Christmas Reindeer

I was able to get a photo of a reclusive Christmas Reindeer in its natural habitat.  They usually blend in so well that you never actually see them.   I managed to see two this year.

Individual Style

This Christmas Eve family gathered around to eat and chat and admire the unique violet Christmas tree with its silver, white, purple and ivory ornaments.  What a free spirit, love it!

Birthday Treats

My granddaughter turned 6!  We had cookies and cupcakes and then candy, well, the kids had candy, I was too big for the pinata.  Funny how fast a group of sweet six year old girls turn vicious when you give them a broom handle and a pretty box filled with candy to bash.

Snowflakes

Today my 11 year old granddaughter and I made bead snowflakes. 

Tree Lights

When you can't get a good photo in focus then go the other way.....

Time with Friends

A wonderful evening with friends, gifts and food.  I am very fortunate to have such an amazing group of friends.

Elves - New & Old

Ok, so now seeing the new elf, he does make my childhood one look a little ragity and maybe even a little creepy...but the idea is the same and the style.  I love both my elves.

School Concert

The thing about going to a school concert is getting a good seat, very tricky.  One year I showed up and jackets were spread across rows and rows of seats, but no one in sight.  Next time, I sat in the second row only to have a whole new section open up closer to the kids.   When I finally get the front row, they stick a large boy infront of my petit granddaughter or the microphone is right in her face.  This year I was in luck!!  First there, no bulky boy or microphone and luckily the girl infront of her loved to dance so she allowed me many photo opportunities.  (Not sure why she never gets front row, she is quite small, I on the other hand, was always the girl in the back row next to the boys.)

A visit with My Hairdresser

I was actually a spectator for this appointment, and the wallet.

Birthday Party

My Grandson turns 3!

One of his many gifts and loved them all

My New Old Decoration

I have had an elf sit in my christmas tree my whole childhood and he looks just like this.  He was my favorite decoration to put on the tree and I made my mother promise me that she'd leave it to me.  When I told me mother about how this elf has made it's come back, she told me that our elf was actually my grandmother's!  How old is that!  I'll get a photo of our old elf and compare, I am now the proud owner of an Elf on a Shelf.  His name is Ernie.

Sense of Humor

There is always that accidental shot of your feet...I kinda like this one, it made me laugh.

High Winds

110 km an hour winds and toss in some rain and you get a nasty day! 

The Thing About Sunsets

Every day there is a new one.

Christmas Time Again

Time to decorate the tree.  When you enlist the help of a 5 7/8th year old you tend to get clusters of decorations.

Treasure

There is something magical and sad about apples left on a tree.  The leaves disappear and let you see what they've been hiding but yet, there they are, all alone.