Gerard, it's this wonderful, precious group of people that keeps me coming back every day! Gardeners are nurturing by nature, but these people are above and beyond! I'm incredibly thankful that I stumbled in here one day to ask a question... because they not only answered me, they welcomed me into the fold and have warmed my heart ever since! From me to you, this is your official "welcome"! I hope you stick around! We share much more than just hippeastrum blooms and gardening tips... we share our lives and families, our pets and homes, and all the other beautiful things we enjoy growing and nurturing! Thank you for sharing your photography! The flowers are wonderful! If you only knew how painful and depressing winters used to be for me... well, that's in the past now... I look forward to winter these days... because I get to share it with this unique group of caring individuals, and their talents with bulbs and digital photography! Welcome! Pull up a keyboard and join us!

OK, this morning the snow was pretty, now the wind kicked back up and is turning the snow into little tiny frozen missiles. Frances, please order the storms to come with 50 degree temperatures! Please? Pretty Please? Becki, it wasn't too bad last night. We were all snuggled up under blankets in the living room by the fire. That storm was pretty wicked. I can see exactly why you were so concerned about Dave driving home in all that. The winds were blowing my van around today when I drove Dan to school, I can't imagine driving a bigger truck through that. We have a few more days of this and then the Alberta Clipper is coming to visit!

Thanks Nana, it's so nice to have all the decor up in this area. SD, thanks, I try to hit the clearance sales so always have new ornies to play with each year. Jane, I started painting a couple things for Christmas this weekend and visited DFs. So guess I'm enjoying what's done. Waiting to see what DGD says about her/TJ's dress and hat. Jeanne, we don't have a HL around here. I will get busy and share some close ups of the cabinets for you. I took them just haven't taken the time to post. I think owls are in this year. Remember my pinecone birds I bought last year? Haven't seen them yet but they would of been nice to add to my woodsy buffet!LOL Candy, I remember DM and us girls making so many goodies for the holidays. My DH and kids don't care about any of that really. Instead it's workout time at the gym.Geez The garland around the door is same as last year with added green poinsettias. I had put it in a box so all I had to do is fluff this year. Will do that again for next year.LOL Thanks everyone for looking and all the sweet comments. Punk

Urooj, thank you for the beautiful jeweled card! I was surprised to receive a FOTESS card, and a little sheepish. I started to join this swap, but the instructions said I needed to have participated in a swap this year, and I'm ashamed to say, if I had, I couldn't remember it. I have not done much in the way of swaps this year at all. Hope everyone is having a great holiday, and again, thank you to JDMom78. I loved it!