Hello and happy Holidays to all.I find this to be a crazy and busy time of year.The food prep the list making and checking it twice maybe even three times……………..do I have it all?Somehow, it all comes together in the nick of time.Why did I think there was no way it all could get done!TRA>LA……….as my DIVINE girlfriend would say……………

I think this will be an extra special Holiday Season!Do you know why?I’ll tell you!I have my first born finishing up college!YES!He will be done next THURSDAY with his last final of his LIFE!Four years and one semester later………..and boy did that go FAST!He will be done with his school work!What a fabulous feeling that will be!I have already made him a  regal looking pageantry festive bit of frills to hang about his neck………………with a beautiful G that says it all.THE GRADUATE!Congratulations KRISTOPHER ROSS……………….YOU did it!

Then we have the traveling brother who as I write this at any moment will be docking in the SAN DIEGO harbour.His journey started in August from NOVIA SCOTIA and he has traveled by ship around the world……………Iam beyond excited to see his face and hair!The hair was a bit long when he left and he had curls that top SHIRLEY TEMPLE!We have gotten bits and pieces of information via e-mail and phone but Iwill delight in  hearing about his tales over a family meal.I have a feeling he will be SANTA this year loaded down with treasures from abroad and tales to make our hearts skip.Welcome Home Nicholas Nathanael…………..we missed YOU!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all of YOU!I have to say its a very festive time of year.Enjoy the magic and your loved ones…………..for that is what puts a TWINKLE in your heart!