Wednesday, December 24, 2014

All is Calm, All is Bright

Hello my friends... I hope all is well with you and yours.  My dear husband is out trying to find me a surprise present.. poor sweetheart.  I told him he didn't need to go.. but off he went.  Me.. I tidied everything up and took a few photos and returned to my crocheting.  Dog on my lap.  HGTV on the telly.  Our son's family who live with us decided to spend 4 days at the beach over Christmas - so I am here, alone, on Christmas Eve.. in the quiet.  ::insert cricket sounds here::  We're having pizza for dinner!  LOL!  


The living room is all set for our Christmas day with our son Shawn and his family.  We got a special ham that comes with a red currant glaze, asparagus and squash and I'm going to make roasted potatoes like I did for our blog girls luncheon.  We also got a chocolate cream cake for dessert.  Say.. I just noticed that the lights that were out on my wreath magically came on.. it's a miracle! :-)  I took a whole set of photos and when I downloaded them to my computer I noticed that the stockings were missing that were there.. they must have gone to the beach!  So, I found more of my stocking collection and hung them up and did a whole new set of photos.. awww.. now that looks right.


I always worry that I didn't get enough or not the right thing.. but you know what?  It's all good.  It's really about spending happy times together, isn't it?


This is my view from my easy chair and it fills me with happiness.  Our warm little farmhouse.  It's not big, it's not spotless, but it keeps us safe and protected.  The dog is on my lap (my left thigh is his "place"), I pet him and brush the hair out of his eyes.  I've got Christmas music playing on my laptop while I write to you.  A new song that I recommend is "Mary Did You Know" by Pentatonix - an acapella group who sang this in a cave to get really nice acoustics.  My DIL Kristi recommended it to me.  Click HERE to watch the video.


The dog and I keep an eye out for Dayle to come home.  This is the bay window behind our chairs, we have a circular drive there.. and the barn beyond.  Oops, there is a jar of marbles there.. but that's okay.  :-)


I am trying to make a hat to wear with my shawl.. it's the same yarn.. 50/50 alpaca and silk.  I'm making my own design as I go and there have been some challenges.. the yarn is rather fine and when I got to the brim part it Did. Not. Work.  ::sigh::  Rip, rip, roll and rip.  Now I'm trying out a ribbed brim with a smaller hook and my dear friends.. it looks like it's going to be too small when I get done.. I should have added a looser rib.. we'll see.. I might be rip, rip, rolling again.  But I'm not giving up!  :-) (ETA - I had to rip out all the ribbing and start over with a G hook which I used for the main beret body.)


My last image is of my Nativity scene with my new camels.  I kind of think I need a few more animals.. what do you think?  This scene abides on the top of the china cabinet that Dayle's father bought for his mother and it was her most cherished possession.  It is now one of ours.. and will pass down to their namesake grandsons.  What is your most cherished possession?  I know it's your family and friends.. but do you have a family heirloom you treasure?


And so my friends.. I am wishing for you peace, joy and happiness.. love and health and wonderment.  Thank you for being my friend and coming to visit.  I will likely have some new photos to share the day after Christmas.

((hugs)), Teresa :-) 

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22 comments:

  1. MERRY CHRISTMAS TERESA.
    YOUR HOME LOOKS BEAUTIFUL.ENJOY THE DAY WITH YOUR FAMILY.
    ROSEZEETA.

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  2. Beautiful and heartwarming. And pizza sounds great...why not? Merry Christmas to you. :)

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  3. Your home looks beautiful no matter the season. You can see the love in each post. I also love Pentatonix.Such beautiful voices.

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  4. I just got lost watching alot of Penratonix videos. Have you watched the blooper one yet.
    Looking forward to seeing your after Christmas pictures!

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  5. Hello, Teresa
    I love your cozy home photos, and your lovely crocheting too, even with having to rip it out. I know the feeling as I make my own designed hats too, but I love every minute of it!
    Please have yourself a very merry, holiday season!
    from Teresa in California (yup! another Teresa)
    hugs,
    http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/

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  6. Your house looks so cozy and Christmas-y! We had sorta good eve....wound up watching a movie since Phil had not see all of "How to Train A Dragon." It's all good...now I'm printing out a photo my daughter had taken at church with her friend, Steve Blake, Portland TrailBlazer. They go to the same church. She wants to give one to my brother, who is here, for Christmas. D is a Blazer fan.
    Merry Christmas!!!!! {+ +}

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  7. Merry Christmas my dear friend. Hope you have a wonderful time with your family tomorrow. Your house looks wonderful, warm and cozy. Merry Christmas.

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  8. Your home looks so cosy and welcoming, and the marbles I think are a super added decoration! Dayle is such a sweetheart, bless him! We just had cheese and crackers for supper last night, nothing too heavy as today it is the full works!!

    Your hat looks lovely, hope it all works out ok in the end.

    I hope you have a lovely day, Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    Helenxx

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  9. Christmas dinner sounds delicious! Enjoyed the photos! Blessings to you!

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  10. Teresa...Merry merry to all your loved ones. Your home looks so magical!

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  11. Merry Christmas to you sweet friend! You farmhouse is far more than just a house, it's a true home filled with love. In every picture, in every face....I always see love at your house! :) ((hugs)) and blessings always sweet friend. :)

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  12. Merry xmas to you and yours from me and mine xoxo beautiful pictures as always

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  13. Sounds like you're having a lovely, quiet relaxing evening Teresa - getting ready for the big day! By the time you read this, Christmas will be over for another year. I hope you and your family had a wonderful day and I'm sure you'll have beautiful photos to share with us. xox PS .. I love your Nativity scene and I don't think you need any more animals - unless of course you WANT more in which case I'd say go for it !!

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  14. Good morning dear Teresa, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas day. Your home looks so inviting an festive and it must have been very relaxing for you to sit down on Christmas eve! Thanks for all you sweet comments and visits to my blog and your friendship too. Hugs xx

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  15. Hello Teresa and Happy Christmas. Hope you had a lovely day. Your home always looks so cosy and just right! Hugs Anne x

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  16. I would have loved to be there right next to you sharing some quiet time and enjoying your decorations. Hope you had a wonderful day with your family Teresa. Hug Dayle for me.
    Meredith

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  17. Teresa and Dayle Merry Christmas! Your home looks amazing! Enjoy every moment AND Happy New Year! xoRobin

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  18. Your home is utterly gorgeous, so warm and cosy looking. I loved the acapella song, beautiful. I hope you had a really wonderful day. CJ xx

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  19. Your home is so cozy, love the colors on the wall. I'm sure your family will had a great time. Enjoy the beach!

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  20. Ahhhh...all is calm, all is bright was good to read now on Boxing Day since I did not get to read it on Christmas Eve. I was knit, knit, knitting all December 24th and finished Tim's scarf thanks to Continental stitching. Hooray! I'm looking forward to seeing your finished hat and hearing how you figured out how to adjust your pattern. You knowTeresa, one of your family treasures are these beautiful posts you are creating. Thanks for sharing! xx

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