Something that makes me smile

My brother Fergus in the Christmas spirit! 

Tried not to mess with the lighting on this one because I liked how the festive lights turned out. 

Hope you've all had a peaceful holiday season!

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Cinnamon decided to be a Christmas decoration. 

Something that makes you smile....

Photo stinks ---but these guys are the reason I smile!

Something that makes me smile

This year we decided to create some new christmas memories. We traveled with friends to the Bahamas and spent Christmas on the beach. No cooking, no cleaning, no tree, no gifts. It made us all smile!  And as I said in my first post of the year: Happiness is... Sunshine and blue skies!

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Some of our West coast family was in for Christmas.  Along with a few of the NY family members, James' grandpa (my dad-lower right of the photo) took us on a tour of his childhood in Brooklyn.  One of the stops was the original Nathan's in Coney Island.  Delicious!

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An aimless afternoon at a museum ranks high on my list of favorite things to do.  This afternoon at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, ascending the entrance steps with a cloudless blue sky in sight, was nothing short of a smile.

Something that makes you smile!

Other people smiling!  Especially these guys.  This blog gave me lots to smile about this year.  Thanks everyone for joining us on the ride.  Most of you we will see on Flickr next week!

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We are staying in England with our family. This is a picture of our granddaughter, Abi's, bedroom.

It brings back wonderful memories of our own children and …..makes me smile!

Something that makes me smile by Janet

My family is always something that makes me smile but after SIX DAYS of no power and still counting, this week it will have to be the Hydro trucks. Brought in by other towns and cities, they are trying to restore our power. 

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It makes me smile when I see little ones, like our eleven month old granddaughter, finding the wrapping paper far more interesting than the present!

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Please meet my children and their very significant others, all together, healthy and happy on Christmas morning.  I know, a little cheesy and very sentimental and most of the time they DO make me smile. And thanks to the generator, the light is ON! Now that makes me smile!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

 

 

be merry

 

Thank you for allowing me to post a little late on this one. I am one of the lucky ones who's power has been restored (Jan is still stumbling in the dark!), although we've lost a few appliances,
I'm guessing due to power surge. No worries, we had lots to "be merry" about including the kids ornaments that come out every year as well as our peanut family made by my son when he was in kindergarten.  Amazing after 23 years that only one peanut has ever fallen off...

no, I didn't loose the peanut!

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chocolate peppermint candy cane brownies

 

 

my last post of the year :(

I chose this because I feel as though I have come a long way taking pictures of food and Project 52 is the reason for that.

I am sad this is over and I am really happy that we will continue through to the next year.

 

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A candy box that  was under the tree, made in USA by my granddaughter for me.

It is flying to California tomorrow.

Something that makes me smile.

My funny poodle dog loves opening up her Christmas presents, and it always makes me smile to watch her!

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Spending Christmas with my special family in this cozy cabin on my family's farm in Virginia.

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Well I'm about to get pretty sappy, so bear with me. At casual glance this looks like some computers and a notebook, but here are four reasons why this photo makes me smile:

1. This is my son's equipment all set up to run the lighting for our church's Christmas Eve production.
2. It means he is home from college and we are a complete family again.
3. It shows he is giving his time and talents to serve others.
4. And it's Christmas!

Yep. This photo makes a mom smile.

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Uncle Carl playing the role of the Silly Farmer for the grandkids.  There's no place I'd rather spend Christmas than Easley Downs, our family farm in Halifax, VA. 

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I will start and end this year with my Grandson.  He ALWAYS makes me smile!

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This is Rosie.  She makes us smile.  She is one of my mom's dogs.  Part basset hound part who knows what.  She is a big lap dog who was dumped on the side of the road as a puppy.  My dad found her half dead of starvation and they nursed her back to health with the idea of finding a good home for her.  That was 2 years ago.  I think Rosie is staying.

