Saturday, December 28, 2013

Christmas Celebrations ~



As always, Christmas arrived all too quickly and passed the same way.  I do not put my decorations out until after Thanksgiving and don't begin to take them down until after the New Year.  After Christmas day I finally have a moment to breathe and that is when I enjoy them the most.

Just a few random shots . . .


Victorian Christmas lights in the window.  One of my favorite things.



Christmas Day

Younger son J and girlfriend Jessica. 


J and Maya.  I just couldn't get a good picture of her and she looks evil in this one :)


LA Bill (as in Los Angeles) with brother J.  It was SO GOOD to have him home for a few days.


Bill, me, J and my brother Bill (big Uncle Bill to Jake).


DSO Fritz with Loocie.


 One comfy pug.


Ellie


December 26th, we celebrated Christmas with Jake.

Little Uncle Bill and Jake.  Ellie absolutely adored Bill.





I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and made new memories.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
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18 comments:

  1. Plumruncreek ♥December 28, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    LOVE your Christmas decorations!! So happy for you that you got to spend the holidays with your kids!!

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  2. BumbleBeeLaneDecember 28, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    Looks like the perfect christmas. Jake always looks so excited and happy.Warm Blessings! Amy

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  3. marlyDecember 28, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Enjoyed your photos and decorating. Family, fun, and furbabies.

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  4. jennifer768December 28, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Such a beautifully decorated home Lauren! Sure was fun to see you(gorgeous lady) and the family.The pups always make me smile.Have a wonderful and Happy New Year! Blessings,Jen

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  5. The Wool CupboardDecember 28, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Your home looks wonderful, Lauren! I know it was wonderful spending time with those you love...including Ellie and Loocie :-)

    Hugs, Linda

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  6. Raymond HomesteadDecember 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I enjoyed looking at all your photos Lauren. Looks like you had a great Christmas! Love them puppies!

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  7. EarleneDecember 28, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    Thanks for sharing your family with us Lauren.

    Your trees are beautiful and the reflections are so pretty.
    Hugs
    Love the pug too!!
    Earlene

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  8. Janet-Olde Crow PrimitivesDecember 28, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Everything looks beautiful. Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.
    Janet

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  9. JacquelineDecember 28, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Sounds like you had a great Christmas.

    Happy New Year.

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  10. WoolenSailsDecember 28, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    Wonderful photos of your home and your family.

    Debbie

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  11. Larkrise garden girlDecember 29, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    What a Fun Christmas full of love! Cheri

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  12. SaundraDecember 29, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    Looks like Ellie loves Jake too. Seems it was a nice warm family gathering there. But since all the hullabaloo is over perhaps you can pick up that hook for a bit.

    Saundra

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  13. Primitive StarsDecember 29, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Everybody looks so happy, wonderful Christmas memories, Blessings Francine.

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  14. JuliaDecember 29, 2013 at 10:38 AM

    You are right about Christmas coming and going too fast. It looks like a wonderful Christmas at your place with all your favorite men.
    I take down my tree in January also. I like to enjoy the lights and bling after the rush and stress is gone.

    Happy New Year.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  15. Roberta December 29, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Good point about leaving the decorating up until the 1st! I didn't finish my tree until the week before Christmas so it's good to have at least a few days to enjoy it, although the cat is starting to knock off the ornaments! Happy New Year! ~Roberta

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  16. LindaDecember 29, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Love all of the family Christmas pictures but I like the one with you in it the best! You never post any of you.

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  17. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesDecember 29, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Jake is getting to be a big boy! So cuTe!!

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  18. prims by olde lady morganDecember 29, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Lauren,

    I am with you... tree up on Thanksgiving... up it stays usually until the epiphany... So looks like you had a wonderful Christmas!!! hugs! OLM

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