Christmas at Maplethwaite Manor.

Good morning everyone!
Merry Christmas!!!
I am joining Beverly at



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for Pink Saturday.

I still have some last minute shopping to do. Tim and I are going out this morning to brave the crowds and watch the craziness of last minute shoppers!!

I roasted a small turkey on Wednesday and Wes, Tim and I ate it with dressing (stuffing), mashed potatoes, green beans and gravy. I usually do my turkey dinner the week before Christmas, but with all the cleaning and decorating I have been doing, I had to postpone for a few days. It was worth the wait!!

Our house has been very quiet at Christmas time for the past four Christmases. In 2006 I was recovery from a breakdown. In 2007 we were grieving the deaths of my Mom, June 2, 2007, Tim's Mom, June 16, 2007 and Tim's Dad, December 1, 2007. In 2008, I was having more health issues. In 2009 we were grieving the death of my Dad, February 4, 2009. Plus, I had just had shoulder surgery at the end of October, 2009.

Now Christmas time 2010 is here and I have decorated the house inside and out! Our tree is the best one we have ever had. My mother would have loved it!
On Christmas morning we will be having a huge brunch with ham, eggs, latkes, orange French toast, special coffe and Mimosa! (champagne and orange juice mixed)
During the afternoon we will relax and watch movies, read our new books and go for a walk across the fields in our back yard.

Merry Christmas everyone!

Love and hugs, Laura

P.S. I'll see you in 2011!