...3 days away...

 

I usually post ..too much right before Christmas and Springtime..

My two most  on hands seasons..

I did once again make one box for one couple..I hope they enjoy it..

I was looking forward to a Christmas coffee with my young friend..but her mom got covid..then she did:(

So that is def on hold..

However I was able to make a no contact visit..She lives at the end of a long long long country road..

Gates..and wreaths:)

Enchanting you see...:)

This year I changed the recipes up a bit.. vintage ones came back to play..

Brought back many memories..

Bits and Bites..Nuts and Bolts.. I can walk away from sweets but these garlicky salty Worcestershire ..y treats are like..crack to me as they say..;)

Our government has ordered the postal strikers back to work.. we will see if that happens as strikers are contesting..

Even if they do go back..the holiday backlog is enormous and things would never get to destination for weeks.All I had prepared is nestled away for next yr..which will be my last yr mailing things.

Only my niece will be mailed her cheque this yr. Even if she gets it later.. she can buy things on sale.

Bah humbug..CP was the Grinch that stole Christmas..for so many..Passports for trips..medications.. drivers licenses,,small enterprises banking on xmas sales.. gifts.. etc..cheques..

Look under our tree circa 1958?Look below..Same.

Baby Jesus is missing two arms..he is wax.

I could never part with this.

Details on a full size cross stitch stocking my first manager made for me.She is the reason I did not give up right away when I became a realtor all those years ago.I was so young ..28..both girls were now in school full time..

To say I faced adversity lol..is putting it mildly.

We stayed in touch even when she left.

Years later I was at her celebration of life after she had passed away.

It is proudly displayed every Christmas.

As I write this..Tuesday I mailed two things.. both arrived the next day.Go figure.

I was elated my niece got her gift.

I had a wonderful visit from my friend Nancy.. she was my neighbour and moved several years ago..

She came for a visit:)

A holiday gift.

My daughter has been a kindergarten teacher for 100 yrs..She started with older grades but her heart gravitated towards littles.Every yr  Xmastime.. they wear their pjs to class.. and have a sock exchange.I can never post her students but I can post their feet.

Every time I meet people that have children my daughter has taught..they tell me she's the best teacher.At the wreath making..one woman was there.. her son is marrying a girl he met in my daughter's class  so many years ago..this summer:)

So it's no easy feat as here in QC unless you have an exemption.. you must go to French school.. so the majority of these Littles are English..their first foray into school and French..is my daughter:)

Tucked in a box ready for Christmas

I made Sol's cheese crackers..I have 2 of her recipes one with cheddar one with parm..both very very good..Appéritif good.

We all have cheese coin recipes.. I have a little folder but ..I think I have 4 faves:)

And ..Tada..you have to try Marie's French Gingerbread cake recipe..

Hands down..by far.. top drawer...BEST

A childhood friend.. sent me photos of when we were about 30 maybe less..

Well ..I should have appreciated me more then lol:)

But it was a gift ..a Christmas gift to receive.

She always had a sweetness.

Have yourself..Happy Holidays..to my friends of all beliefs..

Health in the new year..and a cozy blanket to comfort you..in your heart and outside of it.

Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année.