Yes, I have to catch up. So much was going on in December. Highest priority was to get James fit again. Had I mentioned that he had an appointment on December 1 with an ortho-surgeon and it was very clear what needed to be done. A (hopefully) outpatient procedure was recommended, no question that James wanted to get relief and finally we got the appointment for December 30. Of course we had the choice for a later date but I was sure that no Golden Wedding Party (planned for THE day December 31, invitation written) was more important than James' health.
December is a wonderful time getting ready for Christmas. I enjoyed decorating the house ... one item at a time. I found a new way to display our many nativities which we have collected from many different corners in the world. It would not be possible to show all that here though.
As president of our church ECW group I was a bit nervous how this month's meeting would go which was of course our Christmas Party. It was a wonderful turnout and a lot of fun.
December is a very busy month but what is more important than spending time with people you love. One afternoon we went to neighbor/friend Irma and plaid cards. Irma surprised us with a anniversary gift, even though our party was cancelled. She had taken all the important info from our invitation and had this special ornament made and presented it to us. Vielen Dank, Irma! (we always speak a little German when we visit)
Must have been December 13, when we went shopping, I admired this amaryllis and James got it for me.
Just a few days later it became obvious that the label of the pink amaryllis must have been a mistake.
This doesn't look very pink to me. First I was very disappointed because white flowers are always associated in Germany with funerals. But it got prettier every day.
One day Helen had texted this photo to us. She had found these gingerbreadman for cup edges at her Nashville Trader Joe's.
Ha, the very next day we went to our Trader Joe and found them there too. Not only are they fun, they are also tasting good. Perfect for a cup of tea. Be careful though. If his leg ends up in the wet too long, he will loose it.
James had fun with our Adventcalendar puzzle. Some days he was just done too quickly.
And sometimes a piece was just added (sometimes by me too) just "walking by".
It doesn't happen often that I don't feel like cooking ... or can't think of what to make. So how about sharing a Reuben sandwich for example? James had not enjoyed a Guiness for a long time.
I took a taste. No, not for me.
Our three "local" grandchildren are still busy with their sports. Caleb's soccer season is over but there is indoor soccer now. On December 20 we had a chance to watch him. It is not quite the same but still fun to watch. And he loves it of course.
Christmas comes nearer and nearer.
It is strange when you walk through the house now, your eyes fall on one of the decorations and memories flood into your mind.
The Adventcalendar with the bobbinlace Chrismons. Ah, I have so many ideas in my head of what I would like to create. And here is the question: how can one "retired" but not have enough time to do all.
And here is the "pink" amaryllis in full bloom on Holy Eve.
And now some very exciting days to look forward too.
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