Good Chilly Morning!
Single digits here this a.m. My phone says it is 6 degrees outside. Whew!
Did anyone watch the Kennedy Center honors last night? Bonnie Raitt! One of my most favorites. I remember seeing her in concert a number of times. Most notably at Lenox back in the 70's. After which my friend and I went to Alice's Restaurant (yes, THAT Alice's Restaurant) for dinner. Good times.
Is everyone ready for Christmas? I thought I was, but I need to run out this morning for two last minute gifts. I found out that Anna's boyfriend, John, will be joining us on Christmas Day, so I am picking up a little something from PA's Fine Wine & Spirits store for him. And I realized I never got a cigar for Colin (always put one in his stocking).
The cookies are all done. I cut back this year and did not make as many as usual. Which is fine. I don't want a lot left over. We put together a box of goodies for our neighbors Rob & Eva. And, Saturday afternoon they walked over with a plate of goodies for us! Like minds and all that. Interestingly, Rob and I made all different kinds of cookies, so no repeats. He also made his wonderful peanut brittle (I cannot get enough of that!).
Finally, all the presents are wrapped. Except for the few I will get this morning. Also presents for my friend Carol (Christmas and her birthday) and her family, but I won't be seeing her till after the New Year, so no rush.
Despite the baking and wrapping, I did find time to finish Colin's second sock!!
Just in time! We are heading over to Colin & Mailing's for lunch today (and to see Iris of course). We are taking over stocking gifts for them as well as cookies and candied and roasted nuts. There is also something for Talbot and something for Iris. When Fletch delivered cookies to his former clients, Connie & David, they gave him a set of 4 board books for Iris that were written by their daughter. How sweet is that?
Whatever you are up to this Monday, I hope you stay warm and cozy and find time to relax and just enjoy life. Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Season however, whatever and wherever you celebrate.
Oh, Vera, enjoy your first Christmas with Iris! What a wonderful time for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic weekend (but boy was it COLD out this morning! I don't think we got to single digits, but I did not look! lol) Have the happiest Christmas, Vera!
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted to hear that you finished the socks in time -- and that you decided to cut back on the cookies so that you can enjoy the time and the company the next several days instead of being tied up in the kitchen! I hope it warms up a little for you and your first Christmas as a grandmother is spectacular. Happy and merry everything!
ReplyDeletebeautiful socks!! I did not bake at all yet. I probably will not either. Have a very merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a lovely lunch with C&M and Iris, too! We had 5 degrees this morning but I think it's supposed to get above freezing tomorrow. Colin's socks look wonderful and I hope that all of you have a truly wonderful Christmas!
ReplyDeleteWonderful socks!
ReplyDeleteI'm not doing any baking this year. Dave's Mom is not coming this year, and my brother and his fam are all tied up with work and other commitments, so we will see them in the new year. So it's just me, Dave, and Mom and Dad. I'm making the turkey, and Mom's bringing the pies!
Have a wonderful visit with the little one! Merry Christmas!
Sounds like you've got a fun and delicious few days coming up, Vera! Merry Christmas and I hope you enjoy every moment of it all.
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