I am Humbled

I don't know what to say. The wonderful comments left on my blog have almost left me speechless. Such thoughtful and kind words of encouragement. What a wonderful community of bloggers I belong to. Did you notice I said "I belong to". It is true I can't stay away, and to be honest I really haven't. I have been reading most of your blogs and I see our dear friend Cathy was suffering from similar feelings as I was experiencing. Hmmmm......I wonder if it is the time of year? What do you think?

Anyhow my friends, I am back. I have read everything everyone of you said. You are all right. It is my blog, I should say what I feel good bad or indifferent. If people like what they read they will come back, if they don't they won't. I will continue to write from the heart. Whether I am writing about it being a good day or a bad day. I shall write what comes to me and that I feel I want to share. I think that is what I heard all of you saying. Write what you feel!!! Again, thank you all for your encouragement and support!!!

So, winter has arrived on the west coast. It started on Saturday. We had just gotten over those terrible wind and rain storms and then the cold front came in. It's not as cold as Alberta or the northern parts of the province. But it is cold for here. It was -12 Celsius overnight and started snowing again this morning, they are predicting another 6 cm. of snow then freezing rain. Urgh!!!

We started putting up Christmas lights on Saturday. I guess the change in the weather put the Christmas bug in me. I had just gotten off of nightshift that morning. I slept for about 2 hrs and then got up and spent 7 hours decorating. You all know what I am talking about. You go to put something up and you end up taking something down and then you have to clean and one thing leads to another.

I collect Santa's and these are a few of my Santa's in my collection.

The majority of the Santa's I have, have been given to me as gifts. I don't know, there is just something so jolly and peaceful about them. To me they exemplify everything that Christmas is about. The meaning of giving. The bearing of gifts from the heart. The welcoming of people into your home. I think that is why I choose to put them where I did...the entrance to my home. I want people to always feel welcomed when they come to my home.

As I was busying myself inside, the guys were outside working on the lights. We haven't finished yet, but it is a start. These pictures didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. Still learning with that new camera of mine.

I thought hubby was very brave to go up the slippery ladder to mount the star. But bless him he did and I think it looks wonderful!

Well, I have just looked out the window and it is still snowing but it seems to be easying off a bit. Guess I should get my boots on and go shovel and salt.

Wishing you all a fabulous day!!!