looking back on December

 Earlier this month we met some of our family at a halfway point for a
Christmas gathering complete with a Charlie Brown tree.
December is a time for family, and we remember those now missing
from our celebrations. While we miss them, we find comfort in a new generation,
 also a bonus of growing older.

Sisters: one learning to play the piano, while Littlest has discovered pouring tea.

 Both the Gardener and I were sick on and off with a virus through the month

but I at least managed to enjoy Little One's school program and our church's Messiah.

We savor meals with good friends around our table--even more as the years pass it seems.
 Time with grandchildren is always precious. Here we are doing a sock puppet show.

A favorite time of the whole year is Christmas Eve with our family gathered around.

Joining Cheryl's last Gathering the Moments. 
Thank you for hosting, Cheryl.
I've enjoyed participating this year and am grateful for Cheryl's friendship, 
and for her encouragement to slow down, 
to look back, and to savor the moments each month!