Welcome Home Sgt. Daniel Vasselian

Normally I would be writing a blog post about New Years Eve today, but instead I would like to share with you the homecoming of a hometown hero......Sgt Daniel Vasselian, who was killed while serving in Afghanistan on Dec 23rd.

I am so proud of the town of Abington and proud to call Abington my home. We are a small close knit community and the whole community came together on this cold December day to welcome Danny home. Photos in blue tint for a very somber day.

Ryleigh was asleep and unaware of her surroundings, but I'm glad she was with us today.

And finally a special tribute I made this morning. I pray that the Vasselian and Doyle families find comfort from all of the support they are receiving, and I'm glad that they know that we appreciate the ultimate sacrifice that Danny made.

Two more days to go!

Christmas is for all creatures, great and small

I photographed this Female Junco in my yard last year after a snowstorm. The red bow and ice frame was added with some photography software to give a Christmas feel to the image.
Three more days until Christmas. It just doesn't seem possible. I got my wrapping all wrapped up today....pun intended....and the food shopping has been done for the most part. I hope you are enjoying your Christmas preparations. I don't like to hear people say they are stressed this time of year. That is so not the reason for the season. I hope you always remember what is important!

All is calm, all is bright

Snuggled up at home

Tonight's Camera Club Christmas Party has been cancelled due to snow, so I am home all cuddled up with my blankie and laptop. Hope there's a good Christmas movie on The Hallmark Channel tonight. I just love all of those corny Christmas movies.

It's beginning to look a lot like..........

Christmas! What a beautiful time of year for a wedding!!! Mr S and I are getting ready to attend the wedding of one of our son N's best friends, Christopher. They met in Kindergarten and have been best buds ever since. I will never forget Chris's adorable round face with the big smile staring out the window of the School Bus each day.......always sitting in the very first seat. One of the best things about their friendship is it brought one of my best friends into my life......Chris's mother.....my friend Mary. Love you guys and am really looking forward to celebrating with all of you today!

Seeing Santa

Miss J and I took Ryleigh to see Santa today at the Bass Pro Shops in Foxboro. For those that don't know this......a visit with Santa is FREE at the Bass Pro Shops. They even allow you to take your own photos of Santa with your child/children! We had a fun day, and did some Christmas shopping while we were there.

Ryleigh wasn't too sure about what to think of the big guy........