Christmas in North Chicago

Spent a wonderful but cold Christmas in northern Illinois with my family.

My niece and nephew kept peeking under the tree to find their presents!

My niece all dressed for her piano recital!

My nephew and his young admirer!

The proud grandparents!

Dinged again!

Came home last night to find this decorated Florida Christmas tree on my porch! I just love it so I brought it in the house and found the perfect corner for it so I can look at it all the time! Thanks Julie and Sally!!! (The shipping label on the box gave you away!)
Don't you just love it!

Cookie Night

It's that time of year when everyone needs to make lots of cookies for the holidays! We got together and made them together and shared them so we all have a nice variety of cookies! As you can see, everyone was busy with their jobs and the cookies all turned out great. We made sugar cookies, gingerbread men, butter balls, crescent cookies and lemon cookies.

Anna Maria Christmas Parade

For a small island there is always something going on. Today's festivities included a Christmas parade the length of the island. We gathered at Rudy's and watched. Here are but a few of the highlights!

When in Florida

you've got to go with the theme. My wreath this year:

Holmes Beach Christmas

Holmes Beach celebrated the holiday season by hosting a Holiday Open House at the local shops this weekend. We wandered through the shops and enjoyed the festivities!
Santa and his reindeer were there

Even Elvis made an appearance!

A little music

The gang

Some lights

Guess I've been naughty....according to Santa

My first Ding and Dash!

Came home last night to find this surprise on my front door step! A mystery person or persons came by when I wasn't looking and left this wonderful holiday mat for me! A quick survey of my pals revealed that several others also had a similar surprise. The suspect list has narrowed!!!