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And to all a good night
December 25, 2009
It's nearing midnight here in Atlantic Canada. The house is absolutely quiet except for the tick-tocking grandfather clock. I'm off to bed soon but that latte Damien made for me this afternoon is keeping me awake.
So much of these days is about the hours after dark. Dark comes soon (though the days are now getting longer!) and much of our merry making is happening after the sun is set. Not exactly the ideal time for photo taking but I'm trying.
Trying to capture the moments of these past nights, the memories. Cousins arriving, celebrating my brother's birthday (2 days before Christmas) and lots of good food.
We open presents on Christmas Eve but I didn't even bother trying to take photos of that. I just wanted to be there, enjoying the delight of my children as they opened their handmade gifts to each other and their handmade gifts from Nana & Papa and from Damien & myself. They also got books and other gifts for learning, crafting & staying warm. It was so much fun to experience their excitement in both the giving and receiving.
These nights are magical and I am trying to soak them up, remember all the little details and appreciate my family fully for who they are - wonderful, wonderful people. I am so blessed.
G'nite. I wish you the merriest Christmas.
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Shawna on Dec. 25, 2009, 6:31 p.m.
Merry Christmas! Next year I fully hope to give all handmade goods. I think the trade is more fulfilling when the recipient also is giving handmade, but alas, we'll just have to be the trendsetters :O) Enjoy the warmth of family!
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Kami@Nurturing the tender years on Dec. 25, 2009, 10:19 p.m.
Merry Christmas to you! It sounds like you are having a lovely holiday with family, just the way it should be! :)
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nicola@which name? on Dec. 26, 2009, 5:08 p.m.
merry merry, renee! nicola http://whichname.blogspot.com
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Earth Mama on Dec. 29, 2009, 1:27 p.m.
Yummm...that food looks delicious! We are a big fan of homemade sushi, and that cake looks amazing! Looks like a wonderful evening you celebrated!
:)Lisa
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HomegrownLife on Dec. 30, 2009, 1:06 p.m.
Your Christmas celebration sounds peaceful and wonderful! Wishing you a Happy New Year filled with many more magical memories.
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kyndale on Dec. 25, 2009, 5:41 a.m.
Merry Christmas to you Renee and your family. Thanks for the surprise! Eli is enjoying it very much!