Chrimbly Countdown – Decorations❅

Not from want of trying, I haven’t been able to link in with any of the previous Scavenger Hunts hosted by Hawthorn this year. However December’s hunts are looking a little different, posting a picture on Friday’s instead. So I’m linking in with this first Friday’s Hawthorns December Photo Hunt of: Decorations – a favourite one – was it inherited, did your kids make it or was it one you bought on a whim and love dearly?

This year, the one decoration I was looking forward to get out of storage and putting on the Christmas tree was this Statue of Liberty decoration I bought from a 5th Avenue store in Manhattan, New York City!

Looking at the smiling statue, surrounded by twinkling lights makes me reminisce on a wonderful trip David and I took last December.

What’s your most precious Christmas decoration?

Thanks for visiting,

Christine x

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Thirty-one

Day Thirty-one: Today’s photo prompt and the last of the month is a toast!

Where has December gone? This month has simply flown by! In the spirit of the season I make a toast to all my lovely readers.

I wish you a joyous and love filled 2019.

All the best and thanks for your support!

Christine x

 

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Thirty

Day Thirty: Today’s photo prompt is goals for 2019 (if any). I tend not to set any new year resolutions, save disappointment when I don’t achieve them. However for 2019 I will continue my walking, and make a determined effort to get to 2000 miles in the #walk1000miles challenge. I was so close this year!

What goals have you planned for 2019 (if any)?

Thanks for reading, Christine x

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Twenty-nine

Day Twenty-nine: Today’s photo prompt is, this year – a reflection.

On reflection 2018 has been pretty much a perfect year! There may have been the odd blip (e.g. like the burst water pipe) but otherwise there have been many more positives to glean from the year than negatives. Below find a small gallery of pictures from the year.

Derwentwater – Centenary Stones

David and Christine at Castle Crag

David at Latrigg

Christine and Riley at Mere Sands Wood

View from a hide – Pennington Flash

Yellow Darter

River Brathay

View down Stickle Ghyll

Robin Hood and Christine

Swimming in Loch Lomond

Christine and Rose

Paddling

How has 2018 been for you?

Thanks for reading,

Christine x

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Twenty-eight

Day Twenty-eight: Today’s photo prompt is grateful for? I am grateful for so many things, family, pets, being healthy and able to explore the world around me, but mostly I am grateful for the love of David. Without David I would not be able to achieve any of the highlights from this year (nor any other year). Thank you David for being amazing!!

At the Philharmonic Hall

What or who are you thankful for?

Thanks for reading,

Christine x

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Twenty-seven

Day Twenty-seven: Today’s photo prompt is gift.

One of my favourite gifts, which I received from David was this huge bottle of Philosophy Purity facial cleanser. It’s going to last me years! The smaller bottle already has lasted three!

What was your favourite gift of the season?

Thanks for stopping by,

Christine x

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Twenty-six

Day Twenty-six: Today’s photo prompt is family.

Christmas-time is about spending time with loved ones. I spent my Christmas Day with David and our parents. I cooked us a meal with lots of vegetables and for the meat-eaters ham and turkey. Afterwards there was cake and a game of Top Trumps courtesy of RSPB crackers.

Christmas Dinner 2018

How did you spend your Christmas?

All the best,

Christine x

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Twenty-five

Day Twenty-five: Merry Christmas! This is my favourite picture of the three of us taken last year.

Merry Christmas from David, Christine and Artie x

I wish you and yours a wonderful festive time!

Love,

Christine, David and Artie x

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Twenty-four

Day Twenty-four: It’s Christmas Eve, my favourite time of the year! I still feel all the excitement for the day before Christmas as I did as a child.

There’s nothing better than to sing Carols around this time of year, which is why we attended the recent Carol Service at the local church. It was a bit different from services I remembered but still a nice way to celebrate the season.

How will you be marking this exciting day?

Thanks for reading,

Christine x

December Photo Challenge 2018 – Day Twenty-three

Day Twenty-three: For today’s photo prompt of remembrance I have chosen to remember my Dad, Graham Connor, who left us too young in 2012. I purchased this bauble to remember him.

Who are you remembering this Christmas time?

Thanks for stopping by,

Christine x