Christmas is Near

On Wednesday night, we had this--freezing rain.

Difficult for walking and driving but pretty for photos

This morning, we woke to a blanket of snow. :)

Enough to cover the grass...finally!

And make a certain dog named Meeko very happy. He reminds me of a rabbit when he runs.

The decorations are up. This one made Meeko bark. He doesn't like change.

I went with simpler decorations this year.

A lot stayed in their boxes.

This always comes out.  Beautiful  Mexican crêche figures--a gift from my sister Nancy years ago.

Why is it that the funny little decorations tug at your heart?
I made this reindeer out of toilet paper rolls, paint and twigs
with my daughter Emma when she was three. I still love it.

A little indoor ice

And some indoor warmth



Warm wishes to everyone in their holidays preparations and celebrations. 
To all of my blog readers
near and far, 
to friends, to family--a big holiday hug.  ♥