Hello and Happy Christmas Week!
The above photo is a favorite of mine. It’s an old one. But these snowmen and the little Christmas truck are a few gifts that I cherish. Believe it or not, they stay out on our windowsill all year long. These little treasures help me to hold onto some sweet memories!
I hope all your Christmas preparations are going well. We are keeping things simple as I am still recuperating from hip surgery but all is going well with me! I still need to make Sweet Man’s favorite Christmas Cookies. He enjoys Pizzelles.
We will look forward to Facetiming and talking with Family and friends. We miss everyone very much but our place here in AZ is the perfect place for my rehab. No stairs and warm weather. (Our December weather has been perfect!)
Instagram Fun
Because I have been idling a bit more than usual, I have been participating in a daily photo reflections challenge on Instagram. The daily prompts have had me look back, look closer, and smile. They made me notice small moments, see familiar things a little differently, and reflect on what really matters—sometimes things I wouldn’t have thought about otherwise.
Here are just a few of the pictures I shared.
Prompt: Wild
Prompt: I Let Go Of
Prompt: Grateful
Prompt: Paper
Prompt: Sanctuary
I shared two places that we love!
Craft Night
My neighbor has been inviting some of the neighbor girls over for craft night, and we’ve been having such a lovely time. The first time, we made a charming ornament together, and this time, we crafted cute paper trees that sit on tea light candles. We always enjoy ourselves and have so much fun. Mary is wonderful, and she always puts together a delicious spread for us. Here is what we made last night. Cute little paper trees.
Thank You
Thanks so much for being here! I truly appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule, especially knowing how hectic things can be.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a week filled with warmth, gratitude, and beautiful moments.
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Wishing you all the best that the season has to offer!
Hello! So good to hear from you! Thank you so much for the season’s tidings.
Merry Christmas!
Such a fun post Nancy! That your treasures were put into a snowglobe was so neat!! I don’t have Instagram and so enjoyed your beautiful photos!! What a fun group of ladies…your paper trees are darling🎄❣️🎄❣️🎄❣️🎄❣️🎄❣️🎄
I’m so sorry not to have gotten my Santa Lucia Collection photos to you sweet Nancy, I’ve not been well, but I’m improving! I’m so glad you continue to do well after your hip replacement surgery! Have a very Merry Christmas and the best New Year!
Oh Sue, I am so glad to hear from you. I was a bit worried. Now I know you are okay. Feel better my friend and have a Merry Christmas. I hope your daughters were in.
Thanks for all the love!
Merry Christmas!
And to you! 🎄🌺🎄🌺🎄
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! 🎄🌺🎄
Good morning Nancy! Making Christmas crafts with friends sounds like so much fun. Today, I’m making cookies and prepping for tomorrow night. My mother in law had surgery last week so we are hosting my husband’s side of the family for Christmas Eve. I’m so happy that your recovery is going well. Merry Christmas, sweet friend!
Thank you Shannon! Enjoy all the festivities with the family!
Merry Christmas!
Happy to hear that your recovery is coming along nicely.
Wishing you and Bob a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much Monica! And we wish the both of you a very Merry Christmas!
Nancy, I’ve been reminiscing. Also looking at old photos. It’s amazing what we miss the first time around. I love these second looks because it goes much deeper than the surface. Everything in your post today is delightful especially the handmade ornaments and decorations. The captain and I wish you a very merry Christmas to you and your sweet man and your fast recovery. Hugs always🙏🏻❤️
How kind of you to reminisce right along with me. Thank you so much for all the love you spread our way.
Giving you great big hugs right back at you.
Merry Christmas sweet friend! 🎄🥰
Great post! What is Pic Collage? Is that a phone app or computer program? I love how your little figurines are now turned into a fun snow globe image. How fun. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!
I am so glad you enjoyed my snow globe. I did too!
Pic Collage is an app on my phone. It’s a fabulous collage maker and now a snow globe maker. 🙂
Merry Christmas dear friend! 🎄
Wonderful, festive decor for Christmas, Nancy! Both your homes look festive, but I’m glad you don’t have to deal with stairs while you heal! In just love the paper trees and the snow globe effect on your photo! Merry Christmas to you and Sweet Man! 🎄✨️
Thank you Terri! We loved how those paper trees turned out. We had so much fun making them.
Thanks for all the love!
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Nancy, your body is in recovery mode, but your creatively is in overdrive! The tree lights are so cute! 🎄🎄🎄
Merry Christmas to you and your dear husband!
Thank you so much for your well wishes and thoughtfulness. I sure do appreciate your kindness.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
Merry Christmas, I love the paper trees. I need to look up how to make them. What a fun craft activity.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Carla
Thank you Carla! The paper trees were fun to make.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year!
Many wonderful wishes for a beautiful Christmas. It looks like you are well on the way to that already! I enjoyed the photo prompts and things important to you and am wild about your craft nights and the fun paper trees. Most of all, I’m glad you are recuperating well and in a wonderful and lovely place. Merry and Happy Christmas to you!
Oh Jeanne. I have been delayed in catching up with you. I will visit you tonight.
Thank you always for your sweet comments. You are always so kind.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
I wish you a speedy recovery and a joyful holiday season. Thank you for sharing the beauty in your world.
And thank you Maria! I enjoy seeing the beauty in your world as well. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Merry Christmas to you and your family Nancy! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday! xx
Thank you Danielle! And the same to you dear friend!
Crafting with friends is so much fun! I love your snowmen. I used to have a collection of snowmen, including dinnerware, but I gave them up when I downsized. It is one of the few things I actively miss so I enjoy your collection all the more. Merry Christmas and continue that good healing.
Thank you so much! I too have gotten rid of some things that I wish I never did. Darn!
Thank you for the well wishes. I am doing great!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I wish you the best in 2026!
Your home always looks fabulous, both of them! I am happy to hear you are not overdoing it and taking good care of yourself. How fun to make crafts with friends. I love the paper trees!
Merry Christmas, my friend ✨❤️✨
Thank you, Pam! Merry Christmas to you and Butch and your dear sweet family! 🎄❤️