Good Morning Campers...
I have put some pics up for your viewing pleasure..as always view them larger... ;-)
We had a very nice quiet family christmas this year..Lester's dad and his wife joined us and the meal was wonderful
We had:
Turkey and stuffing
Roast potatoes
Roasted vegtables
Yorkshire pudding
cauliflower cheese
Corn
Rolls
turkey gravy
Christmas pud and custard
Pumpkin Pie
We actually had to wake the kids this year.. after drinking a couple of cups of coffee me and hubby switched on all the animated toys lying around that play really cheesy Christmas music really loudly...LOL it soon got them up...they seemed to be happy with their pressies..true beauty got clothes and jewelry..perfume and a new TV ..Ryan got a play station 3 and a couple of games ..some t shirts jeans etc..The hubby got golf attire..and a counting machine for his coins..he loved i knew he would...LOL he got gift certificates too..I got a gorgeous Tiffany necklace to add to my tiffany collection.that means I have 2 items now..;-) I got a case for my IPOD and a a dock to play it on my car radio..have to figure that one out.. I got a new fish tank for the fish..it is a larger fish hugging a bowl..wonder what Fin will make of that..I got a couple of gift cards too and Ryan got me a new fairy...all in all we made out like bandits and the kids were happy and that to me is what makes the day...kids smiling from ear to ear..sitting round the table reminiscing about christmas past..talking fondly of the ones no longer with us...it truly was a blessed day...
I was off on Boxing day...so I just puttered around the house tried to organize the piles of stuff everywhere...went back to work yesterday just for the morning to make sure the new girl is coping on her own..there is only one DR. working so she should be able to cope...but I feel better going in and making sure all the RX"s etc are dealt with...
The sadness that is in J Land right now is understandable. Not only did we lose two J landers I actually lost 2 others..the assistant principal at Ryans school succombed to cancer Christmas day and my hubby lost one of his sailors to a motorcycle accident sat. night. It is uncanny to me so mnay deaths together.
For me though it is reminder to love harder..live each day to it's fullest..enjoy this life here on earth while we have it...take nothing or no one for granted...I intend to do just that for Lahoma and for Kim..that is what i feel they would want us to do...you can bet I will toast a drink to them on New years!!
have a great day today...
L
52 comments:
Never a truer word spoken, Lyn... as my granny would have said! You are right. It makes us realise just what we do have and not to take a moment for granted.
Glad you had a good Christmas day. I completely agree with you on how I rate the day too! If the kids are happy then I am happy! It funny now they are getting older, different, but still fun.
Happy New Year my friend - lets hope 2008 holds lots of happiness for all of us!
Hugs
Wendy in Oz
It certainly looks like a wonderful Christmas was had by all ! I too will try harder to enjoy and celebrate each day. 'On Ya' - ma
For me though it is reminder to love harder..live each day to it's fullest..enjoy this life here on earth while we have it...take nothing or no one for granted
I couldn't have said it better............. Happy New Year to you Lyn and your lovley family.
Gaz xxxxxxxxx
You are absolutely right about loving harder. It is very sad that so many lives... especially around the holidays.... I am glad to see that you enjoyed your Christmas! I had a nice one as well. I love the pics too. -Missy
I'm glad you had a good Christmas. Hey atleast I'm not the only one that listed everything that everyone got. I kinda felt a little rude and stupid about doing that. But not anymore lol Anyways hope to hear from u soon!
Oh and I almost forgot to mention.. I'm so sorry to hear about the two people we lost in j land it's very sad. I was in the hospital so I'm just now reading about it in other journals. I read in some other journals about some loses I feel so sad about it. THey are in a better place I'm sure!
great pics....and the family looked to being an enjoyable bunch of happy folks LOL....Happy New Year to ya...hugs...Ora
Sounds like you had a great christmas :) Here's wishing you a wonderful new year love Vicky :)
Looks and sounds like it was a good Christmas!
