silent night*

Sweet images of our special night together...
(click on each image for larger view)


view from our loft. boho boy tree spinning to put lights on.


boho boy & me adding our special touches.


boho boy handling the ornaments with care.


these are special ornaments given to boho boy's family years ago.
each represented one of them doing what they love to do. his mother
sent them to us this year for our tree.


the toy maker ornament on the left represents boho boy's father. he
is our angel this year . the teacher ornament on the right represents boho boy.


we enjoyed a cider recipe from my culinary diva friend schmoopy:
cider, cloves, anise, cinnamon sticks, orange slices and whipped cream. yum.


wall art from my friends and holiday reading

It was a beautiful evening. Not much talking, lovely music (thanks to all of you). When all was finished, we cuddled on the couch. Our fur babies nestled under the tree. I laid on his chest and let some tears flow. Some filled with joy for what I have in my life, some full of longing for what we hope is to come.

A dear friend of mine said to me that she loves how boho boy and I always ritualize things. I never quite thought of it that way but she is right. We do this in our lives and I want to continue these rituals as our family grows.

I hope for many more silent nights that bring warmth, tenderness and love as this one did.