Monday 17 December 2012

The BEST things in life

I'm determined NOT to race and rush about this week "getting ready" for Christmas.  Slowing down to live more simply has given us much to think about on the topic of celebrating holidays... A lot of soul searching for sure.  Gone are the days of frantic rushing ~ instead, a slower, deliberate pace has taken over.  





We're overjoyed to be Grandparents and we're loving every moment of it!  This kind happiness just CANNOT be bought :)

On another happy note, Kelly has accepted a fantastic new job IN TOWN and he'll be home every night.  He starts in January and after 16 months of being apart, this is TRULY the most joyous news.  I've been given the best Christmas gift I could ever receive - my family TOGETHER!

The BEST things in life are FREE XO





15 comments:

  1. I am truly so happy for you! Your grandson is beautiful, and your happiness radiate through the photographs. Enjoy your family Christmas!

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  2. Oh Sherrie I know exactly how you feel. Just a week or so ago I found out that hubby and DS21 will be home for Christmas. We are off to a cousins for the day and night and one of my uncles will be there. (Mum's brother). My darling hubby has arrived home for 3 whole weeks. It will be the longest we've had together for two years. We plan on doing a lot of fishing while he is home.
    You don't know how much I appreciated getting your card the other day....and what a lovely photo of you all. I've put it up in the hall with the rest of the family photos. Your a true gem of a friend, and yes; you lift me up every time we chat. Grandparenting suits the two of you well. Enjoy those cuddles.
    Love and hugs
    Narelle

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    1. Oh, that's LOVELY that your hubby and son will be home! Just the balm that your soul needs at the moment :) XO

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  3. WAAA-HOOO! I'm so excited for you. I can't imagine not having hubby around each day, so I'm dancing right along with you in celebration.

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  4. I couldnt agree more, definitely the best things in life dont cost anything!

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  5. Sherri,

    I am so happy that your family will be together- every.single.night~~~ there is nothing better than being with family. Have a Merry Christmas and good luck learning to plow that snow!

    Angie

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  6. That's wonderful news!! And it's so heartwarming to see you as such a radiant and proud grandmother. My mom is less-than-thrilled about being a grandma to my babe, but I'm hoping she can find some joy in it, too, this time of year. Merry Christmas to your beautiful family!
    -Jaime

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    1. Jaime, I'm so sad about your Mom... Sending big smoochy Grandma hugs and kisses across the miles to your sweet babe XO

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  7. Wonderful news Sherri - enjoy in every moment!

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  8. How true! Have a wonderful Christmas, and a happy, frugal new year :)

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  9. You are right, the best things always come from love. Lily. xxx

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  10. What a lovely post! I'm going to try to carry that thought with me today and enjoy my day for what it is.

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  11. I'm so happy for you! The love comes through in your photos...Merry Christmas to you and your family.

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