Christmas Lights

Good morning friends on this the very special day before Christmas...

 

Last night, was the night for the big...

Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt

We do it every year, Mike partakes...and hot chocolate from Dunkin Donuts is a must.

It is a competition of sorts, at least for us it is...each of us get a copy of the prompts,

whoever finds the most, wins.

If you claim an item at a home, you are the only one who can cross it off.

You can get more than one item at a house, if you call it out first.

We put our flashing lights in the car on, drive super slow and have a ton of fun! 

I, of course, lost...the hubs and Mike tied!

We took a different route this year, most of these homes we have never seen before, 

but all are in our hometown. 

Today's positive thought...

Tomorrow, I am excited for...

- Santa, and for being with my family -

The Little Red Truck

 Our "Christmas Light Adventure" started back in November...

November 18th to be exact.

We were out and about, not doing anything special and I spotted a really beautiful red and white truck.

We made a quick turn about, well the hubs did under my direction, and I spotted this...

Red Chevrolet Truck

I knew it had to be a Chevy and it was.

You may or may not know how much I want a Red Chevy Truck,

and Rosie owned it, I assume it was a 1955.

I jumped out, started taking pictures and "Rosie" appeared from the shop it was parked in front of.

She was so sweet and she told me to come back in a few days, 

that the shop and truck would be ready for Christmas.

You know I did!!

Welcome to 

Pedal Street Florist

So cheery on the outside, warm and welcoming on the inside!

Today's positive thought...

A community that makes me feel loved and valued...

- my fiber friends and community -

Frosty Creek...Inside Gaylord National

A gigantic, elaborate gingerbread village with a winter creek theme with snowy mountain scenes, 

waterfalls, candy details and a mini train.

 Each summer, 

the pastry team at Gaylord National begins dreaming up the magic that will become that years 

gingerbread masterpiece.

They start with ideas and sketches... that they bake, built and decorate with care.

Nearly 20 Cullinarians, from more than 10 countries, devoted more than 2,000 hours to create

Frosty Creek.

Made with more than 140 pounds of rice crispy treats, over 50 pounds of fondant, 

and 100 pounds of royal icing.

The sign do not say how much ginger bread went into the creation.

It is completely edible!

Wandering around the hotel, there was so much to see and do.

Decorated beautifully, it was amazing to see how many trees were decorated for the holiday'

There were lights everywhere, colored and white at every turn.

Snow Factory

A nightly tree lighting, with snow.

The view from our room at the resort.

Gaylord National

We really love this resort!

Today's positive thought...

It may be cold outside, but I am still...

- warm inside, it's always summer in my heart -

Wise Words On Sunday

Saturday Critters #627

 Just in case you have not heard, 

We Got Snow

with the snow, come the birds, a lot of really hungry birds who emptied the feeders.

Chickadee

Carolina Wren

Male Cardinal

Female Cardnial

Myrtle Warbler

Winter Goldfinch

Titmouse

Male House Finch

White Throated Sparrow

It was a super busy day.

There were walks in the snow, snow angels, snowball fights, soup making, picture taking

and keeping the feeders filled for our feathered visitors.

Today's positive thought...

My favorite place to watch a winter sunset is...

- right from home -

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