(Well, just looked and an extra photo got inserted...that shows you some of the ornaments that I stitched for gifts this year. A Christmas Eve bonus!!!)
Today I baked cookies, so I decided that I would share ornaments that represent my love of cooking. The cookie sheet is obvious that it represents baking. Today I made cookies for the family next door who have three little boys. Every time I see the stick of butter on the tree, it makes me smile. Melany and Wade brought me that back from a trip when they visited Paula Dean's kitchen restaurant. Paula is known for her love of butter...though, I do think that recently she has taken a bit healthier approach to cooking. Melany and Wade also gave me the Hallmark "kiss the cook" snowman ornament. Cheryl gave me the cookie sheet ornament. Right in the middle of my cookie making, I got a sad phone call. One of my neighbors, who was so helpful when Woody needed extra assistance at times and I wasn't able to do it alone, was out on a long bicycle ride with a group of cycling friends and when they were about three miles from home, he had a heart attack and died. That has put a damper on the day. I can see their house from my kitchen window and noticed that there were cars at their house today, but it being Christmas Eve day, I just thought that they were celebrating Christmas. It is just so sad and I feel so for his wife, who got up this morning thinking that it would just be a regular day and now her life has changed forever. I returned a little while ago from our church's Christmas Eve Candlelight service. It was a beautiful service and as always it was so good to see so many friends and family. I sat next to Elijah. I found out a few more details about the wedding after the service. Graham is going to escort Kathy's mom and me to our seats at the same time...that's all I know...I will show up and follow instructions. Thank goodness grandmothers don't have a significant roll...just sit where seated! 'Tis the season! To be continued! Be safe! Be well! Be cautious! Merry Christmas Eve 2025!
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