Answer to What Was In The Box

If you read my previous post " What's In The Box"  you might be curious to know the answer.
First a little background. My wonderful husband is an avid fisherman. He's what I affectionately call a" blade of grass fisherman" ( I should probably trademark that term). He will get himself into all kinds of positions, balance on one foot on the top of a rock, climb down the rocky side of a cliff, stand on a blade of grass outstretched over the river,etc. all to get to the perfect fishing hole. Fishing does not slow down for my husband when the temperature drops below zero, that's actually just another opportunity to go fishing. He will drive to the frozen lake in a blizzard, drag his gear to the perfect spot, drill a hole and he is a happy fella. This year to make it easier to haul all of his gear I bought him ,drum roll please,.......... An ice fishing sled!  Taa Daaa, that's right I packed it in a big box wrapped with gold paper and tied with a bow. He was so thrilled with his surprise. Sorry no photos of him allowed, he reused to let me post the photos of him in his Christmas morning attire and with his wild and woolly hair, giggle.

I loved your guesses and the emails you sent. Thank you for always participating in my blog, it really does make me smile.

I hope you all received something special and maybe a surprise or two under your tree this year.

What Is In The Box?

I know some of you will be able to relate to this post. Every year I'm faced with the same dilemma. What do I buy for the man who has everything ( my wonderful husband.) He never asks for anything, except socks and underwear!
Every year without fail I try and come up with something unique and fun that he may have shown an interest in during the year, or something I just know he'll like. This year I found it more challenging than most. But, I think I did it.
I thought I'd make this fun and ask you to guess "What's in the Box."
The big box to the right of the fireplace, you can't miss it!

So without any clues at all, I challenge you to guess "What's in the box?"

After it has been opened on Christmas morning I'll post the answer.  Have fun guessing.I can't wait to read your comments on this post.


Don't Forget To ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!

That Festive Feeling.

Everyone who reads my blog knows I've got the Christmas spirit....(Don't tell, but I try and have it all year long)

That glorious festive feeling that sends tingles from your head to your toes.
I'm spreading it like a virus to everyone I know.
I give it to family, to friends, to bloggers galore.
To strangers, to store greeters and I'll give even more.
I spread the Christmas spirit to everyone I meet.
I want them to feel it from their head to their feet.
The glorious love that abounds from within as I celebrate Christmas with you and my kin.

A little cheesy I know but I started and couldn't stop, giggle.

Merry Christmas from my home to yours.

                    See that package on the right. Stop by on Sunday for my next post.

Our living room is mostly cream and gold this year, not too many decorations. 

But enough to make it look like Christmas time.

 My Favorite angel comes out every year to rest in front of the fireplace

 The Dining room and family room are decorated mostly for our grandchildren.

Except for this handsome reindeer who rests on our dining table

Mr and Mrs Clause stand guard at the back door

Snow people are on display in the family room, up high and down low.

 There's even Mr Clause in our bathroom downstairs.

He'll cover his eyes when someone's in there.Wow, I'm rhyming a lot in this blog.

 There's more but you get the idea. We even have one of those rocking and singing reindeer. 

hee,hee....more rhyming

Happy Birthday

Ah, birthdays, an annual celebration of our birth often acknowledged by friends and family with parties, presents, and lots of laughter. When I was young I would look forward to birthday parties, to playing games and eating cake. I loved playing wonderful games like pin the tail on the donkey and musical chairs. Birthday parties gave unspoken permission to laugh loudly and act silly. All of the children would eat cake until their tongues turned the color of the frosting and we would all go home with tummy aches and goodie bags.

Now I watch my grandchildren as they play rock band and electronic games. But, the cake eating and celebration remains the same.

I’m older now and it’s no longer about parties and cake. But, it is definitely about the celebration. Quietly celebrated, or shared with friends and family. It is still about the celebration. I celebrate and give thanks for another glorious year here. It’s my birthday today and it’s all about gratitude. I will have a joyous celebration of all of the blessings in my life. Of challenges met and memories made. A glorious celebration of a year of burdens lifted and carried. A truly joy filled day of thanks for everything that makes my life what it is.
So, please join me as I raise my glass to You and say Thank You. Thank you for your love, your friendship, your kindness and your participation in my life. Thank you, I am truly grateful and blessed by You.

I hope to say it all again next year too! Happy Birthday to me!

Born in England Nov 1st 1960.
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