Shadow Shot Sunday ~ Yuletide

"I'm dreaming of a white Christmas..."

Our town's Christmas tree.

And here's a slightly different angle. 
 

 Spotted this at a religious book store in Derby, Ct. about which I wrote a story in December.

 

I'm happy to be back posting photos. The weeks are flying by, that's for sure.

Join in the fun and see many more shadowy pix at Shadow Shot Sunday 2.

I wish all my blogosphere friends a Happy and Healthy 2014! 

Ho, ho, repost!

Merry Christmas to all!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Ho ho ho

Ralph took this photo last night after I was asleep. Santa was waving to him through the front window!
Quite the capture, if I do say so myself.

4 comments:

Empress Bee (of the High Sea) said...

oh good one ralph! ha ha ha merry christmas! smiles, bee xoxoxoxoxoxoox

December 25, 2008 9:15 AM

storyteller said...

Excellent ;--) Merry Christmas to both of you. Hugs and blessings,

December 25, 2008 11:42 AM

Dianne said...

Ralph knows ALL the famous people ;) have a wonderful day!

December 25, 2008 12:52 PM

Linda said...

Ah, that would be the perfect picture for Ruby Tuesday - too bad Christmas came on a Thursday this year or Ralph would have had the perfect shot!

December 26, 2008 12:49 PM

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What's the rush?

All over the neighborhood I see nothing but Christmas decorations.

Ack! It's November, people. 
I really love Christmas, but this weekend I've been feeling like Scrooge. 

Bah Humbug!

* Happy Birthday to us *

Christmas, birthdays, and a new year all rolled up into one.

It was 22 years ago yesterday that our beautiful daughter was born. She was quite the birthday present for me!

And I was about 22 at the time.

Hahaha ... OK, I wasn't.

I'm just happy she didn't arrive on Dec. 25. That must be a tough day to have a birthday.

And today would have been my father's 100th birthday, so I, his only child, was his birthday present!

He was an "older dad," and when I was little some of my friends thought he was my grandfather.

Here's Allegra on her birthday modeling a Turbie Twist my mother got for her. It was a good gift, since she never quite got the hang of putting her wet hair in a towel.

Ralph devoted a post to us. Just click on his name to read.

Happy almost New Year to all.

Yuletide re-post

Merry Christmas!

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Ho ho ho

Ralph took this photo last night after I was asleep. Santa was waving to him

through the front window!
Quite the capture, if I do say so myself.

Let the festivities begin!

Yesterday I bought these three tiny trees to put in the front yard. Today I splurged and got the goose family. It's a Christmas Goose and her goslings.

'Tis the season to get festive. The decorating has begun. Once I start there is no stopping me. I know, I'm a wild woman.

tee hee

A repost for a special day

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2008

Children make Christmas special

Vintage Christmas greetings ~

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OK, it's after 10 a.m. Christmas Day 2009 and I still need to wrap some presents. Luckily Kid One and Kid Two are asleep. This is certainly not like the old days, when they would be up at dawn to see what Santa brought them.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

Ruby Tuesday ~ seasonal fun

It's Tuesday and that means it's Ruby Tuesday here in the blogosphere. I invite you to come along with me as I experiment a bit with light and photos, all containing red, of course.~ ~ ~
This snowman decoration on a plastic frame was made by our great-nephew, Adam, who is not yet 2. Isn't he a talented toddler? Crafty.
It has an outline of his hand on the back of the frame. He also gave us an ornament featuring his photo. Not sure if his mom wants us to post his picture, but trust me, he's a cutie.
I love this gnome ornament below, because I love gnomes. At the bottom it says "Gnome for the Holidays."

And there's always Snoopy to bring a smile and wish us greetings of the season.


To see more Ruby Tuesday entries, visit Mary T, The Teach, at Work of the Poet.
Thanks go to Mary for hosting this meme!

* ~ Important seasonal info ~ *

I opened a box of candy canes yesterday and when I turned it over, I found some scintillating information about the red and white, twisted and striped, peppermint -flavored, cane-shaped candy.