Missie
There has been so much loss... I pray those that are in the midst of it know that the Lord is there to comfort them... the Ultimate Healer... He knows all our pain and how to ease our aching hearts.
God bless-
Amanda
I couldnt see the pictures and I was very bummed about it!!!!
I think your pictures are wonderful and the menu sounded grand. No snow in the background, how wonderful. I haven't heard about the losses in J-land yet. Well have to make the rounds. How sad.
Julie
Me too... with the death's. Aunt Edith, Mr Jim, and my cousin from Delaware called last night to let me know his best friend EVER finally succumbed to HIV yesterday. (he was diagnosed in 93 so he gave it a good run for it's money). It's kinda creepy, isn't it. I don't remember a Christmas season like this ever plagued with so much death...
PS is that the bridge you cross every day to go to work?
Where's the pictures of you on the bull?
Your house is just gorgeous!
NO SHIT!
XO
mj
Pictures are wonderful.. your trees are beautiful!!! Had to take a double take on the clock very similiar to the one I bought my son. LOL It's been a bit sad around here... horrible news for sure.
Wishing you a Happy New Year
hugs
d
I am totally with on loving harder. Pip Pip and Cheerio Darling have a wonderful holiday.
Cioa Bella....Brenda
The photos are great, you worked very hard for that lovely dinner. So sad all these deaths at such a happy time for everyone else. Yes, I agree, we must lift our glasses to them all on New Year's Eve. Hugs, Tells x
I love the tradition of wearing the crowns.... It's great, and so cute!! :) Everyone looks happy in all your pictures--happy & healthy--that is all that matters! :) Julie
Ha. I don't own a curtain & my rug has lots of stains on it! If I were house jealous, I'd get to work on this place after seeing your home. It is very lovely :-).
Your attitude amongst the recent deaths is much healthier than mine. I started thinking about trying to love less. ~Mary
You all look like you had a great time. Happy New Year Love Louise xx
tell me all about the crowns...that's cute. Your home is lovely. I felt like I was there. All your family looks happy together.
Ah, Kim, so sick for so long but somehow I never thought she'd die, she was so tough!
Love
Marti
Happy New Year to you my friend. I'm glad your Christmas was lovely. I love you.
I loved the pics!!! A wonderful family Christmas!!!
be well,
Dawn
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Loved the pictures Lyn. what a handsome lot you are and wow, what a delicious sounding menu!!1 Yummy! I think you are completely right. We should each one of live each day we have to the fullest as none of us knows when we'll be taken away. We should also love those nearest and dearest to us with all that we have and treasure every moment given. Happy New Year!
love,
Marie
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Hi Lynn.. I am so sad for the loss that we have had here in Jland. Interesting that some people still can't forgive and forget and move on.. even though we all know that life is too short. I didn't know Lahoma, but I did know Kim. very, very sad. Love the pics.. looks like you all have a great day! take care, lisa
Loved your pictures and your children are beautiful! Sorry to hear about those who passed :( It sure does really show us to love harder doesn't it! hope your day is full of joy and have a wonderful week.
What lovely pictures Lynn and what a beautiful home you have.We must count our blessing every day.A very sad Christmastime for many and I have been guttted at the news believe me.Now lets celebrate there lives and ours.Thankyou for showing me into your beautiful home today.Everything seemed to me to be so English.I loved it.Be proud and hubby too,it is a credit to you.Glad you have a dishwasher with two legs like mine .LOL!!.You deserve your beautiful home, you both work so very hard.Take Care God Bless Kath
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Great pics!! You boy is sure a tall one! :)
Glad you had a great Christmas!!
Gillie
Great pics Lyn....... looks like you had a wonderful time.
Yes..... JLand is awash with grief at the moment.... very very sad....... I am so sorry for your losses too....... my heartfelt condolences go out to all concerned. Just listened to the news here in London and yet another young boy lost his life yesterday on the streets of London.......... so so sad and such a waste.
Stay safe
hugs Jayne
Great pictures. Thank you for sharing your family with us..Your daughter looks just like you..
