Friday, December 23, 2011

Christmas Greetings


Just a few days before Christmas and all through my home
Preparations have been made for the big day to come


Presents are wrapped and under the tree


Treasured ornaments put up for all to see


The stockings were hung by the chimney with care


A day with the grandkids making cookies to share


Little hands at work, sounds of delight


Some of those creations were quite a sight!


A busy season, I could use a rest
But times like these, I realize I am blessed.


Greetings from friends and family far and near
Remind us of all those we hold most dear.


Happy memories of times spent with those far away


And joy in the little one who will enjoy his first Christmas Day.


From our house to yours, wishes of peace and good cheer:

Merry  Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!

25 comments:

  1. Hey Rose,
    Lovely photo.s
    I wish you a merry christmas and a great and healthy 2012
    Marijke

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  2. Hey Rose,
    Lovely photo.s
    I wish you a merry christmas and a great and healthy 2012
    Marijke

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  3. All your photos are really lovely!
    Great of your grandchild. Lovely puss and doggie and I just love those stockings!
    Happy Christmas. Enjoy your family during this holiday.
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  4. Looks like a lovely holiday season! My daughter had to count all those stockings!

    Happy Holidays!

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  5. Wow, that's a lot of stockings! Your grandkids are so cute. I love the SpongeBob (?) cookie! Merry Christmas, Rose!

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  6. Merry Christmas. Looks like there is a lot of love at your house!

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  7. Such a beautiful and cosy setting. Wishing you and family a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year 2012!

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  8. What a beautiful post Rose. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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  9. Wonderful Christmas memories, Rose! We WISH you a Merry Christmas, We WISH you a Merry Christmas . . . and a Happy New Year! :-)

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  10. Many blessings to you and yours...
    Love your stockings hung with much care...
    May you have a joyful Christmas,
    Sherry

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  11. So beautiful Rose :-)
    Love the pic of you with your new grandchild

    Merry Christmas to you and yours x

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  12. Love your poem and photos!

    Merry Christmas, Rose! To you and your family may blessings flow. I pray that 2012 brings well-being for us all.

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  13. Wishing you peace and joy at Christmas Rose and throughout the year to come! xxx

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  14. Love the Sponge Bob cookie that is so cute! Your house looks so festive and so full of Christmas spirit.

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  15. Merry Christmas, Prairie Rose. I hope you have a wonderful holiday with family and friends.

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  16. oh wow, those are a lot of stockings! but then I saw all the little ones making cookies and I realized who all those stockings were for. Nice to see my cat is not the only one who prefers sleeping on the tree skirt. Have a wonderful Christmas and best wishes in the new year.

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  17. Oh My Goodness Rose girl !
    Now how perfect a Christmas greeting is this : ) So many stockings it looks like Santa's workshop !! lol
    I hope you too have had a great time with the family .. 2012 will be here shortly .. and I wonder what kind of weather is going to hit us because this is the very first green christmas I can remember in Ontario !! eeekkk ! LOL .. Happy New Year to you girl!
    Joy

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  18. Merry Christmas to you also, Rose. What is the new one's name? He is a beauty as are the older ones. You are blessed.

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  19. Merry Christmas, Rose! I had to laugh: lots of orange in the cookie photo!, someone has "pants" stocking???!
    The red haired baby is a doll. Your family is blessed to have ya, I hope to meet you this year!

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  20. I hope you had a Merry Christmas as well, Rose!
    I just love the photos of the kids decorating the cookies. I remember those days of the floor being decorated as well. :)
    Sweet new babies bring such a special feeling at Christmas!

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  21. Holiday blessings, dear Rose. The baby is beautiful!

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  22. You are truly blessed What a beautiful family and lovely decorations. Merry Christmas!

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  23. I meant to stop by and wish you a Merry Christmas beforehand. Better late than not at all. It looks like you had a wonderful time with the dear ones. Beautiful! Happy New Year!

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  24. Rose: Sending you warm Christmas cheer and all the simple pleasures of this joyful time of year!The warm comfort of family voices is the greatest gift of all!
    love and light Anna
    Soon I'll be off to Arizona!

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  25. Merry Christmas to you too Rose. I loved your poem. It was darling. that Spongebob Squarepants cookies was well done. Happy New Year my friend.~~Dee

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