Do I feel guilty that the entire country is experiencing bitter cold weather now, while we in Florida life in warm weather? You bet I do. But I for one have spent many a year living through the Chicago area winters and truly feel that I have put in my time for bitter cold winters in the north. The lovely flower above has a beautiful aroma and I took this picture at the home that I recently pet-sat four cats and one dog. The flower was in the pool area. Just beautiful!
We have a lot of Christmas birthday’s in the family. My son’s was December 7Th, mine is December 19Th and my brothers K is January 4Th. Today, we celebrated K’s birthday, while he is here visiting. It is good to see him again. It’s been a while since we have visited.
We had a nice dinner made by my sister C; baked Zita with salad. Delicious!! C can really cook. I made K’s birthday cake, dang! I forgot to take a picture. The cake was devoured, not a crumb left. Of course, there would be a least one slice left but C’s lovely Labrador H note picture, ate the last piece! Double Dang!!
I used a white cake mix box. Followed the directions, added almond flavor 1 tsp. and baked as directed. Then I frosted with a low sugar Chocolate frosting and layered bananas in the middle. I was doubtful that the bananas would taste good in the cake. And surprisingly, they really made the cake. The blend of flavors was delicious and everyone seemed to enjoy it.
We also went Christmas Caroling around the block, about 8 pm after dinner. My brother in law, E played the Tuba and sister C played her trombone. The rest of us sang, but to no avail as the Tuba and trombone drowned us out. Fun was had by all. A few neighbors even acknowledged our good-hearted greetings, by coming out side and Thanking us for the music. The picture is of a house that actually had their lights and music coordinated very nicely. They also won an award from the village for their decorations. One of our troupe is ringing the doorbell, while another runs willy-nilly around the yard. She is just three (3) years old, so she’d allowed.
Quick pic of the Christmas Carolers. Quite a motley crew if you ask me. But we had fun, even Dad joined us and brought along his little dog Caitlyn. Dad told jokes to the people who opened their doors to Thank us. Dad loves to be the life of the party. My brother K’s didn’t get a ton of presents, just one that the whole family went in on to purchase and that was an ipod. Which he seemed to enjoy. He disappeared into his room to read the directions straight away. We were all tired from the excitement and retired early to bed.
Wishing you and your the happiest of Christmas Holidays. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!