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Monday, December 23, 2019

MERRY CHRISTMAS -- 2019

Us at Biltmore 12/18/19
Just stopping by to say MERRY CHRISTMAS to YOU and your loved ones!!!   One of the highlights of George's and my year is to visit the Biltmore Estate at Christmastime for their annual   "Christmas at Biltmore" celebration.   In addition to being with my family,   'this event' MAKES our Christmas...

Today is Dec. 23 ---and we only have a couple of days until it is Christmas DAY...   SO---today,  I'll share with you some quotes about Christmas which  I read and love.  Hope you enjoy them.

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"Peace on Earth will come to stay,  when we live Christmas every day."  -Helen Steiner

"Christmas isn't a season.  It's a feeling." --Edna Ferber

"Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred,  and we are better throughout the year for having,  in spirit,  become a child again at Christmastime."  ---Laura Ingalls Wilder

"I wish we could put up some of the Christmas Spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month." ---Harlan Miller

"There's nothing cozier than a Christmas tree all lit up."  --Jenny Han

"May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve." --Unknown

"Just remember,  the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart."---The Polar Express
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Mom and Sons---12/22/19   Such JOY for this Mama!!!!!



Being with the "Love of my Life" IS my LIFE!!!!!  Biltmore (Antler Hill Village) --12/18/19

I'll close with this:  The real meaning of CHRISTMAS is that it is the day for all Christians to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.   Sometimes,  it is easy to lose this important meaning....

Hope all of you have a marvelous CHRISTMAS.... Much Love to you,  and God's Blessings for a fabulous 2020.

Hugs,

20 comments:

Betsy said...

Thank you for this post dear Betsy. I just said a similar thing on my blog a few moments ago. I loved the smiles in these photos. The love you all have for each other is SO evidient to all who see you.
Wishing you a joyous and blessed Christmas my friend.
Blessings,
Betsy
http://betsy-thesimplelifeofaqueen.blogspot.com

David said...

Betsy, Merry Christmas to you and yours! Lovely quotes too. Too many folks look at Christmas as a season of material giving and getting... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

Sandi said...

Merry Christmas, Betsy! 🎄

Ann said...

I love seeing your happy smiling face in these photos. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

Connie said...

Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas, Betsy! The picture of you with your sons is wonderful.

FlowerLady Lorraine said...

Merry Christmas Betsy and George and have a wonderful 2020 ~ FlowerLady

Fun60 said...

Happy Christmas Betsy. I love reading your posts as they are always so joyous.

Big Dude said...

A very Merry Christmas to you and George.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

How nice to see your beautiful photos! We've spent Christmas at the Biltmore many times so it brings back good memories for me too. Love seeing you with your 'boys'! How precious! And of course the photo of you and your sweetheart! Merry Christmas from Florida!

The Furry Gnome said...

Merry Christmas Betsy!

Ruth Hiebert said...

Beautiful post. Have a Merry Christmas.

Linda said...

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Linda P said...

An uplifting post Betsy. May you and your family have a wonderful Christmas full of blessings.

Kathie said...

Merry CHRISTmas!

George said...

What a beautiful Christmas post!

Dee said...

The picture of your front door and house all decorated for Christmas just looks beautiful!! Your blog is a Christmas Gift to all who read it and enjoy all the beautiful pictures you supply. We get to go on a trip without leaving our home. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones and God's best for the New Year.

Lowcarb team member said...

Hello Betsy
What a beautiful post this is.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas-time.
My good wishes.

All the best Jan

diane b said...

Same to you and I hope you have a great year ahead.

Shug said...

Dear Betsy....I so enjoyed seeing all of your Joy in these pictures. You and George amaze me with all you do and with all the love and happiness that fills your home. I know your Christmas was great. I wish you both a wonderful New Year. Big Hugs...

eileeninmd said...

Hello Betsy,

Beautiful photos. Wishing you and your family a belated Merry Christmas. I hope it was wonderful. I wish you and your family all the best in 2020, Happy New Year! Have a happy day and new week ahead!