There was a little baking and plenty of tea.
On the plate are mince pies, date pinwheels, spicy pecans and ginger cookies.
Special teatimes with dear friends.
An adventure to downtown Portland on a winter evening for a little night music to celebrate the season at the Old Church concert hall.
It's a tradition my "live-in gardener" and I have done for about 27 years.
The gingerbread house, another tradition, was made.
The Night Before Christmas was read at church.
More tea was imbibed at a local hotel.
A parade of Christmas decorated boats was viewed from the warmth of a friends condo.
And special gifts were unwrapped.
Each year my "live-in gardener" carves a Santa for our D.
This one represents Ukraine and quite special.
D also received this cozy hooded blanket, which he is living in now.
I hear he even wore it outdoors on his scooter.
Hoping you had family and a little night music to celebrate the season. Merry Christmas!
Sending love, Marilyn
