Saturday 6 December 2008

Photos From Friday


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What a lovely time we had yesterday on our 38th Anniversary. Mike and I exchange small gifts early in the day and then settled down for a rest after a few days of putting up the decorations.

Becky and the boys arrived and they were as excited as we had thought they would be, running from place to place, pointing out a Santa here, a snowflake there. Their eyes were wide and Daniel kept saying "wow". Although we have not done quite so much this year, they are seeing everything through childrens' eyes, so it must look a lot more to them.

We had lovely cards from both Nathan and Daniel and Nathan was very proud to tell me that he had signed his card himself. Indeed he had. We had a nice present from Becky and Dean, something we had wanted.

Later, after work, Dean joined us and we had an excellent Chinese meal together. Nobody had to cook and we were full to capacity.

Our presents from the boys were the latest framed photographs of themselves. I am sure that you would love to see them:-


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The boys both told me repeatedly "We like your house Nanna". They are going to like their own today, as their Christmas decorations are going up. I have two nativities. One is a snowglobe and the other is a fibre optic stable. Nathan kept telling me that he could see "the baby gorgeous". He will not have it that it is Jesus, he insists on calling him baby gorgeous. Out of the mouths of babes.

They are both rehearsing for their individual Christmas concerts and very excited about it. Nathan will only say that he plays the part of the man that cooks for everyone - so we have no idea what the play will be about and whether it is the Christmas story or not. Alas, no photographs will be taken unless all parents agree - and that is very unlikely.

Today would have been my Dad's birthday. He would have so loved the boys and been very proud of them. They would have adored him. I am just sorry that he never got to see them. Love you Dad.

Anyway, I have some more photographs for you now, taken yesterday. They speak for themselves.


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You can see the new tree we got for the mantlepiece, it looks really nice and matches the blue in the lights.

I shall be posting photos of our Christmas decorations in the next couple of days.

Wishing you a very happy weekend, dear friends and readers.


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31 comments:

  1. I've nominated you for an award. Come over to my blog and see. Barbara

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  2. What lovely pictures of you all ,isnt Daniel growing up? ,I love the one of him and Grampy,I am so pleased they enjoyed 'your house ' making all your hard work worth while ,Baby Gorgeous how lovely bless him ..love ya Jan xx

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  3. glad to hear you had a lovely time.
    what beautiful pics, all look so happy! the boys are getting even more handsome ifthat's possible. {{}}
    huggies my friend...

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  4. OMG the boys are so grown up... and so very handsome! Loved the pictures... and that tree is gorgeous.. noticed it right away
    hugs

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  5. The boys are GROWING! I love their smiles that light up their faces. They make me smile just looking at their happy faces.

    Monica

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  6. Lovely photos, Jeannette! Great that you all had a fantastic time. The boys are really smashing and are growing soooo fast. You look all so happy, well done. Like you pink top too. Have a nice Sunday. Ciao. A.

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  7. How nice, I love the pictures. The boys are growing like little weeds..it seems just yesterday that little Daniel was just born..time is flying....good health,wealth to you and yours...love, Sandi

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  8. How lovely that you had such a nice time with your family. All that work you did decorating was worth it when you could see the smiles and excitement of the little ones. It would be wonderful if we could see the world as they do -- something fresh and new and wonderful each day. Once again I send Anniversary blessings your way...may your days continue to be happy ones. 'On Ya'-ma

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  9. MADE ME SMILE TO SEE THOSE CHEEKY GRINS!! LOVELY PICS..AND LOVELY FAMILY..YOU MUST BE SO PROUD!!

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  10. Happy to hear you had a good anniversary. The boys are so cute & my they are getting big. Before you know it they'll be teenagers. If I remember correctly I think Tuesday is the other Jeannette's birthday. From what shows in these pictures your place looks very festive. Linda in Washington

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  11. Looks like you all had a great time. Great pictures of all of you. I see by your weather pixie that there is not much difference today in your temp and ours. Hugs, Helen

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  12. The boys getting so big. Lovely photograghs I liked the ones of the boys in the frames. You and Mike look very happy in your pics. Glad you had such a nice day. Love Joan.

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  13. What smashing photos of the boys Jeannette. The baby gorgeous....out of the mouths of babes indeed! Well done for putting up the decorations, I hope to do mine some time this week. I have the tree but it`s in the garden at the moment and is probably waiting to come inside to be decorated...lol! :o)

    Love Sandra xxxx

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  14. It sounds like a wonderful anniversary and it sounds like the boys were quite pleased with the decorations. I enjoyed your pictures, what handsome young men they are and judging upon your smile you are quite proud of them as well. Very nice.

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  15. Jeannette such lovely pictures of the Boys ~ lovely one of you and Mike ~ Ally x

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  16. Your photos are lovely as you both

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  17. The boys are beautiful!!

    I loved seeing all the pictures.

    You all look so happy!

    Love,

    Michelle

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  18. Great photos of the boys!..and you & Mike too. the Christmas spirit shines thru:-)~kbear

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  19. Those boys are so adorable! Glad you had a nice time! Linda

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  20. What a warm, uplifting post! And the pictures, this is truly like a home here, Jeanette, thanks for always keeping the welcome mat out! God love you all. http://cathy-daretothink.blogspot.com/

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  21. I'm so glad you had a wonderful anniversary with your family... Look at the boys how big they are getting and so handsome....
    Looking forward to the Christmas decorations..
    Have a Blessed Sunday!

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  22. those boys are getting bigger and more handsome every time I see them! We always have Chinese food for Christmas day!

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  23. the boys are growing up so fast. i love the pictures.

    and may i say, after what all you have been through, seeing that beautiful smiling face of yours in those pictures makes my day brighter. thank you for your spirit.

    blessings,

    regina

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  24. its great to hear you had a wonderful time together!!!Cute pics...thx for sharing...love the Santa Signature!!

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  25. I love the pictures of you and the boys. I'm glad you had day.

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  26. Your pictures reflect pure happiness. You have been surely blessed :) Julie

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  27. Looks like you had a great Anniversary, the boys look so grown up now and the photo's are great, looking forward to seeing your decorations.

    Take care

    Yasmin
    x

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  28. Seems like a really nice time and that things are good for you and your family right now! ;o)

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  29. i love the blue tree. and i love how happy everyone looks. those boys are getting so big. i can't wait to see more of your decorations. happy belated anniversary to you both. (((hugs))))
    Love,
    Cindy xoxoxo

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  30. Evening Jeannette, Well you certainly are all decked out for the season. Sometimes I think I am a bah humbug....
    I put my little token tree up again this year and the good Lord willing by next year in our new house it will be filled with decorations.
    It is not that I do not love this season but it was the time I lost mother and although it was SO many years ago it just seemed like a piece of my heart for Christmas died with her.
    Due to us having always worked and all our kids on shifts we do our celebrations when we can.
    I have booked the motel in Red Deer again and will bring my little light up tree with me and spend time with the eldest girl and family on the 25/26 as her hubby works and we will see the other daughter before that.

    Your Mike just looks like the nicest fellow and of course those grandsons are growing up SO fast.

    Love and blessings as always..

    Alberta LORi

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  31. Great pictures with your grandsons. I love your new Christmas tree. ~Eileen x

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