it is a season of dedication and decision."
-William Arthur Ward
"All the art of living lies in fine mingling
of letting go and holding on."
-Henry Ellis
"The more the merrier!"
My dining room table today with still MORE gifts and food on it! (My poinsetta plant did have MORE petals on it a week ago or so!!!) |
Our dear friends BOB & JACQUIE coming to share in the MERRIMENT and MINGLES at our annual boxing day open house. Tomorrow we will attend their traditional New Year's Eve party. |
My cousin Gwen and my brother... also getting caught up in the moment of MERRIMENT at our boxing day open house! |
Our friend, VERN... joined us for some MERRY MINGLING on both Christmas day and Boxing day! |
Former dance student, KIM and her mom , GAIL joined us to share some MERRY MOMENTS on boxing day, too! |
My sister-in-law, BEV with my father-in-law, GREG arriving at our boxing day event for MORE MERRIMENT! I also enjoyed a starbucks with Bev yesterday... the more of those, the merrier! |
A moment of merriment and mingles on boxing day in our family room. |
A bit out of focus... but MERRIMENT none the less... here is my brother BOB and my grandson BEAU, in the background... my boss and good friend, Brenda and her husband Vern on the couch mingling. |
Another moment of merriment captured was my sister-in-law, ARLEEN here with my grand daughter, MARIAH working on a little book of stickers and crafts she gave to her for Christmas. |
Vern, his dad, Don and my boss and good friend, Brenda arriving at our boxing day event to share in more mingles! |
Christmas day turkey supper... here are the two BRIANS! ... my brother and my hubby. Notice the merry hats... the ones from the traditional Christmas crackers. |
My sweet friend, Ella at her place after the gym the other day. Her tree is so MERRY and ELEGANT. I enjoy the time I spend MINGLING with her always. |
The little TAP DANCE ornament was a gift I received from my good friend, ELLA! I found MORE room among the MERRY ornaments on my tree to show it off... the MORE the MERRiER! |
Vern and Brenda at the annual BSOBAD annual staff party at their very MERRY and FESTIVE home... where every thing "BSO"MERRY & BRIGHT! |
My hairdresser, MARLA's adorable and oh so MERRY little tree in her home. |
Hi Diane. Happy New Year to you and Brian. I enjoyed reading about your festivities and celebrations. And of course your pictures and poem. All good and a positive reflection of your happy spirit and nature. Love the way you celebrate life and the positive effect you have in the lives of so many. Hugs from your prairie pal!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ethel/ Arlene... I'm glad you enjoyed today's blog... Happy new year to you from me as well... lots of hugs and kisses coming your way!
ReplyDeleteMore More More!!! Cheers to such fab friends!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by Bren! Cheers to you, too!
ReplyDeletexo:)