ellie is missing...

my heart is heavy.

i am afraid and feel helpless.

our neighbor phoned this morning to inform us that

ellie is missing.

although, not technically our dog.

we love her as if she is part of our family.

this loyal sweet lab never treads further than our property away.

she was healthy and happy yesterday when she stopped by for her daily cookies

and an ear rub.

something is terribly wrong.
signs have been hung.
calls made.
she is missing.


she is missed.

we are looking for you sweet ellie.

keeping the light on for you.

come home to us.

christmas around the house...

time to share more christmas decor around the house......

because.......... well frankly .......

christmas 2010 is almost here!

are you ready?

and my favorite decoration.........

is right outside the window.

beautiful.

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i am joining

debra at common ground

for vintage inspiration friday

and

julia at hooked on houses

for a holiday house tour party.

come join the fun.

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kath g.........please e-mail me with your e-mail address. thanks.

am i dreaming?

it snowed!!

and the timing could not have been better for photo ops, during our annual Franklin Dickens of a Christmas celebration.

that is, unless you were a merchant or a vendor hoping to sell lots of goodies....crowds were small on account of the weather. apparently not everyone cares for SNOW like i do.

i can't think of anywhere else on earth i would rather live,

than right here.

he gave me a hug!!

"legs" is from michigan.

this is not my hubby, but i do admit to knowing him.

i wonder if they are from michigan?

my second favorite shot of the day.

spreading salt.

my favorite shot of the day!

handsome son Ian.

xxoo

not only my dreams of snow came true...

but i couldn't dream of a nicer place to call home.......

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i love my home.

safe boughs......

i swagged our cozy den with fresh pine garland all around.


blurring the lines a bit.

between inside and outside.

like a little snow bunny waiting for the first falling snow,

i have found a warm spot under the branching arms of a winter evergreen.

embraced by safe boughs.

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we are expecting up to one inch of the white stuff tonight!

fingers crossed here.