Thursday, November 29, 2012

Merry Christmas to All...


My Little Men are six hours away... That's my driving time, not theirs (you know the Little Men are not FOR driving straight on like a bat-out-of-Hades as their Noni is).  They are on the second leg of a long journey home for Christmas.  I say "home" because when his Daddy asked Little Man if would he rather live in Texas or Virginia, he said, "What's Virginia?"  That counts as considering Texas as home, doesn't it?

I hope he always feels like this is home, too.


I have a few more hours of flurried busy-ness before I swoop him out of his car seat and become all his and his brother's for as much time as I can claim.


That said... if I don't make it back until they pull out of the drive... I'm sending my heartfelt wishes for each of you to enjoy a season of love and hope and promise...


Moments of quiet... to appreciate the gifts... not the gifts under the tree, but the ones God has given us... The gift of His Son... the gift of redemption... the gift of comfort in the Holy Spirit... of His Love...


Moments of laughter and joy and friends and family...


Moments of... Thank You, Father...

blessings and hugs and Merry Christmas to all....

tanna

40 comments:

Christine said...

Happy and excited for you!
I'm taking notes on being a long distance Grandma.

I'd tell you to enjoy and have a Merry Christmas.... but I know you will! So I'm cheering you on!

RoeH said...

Just beautiful! And I love that nativity.

Stitchy Mc Floss said...

Such a beautiful post! :)

Safe travels to you and yours and I pray you have a most blessed Christmas...as you said, it's the blessings of Christmas that are the true gifts.

Blessings always

podso said...

I love seeing the beauty of your home at Christmas. I sure can sense your excitement! Have a wonderful, wonderful time with those precious boys and build many memories! Blessings at Christmas,

dotsie

Pondside said...

Everything looks beautiful!
I wish you a safe journey, and know the particular anticipation you're feeling. There's just nothing like those little arms and chubby cheeks and a voice shouting 'It's Nana!'
Have fun!

Deb said...

Merry Christmas Tanna....enjoy those boys...and their parents too of course....

Kate I said...

You have such a gift for making a place beautiful, comfortable and cozy. Coming to your home would feel like being enveloped in love...which is just how your family will feel when they step through the door. Have a lovely Christmas Tanna with those sweet ones!

Vickie said...

So cozy, Tanna! Love your home and Christmas decor. Very natural - and your sentiments on what we have been gifted with by our Lord.

Have a wonderful Christmas season with your "littles" and soak up all the hugs and kisses you can!

(and yes, I think that answer qualifies for Texas... :)

Cheryl @ TFD said...

Your home looks beautiful, Tanna, so warm and inviting. I wish you the best Christmas ever with your precious little people and big people too!

Tricia @ saving room for dessert said...

Merry Christmas and blessings to you Tanna! Have a wonderful visit with your daughter and little men. We'll miss you while you are off playing. Your home is beautiful. Please come decorate for me!

Schnitzel and the Trout said...

I am as excited for us as if they were my own munchkins! Enjoy, hugs, kisses and God Bless you all.

Marie said...

Your home is so beautiful and inviting! I know you will have a wonderful time with your "little men". I wish so much that ours were coming from CA to NC for Christmas but they are starting their traditions there and they were just home. Thanks for you visit to my blog and your sweet comments. I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
Love,
Marie

nanny said...

I am thrilled to pieces that your home is about to be filled with hugs and fun!!! Your decorations are so beautiful. Nothing like a visit to kick us into gear.....

Merry Christmas Tanna.

TexWisGirl said...

oh, i know you are going to enjoy this time to the fullest. merry christmas to you, tanna!

Chatty Crone said...

Are they staying all month? What a great present for you! Merry Christmas friend. sandie

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

Well Girl you better not post...there are just some things too precious and too priceless to miss any moment of it...and I promise you if I had any grandchildren I would be doing the same. Now I am taking in all the wonder through my six year old's eyes..I know how fast they grow

Merry Christmas....see you in the new year!

Sandy said...

Merry Christmas, Tanna. I know you will enjoy every moment with your grandchildren and the rest of your family.
Blessings!

Wanda said...

So lovely, so warm and inviting, so much like you..Exciting to have the Little Men on their way..

Blessings and hugs!

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

Your home is beautifully Christmas ready, Tanna! Enjoy this wonderful, special season with your little men. Merry Christmas!

Kelly said...

Your home has such a wonderful warmth to it! I just love how cozy your family room is with the pretty Christmas greenery and poinsettia's in it. I know you are going to cherish spending time with your "little men" during the holidays.

Tammy said...

Your home is lovely and inviting! Enjoy your time with the little men and your family. Happy holidays! Blessings to all, Tammy

Dianne said...

Your joy and excitement abounds all through your wonderful post! Have a blessed Christmas with the little men! I'll look forward to photos later. ;-)

Judy S. said...

Have a wonderful visit, Tanna, at this special time of year! And have a blessed Christmas as well!

kathy b said...

Aww, Thank you for the heartfelt Christmas wishes. ENJOY your family.
Your house is charming and beautiful. I hope to create a similar effect.....not just glitz everywhere~

Optimistic Existentialist said...

Thes decorations are amazing Tanna!!!

Jen Price said...

Love the beautiful spirit of Christmas your home invokes! I bet you had a great time with your little men. Can't wait to meet them tomorrow!

SImple and Serene Living said...

Just got home form visiting my grandchildren. Is there possibly anything better? Yout post and your home are beautiful.

Hugs,
Laura

Julie Harward said...

What a pretty post, and I love the windows in your home too...it's all so lovely! :)

Debbie said...

Everything looks all warm and Christmasy to me. It's no wonder that he feels that home is where the Noni is. I felt that way until my grandmother died. True story.

I hope you having a wonderful time!

If I don't "see" you again, Merry Christmas!

steph said...

by now you have those littles wrapped in your arms!!! I KNOW you are going to have the very very best ever holiday!!!! hugs all around!!!

Anonymous said...

Hope you guys are having a wonderful visit. merry Christmas!

Dana

Kerin said...

Oh Tanna...
I so wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Have a wonderful and blessed time with your sweet family too.

{{hugs}}
K.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Tanna, beautiful room and love your pretty decor. Enjoy time with the little ones. Happy Holidays!

Jill from Killeny Glen said...

Beautiful BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Merry Christmas to you Tanna and ALL your lovely family!! Enjoy every moment!

Cindy said...

Merry Christmas to you, sweet lady. I pray that your Christmas holiday is full of joy, peace and happiness.
Love and hugs, Cindy

Mary Bergfeld said...

What a lovely post, Tanna. Have a wonderful holiday. Hugs and blessings...Mary

Anonymous said...

And thank you, dear Tanna, for this gorgeous post! Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and God's blessings in 2013.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Your home looks gorgeous, Tanna! Many Christmas blessing to you and your family!

Pride In Photos Beauty said...

Your home is just so lovely and warm for the holidays. You are lucky I don't live closer...I would be dropping over☺
Merry Christmas.
Laurie @ Pride in Photos

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

Oh I love how you had your home decorated for the holidays! I am new to your blog and have been having fun reading over your posts. So glad to have discovered your blog!

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