Sunday 31 December 2017

✨✨ Christmas 2017...&...A Very Healthy,Prosperous,Happy 2018 ✨✨


Hi everyone....

Hope you are all well...it has been a crazy month around here,I'll tell 'ya!!

The tree got decorated...the presents got wrapped...

We went to Miss V's Christmas Concert...it was fantastic!

She sang her heart out...and enjoyed every single minute of it! ❤️

She got a sweet haircut...and re-arranged every present under the tree!!! 

I remember my own kids doing the same thing...

I guess you all know, that it has been very snowy and cold here...

Miss V got to go out and shovel with her Papa...she loves doing it!!

I gave her a Christmas present early...her new coat!!! She loved it!! ❤️








After the shovelling...

And then lunch...

She helped me get the table set for Christmas dinner...

She just loves to help...

Really....she does!! :o)

Then some crafts...

She made place markers for the table... ❤️

Read a story with her Papa...

And we had a fire that night, that she slept over...

Such a pleasure to have this child around...

She even let us sleep in!!

She coloured in her room, until we heard her...and we all had breakfast and watched the birds together... 






I managed to get the Shortbread cookies baked...

A deliciously delectable Apple Pie...

And a Key Lime gluten-free pie...no pic of that one!!




And I got Miss N's stocking made for her first Christmas!!!

She is doing very well indeed...she was here for Christmas, and everybody got to cuddle with her...

Being a preemie, it is a bit of a different schedule...but, they are coping!!

and she is thriving...which is the most important thing ❤️

As you can see below...she is a perfect little doll...so tiny...



Proud Papa...and loving Cousin...❤️

                           
                                                Christmas Dinner....

         
         My son took this pic of Miss N and myself, when we visited them last 
                                     Thursday....so sweet and petite... ❤️ ...Miss N, not me!!!

We are very fortunate this year...

A brand new Granddaughter to explore the world with...

Good health...and an adventure coming in February, when we again go South...

Cottage all tucked in...dreaming of 2018, and what pleasures it will bring... 

Happy New Year to you all...

Thanks for being such lovely people...what would life be like, without bloggers?

I hate to think of that...

For now...enjoy ,enjoy,enjoy!!!🎉🎊🎉

There will be a Full Moon tonight...gonna try and get a few shots!!

Just the boyfriend and I tonight...rack of lamb...wild rice...asparagus...

And of course Greek Salad! hahaha!!!


                Cheers! my friends...

                     See you soon...lots of crochet and Birds to show you all!!


                                linda  ♥️


36 comments:

  1. What a lovely post, Linda. Thank you for sharing all your joy. So much love in your family. That photo of you and your newest granddaughter is amazing. Happy New Year to all!

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  2. Glad that little Miss N was able to be with you this Christmas - she looks likr another little cutie. Love the photo of Miss V nursing her little cousin.
    Happy New Year to you and all of your family.

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  3. what a beautiful Christmas you had,, the tree is wonderful, the gift so beautifully wrapped,, wonderful dining room photo but my favorite is you with baby and your fella holding baby,, those two photos make my heart squeeze lol,, Happy Happy New Year to you and your wonderful family!

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    1. So glad you are back with us Laurie...all the best to you!

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  4. Nora is so beautiful! More pictures!

    Happy New Year, Linda!

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  5. Linda- What a wonderful Christmas you had with your sweet grandchildren, hubby and family. I do think that is the best part of life. I love all your pictures. Our little SweetCheeks was a preemie, too. In NICU for 15 days but home in time for Christmas. She is 11 now and going to the be the tallest of all her family. They do catch up!

    Hope you have blessed 2018~~~!!! xo Diana

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  6. What a special Christmas you had this year Linda. Miss V is such a little star helper and gorgeous photos with baby Nora. Wishing you all a Happy Peaceful and prosperous New Year.

