Merry and Bright

Merry and Bright's 2014 Adventures

My little elf visitors aren't nearly as mischievous as many I've seen, but they've been fun to have around. 

Knock, Knock...Who's There...Merry...Merry Who...Merry and Bright! 

That's who I found at the door on Thanksgiving.  Merry arrived bringing Christmas Cheer and a new friend, Bright.  

 

Their first order of business was to help finish up with the decorating.  Elves have their own way of doing things.

 

A little elf mischief!

 

Marshmallows are elves favorite food...well, that and syrup! 

 

EBONY....NOOO!  Bright is not a mouse! 

Elves who play at night are at the mercy of stalking kitties.

 

Well....isn't that what reindeer are for!

If the hat fits!  Only 10 more days!



 

 They must have marshmallow ponds at the North Pole?

 

 Loves music!

 

 'Lil Bright loves marshmallow baths.

 

 Listening to Christmas carols on the piano is a favorite activity!

 

 

 

A Vintage Christmas

I know I've written about St. Charles, MO's, Christmas festival before.  But, it's one of my favorite Christmas activities.  And, anyone, who has visited us during Thanksgiving, has had the opportunity to join us.  There's just something about stepping back in time, taking a moment to breathe in the sights and sounds of Christmas, to remember the reason we even celebrate Christmas.  Every year, St. Charles kicks off their celebrations the Friday after Thanksgiving.  We love to see all the lights and garland and chat with the Dicken's characters.  I was accused by Scrooge of owing him money and I'd better pay up.  This year, John and I went down in time to see the tree lighting.  We sipped a little spiced wine and did a little shopping where I found two new beautiful ornaments to add to our tree.

This one to represent our beautiful Sapphie. 

...and this one to remember getting Ebony last year right before Halloween.  She loves hanging out under the Christmas trees.

 

 

Take some time out during this season to do fun things with your family and friends.  It doesn't have to be stressful...remember you are making memories!

 

Going Fake

Christmas trees...those beautiful, wonderful smelling, green things we bring into our homes every year and decorate with sparkly lights and glittery ornaments.  Ours usually gets picked out the day or so after Thanksgiving and stays put until the branches are stiff and half the needles have gone missing!  For many years, my hubby has tried talking us girls into a fake tree.  Oh, you know...

less mess, 

no clean up, 

won't die, 

save money

...the list goes on.  Traditions are hard to break, so we've stood our ground and not given in.  Well, with both girls gone this year, I lost the battle and gave into the fake tree.  Then came home and cried over the fact that 46 years of tradition just flew out the window.

 The week before everyone was coming home for Thanksgiving, I wanted to have the decorations all up and the tree decorated.  Our first Christmas hauling up the huge box of Christmas tree "parts."  We got it together and I unfolded all the branches, still pouting about the fact there was no pine smell filling the house and threatening to take it down, pack it back up, and take it back.  I put the garland and the lights on and waited for Beki to get home to help decorate...one tradition I didn't have the heart to break.  It's together, it's beautiful and I can, honestly say, it's kind of grown on me the past couple of weeks.  It actually, almost looks real.  But just in spite...I might leave it up until Valentine's Day!!!  HeeHee!

I played Santa Claus and traveled 3 hours to see Ari and deliver their Christmas presents since they won't be home this year.  While I was there she said she had to give me part of my present so she could explain.  She handed me a small tissue wrapped gift.  Inside were a couple green candles.  I could smell the pine needles before she had the chance to say, "Do you know what it is?"  She knew how disappointed I was and bought me pine scented candles to burn so I could still enjoy my fake Christmas tree.