December Daily {Day 20}

 Twenty seven years ago today, after dating for almost a year, you asked me if I can be your girlfriend. With a shy smile I said yes. Twenty seven years after, we still celebrate....always with gladness.

 

December Daily {Day 15}

[snow.storm] a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

We had our first major snowstorm of the season this weekend. It started on Saturday afternoon and lasted until Sunday evening. We relished the warmth and comfort of home the entire Saturday watching our favorite Christmas movies while munching on anything and everything in our pantry.

By Sunday morning, we are so ready to get some fresh air so after church, hubby and I drove to the nearby Hy-Hope Farm for some hot apple cider and freshly baked bread pudding.  We had so much fun that hubby said we will make this a tradition from now on : a trip to the farm after the first winter snow storm.

Can't argue with that!

  

As they say, when it snows, you have two choices : you shovel or make snow angels. We did both : had fun first then we shoveled!

 

 



December Daily {December 13}

[in.dulge] allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of
 

I came home from work bearing gifts of sweet {but sinful-on-my-waist}goodies from friends and business partners. It will take a lot of will power not to indulge! But hey, who's watching?

Have a safe and fun snowy weekend!

December Daily {Day 11}

[warmth] the state, sensation, or quality of producing or having a moderate degree of heat;  friendliness, kindness, or affection

 

 

Winter is still a week away but baby, it is cold in our neck of the woods! Wind chill warnings have been issued since Tuesday and it seems like it will continue until the end of the week. With wind chill temperature readings between -16C to -20C {3.2F to -4F}, it is time for a few of my favorite things @ home sweet home.....

• ice wine tea in dainty tea cups
• thick white fleece blanket
• bright colored wool socks
• pine tree scented candles
• and a bear hug from hubby!

Keep a warm heart everyone!

 

 

 

December Daily {Day 8}

[pre.pare] to make ready beforehand for a specific purpose

Today, I used one of the photos I took last Saturday afternoon at the Lynde Shores Conservation Park. I love how the pavement narrows at the end of the road as if leading to the blue skies. When I shot this, I have no idea that this photo will be perfect for this Sunday's Gospel.

 

December Daily {Day 3}

[calm]  serenity; tranquility; peace; undisturbed

[bright] glorious; splendid; shining
 

All is calm, all is bright! After the day's work, we went to our usual twice a month Library Date at the Whitby Public Library followed by a simple {not-so-healthy-but-oh-my-so-good} dinner at my hubby's favorite local place serving Kuhchia {Hakka} Cuisine.

 

In these days of iPads, Kobo, Kindle, Bookeen. etc., both hubby and I still find pleasure in reading real books and magazine. Don't get me wrong, we love new technologies but when it comes to books and magazines, there nothing compares to the joy of holding and smelling the pages of a real book in our hands. We will hold on to this Library Date until we are old and grey - until there are still real books lined on book cases. We hope and pray that libraries will not be one of the casualties of modern era.

 

Surrounded by books and letters, ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT!

 

 

 

Hello December

December is here! 

I am one of those who can't wait for December to come. The wonderful  moth when every thing seems  lovely and nice. Every body {well, almost} is cheerful and friendly. Every day is filled with activities related to the coming holidays. Coincidentally, today is also the first Sunday of Advent in the Christian Calendar. To capture {and preserve} the spirit, the cheer and traditions shared with family and friends,  I will participate in Ali Edward's annual Daily December.

From today until Dec 25th, hubby and I will document the next 24 days days {through photos} leading to Christmas. Memories that will be worth remembering  many years from now.