So Long, Farewell, Auf Widersehen, Good Night

As I began to ponder rounding up the Christmas lovelies that decorated the North Forty, I grew a little melancholy. It's hard to say good-bye to Christmas.  So, I trudged around for a bit, snapping up a few last photos before the defrocking began.

 

 

A hand-made present from Zach, a friend to Better Half and me.

Guess what he was wishing for for Christmas?

 

Fresh evergreens and snow, real measurable snow that lingers, even now.

Zach had to be happy.

 



 

Laughter and Joy.

 

Presents from family . . .

Presents from friends . . .

 



 

 Deco-Mesh and the good times Sister Golden Hair and I had making wreaths and snowmen

 

Grandma's vintage Santa and reindeer, a link to Christmas' past.

 



Shiny Brite Christmas ornaments, both old and new.



 

The songs of the season,

 carols at church,

 the man from the Salvation Army playing the great horn at Walmart,

NPR. 

 



 

Noel   --    Birthday.

 

 

The Light.

 

Until next year, keep the Light of Christmas

and the myriad good feelings it generates alive in your hearts.