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  7. these are especially beautiful pictures this year ccgirl. I think because they are just so obviously filled with love and happiness. all of you around the table. and those little Vivian faces... and the beautiful Nora now too. you truly are blessed. and I saw a lana turner movie last week on Turner Classic Movies. she had blonde short hair. it was one of her later films and I kept thinking... who does she remind me of? and it was YOU! it was! very cool. I think Cliff Robertson played her husband but I can't remember the name of it. anyhow. had to share that.
    have a wonderful 2018 ... and I know you will! xo♥
    and... you're right. that's such a darling hair cut on Miss V!

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    1. All the best to you Tammy...💓
      Lana Turner,eh? hahaha!

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    1. HI Furry...
      And to you in your new home....

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  9. You are truly blessed, Linda.
    May you continue to be so in 2018 and way beyond that.

    I enjoyed my Christmas with all the family and it is now official that Peter is going to have a baby brother or sister and his Mummy told him there is one on order now. He goes round proudly saying that his Mummy has a little baby growing in her tummy . . :)

    Feels good to know I am going to be a grandfather again ~ it makes life worthwhile to see the little ones carrying on with the family. My family tree is beginning to look quite respectable . . . :)

    Very Happy New Year to you and your family.

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    1. Hi Eddie...
      Wonderful news...you will enjoy having another baby in the family...
      Happy New Year to you!!

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  10. A wonderful post Linda:) Lovely lovely family..homes..blessings..adventures..food..HEALTH..and happiness..
    No one could ask for more:)♥
    Thanks for this past year:) You are a lovely giving blogger..andtiny an sweet:)!!

    So my blanket..NEVER again.. it's a lap pad..took forever..wrong wool couldn't even discern stitches when patching it all up..I think I even still have strings hanging..only redeeming qualities? Color and softness..
    I am a shorter project girl..it said a certain number of squares would make a blanket..me think for a doll's bed..not even a baby:(

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    1. hahaha!! You are too funny Monique...your blanket is darling...just like you!♥️
      Happiest New Year to you and your sweet family...

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  11. What a grand year you had, and awaits you in 2018. Thanks for a year of lovely stories, pictures and food!! Thanks for sharing your family and all the wonderful events. That apple pie is to die for!!!!! Happy New Year dear friend.

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  12. So many festive photos, I just love them all. Those placeholders are the sweetest. Best wishes for the new year! xo

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  13. Such a busy, catching up blog. Love Miss V.’s haircut, little Nora, the food photos and of course, your family. And best of all, you and the BF holding little Nora. Happy, healthy 2018 to you and your family! 😊

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  14. Everything looks perfect!
    Beautiful family, darling children.
    Happy New Year!
    :0)

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  15. Linda . . .
    Loved . . .
    LOVED . . .
    Each All of this . . .
    Family
    Christmas
    Together
    Cold
    Helper
    Haircut
    Precious
    Love
    New
    Tiny
    Promise
    Hope
    Loved this visit with you . . .
    Isn’t it wonderful to share life with so many “sister friends” . . .
    (and a few guys too . . .)
    Happy NEW YEAR my friend . . .
    love
    lynne

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    1. Such loveliness Lynne...thanks so much...Happy 2018 to you and yours♥️

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  16. Happy New Year -- I hope 2018 is even better for you!

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  17. Oh, Linda... there is so much wonderfulness here. Miss V is just too precious. Our Miss B LOVES to help as well. They are such sweet girls. Love Miss V's new do! So sassy. ;) And, Little Nora! Soooooo sweet. Love the photo of you and her. Priceless. Life is good. Wishing you and all your loves all the best in 2018. Looking forward to seeing what it holds... t.

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    1. Thanks so much Tanna...All the best to you and your lovely family!!

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  18. Looks like a wonderful Christmas was had by all. And how fun to have a new one to add to the festivities!
    Love Miss Vivian's short hair. Very becoming! ✁

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  19. This is really awesome and beautiful.
    Thank for this sharing.
    New Year 2019 diaries

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