5. EricaStaDecember 29, 2019 at 1:21 PM

    Here it is "warm" for December - to warm and rainy... snow is the best for Christmas mood. Nice to read your report.

    Happy MosaicMonday

    Heidrun xxx

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  6. Joy@aVintageGreenDecember 29, 2019 at 2:32 PM

    Lovely Christmas photos Angie. Thank you for your 69th Mosaic Monday - and Happy New Year.
    Joy

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  7. Kim SharmanDecember 29, 2019 at 3:03 PM

    Your white Christmas looks just like a Christmas card. Oh, how beautiful your winter wonderland is. Enjoy your visits with your kids, Angie.

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  8. R DawnDecember 29, 2019 at 6:37 PM

    Looks like a lovely Christmas. Happy new year

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  9. Life Images by JillDecember 29, 2019 at 7:54 PM

    I agree, so much preparation for Christmas and then it is over and we are left wondering why all the fuss. But it is nice to have family all together - though why wait till Christmas. Christmas shouldn't be for just one day. We finished the ham yesterday, but we still have some of the stain glass Christmas cake - so delicious. Wishing you the blessings of Christmas and all good things for 2020. Thank you so much for the link ups this year.

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  10. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiDecember 29, 2019 at 8:47 PM

    The entire month of December flew by for me in many happy and busy tasks and enjoyments. It looks like it was also a very Merry Christmas at your home, Angie. Happy New Year!

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  11. riitta kDecember 29, 2019 at 10:33 PM

    Looks like you had a delicious and cosy Christmas. So great you got snow, we didn't :)) Wishing you health, wealth & happiness in 2020!

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  12. eileeninmdDecember 30, 2019 at 3:48 AM

    Hello Angie, I am glad you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. The Snow is pretty, it is a winter wonderland. I love the hand made ornament, very cute quote. Thanks for hosting MM and for visiting my blog this past year. Enjoy your day and week ahead. Thanks for visiting my blog! Happy New Year, I wish you all the best in 2020!

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  13. Gillena CoxDecember 30, 2019 at 4:07 AM

    Happy you had a nice Christmas Angie, Best Wishes to all at mmosaic Monday

    much love...

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  14. Penelope NotesDecember 30, 2019 at 5:43 AM

    Happy New Year to you and yours, Angie! There are many people in need so hopefully the spirit of “giving” will continue outside the season. Christmas requires a great deal of preparation and thought but it is over in a wink of an eye it seems.

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  15. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 30, 2019 at 6:18 AM

    Sounds like Christmas was wonderful, Angie. I hope the New Year is full of helath and happiness for you!

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  16. TammyDecember 30, 2019 at 8:51 AM

    How nice that you are still enjoying the holidays with your kids. No decorating happened around here. My boys are so far away. Haven't seen Zack in 2 years but plan to visit this summer. I just left a comment on your previous post but it seems to have disappeared into the ether. :/ Happy almost new year to your and yours.

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  17. Sharon WagnerDecember 30, 2019 at 9:10 AM

    I love the pillow. Great message and creativity. Happy New Year!

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  18. LA PaylorDecember 30, 2019 at 9:16 AM

    you had a perfect Christmas, lucky you to build such a world. You also have a lot of people doing your link party with mosaics.

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  19. LorrieDecember 30, 2019 at 2:20 PM

    A really lovely collection of photos. Yes, fewer words and more time with family. Today is my first day alone at home as children and parents have left and husband is back to work. The tree is still up and I'm enjoying the glow of lights. Merry Christmas, Angie, and Happy New Year!

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  20. Su-sieee! MacDecember 30, 2019 at 11:24 PM

    I'm a proton, Angie.:-) I now get why people smile about getting snow on Christmas. It rained on Christmas Day. Heavenly. I don't remember when that last happened. Thanks you much for Mosaic Monday, Angie. And, cheers to a Grand 2020!

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  21. LindaDecember 30, 2019 at 11:42 PM

    Looks like a nice Christmas! Happy new year!

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  22. SylviaDecember 30, 2019 at 11:51 PM

    Angie, I am so glad you have a great Christmas. Mine was excellent as well with family and friends to share it with. Dad just turned 90 and still going strong. We had potluck on Christmas Day. Thanks for sharing your time with us. Have a great week. Sylvia D.

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  23. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 31, 2019 at 6:54 AM

    I'm so happy that you've had company for the holidays...makes it so much more special! And how nice that you had some snow! I know you are doing all kinds of fun things! ENJOY! And Happy New Year! Thanks for having such a fun party EVERY week no matter what! Hugs from Florida!

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  24. William KendallDecember 31, 2019 at 10:42 AM

    It looks like you had a good Christmas.

    Happy New Year!

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  25. handmade by amaliaDecember 31, 2019 at 10:38 PM

    I'm glad that you had such a nice Christmas, dear Angie. Wishing you the very best for the coming year.
    Amalia
    xo

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  26. Bob BushellJanuary 1, 2020 at 3:30 AM

    Happy new year 2020 Angie.

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  27. Phil SladeJanuary 1, 2020 at 8:27 AM

    Hello Angie. It's good to know that you had a wonderful Christmas. Like you, we're almost back to "normal" with the kids back to school next Monday and us on the school run.

    Have a wonderful and prosperous 2020.

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  28. Lady FiJanuary 1, 2020 at 8:39 AM

    Love that cushion cover! Happy New Year!

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  29. DebbieJanuary 1, 2020 at 12:21 PM

    we are almost the same person...i have the exact same santa mugs from when the kids were little. poppers are a must on the dinner table and everyone MUST wear their hat!!

    our dinners look exactly the same, except mine was chicken, not turkey!!

    your sons ornament is adorable and i assume perfect for him!!

    ps...no snow here!!!

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  30. Powell River BooksJanuary 1, 2020 at 8:52 PM

    That was a tasty Christmas for sure. - Margy

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  31. carol l mckennaJanuary 2, 2020 at 8:32 AM

    Delightful collage of Xmas activity photos ~ what a wonderful one! Happy New Year to You,

    Happy Moments to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  32. Yogi♪♪♪January 2, 2020 at 2:26 PM

    I love your Christmas decorations, celebrations, and attitude.

    I wish you and your family a Happy and Healthy 2020.

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  33. Lowcarb team memberJanuary 9, 2020 at 3:35 PM

    Looks a great Christmas, loved seeing your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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