This was the most beautiful Christmas I can remember. Clear, crisp winter days and calm, frosty nights. A perfect holiday at home. The view of the snow on the Butterpots is just breathtaking.
In between the turkey, gifts, and mummers visits, we had some time to enjoy the wonderful winter weather, and then I hid away to write about it. You can visit Writing Home to read about our day on the pond.
I hope you enjoyed your holidays, and I wish you all a very happy and prosperous new year.
I would've enjoyed mine even more with a view like that!
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Laurita, I was just reading your stories and they bring back alot of precious memories. I also agree with you about the tree of memories, my tree is still like that today. full of memories with the ornaments that the kids made. Keep up the wonderful writing. Happy New Year to you, Jonathan and family.
ReplyDeleteThe very best to you and yours in 2012 Laurita.
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff, Laurita. Thanks for sharing and I love that new blog. Good idea.
ReplyDeleteWe didn't get snow, not really expected in Portland, but we did have the most sunny days in December on record, like blue sky sunny days, which always lifts peoples' spirits around here, so that was an extra bonus!
Cheers to 2012!
You've got a way of describing that makes wherever you are seem like the best place to be at any given moment. Never lose that!
ReplyDeleteAll the best for a Happy New Year, Laurita!
Gorgeous pics of fun in the cold. Happy new year to you -- may all good things happen to you and your family. Peace...
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such a pleasant Christmas, Laurita. Here's to an equally fulfilling new year.
ReplyDeleteI learned to skate on a slightly more cattail filled drained lake. It was so much fun! Thanks for the memory, it made me smile.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are so wonderful. I get such a happy feeling, just seeing them. I can just imagine being there. Lucky you, Laurita!
ReplyDeleteLove the photo - what a fabulous view. We, of course, did not get snow here in central Texas, but the weather has been mild which is a nice change from our summer.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a merry Christmas and I wish you a fabulous 2012.
Darn it, this post really makes me wish I had gone home as well. The skating pictures were right up there as well. I never learned to skate however...maybe I should go up and try to learn on Wood Pond!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to all. Wishing your entire family only the very very best in 2012.
What a beautiful photograph. Yes, That's what the holidays are all about. Approaching your sleepy little home town with anticipation of family, friends and good food... Nice post.
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