January 8, 2005
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Trip
Oh, yes, about my 7-day trip to the farm…. Third year in a row that I spend Christmas and New Year´s there. I don’t get tired at all. Each time there´s something nice to know about, to learn about and also something nice to to. This time I could get my mom to join us for the New Year. I could also realize how the teens grow fast, most of them were already dating… I also got convinced that I do need a better cam or even a digital camera. My pictures are so blur!
So sad I have been living by myself and now things are too much more expensive. I´ll see what can be done about that. Anyway, Our Christmas was sunny as usual. Eventual rains to freshen up air and put away bugs were welcome.
Below, two pics from the view I had where I used to read. On the first picture you can see Duke, the farm dog. He´s sooooooo adorable….
The Christmas tree full of gifts….Hehehehe
My friend with the bell to let us know dinner was ready. On the left, her husband. Funny man!
Everybody….
Duke and Maggie
The men cooking… I could only enter there to “steal” some wine and take this picture….
A part of the living room. Some people playing cards…
Before the Christmas dinner we all sat together for a Devotional. On Christmas, we talked about what it means to be Christians in a world like this, and the main reason we were there together. We mentioned the importance of the birth of Christ and His death, what many people ignore or don´t even know about. Before New year´s our main idea was to think of the importance and the difficulty of living as Christians. Hard task if one has not got the understanding of God´s words, that may answer why I´m hooked on it.
And I could rest a lot. I had a very stressing year, and this one won´t be different. The difference is that I kind of know what is to come, so that I can be more prepared.
Next blog I´ll post more pictures of the city near the farm. It is the city where Pelé was born, that might interest a bit.
Take care
Comments (10)
I love the pictures – it looks like a fabulous holiday gathering!! I do hope that this new year brings you lots of good things and if there is stress, then let it be good stress
Thanks for the pictures! Have a great New Year!
have not seen you in a while either…go tackle a fireman…
WOW .. this is so neat. looks like you all had a blast this time on Xmas and NY. More so than the past few time.s there seem to be more people as well.
what were the men cooking .. BBQ?
This looks like so much fun in great surroundings with good friends.
cool! SF is great city – i love it too – I have been there for i think a total of a week over two visits. If i could choose where i wanted to stay i think it would SF.
thanks!!!~~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! =)
I always love Christmas and New Year’s with all the family and friends, it just makes it all so much more meaningful.
Glad your trip was great!!! As you’ve read already, mine was good too, but i did spend Christmas with mom and dad eheheheh such a parent’s baby girl!!!!
Have a wonderful year, and hope to fulfill all your resolutions and wishes for 2005 com muito amor e carinho.
Take care
You had a great time at Christmas Sheila as the photos show . I like also yur reflection at the end of your blog about Christ .
Love
Michel