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@WhiteHouse: Holiday lights in the Rose Garden

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I want to feel and share some of the spirit of Christmas. Therefore, I offer this impromptu Christmas party~

Before all is lost in the rush, I want to take a moment and enjoy. I put up a small tree today, I wasn't going to as I was tired. For me, in the retail end of the season so much is lost. Every year it gets worse.The hours get longer and shifts start earlier and open later. You grovel for time off to be with your family and friends.

For me Christmas is about family and sweet friends. We have children again to celebrate with, the next generation is blooming. I am thrice a great aunt. They are so sweet. Last year the two eldest, at the age of 6 and 3 asked their mom if they could buy some presents for the family. They took some of the money from their piggy banks and my niece took them to Michaels to shop. They picked up baskets and went around the store choosing each gift carefully.

I received a butterfly and a plastic necklace with my initial on it. I treasure both as priceless gifts. They were given from the heart.

They are why I wanted to take this moment to reflect and savor the holiday season. To me that is Christmas and it is indeed priceless~


Beauty and Peace...
Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday to one and all~

BOG I love you one and all!

Sweet Happy Holidays to DU~

sheshe2~