Last night, after tracking Santa for quite some time, I knew it was time for bed. I got to sleep after 11:00. For some reason, I woke up at 1:45 a.m. I decided to come out to the room where my computer is and check on Santa's progress. I had left the computer on, so the NORAD Santa tracking screen came right up. What a coincidence! Santa was just leaving Portland and headed for Seattle! I must have heard hooves on the roof and I believe that's what woke me up. What a gift, to know that Santa was here....and I just missed him!
What a wonderful day! We had our friends Al and DeAnna over for brunch: scrambled eggs with sausage, peppers, onions and mushrooms; fresh fruit bowl; Amish Country baked oatmeal; a variety of breads (pumpkin, cranberry-orange and banana nut); Mimosas and coffee. Yum! Afterwards, Al played the keyboard and Robert (Chief Grey Wolf) played his 12-string guitar; DeAnna and I sang Christmas carols. We didn't sound bad, considering the two men are Jews, but they held their own with the Christmas carols. Al is retired, so he (and occasionally) DeAnna visit retirements homes and entertain the residents with their music.
Here is a photo of our Christmas tree. The photograph does not do it justice. It's a large, full, lush noble fir and it's covered with ornaments, although it's hard to tell from the photos I have taken. Maybe it's time for a new and improved camera. Here is also a photo of Robert playing his 12-string guitar. A lovely day, a beautiful Christmas. I hope the Christmas spirit lasts a few more days, at least. If only people would remember why we celebrate this season. Only God, through His Son, can bring everlasting peace.
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