Tuesday, December 11, 2007

344 - Wouldn't You Like to Ride . . .

Monday, December 10, 2007

In my beautiful balloon?

We looked out the French doors of our villa this morning to see this balloon floating by. It was so close, we could hear the flame.

343 - A Place of Refuge


343 - A Place of Refuge, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

We made our way down to Southern California today for my mom's memorial service. We decided that we needed a place of refuge apart from family members to have privacy and rest and relaxation while we mourn. We are staying at the South Coast Winery Resort and Spa. (http://www.wineresort.com/) We have a beautiful villa with a HUGE bathroom overlooking the vineyard. It is lovely (and for a discount price!).

Saturday, December 8, 2007

342 - From Dear Husband


342 - From Dear Husband, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Yesterday, when I was making arrangements for the memorial service, my dh walked in the door with these sunny flowers, and it cheered me up in my grief. Yellow flowers are my favorite!

Friday, December 7, 2007

341 - Heavenly Home



341 - Mom's in Heaven, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.
My mom moved to her heavenly home at 2 a.m. This sight just gave me peace this morning.

340 - St. Nicholas Day Tradition


340 - St. Nicholas Day, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

We have been celebrating St. Nicholas Day with the "I" family for the past six years. What a joy to have such a fun tradition with such a great family!

St. Nicholas Day Sunset


St. Nicholas Day Sunset, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

I was looking at the beginnings of this as my hands and arms were covered in flour while making the St. Nicholas Day cookies. I did catch it when I drove away and had to stop and take a picture!

339 - Christmas Teapot


339 - Christmas Teapot, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

One of my favorite things about this season is having tea from my Christmas teapot!

338 - Light in my Day


338 - Light in my Day, originally uploaded by carolfoasia.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

After two days of pouring rain, light poured into my house.