Thursday, December 24, 2009

Happy Christmas!

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love"... Hamilton Wright Mabie

Wishing you all the blessings of this most joyous season, not only as we celebrate today and tomorrow, but every day throughout the year!

We'll be driving to my sister's house up in Bucks County this afternoon, where we'll pick up our daughter Courtney, then to dear friends' house in the evening, and end the day (or begin Christmas) with midnight Mass, always my favorite part of the celebration.

Tomorrow will be fairly low-key, as John is still recovering from heart surgery, and I've sustained a rather nasty injury to my left ankle (more on this later -- for now I'm focused on enjoying the holiday!) Courtney will help me cook John's favorite meal, the traditional Dickensian Christmas feast of standing rib roast and yorkshire pudding, carrots and turnips, and possibly a Christmas pudding with custard sauce for dessert - store bought this year I'm afraid, but still tasty. After dinner we'll open crackers, wear silly hats, and listen to music. I may even persuade John to break out the guitar. :)

I'll be back very soon with lots of new work. The piece you see above is a gift, but I'm having great fun playing with glitter and baubles, so stay tuned...

In the meantime, however you spend the day, however you celebrate, I hope it's filled with magic and joy!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`• ~ Carolee

9 comments:

Teresa aka Tess said...

Godspeed to you on your travels. May you and John have a blessed and relaxed day to celebrate this joyous season. Oh, and I LOVE that painting above. The framework is just so awesome. I followed all around it with my eyes before I realized the painting was of an angel. And I love Angels so for the framework to catch my eye first amazed me.
Merry Christmas!

Unknown said...

WOW...that is beautiful. I'd love to see the entire chest. your work is perfection.

Susan said...

Merry Christmas Carolee, John and Courtney!!

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Merry Christmas to you and yours, Carolee! I hope that you enjoy a happy, healthful and peaceful holiday. :) Sincerely, Theresa

Danielle Barlow said...

merry Christmas to you and your family Carolee :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Carolee! Just wanted 2 wish u and yours HAPPY HOLIDAYS;)

Createology said...

Oh I look forward to more of your glitter and baubles. May you and your husband and family enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous very Happy 2010 New Year. P.S. I love your heart trail sign off. <:o)

Zan Asha said...

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Carolee! Bright blessings! The painting is stunning, as always!

Linda said...

Wishing you and your family, Love,Peace and much Happiness. Lindax