That’s my Kindle Paperwhite, in the green package with the red bow. The silver package behind it is a cover for it. They are my husband’s presents to me – I know what they are because I ordered them and wrapped them. He loves giving me surprises and presents but imagination isn’t his strong suit. I probably won’t be surprised Christmas Eve when I open them, but I couldn’t be more excited. I feel like a kid again, not able to stand the anticipation. I find it amazing how well our marriage is working since we gave up trying to do things as the “should” be done (like in our family of origin) and instead doing things the way that works best for us.
There are lots of surprises under the tree, however. Son, Mike, and I have our presents wrapped, and Natalia, his special love, sent presents for under our tree. She, and her two children, will be joining our celebration again this year. She is from Azerbaijan and found the most beautiful paper to reflect her heritage. See if you can pick it out.
Daughter, Sharon is flying in from Texas tonight and then will be picking up her special love, Joe, at the airport on Sunday. I am excited about Joe visiting from Arkansas for a few days because he cooks really good – and we like him a whole lot. Sharon e-mailed me that she had a couple of packages being delivered and to NOT OPEN THEM. It is about to drive me nuts – they will be a SURPRISE.
Sunday we will be meeting daughter, Carol, in Lansing to pick up our three granddaughters. It has become tradition for them to sleep under our Christmas tree on the night before our party on Christmas Eve. Grandsons Zach and Alex are a little too macho in their early 20’s to sleep under the tree, so they will be driving from Grand Rapids and Zach is bringing his special love, Kim.
I am so excited about our family coming together for another special holiday. I remember how exciting it is to gather at grandma & grandpa’s with the anticipation of surprises under the tree.
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Hi Pat, I didn’t catch this post earlier… Hope you had a Merry Christmas and nice surprises!
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I love reading with my Kindle! Thanks for your warm greeting and I wish the same to you.
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Enjoy your Christmas and all the surprises 🙂 Judy
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I’ve been begging to open it all day, but he says I have to wait.
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Beautifully packaged too! 🙂
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Eliz
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Thanks, Eliz. I enjoyed the song. 🙂
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Thanks you so much. I wish the same right back to you.
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What fun! Have no doubt your holidays are going to be filled with love and laughter. Merry Christmas Pat 🙂
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Thank you so much, Madhu. I have so enjoyed having you as a blogging buddy this year. I also wish you a joyous transition to a new year.
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A merry Christmas to you and your family Pat, and best wishes for a very happy 2013.
I love your Christmas header.
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Thank you, Isobel. I wish the same to you and give your mother a little squeeze from me and MasterB a belly scratch. 2012 was enriched because of your presence in my life.
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That is very sweet of you Pat. Isn’t blogging amazing? The way we make these connections. Certainly not what i expected.
I shall keep posting photos of the Shard for you!
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I don’t think I commented on your last ones because I was tired – but they were really amazing. I’m going to have to find a way to get to London to see it.
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Boat or plane is the usual method…
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🙂
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Sounds like you’ll have a wonderful time! As for gifts … I think surprises are a bit overrated. I’m sure you’d rather have the Kindle and cover you wanted than a surprisingly ugly new housecoat. 🙂
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Thanks for the great laugh. I have gotten some surprises that were hard to fake. 🙂
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i hope you have a wonderful Christmas
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Thank you, Jo. I hope you do, too. Any special plans?
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No…cruising…going to a friend’s place Xmas morning…then the daughter arrives sometime in the afternoon
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What fun, and you have a perfect post for the theme. Merry Christmas, Pat!
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Thanks, Naomi. And I wish the same to you.
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Your post shows the joys of Christmas surprises! Joe’s presence is going to come in handy a LOT. You have many mouths to feed!!!!! Happy holidays! Z
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