Sheri
It looks like you guys had a blast!
Kelli
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Lyn, great pictures !!!!!!!!!!! Your dinner sounds like it was delicious, Hugs Lisa
so sorry for the losses in your personal life.....i am SO glad you and yours had a happy and blessed Christmas!!!
Love,lisa
Nice pictures of the fam. Looks like a good time. Yes, I agree. love harder, you never know when you will lose someone. Have a good weekend.
Phil
I really enjoyed those pictures. I love looking at families having fun and full of love. Hope you have a wonderful weekend leading up to 2008. : )
Allison
you have a beautiful family! and yes, love harder....
hugs
tina
...what a beautiful family! Glad your Christmas was so merry! xoxo MeMeadow
It looks like you had a wonderful Christmas! I agree, live to the fullest. Have a happy New Year!!
Stephanie
so glad you all had a good Christmas....... that is what makes the holiday so worth it - family around you - good food - and being spoiled...lol
Hope the weekend is good to you and yours..
Peace--Ellie
Great photos of your beatiful family. I just love your house....that kitchen and your fireplace...Can I move in? I'll be good, you wont notice me much.....
I agree with you, life can be short, appreciate all we have.
hugs with love
Ellen
so sad about losing so many special people over the holidays. love your pictures though; thank you for sharing them.
Have a happy New Year!
Maria
Your Christmas looks lovely Lyn.....and yummy.
I wish you a great New Year.
Michele
Great photos Lyn, that basket really suits you.
Hope your new year celebrations go as well as your Christmas.
B. x
Wishing you a Happy New Year.....June:)
Hi Lyn! I just came back to look at the pics and want to know what's with the crowns at dinner? I've never seen that before! Explain please? Love you!
Your house looks so beautiful! And you looked beautiful in your black dress! It looks like a wonderful holiday!
Why do you guys wear crowns?
Pam
love the paper crowns
I am so glad you had a nice Christmas!! Sounds like everyone received so many nice beautiful gifts!! Your Christmas menu sounds just yummy!!! I've been wanting to try Yorkshire pudding all of my life. Sounds so delightfully traditional as though no Christmas table should ever be without it. I would like to learn how to make one. Maybe you can share a favorite recipe for it. Perhaps I have read too much Charles Dickens. He is such a favorite author of mine. Wow a Tiffany item... two of them!! Girl you are so blessed!!! LOL I am still chuckling about the comment you left me on "Lost you after the Bible codes" LOL ROTF LOL you are so funny sometimes!!!! Hope you have a very blessed 2008 and oh how we will miss our J landers. So sorry to hear about the principal and sailor too. Too much loss all at one time. You are right, we must live cheerfully and be happy and do our best to make the most of each and every day.
Lisa
Great pics!! Thanks for sharing your family with us, nice to see the pics of you!! Glad you had a great Christmas!!
Joann
I loved seeing your christmas photos.The kids are really beautiful. . .and you look gorgeous in your LBD. I was wondering (as so many asked about the paper crowns) dont they have christmas crackers in America?I love the traditional paper hats .LOL at Ryan wearing his over his new hat. . my son got one of those too.And you are soooo lucky to get a tiffany necklace. : ) Also. . thank you for your lovely christmas card. . .i was really chuffed to get one from you.
Sorry it has been so long since I stopped by to say hello. It sounds like you had a wonderful christmas (besides the loss of loved ones, so sorry to hear). I thoroughly enjoyed snooping through your pictures. Hope you have a happy new year!! By the way, thank you for all your comments and stopping by my journal, you are such a sweetheart!!
xoxo, Heather
The pictures are great, I love your kitchen by the way. I'm glad you guys had a nice Christmas.
Sherms xx
ps, They don't call it boxing day over there do they? I don't know the history of why us Brits do, do you?
I LOVED the pictures!! Thank you for sharing. It looks like you guys had a wonderful Christmas!
God Bless
Christy
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