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Dec. 23rd has always been my favorite day of the Christmas Season...

 
It is because it's our "night before Christmas." 


Christmas Eve is the day and evening our family gathers together to celebrate.



We try to attend Midnight Mass after all the celebrating but it gets harder and harder every year.


I think it has something to do with getting older and stamina... but that mom of mine usually does both, Midnight Mass and Christmas Morning Mass because she can't get enough of celebrating the birth of Christ.





 So, let me be the first to wish you all a very

M e r r y

C h r i s t m a s


Comments

Kathysue said…
Merry Merry Christmas to you too,sweet Terri and give your Mom a hug from me and also a special hug to YOU, Chris and Christopher. Love you,
Kathysue♥
December 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM
LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDS said…
So sweet! Just stopping by to wish you the same! Seasons Greetings Terri and Best Wishes for a healthy, happy and safe NEW year!!

xo Lynda
December 23, 2011 at 9:08 AM
La Brocanteuse said…
Blessings to you and your family dear Terri, thank you for sticking around on my blog this year, love you for that. hugs Colette ~ Afrique du Sud
December 23, 2011 at 9:24 AM
helen tilston said…
Happy Christmas Terri and may 2012 be filled with blessings.

I love your blog. Thank you for your friendship, support and comments.

Helen xx
December 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM
lindadeebodnar said…
Merry Christmas Terry! Being of German descent, our big celebration happens on Christmas Eve as well. Wishing you all the best this Christmas and a healthy and happy new year!!
December 23, 2011 at 5:31 PM
The enchanted home said…
Sounds like the spirit of this beautiful holiday is alive and well with you and your family. Wishing you also the merriest Christmas and joy and happiness in the new year!
December 23, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Special 'K' said…
I love these pics, they are so cute! I am so glad I found your special place here. Thanks for sharing. I will follow on my way out so as I would love to visit again. I hope you will find the time to come visit my place and do the same. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to engaging and supporting your blog in the New Year. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
December 23, 2011 at 6:25 PM
Acquired Objects said…
Terri, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas Season! Enjoy your family!

Hugs!
Debra
December 24, 2011 at 4:58 AM
AUDENI OU Dona Mocinha said…
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Audeni
São Paulo, Brazil
December 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM
Summertime Blues said…
May your Christmas sparkle with moments of love, laughter & goodwill.
Have a Merry Christmas.
December 25, 2011 at 6:32 AM
Desire Empire said…
Gorgeous shots
Merry Christmas
I'm giving away a lovely coastal interiors styling book over the hoidays. If you have timeI'd love you to join in.
Carolyn xx
December 25, 2011 at 2:48 PM
vignette design said…
Hope your Christmas was magical!
December 26, 2011 at 6:12 PM
debra @ 5th and state said…
what sweet, lovely images terri

merry christmas and a blessed 2012
debra
December 26, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Karena said…
Terri thank you for being such a special friend and for all of your encouragement!

All the best to you & your family in 2012!

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
December 27, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Anonymous said…
Hope you had a great Christmas! We have been using our Steuben candlesticks all season long. We just love them! Hope you have a great New Years.
xo E + J
December 27, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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