We’re almost at the end of our journey, and have just stopped for lunch in Delaware. In a couple of hours or less, we’ll be arriving in New Jersey, where we will no doubt be enthusiastically greeted by our three little grandchildren. There are three goodie bags in the car, because the “What have you brought us?” syndrome is always alive and well when the grandparents arrive.
I’m not too sure just how much time I’ll have to keep up with your blogs over the coming week, so I’m wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays with your family and friends. It’s been so great getting to know you through your blogs this past year, and I’m looking forward to more of the same in 2014.
Here is my entry to Ed’s Sunday Stills challenge “Holiday lights and decorations.”
This pic was taken in Zarcero, Costa Rica, at the ‘Parque Francisco Alvardo’. I will show you more of this whimsical garden of magic and wonder in a future post, but for now, here is the gorgeous Nativity scene, which since the 1960’s, has been set up every year, complete with offerings of traditional Costa Rican food and drink to the Christ Child.
To see more entries for Ed’s challenge, just click here.
That is so pretty π
Thanks, Chris P. π
MERRY CHRISTMAS ADIN!!!
Thanks so much, Rommel. It’s wonderful Christmas chaos here, with 7 small, excited children running around. π Merry Christmas to you too.
All the best to you, Merry Christmas.
Thanks so much. Having a great family time here in NJ. Happy Christmas to you and yours.
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Merry Christmas and enjoy the festivities together with the family.
Thanks so much, Flower. Christmas hugs to you. xx π
Wishing you and your family a Happy and Bless-full Christmas, Sylvia!
Thank you so much, Chris. Same to you and yours. π
Happy holidays. Love the picture.
Thanks so much, Connie. π
An unusual, but fabulous nativity. Happy holiday, ad. Enjoy the family, be safe, and be merry. Be seeing you around. π xxx
Thanks so much, Gemma. It’s all getting exciting now, especially for the kiddiwinks. π
Thank you for taking us to your travels, Sylvia! Merry Christmas!!! π
Glad you enjoyed the photo, Lola. Thanks so much for the wishes. π
Your drive is such a long one. Awesome nativity from Costa Rica. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy the time with everyone!
Thanks so much, Frank, Yes, it was a long drive, but well worth it. π
Absolutely!!!
Merry Christmas… Happy Holidays to you and yours… π
Thanks, Bams. Merry Christmas to you too. π
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Thanks so much, Meg. You too. π
Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas π
Thanks so much, Tandy. π Happy holidays to you too. xx
It is always lovely to see the variations on Nativity scenes.
Glad you enjoyed this, and thanks so much for your visit. π
how pretty – love the garden scenery…have yourself a blessed and merry Christmas. safe journey β₯
Thanks so much, Sunshine. Merry Christmas to you too. π
Lovely scene.
You must be pleased to have stopped travelling!
Yes, it’s great to be here at last. Happy kids with loafs of energy. Phew!! π
Merry Christmas and Happy new year π
Thanks so much. π
Merry Christmas! Wishing you all the best in 2014 π
Thanks, Suzanne, and to you too. π xx
Very happy holidays to you and yours, dear heart! Enjoy the visit and the grandkids!
Thanks so much, dear Gunta. I hope you’ll be feeling 100 per cent for Christmas celebrations. xx π
Merry Christmas and Akemashite Omedetou!
Thanks so much, Rommel. “”Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegaishimasu.” π
Happy Christmas and a great 2014 dear Sylvia!
Thanks so much, Gilly. π xx
Beautiful, AD. This reminds me of a miniature nativity scene I used to set up under my little Christmas tree.
Merry Christmas, my dear friend! I found the perfect quote for you (just found it myself):
“Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.”
Oren Arnold
Now THAT’S the spirit of Christmas! Love that the Three Kings are still further away. I wonder if the owners will move them closer later on. Merry Christmas and a Very Happy 2014.
That photo is so cool, I love it! Happy holiday to you….
Thanks so much. Happy holidays to you too. π
Happy holidays!
Thanks so much. You too. π
Have a wonderful holiday and don’t forget to wave as you pass through PA into NJ!
Thanks so much. We didn’t pass through PA, so couldn’t wave to you, Kathryn. π¦
Hmmmmmm. thinking about the mapβ¦I thought you had to? Now I have to look ! Have a great time!
Beautiful pic.
Have a great time with the little ones, and merry christmas and happy new year to you and all of yours!
Thanks, EG. Merry Christmas to you and yours too. π
I like the nativity scene and the way it has been integrated into the garden.
Thanks, Colline. The garden itself is fascinating too. π
Such an unusual and light Nativity, beautiful!
Yes, I love the bright colours and the pretty flowers. π
Merry Christmas and safe travels!
Thanks so much, Lisa. We’re almost there. π