Back-to-back guests for dinner this past weekend
brought a festive warmth to our house.
Old friends. We spoke of the blessing of friendship over many years.
It was easy to use the same table setting.
Dishes out of the dishwasher and back on the table.
The second night was a more casual meal but required
64 items on the table not including serving things,
or dessert dishes and coffee cups.
A very fun cookie decorating and ornament painting party took place
another day. My DIL is a brave one to host 16 2nd grade girls
with a few young siblings tossed in the mix and
another day. My DIL is a brave one to host 16 2nd grade girls
with a few young siblings tossed in the mix and
more toppings than at least I could have imagined.
The annual school Christmas concert.
I loved their costumes.
The grandees enjoy special Christmas things at Grandma's house.
And how I love having them come over.
Things will be less busy the rest of the week and we enjoy quiet nights at home.
The anticipation we feel in the culmination of all these
festivities, lights, food, music …
is the coming of the Christ child, the Savior.
That's what we celebrate in our family.
Rejoice!
Wonderful pictures and post!
ReplyDeleteYour bookcase and tree are beautiful. It's always fun to entertain at Christmas, but I especially love going to someone else's house to see their decorations. I bet your friends loved being there with you.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your husband and family. Have a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteYour table settings are always so creative. How would love to join you and Bonnie sitting there. :)
ReplyDeleteYour table settings are always so creative. How would love to join you and Bonnie sitting there. :)
ReplyDeleteEverything looks beautiful in your home, Dotsie. I love your Christmas dishes! I would really love to read the titles up close of your books in the bookcase. Merry Christmas! ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table and wonderful times! Merry Christmas to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Dotsie, to you and your family. Savour the moments!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks absolutely beautiful and festive! Merry Christmas, Dotsie!
ReplyDeleteAnd this is how we know that He will come again...because He came the first time. Your dining room looks so warm and welcoming and festive. Sharing the joys of the season and opening your home is marvelous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, every bit of it!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Dotsie!
So delightful to hear about your "doings"...and to know that you are honoring Christ in your celebrations!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and yours, and blessings in the New Year!
Sixty-four??? Wow! That's a lot! Your DIL is brave, for sure. I love the photo of your sweet grand, exploring Grandma's house for the fun Christmas things! Have a blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI see from my comment above that it looks like I thought your DIL hosted 64 second graders and sibs. Actually, it's just that I tend to write in code, I guess. LOL
ReplyDeleteSuch happy times around your home and family. Sending very merry Christmas wishes!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post... love that china. What a precious photo of the choir...wish I could hear them singing. And that book cabinet! Wishing you the merriest day after Christmas and many blessings in the coming year!
ReplyDeleteIt looks as though you had a lovely Christmas, how nice. Wishing you all the best in this New Year.
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