It's the lead up to Christmas and the days are still so busy. On Monday the first thing on my list was a visit to the library, as I had found out that the local library would be closed for two weeks over the holiday period. Oh dear, what if I run out of books to read! So I called in and collected three more, just in case. The library was nicely decorated and had quite a Christmas vibe, very nice indeed.
Letters for Santa go in the red box
I think that arm chair is for Santa
With enough reading material to last me for a while, I then headed off to my Monday craft group. This was to be the last get together for the year and we were all taking something for a shared lunch. I decided to make some fresh fruit kebabs with strawberries, grapes and marshmallows.
Easy to make and so yummy indeed
There were all sorts of goodies to share, sandwhiches, quiche, cheese and crackers, Christmas fruit mince tarts, strawberries galore with dipping chocolate, plenty for everyone.
Today, Tuesday, dawned very wet indeed. What happened to Summer? I had one more social occasion on the calendar, to celebrate a belated birthday lunch with my friend Dot. Her birthday was several weeks ago, and it took us all this time to find a date which suited us both. As I mentioned, it was a wet and miserable day indeed, and the cafe had Seafood Chowder on the menu, a mutual favourite, so that is what we ordered.
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I'm staying home, there is no need for me to brave the Christmas shopping crowds again. I have a little baking to do, some gifts to wrap, then I will be all ready for Christmas Day.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, have a wonderful day, and if you are traveling, stay safe on the roads. I do feel a bit nostalgic seeing all those caravans and motorhomes taking off for the summer holidays.
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I am with you Jenny. Staying home tomorrow, away from crowds and relaxing. But we are going to our daughters Christmas Day for lunch. She is only 5 minutes away. I do not want to go shopping as it is crazy out there. Merry Christmas to you too
I am also staying away from the stores! I’ve been doing a bit of scrapbooking and some stitching as well as reading a Christmas novella or two. We enjoy a Christmas movie in the evening too. Your contribution to the buffet looks delicious. So nice to get together with friends to celebrate the season. I hope your weather improves. We had snow earlier in the month but most of it has melted now. Merry Christmas, Jenny.
I agree. we two will be "at home" for the Eve and also the Day as our gathering will be on the 26th to enable all the inlaw's visiting, etc. No way am I going near our infamous highway I-95 or any stores...Nice quiet times....
Looks like a lovely food spread you had at your gathering...and the cutest little silver Angel, too--Merry Christmas--I wish you joy and a light heart for the coming year...
Hugs, Julierose
We are staying home for Christmas but we take a short drive (30 minutes) to older daughter on Boxing day. Just the dogs to walk each day.
your christmas table cloth is lovely!!!
there's no extra dollars for presents this year and i shouldn't be okay with that, but it has dampened the crazy stress that has ruined past holidays and i'm actually kinda grateful for being mostly broke ... have a merry christmas!!!
Merry Christmas to you indeed! You could come see the winter wonderland here; much colder and wetter. It looks kind of yucky as the rain erased some of the snow into brown piles. But it sounds like you are set for the holidays! Enjoy your festivities and fun books. Can't wait to see your knitting.
I want to sit in that comfy chair and read a book. Your library looks fabulous all ready for the festive season. I'm glad you borrowed a couple of books to see you through. Isn't that angel sweet and the festive tablecloth is a pretty one. I must say summer here is a bit dodgy, too. I'm still waiting for the hot days to arrive. I hope you have a lovely Christmas Day, dear Jenny. Sending you a very big hug from across the ditch♡
I am home too, after walking the dogs and picking up hubbies stuff from the chemist, no more fighting crowds for me! Merry Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas Jenny - sending a hug - you have made it through the first year and now you know you can handle it - you are strong. I have to have my books too although I read on my kindle - lightweight is better on my hands.
Merry Christmas. You have had a delightful social lead up. Enjoy the day with your family.
Merry Christmas from California, Jenny!
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