Monday Moments - Trip the Lights Fantastic

It's time to unveil the Faries extravaganza.  While I was in PA at Thanksgiving, Ray planned the Christmas light show. We are not National Lampoon crazy (I don't allow him on ladders).  But he did well.   No, he did not go for a ten foot minion.  He opted for the six foot Grinch - totally acceptable and fun. He has a naughty list - my name is not on it.  Whew!

Here's a full view of the front that neighbors can enjoy.  Squirrels keep knocking about the candy canes. Evil creatures.  

The glory is our backyard. That's what we enjoy the most as we move about the house in the evening. 

New flashing icicle lights.  New trim on the posts.  So fun.  And the reflections  on the pool are glorious. 

Inside, we downsized to a baby tree. It's still overloaded with our ornaments. I love hanging them - so many memories from trips.  And that's what Christmas is all  about - past, present, and future. 

Good job Ray and here's to the season.  I hope you are enjoying the small moments. Be sure to stop, breathe, and  just embrace the littlest stuff. Don't over do.  We learned a lot from 2020 - We shed a lot of crap  and we learned what and who is important to us. Keep that  close! 

I value my blog friends - we have history...just know that. I'm giving a shout out to Yvonne!
 

Wordless Wednesday - Christmas Edition

It's not just the front yard folks. The back is the best - it's for us to see and enjoy.

The icicle lights are a new edition - they flash, change colors - fabulous!

Oh yeah, it's Christmas season in Bedford TX

Thanks Ray!

Frivolous Flamingo Friday

Happy Friday - make it a frivolous flamingo Friday.  We have lights. We have a pool float.
Flamingos just bring joy.

It's the little things in the summer. Hope you have a super weekend as we peek into July. Dang, time is flying by fast.

Stay cool. Use sunscreen. Have fun.

Light ' Em Up

 My Christmas elf (Ray) was a busy boy on Monday. He took off a bonus day and scurried about with a vision of LED lights.

 My pictures don't do it justice

 We have the spirit in the front and back

I love when it reflects off the pool at night

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.  Thanks Ray!

Holiday Magic

15 month old Makyla is watching Pop-Pop put up outdoor lights. Getting ready for holiday magic

Busy fingers are tempted by holiday decor.

lights at night. Ready to read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" by Dr.Seuss, "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote, and of course, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Moore. It's never too early for holiday magic.


or you can always chew on a penguin.......