Half Way Through

After spending the last two days cooking and hosting, it will be nice to take a break before getting together with our other side.   Although it was fun, and I was well prepared so everything ran smoothly, it still tired me out.  
Sitting down at the computer and having plenty of time to type up a few words and play my part in a link party while sipping my tea, is a wonderful thing.  While some people have not even started their holiday obligations, mine are nearly half through.  
My munchkins go back to school on the fourth, so that leaves me with plenty of time to snuggle up and enjoy my little family of four, (10 if you're counting our pets).  Yes, we are outnumbered by the animals we so love.
I've really enjoyed visiting the blogs during the link parties, and it is great how everyone returns the visits.  It truly is a wonderful community, and one that I don't have to venture out into the cold to enjoy!  It just doesn't get better than that.  
That said, my internet wasn't working properly on Friday, so I have some catching up to do with my share of the visiting.
Wishing everyone a cozy and Merry Christmas!  

I'm sharing this little winter montage over at The Lavender Cottage for Mosaic Monday, and also at NatureFootstep.


Comments

  1. eileeninmdDecember 21, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Pretty images, looks like a winter wonderland there. I love the cute bird and the doggie. Enjoy the holidays! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 21, 2015 at 5:06 PM

      It really is a winter wonderland. It is incredibly beautiful, and I just love taking photos out there. Thank-you for visiting Eileen!

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  2. Jutta.K.December 21, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    A nice collage from a wonderful winter-wonder-land :-)
    we here in Germany have no snow these days, it looks like the spring everywhere .
    ♥Greetings
    This is
    my mosaic-post

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 21, 2015 at 5:09 PM

      Thank-you for stopping in Jutta. The winter pictures are so lovely, but I am looking forward to the warmth of Spring already. Another 3 months at least...

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  3. SarahDecember 21, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful images. Each one could be a Christmas card.
    Merry Christmas to you!

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 21, 2015 at 5:10 PM

      Hi Sarah, thank-you so much! I think I just may do that, make Christmas cards out of them, that is. Merry Christmas to you too!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Love your beautiful snowy photos and who wouldn't enjoy a birdie in a Christmas hat!!!! ;-)

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 21, 2015 at 5:11 PM

      That "Frank the Finch" is a big hit. My sister tried to steal him from my house yesterday. I caught her just in time!

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  5. Donna@Gardens Eye ViewDecember 21, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    Perfect images of Christmas! I wish we had snow...so strange not to this year...Merry Christmas!

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    1. Andrea OstapovitchDecember 21, 2015 at 5:12 PM

      I have never seen a Christmas without snow. It came very close one year, but then snowed on Christmas Eve, and yes, it felt very strange! Merry Christmas to you!

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  6. ChristineDecember 22, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Glad you enjoyed all the festivities & the hard work is worth it. Enjoy your snuggle times & have a wonderful Christmas!

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  7. Judith @ Lavender CottageDecember 22, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    Quite the winter wonderland Andrea, we have an unusual year with no snow and it doesn't feel like Christmas. Love the little birdie on the fence post!
    Merry Christmas.

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  8. DanielaDecember 23, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    Thank you, my lovely Andrea, for everything special you always share !
    I wish you the most Wonderful and Merry Christmas ever, treasure your family time and your hearth,
    with true love and admration
    Dany

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  9. Mary Howell CromerDecember 24, 2015 at 2:38 PM

    Outstanding, just beautiful! Merry Christmas~

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  10. NatureFootstepDecember 29, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    love that little birdie with a hat :)

    It is nice to be able to take a break. I havn´t celebrated at all. My family is all over the place so we merely have contact on SKYPE :)

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