Merry Christmas

Independent Presbyterian Church

All Decked Out

This lion and his mate are always in the holiday spirit in my Forest Park neighborhood. I snapped this one year when we had a quick southern snow!

Christmas At Our House

Well it was a roller coaster Christmas. We had temps in the 70's with so much humidity my camera lens fogged up. A great day with my sweet family and then around 5 o'clock, we had tornado warnings in our area and Meeps and I spent a little time being safe in our walk in closet. 

I hope that all of my blog friends near and wide who celebrate Christmas had a wonderful day!

Here We Come A Caroling

The Jacksons open their beautiful home to the neighbors every Christmas. This year we came in droves even though James Spann said there could be high winds. We decided with food galore and plenty of wine and egg nog, we could weather the storm together. There are always plenty of cute kiddos. Tonight was no exception.

Merry Christmas!

Christmas In Birmingham

This past weekend, my church Independent Presbyterian Church, hosted its 66th Holiday House Tour. I thought the Thomson's welcoming front porch with this colorful swing was perfect for our unseasonable Christmas weather.

All Is Calm, All Is Bright

Colin's Creatures, Charlotte Woodson Antiques

 

Merry Christmas

Zoolight Safari

The Birmingham Zoolight Safari knocks itself out during the Christmas season. The carousel is always a favorite.

Angels We Have Heard on High

The fifth grade Christmas Pageant at Independent Presbyterian Church is so sweet and brings back  many childhood memories. Thankfully, it has remained unchanged over the years, except the bathrobes worn my the shepherds have been upgraded.  My favorite part is when the angel lowers the STAR down on a rope.  Nothing high tech about this pageant!


Warmest wishes to all of my dear readers who celebrate Christmas this day.  May this be a special time with family and friends.  

Here We Come A-Caroling

A caroling party in my neighborhood is an evening I look forward to each Christmas for many reasons.  It's a glorious mix of talented pianists, joyful voices singing Christmas carols, delicious food and drink,  and the gathering of old and new neighbors of all ages. Thank you Sam and Carolyn for opening  your home to us!

Christmas in Birmingham - The Historic Alabama Theatre

From the Mezzanine of the Alabama Theatre

O Holy Night

Christine's , Mt. Brook Village

 "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men."

Dear Santa....

take a little off the sides.

Don's Hair Care Center

1803 3rd Avenue North

What can I give Him..

Charlotte Woodson Antiques, Mt. Brook Village

Colin's Creatures

...poor as I am?

If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;

If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;

Yet what can I give Him...give my heart.

                              Christina Rossetti


In a Bleak Midwinter sung for you here.

Deck the Deck With ....

SNOW!   Some of you may remember that last Christmas Day right here in B'ham, it SNOWED!!!  Our weather this week has been in the sixties,  so I don't look for a repeat, but thought it would be fun to have a look back to Christmas past.   This was taken on my daughter Kathleen's deck last Christmas.  White Christmas in Dixie.  Who knew!

Paris Through My Lens 2012 by VKJONES
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Hey Santa.....

I'll leave the door unlocked...just in case! 

A Time to Reflect

My friend Petrea at Pasadena Daily Photo does a Zen Monday on her blog each week.  I'm declaring this Zen Thursday!  I don't know about ya'll but right about now I need to stop and do what my yoga instructor India tells us, " Inhale deeply, now exhale slowly."  She also reminds us not to clench our teeth!!  This week I think I've done that more than once.  So today, we take a break for the frantic, frenzied, fun and festivities of this season.  May we all take deep breaths, enjoy this peaceful scene and refocus our thoughts on the true meaning of this season.

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Zoolight Safari

The Birmingham Zoo has sponsored their Zoolight Safari  for many years,  but I'll have to admit this was my first visit. They boast over half million lights and I will concur.  It was great fun wandering through the grounds and seeing so many grand light displays, but the most fun was of course the train ride through the park.  For my Birmingham readers, there's still time to see it all.

All Twinkly

"It's like a fairyland!" is what I say every single Christmas when the city of Mountain Brook turns up the wattage in the village.  The trees are all strung and now they've outlined all the shops with lights as well.  The header photo is the gorgeous tree in front of Bromberg's Jewelers.

Have Yourself a Glitzy Little Christmas!

Recently I stopped in at Illuminations at the Pepper Place. It's a great place to find unusual lighting fixtures of all kinds. This trip, I was taken with the tinsel tree and the gorgeous ornaments.  I learned that these baubles came from the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art, and are no longer available for sale.  How nice that we can all enjoy them right here!