Back Home Safe and Sound

I have been blog neglectful the last few days with my travels on the weekend. I had a really lovely visit with my mom but I was very happy to return home safe after a long and nasty drive home last evening. The trip took about twice the usual time and there were times when all I could see of the road was the tail lights of the truck in front of me. When I arrived home I asked for a glass of wine and a warm bath. My mom was really happy to see me and was dressed in festive colors when I arrived. Her tree is decorated with the names of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren and we went over each one and talked about them. I admired the creche that she has had ever since I was a small child and we discussed where baby Jesus was hiding until Christmas Day.  I placed her gift from me under her tree with strict instructions to not open it until christmas. Alice the elephant I made for her was already under the tree waiting to act as its guardian. 

Comments

[mayaluna]

I'm so happy you had a safe return. The weather has been miserable for driving, and I thought about you constantly today. I liked your choice of wine and a hot bath for unwinding. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures of your beautiful mother and her magical tree. The cross stitched name ornaments are so moving and amazing. I love thinking of you going over each member with tales and tenderness. Happy Holidays to you and your wonderful family!

[Karen]

I too thank you for sharing the photos of your mother and her Christmas surround. Season's greetings to you all.

[Anneke van Mierlo]

Dear Margaret,

I'm following your blog a while now, and am quite fond of it! I especially like your ice-decorations; it's a pity it's not so cold here... Because I like your blog so much, I placed an award on my blog for you. You can see it if you visit my blog next saturday.
Merry christmas!

Anneke (from the Netherlands)

[Jennifer]

So glad you enjoyed a wonderful visit with your Mom. I love her tree & ornaments. I finally posted some photos on our blog of the tree I received from you. Thanks again. http://thecommonmilkweed.blogspot.com/2008/12/christmas-tree-from-resurrection-fern.html