And I quote: "Of all the beautiful traditions of Christmas, few are as ancient in meaning and rich in symbolism as the tradition of the Candy Cane."

Betcha didn't know that!

I'm not going to retype the entire thing here, but I'll share the final paragraph:
"Candy canes on the Christmas tree symbolize the shepherds in the fields on that first Christmas night - shepherds who heard the angel chorus and come to worship at the crib of the newborn King."

This last line brings us back to reality: "Most of all, they are an inexpensive and delightful Christmas treat for the family."
Well alrighty, I guess I can agree with that. Lots of info on that 99-cent box of candy canes, right?

A sentimental season

I went to a Christmas party for employees' children a few years ago, and even then people were spelling my name wrong!
It's not '"y," it's "i" - P-A-T-T-I

Here's the photo in sepia tones:

At first I thought the photo was circa 1959, but on second thought I think it was the early 60s...
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The Christmas season has always been my favorite time of the year. When I was little it was all about Santa (as an only child I got a lot of loot), my birthday and my father's birthday the next day and now, well it's also about Santa, my birthday and my daughter's birthday. Allegra was born on my birthday in 1988. Woo hoo!!

So we're still celebrating around here. Have a nice Sunday!

Ruby Tuesday ~ Christmas angels

Our daughter in 1994. I spy a new Polly Pocket there!

Our son on Christmas Eve in 1996. He looks rather scared, but maybe he's just anticipating Santa Claus' arrival.


My mother's "retro" angel candlesticks from the 1950s. They weren't retro at the time though. They were up-to-date decorations.
If only I had gotten some red taper candles to put in the holders to add to my Ruby Tuesday post.
But alas, my holiday disorganization continues.
To see more Ruby Tuesday entries, visit our hostess, Mary T, The Teach. Thanks, Mary!

Sending wishes to all for a Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah ~

Monday morning minutia

This week isn't starting out well. It's about 10 below zero outside, the coffeemaker seems to have gasped its last caffeinated gasp, and I burned the toast.

The toaster is on its way out too, I think. Dang appliances!

So how is your Monday going?
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On a lighter note, here's another vintage Christmas greeting from me to you.

Christmas cheer. That's what I need.

Children make Christmas special

Vintage Christmas greetings ~
Isn't she sweet? Reminds me of myself when I was about 4 or 5. I loved dolls, and actually I still do.

Santa Claus takes the train and gives his eight reindeer a break. I'm guessing this card has a Christmas message. I must use online translator to figure out.

Santa never forgets the children.

This kiddo is sadly mistaken. No Santa?
I think he is a misguided lad.

And this last one I post in honor of Airhead 55 ~ Ralph just loves fixed-wing aircraft. That's why I named him Airhead 55, of course.

Trying to stay calm amidst the hoopla

It's Dec. 17 ~ and I'm feeling overwhelmed. I've only decorated a tiny bit, haven't shopped, and I feel like the days are flying, which they are!


Speaking of flying, I'm posting some vintage artwork of sweet angels to help us focus on the quiet peacefulness of the season. I love looking at them.

Get your own vintage images here.




I wish everyone a Happy Yuletide!

'Ansoniafeller Center'

Ralph took me to Main Street Friday so I could get some photos of Christmas decorations. He drives, I snap, and practice taking nighttime photographs.
I even got out of the van. Brrrr... it was cold, and not yet 5 p.m., and we would have had to wait for more than an hour for the official Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m. We decided against it.

I settled for some other pix. Like this one of Main Street, heading toward 'Ansoniafeller Center.'

And this one of a tree next to the park on Main Street. I did some experimenting with auto-level:And this is one of the light pole decorations. Woo hoo!

On Saturday evening we went back to the park next to City Hall ('Ansoniafeller Center') and I got pictures of the tree all aglow. I stayed in the vehicle this time. Brrrr....


That's all for now. May your days and nights be merry and bright!