The Nativity Cat & Other Christmas Treasures

Sophia, the Nativity Cat

Our nativity is set up on our dining room buffet.
The buffet where Sophia usually perches from.
There really is NO room at the inn, Sophia!
Get down!

Fleur de Sel Caramels

Oh. My. Word.
Smooth. Creamy. Sweet. Salty.
Perfect.

Grandson Austin

We had Austin one evening last week and after supper I popped Charlie Brown's Christmas in the DVD player.
Side by side, we watched as Linus explained what Christmas is really all about.
Precious memories made.
I love that boy.....

3 French Hens.

Just because.
I am French, you know.

Camel with Tree Hat

Last year I crocheted some funny little trees to go 'round the nativity.
My friend Jen thought the camel needed one on his head.
I think we will keep it there.

Baby Skates

One of my favorite Christmas ornaments.
Brings back memories of when we were kids and the local town would flood the back of the baseball field for the neighbor kids to skate on.
Valley Field.
My little sis and I would walk there, make no small effort to keep on our feet with wobbly skates on, and flirt with the boys.
We wore those long stocking caps back then, and it was surely a sign that someone "liked" you if they came whizzing by and stole your hat.
The innocence of youth.
Remember?

And....
Can you tell my photos have improved????
I got an early Christmas present this year when my kids all pitched in and bought me a Canon Rebel XS that my dear friend Jen was selling.
They graciously allowed me to get it last week so I could play around and get used to it before Christmas.
It came with Photoshop Elements 7, which is why there are some textures and text added here and there.
It has been ever so much fun!

Can you tell?
Really?

xoxo,
Cindy