Have a very Merry Christmas and now with all these lovely spring flowers you have shared, I am ready for Spring to arrive.

The Hibiscus flower is indeed a beautiful representation of the holiday. May you have a wonderful, peaceful, and loving Christmas my friend.

There can never be too much bokeh, I wanted to wish you and your kittie a very Merry Christmas and thank you very much for all your year-round support. ♥

Have a very Merry Christmas with your family.

I really liked a little bit of the chocolate in the muffins, not too much, but just a little did the trick.

Ah, gotcha, I thought he was your family. It's so nice to meet new people too.

Awesome! That is exactly why I made the little loaves of Gingerbread. Many people tend to visit and having a few wrapped is so nice and easy and surprises everyone too. Merry Christmas.

It seems that both the cats are adjusting to the changes. Perhaps, one day Joan will come to visit his sister. Merry Holidays to you.

I hope you do try them again. I think they look amazing when used outdoors, especially on a fir tree. I have never used candles in the windows but always love the look of other's homes.

It is wonderful that you got to revisit the mall to see the new decorations. I too have noticed that things are changing around our area too. Not so many people are doing lots of lighting, probably due

Wow, your son really made the Winter Solstice a grand time. It was great that you got out to enjoy being with so many family and friends.

Glad to hear your back is improving, it is amazing how long it can take. Larry looks happy in the window like he owns the place now. lol

Thanks, Pam we had a great time together. I have only seen him in real life twice since he was born but we chat with video every few days. That Christmas store was over the top filled to the brim with

I liked the muffins with that little bit of chocolate in them, it took the gingerbread to a whole other level.

The poem was priceless, Joan. I am sure the children and families appreciate the food and toys. It is hard all over and we have lots of them here too. Enjoy your family and the nice warm weather. ♥

The nature that surrounds us is always speaking, sometimes softly, and sometimes loudly, all we have to do is be in a place of receptivity. Your sentiments show the wisdom that resides within you. I will

I had never seen so many different Christmas decorations in one place. It was a wonderful time, may you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

The town is so full of wonderful places to visit and the food was awesome. Next week I will share other photos from there too.

I am in Monroe county in Webster just east of Rochester. My family were born and raised in Cattaraugus county near Jamestown.

It was an awesome stay in Canada and we had so much fun an way too much food. I hope to go to Panama when I save up enough. That Christmas shop was over the top! Merry Christmas to you and your family.