Flags and Flowers

How beautiful, flowers of all kind bring not only beauty into our lives but the feeling of being loved.  It only takes one blossom to make us feel good about our world.

Right now it is the wonderful pine wreaths that brighten our doorways, or a beautiful red or pink poinsettia. 

Even this little guy has a bit of red to celebrate the upcoming holiday

and this big guy is dressed in holiday colors giving the children an ear and a hug

and our brave military are not forgotten as wreaths were laid in thanksgiving for a sacrifice we can never repay.

Christmas brings out the good in all of us.    We moan, groan and find fault with all the work entailed, but only for a second as we , each one of us, truly love celebrating the birth of Christ and even good old St. Nick.    We grouse, we grumble, we find fault, but we really wouldn't have it any other way.     I hope you are wrapped up in  Christmas spirit and find your brightest face to shine throughout this season.   Here at Ridgemont Karen, Gina and Samantha put on a Christmas party for us and we were gifted with a lovely crocheted colorful lap robe.    The hot chocolate with marsh mellows , cookies and chocolates were a boon and delicious.    We had our  picture taken with Gina and her big red bulbous nose so they should be a howl when we see them.    A good time had by all , a lovely  Christmas surprise.

Check that list and plan a day of shopping.    It is not how much money you can spend on a gift, it is the thought that counts.   You place in mind that person you know and love so well and find the perfect token of your affection in knowing a favorite candy, a bar of fancy soap, an IOU lunch ticket or a movie ticket with you as the partner in crime....fun things, loving things when you promise to share YOU with those you love and like.    Do away  with stress, keep calm, cool and collected and share YOU, that is the best gift of all.

I'm off to shop for a needed practical gift for someone today.    I am also hoping that the big casino is nearby so I can try my luck and win that million to leave my kids....I'll' bribe them with a promise of the buffet which I hear is good.   A fun day with my daughters, the biggest and best gift of all.

So today, be cheerful, organized and ready 'for anything'.    time is fleeting...ten days to go.... don't forget today is a good day to do one good deed after another;  don't be stingy. . . don't be a grouch . . . do be that wonderful YOU and share you with those you love and like.     Hugs to all.