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snow

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Things we don't have back home: Drive-through Starbucks [with a smiley, chatty employee who made us laugh]

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The moment came and I rushed outside and here is one of 70 photos taken!!  Can't wait to see everyone's photo. Wow can hardly believe Project 52 is coming to an end and we are starting something new.  Have really enjoyed everyone's company.  Here's wishing you all a very Happy Day today in Australia, tomorrow for the rest of us, and all the very best in 2014.

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Being by the sea

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A foster child throws a penny into the fountain.  I wonder what she's wishing for?

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Relaxing with a good book and a warm puppy on my lap makes me smile.

BE MERRY

Just sitting on a hill, might as well sample snow, I think that sounds like a MERRY TIME.

Be Merry

Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago O'Hare Airport, selfie (sorry for missing a few weeks), brother, happiest of holidays!!

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Home for Christmas in the winter wonderland of Michigan - merrily thankful the ice storm brought great scenery and left us with electricity.

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to be posted by Stephanie at a later date if she wants. No power and maybe into Christmas, due to the ice storm :(

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to be posted by Dianne - if she wants - at a later date. She's in the ice storm with no power and not feeling too merry at the moment.

be merry - by Janet

This Santa on someone's front yard is covered in snow, ice, and fallen branches yet he still manages to "be merry."

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A friend of ours gave us a special "merry" outfit for our petite golden doodle, Jessie.  James and I had some laughs as we photographed our real dog with the light-up version in front of the Christmas tree.

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went skating with the family this afternoon in Alkmaar, Holland. Asked them to pose for my 'be merry' photo. So, here we have it, Rob, Sarah and James being merry!!!

Be Merry

How could you not BE MERRY when you see this amazing cake.  I made the fruit cake part and Jo Haines of Cake Magic did this amazing decoration!  Sorry not to have made any comments so far - having a wonderful busy time with Gems.

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Father Christmas riding his sleigh through the 'L' (subway) in Chicago!

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A very merry over-the-top house.  Where do people get the energy to do all this??

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In bed with the stomach flu, I am still feeling the Christmas spirit thanks to National Lampoon and Clark Griswold.

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My neighborhood has a street we call Christmas Card Lane.  This merry little snowman is one of the "cards" wishing everyone the best!

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I took this last night with no intention of posting for Be Merry, however, I guess it's kind of festive.

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A tree in front of my neighbor's house is just now losing all its leaves.  Some of the girls in da hood were having lots of fun playing in them.  Since we don't have snow in San Diego, we have to make do with whatever we can!

Be Merry

When you can't think of ANYTHING to post... a fellow blogger sends you THIS card.  Love it when things fall into place.

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I'm a bit of a Scrooge around the holidays so this was a tougher theme. However I found myself feeling merry when Lisa R. surprised me with a box of this merry treat she made me. Mega-stuffed Oreos dipped in red velvet chocolate. It was the perfect breakfast.... And after lunch snack..... And probably will be a part of my dinner too! Thanks Lisa!!! Xxoo and baby Z3 thanks you too!!!!

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The Hotel del Coronado tonight (taken with my iPhone...forgot camera).  Makes everyone

merry!  Merry Christmas, everyone!

May your days be merry……..

and bright.  Wishing you all a very happy festive season

Be Merry

I had the honor of capturing a military homecoming Monday afternoon.  

Dad flew home to the waiting arms of his family after almost a year in the middle east.   

It will truly be a merry Christmas for them this year.  

(And I have to admit I felt pretty merry myself watching it all unfold.....)

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At Rockefeller center.

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My daughter's tap trio was quite merry today while rehearsing in festive holiday attire. 

DRINK

These were still sitting out, thought you might enjoy/ Merry Christmas.

Drink

Work with me here.

My friend Stephanie saw something interesting in this photo. An illusion. When you hold the image away from you she thinks it looks like you're walking into a room with a dome ceiling. "An entrance way or a hallway or a corridor." 

It's not until you look closer you realize you're actually staring at a bottle of my favorite beer!

Let me know if you see it, or if you think I've been smoking the wacky tobaccy.

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My drink of choice.......Cheers!