In no particular order thanks to Blogger this morning, a few memories of Christmas week. Enjoying Cardamom Buns and coffee/tea while we open gifts in the morning has become a recent tradition. Not too sweet and fragrant with cardamom, the platter disappears in a hurry.
Early on Christmas Eve morning Tim and I drove to the beach to catch the sunrise. We were not expecting much due to the cloud cover, but WOW, what an amazing gift to see Mount Baker and other peaks across the Strait of Georgia glowing in the light. Intense colour and form.
Twinkly scenes at home with angels proclaiming the good news of Christ's birth. Soft lights gleaming on the mantel. A host of Christmas memories seen in the various ornaments on the tree.
Evenings with hot chocolate for two. A Christmas feast of various appetizers and goodies contributed by all of us meant that no one had to do a lot of work. Gales of laughter. Shining eyes of littles and bigs as they opened their gifts.
Dinners with friends. Glow of candlelight sparkling off crystal. Walks on beaches and hills. Memories of Christmas to tuck away. I've been pondering some of the moments in these quiet days between the years, and I hope you are enjoying yours.
Off today on a ferry for another celebration with my parents and siblings.
Those little moments will become wonderful memories. What an amazing photo of the sunrise, it hardly looks real!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos and what a lovely celebration. Your table, the angels, that phenomenal sunrise -- exquisite beyond words. Here's wishing you a beautiful Happy New Year, Lorrie.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful table. The sunrise is stunning! Cardamom buns sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
That's such a lovely picture of Mt Baker across the water. Your cardamom buns look delicious. I hope the recipe will be found on your recipe blog.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your husband.
I love your gathering of memories and your eyes to notice the details and store them away. That sunrise. Stunning! And there will be more happy times and gathering of memories as you celebrate with your parents and siblings. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful view across the Strait for Christmas! absolutely lovely. Your cardamom buns look so tempting, and just the ticket for the opening of presents. I too love to celebrate Christ's birth with a host of angels collected over a lifetime - although alas this year only a few came out on display for three sets of little inquisitive fingers can be a bit difficult to manage. As the get a bit older, I hope they enjoy the meaning of Christmas too. Meantime, they kept standing Baby Jesus on his head whenever my back was turned :) I am sure you have had a lovely day with your parents and siblings - it is the meaning of the season. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lovely few days. Beautiful sunrise. B x
ReplyDeletePerfect Christmas pictures! Thanks for sharing them. This is fullness!Walks, coffees, beautiful memories!
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the Sunrise (never seen such intense colors; It looks as if generated by AI) and that of the Angels are stunning!
ReplyDeleteThe goodies and the cocoa are just the right thing at the right time.
The sunrise is spectacular and all of your special moments sound perfect! Happy New year!
ReplyDeleteSpecial memories made - the Sunrise spectacular - safe travels to see your parents with more happy days to cherish.
ReplyDeleteThe photo of Mt Baker is a framer for sure. Absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks and sounds as though you had a meaningful and memorable Christmas. The cardamom buns look so pretty. I imagine they would pair very well with a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Happy New Year, Lorrie.
What an AMAZING sunrise! All the best for the new year! :)
ReplyDeleteLorrie, your posts are always so calm and peaceful. I want to get a cup of coffee or tea and just take in the peacefulness of the photos. Happiest of new years to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sunrise you enjoyed! Looks like a wonderful week. I love the idea of appies for Christmas. Happy New Year's to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular sunrise over Mount Baker! Those cardamom buns must be delicious!!! Enjoy your trip and visit over to the mainland. Hope 2024 is a great year for you and your family.
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I'm so happy your Christmas has been blessed and lovely, Lorrie, full of things that mean so much to you. Those cinnamon buns look like a magazine cover! Actually, so many of your pictures always do. God bless you and yours in 2024.
ReplyDeleteThat is a really beautiful sunrise. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the mountain.
ReplyDeleteyou had a nice time with your family on the continent it is so nice!
I wish you a very Happy new Year!
What a lovely sunrise and the buns looks so lovely :)
ReplyDeleteHug, Titti
What a gorgeous sunrise! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely traditions. Oh my that is a lovely sunrise. How nice to share hot chocolate in the evening. Your china is gorgeous. Enjoy time with family in the states.
ReplyDeleteLorrie - your photos capture the warmth, textures and light of Christmas - nicely done. I especially like your angels! Happy New Year, my friend!
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