(not necessarily in that order)
This is what’s been going through my mind pretty much all day.
It’s been a rather quiet and relaxed day for us. Even the community celebration (parade, games, dinner) in the Village center was pretty chill.
And for once there haven’t been all that many firecrackers set off in the surrounding areas. So, yeah, it’s a been a quiet Fourth.
Our Christmas Day was just what the doctor ordered.
A day at home — just the two of us — with a few calls to family and friends interspersed throughout.
We finished opening and reading all our beautiful Christmas cards.
We ate delicious treats sent by friends from Switzerland (yum!).
And we listened to Christmas music and watched another Christmas movie.
All in all, a lovely day.
I was sitting on my front patio recently and marveling at the peace and serenity of the scene. And the quiet — broken only by the occasional bird song and little critters rustling in the leaves.
I’m so grateful to be able to step out my door and soak it all in; such a contrast to the hustle and bustle that was my reality for so many years.
At any rate, I felt to try and share a few moments of the peace with you all. The video can’t fully convey it, but it’s worth a try. 🤗