The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: 'Tis the Season

Thursday, December 23, 2010

'Tis the Season

Our 2010 Christmas Tree.

Our Nativity Scene in front of the fireplace.

Santa just hangin' around

downtown.

A nice reminder.

These beautiful reindeer and sleigh are in front of a house a few streets away. It is beautiful lit up at night.

A closer look.

Some deer in our neighborhood.

My frozen cactus.

And my frozen pumpkin!

5 comments:

OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: Merry Christmas Audrey

The Olde Bagg, Linda; December 23, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Jan said...: It looks pretty chilly outside there, but very warm and cozy inside. Wishing you and yours all the best, Audrey. Merry Christmas.; December 23, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Beautiful Audrey!
But dang--it looks cold there too! (as it is here)
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and some peace and quiet, and many blessings.

XXOO~~♥
Anne; December 23, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Anna Rosa Designs said...: Hi Audrey,
Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas and happy, fun, creative year in 2011
Merry hugs,
Anna; December 23, 2010 at 3:04 PM
martinealison said...: Joyeuses fêtes à vous et à tous ceux que vous aimez.
Bises; December 23, 2010 at 3:44 PM

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