Christmas, Christmas time is here…..

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And we have no snow in sight. Cue stomping of feet.

There is cold though.

And a bit of rain in the forecast. Again. Sigh.

One thing I am learning about New England weather is that she’s a fickle B.

Anyway…..life marches on. December is screeching to an end, we are marching past the winter solstice and the days shall grow longer again!

Our baby girl paid us a visit this month and we had a great visit, exploring Portsmouth, walking through the woods, having coffee and chai tea, doing all the Christmas things—shopping, treats, movies, feasting, and lots of hugs and snuggles!

Hubs and I aren’t the only ones who love a visit from our kiddos. Mr. Bandy boy is spoiled with snuggles and couch naps with his babies!
A day trip to Portsmouth, NH. Blue skies, crisp temps, truly a spectacular day. We took the scenic drive along the coast: Hampton Beach & Rye. Once we found a parking spot, off we went. Market Square was popping off and so many stores to pop in; Hubs excitement was positively overflowing. IYKYK…..but we found a haven in “The Hearth” and enjoyed some warm cocoas and lattes, took in the sculptures that dotted the square and enjoyed a beautiful sunset and Christmas decorations and lights galore.
Murals, retail and restaurant decorations were aplenty….no shortage of eye candy

We stopped in Manchester, NH on the way home for some dinner at a Diner featured on Guy Fieri’s DDD (click for a little YouTube snippet), The Red Arrow Diner. It was delicious, very large portions, giving all the vintage vibes and we had fun looking at the napkin art and the plaques of “famous” people who had been there before. It’s a big hit on any political campaign trail as well as a fave of hometown boy, Adam Sandler. Stop by if you can! But come hungry.

On the way home we pulled down our favorite dirt road for stargazing. It was a clear night and baby girl grabbed an EPIC photo! Doesn’t do it justice, but it really captures the day: perfect.

We mixed up our annual Buckeyes, grabbed a holiday protein smoothie downtown, took a walk and enjoyed our time together. Can’t wait to see all my babies* next month! *while they aren’t technically babies, they will always be MY babies

As we wind into this Christmas season (which STARTS on Christmas Day, lasting through Epiphany—mid January) I’m grateful for so much, miss my kids and family something fierce and yet I know we’re right where God wants us to be. So enjoy this Christmas cactus and our church’s altar set up for the Rorate Mass, my favorite Masses of the year.

Pretty baby. Hope she lives. I may have drowned her. Time will tell.

Until next time, peace!

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