All Through The House

The word Christmas calls up cherished memories.

Oh the happy anticipation...

I always experience the happy anticipation,

the memories and that wonderful longing for the magic of it all.

Christmas always has to do with the getting ready for,

as much as the day itself.

Preparations for the great day start way in advance.

It's a ritual here at the old country house.

Nothing is thrown together quickly.

I take my time and play with everything...

ribbons, pine garlands and cones, crystal and china.

Polishing until everything is all a glow.

I love the decorating...decking the halls.

By the time Christmas Eve arrives,

all will be ready for the arrival of Christmas magic!

The kids and grandangels arrive with their gorgeously wrapped boxes

and the little wee ones listen for sleighbells.

Oh the excitement!!

I just love an old fashioned country Christmas.

It's Christmastime, y'all!!!

Blessings

*****Yaya*****