Saturday, December 26, 2015

The Day After ~



While many of you are busily putting away your Christmas decorations until next year, this is the time I get to sit back and finally enjoy mine.
 
Christmas Day was wonderful.  Jake at age 10, was probably more excited than I had ever seen him.  He usually does not spend Christmas day with us, but this year he was here in the early afternoon.  I don't often post a picture of me, but I had to share this one with my #2 son (Jake's dad), Jake and me.  The shirt would not be my normal Christmas day attire, but my nephew-in-law in Chicago saw this shirt and thought I had to have it, so he Fed Ex'd it to me to arrive in time.  How could I not wear it?  Thanks, Michael, for thinking of me :)


The amount of presents under the tree for so few people is sinful, but every year I tend to overindulge.  What would it look like if I had more than one grand?  More siblings here on Christmas Day (there was only one here)?  Or more DSOs?  (Just kidding on the DSOs.)

 
 
I must share my birdbath.  There is a local man who does stone carving.  I've bought a few items from him in the past.  When asked what I wanted for Christmas, one of my requests was a birdbath.  DSO had one made especially for me.  Isn't it just too cool?
 
 
This is so wrong, but I'm lovin' it!  As with many of you, we are having unseasonably warm weather.  In fact, our December may be the warmest on record.  This primrose was blooming in my yard ~ ON CHRISTMAS DAY :)
 
 
I've pulled a few loops on my little snowman mat.  I'll share my progress in my next post.
 
I hope everyone had the Christmas of their dreams.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren


18 comments:

The Eveningstitcher said...

So wonderful that you had a great Christmas, Lauren!! I am relaxing myself....getting caught up on blogging. Your tree and presents look wonderful...and Jake is getting too big too fast...so handsome!! Love the birdbath!! Have a great day!

The Eveningstitcher said...

So wonderful that you had a great Christmas, Lauren!! I am relaxing myself....getting caught up on blogging. Your tree and presents look wonderful...and Jake is getting too big too fast...so handsome!! Love the birdbath!! Have a great day!

Three Sheep Studio said...

Oh, I'm coming to your house !
Sooooo many presents under your tree.
Rose

moosecraft said...

That's a GREAT picture of the 3 of you! Love your tree and the decorations around your home too! :-) Merry Christmas!

acorn hollow said...

Jake is almost as tall as you are! It looks like a great Christmas! I love your birdbath. We are very warm here too I am enjoying every minute of it.
Cathy

denise said...

I tend to overdo for the grands.Don't know what I'll do next year when the twins arrive.

denise said...

I tend to overdo for the grands.Don't know what I'll do next year when the twins arrive.

Saundra said...

OMG, I love that birdbath and your DSO treats you really well. No wonder Jake likes going to grandmas house; you spoil him. But that's what grandkids are for. Beautiful hair gal.

Farm Girl said...

I am so glad you and your family had such a nice day. It looks wonderful. I love those happy primroses and your bird bath. That is just great. I like your lovely shirt too.

Kim said...

Jake is sure growing up to be a handsome young man. The weather here was ridiculously warm too but cooling tonight for a storm tomorrow. I'm like you, I'm going to enjoy my decorations for a few more days.

Kim said...

Oh forgot to say how awesome that birdbath is

Julia said...

That is the perfect shirt for you. It will be great when you work at raising money for pug rescue also.

Wow, Jake sure has grown and he's catching up to you. I'm enjoying my Christmas decorations too since I was so late in decorating this year. I usually take it down by january 6th. it may come down earlier if I get a spurt of energy...

Christmas was awesome here and I'm glad you had a beautiful Christmas too. Lots and lots of gifts under your tree. Love your birth bath.

Hugs,
JB


marly said...

Glad you had such a nice Christmas and I love your shirt. Great birdbath.

Primitive Stars said...

So happy you had a wonderful Christmas, I find goes so fast. Love the birdbath, great family pictures. Enjoy the rest of the year,Hugs Francine.

Jo said...

Love your bird bath! What a great gift! I'm ready to relax & enjoy our tree & lights too. In fact, more than ready to get busy on some hooking & just sit! Happy New Year!!

WoolenSails said...

Wonderful photos of your family and you and how can we not spoil the grandkids;)

Debbie

Dog Trot Farm said...

It's Miss Loocie!!! I am so happy to read you enjoyed such a lovely Christmas Day...such a handsome son and grandson...Being a grandmother is the best thing that ever happened to me...Such an interesting birdbath...will look wonderful in your garden...a gift from the heart...Thinking of you...

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