
The tree arrived on the Saturday after Thanksgiving while Barb and I were off on one of our Q-in-the-car trips. When we returned we found that the big outside wreath was up and lit. Obviously the Kiep family elves (Bob, Sigrid, Madeline and Gretchen) had done it again. Inside, the tree was up and lighted and all the seasonal tchotchkes had emerged from their eleven month basement hibernation and returned to duty.
On the next weekend Barb added the ornaments to the tree. A couple of days later Sigrid returned with the church on the right. That’s a piece of work. When switched on it lights up but also circulates the “snow” that we used to have to do by shaking a glass snowball. My, my…technology.
In the following week Sigrid arranged the three Bradford Exchange Kinkade houses, the IKEA candelabra, some trees and snow from the train days and the church, and the sunroom was ready for Christmas.
Now, what’s missing? Oh, SNOW, and that arrived last Wednesday. A perfect scene.
Happy Winter Solstice; three more seconds of sunlight tomorrow!
and
A Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
to all of my family and friends.
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December 21, 2020 at 8:52 am
Merry Christmas, Ralph. Glad to see you still have the Christmas spirit. Have a wonderful holiday and let’s hope for a good 2021.
December 21, 2020 at 8:56 am
It’s absolutely picturesque!!! Beautiful! Merry Christmas
December 21, 2020 at 9:00 am
Macy’s! For the eye candy photo. I recognize that from days gone by when I lived in the area.
Your home is beautifully decorated for the holidays, Ralph. Enjoy the wonders of the season, and friends and family to enjoy it with.
December 21, 2020 at 9:08 am
Looks beautiful!!! Wishing you a joyous Christmas & a happy, healthy, New Year!!!
December 21, 2020 at 9:19 am
Happy holidays, Ralph and Barb. … a magical place amidst so much craziness! Wishing a new year for all.
Merry Christmas, Paul and Nina
December 21, 2020 at 9:35 am
Your home looks like a wonderful winter sanctuary in the midst of the chaos of 2020! I appreciate being included in your update, and hope you and Barb have a magical holiday. Virtual hugs to you both!
December 21, 2020 at 9:44 am
Merry Christmas 🎄 your sunroom is stunning! Hope the New Year brings us all much needed relief.
December 21, 2020 at 9:59 am
Ralph. Beautiful Christmas display. Makes us think of the past when we were young have a wonderful Christmas and hopefully 2021 will be a better year Nancy
December 21, 2020 at 10:44 am
Beautiful scene Ralph. Wishing you and your wonderful family a Blessed Christmas and Holiday Season
Miss you buddy.
Joe Perno
December 21, 2020 at 11:02 am
That room just looks beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and Barbara!
December 21, 2020 at 11:38 am
A happy, healthy, safe and peace-filled holiday and 2021. Better days are coming, friend.
Fondly,
Jo Ann and Biddle
December 21, 2020 at 6:09 pm
Merry Christmas to you and Barb my dear friend the sunroom looks spectacular we’re all ready for 2021 God bless you
December 21, 2020 at 6:21 pm
Beautiful! Merry Xmas!
December 22, 2020 at 7:41 am
Thank goodness someone has the Christmas spirit. Your sunroom is quite beautiful. Kudos to all involved in the project. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. With love Beth and Alan
December 22, 2020 at 11:00 am
Thanks for sharing. Wishing you and Barbara and your families peace, joy and good health.
December 22, 2020 at 4:56 pm
So so beautiful! What a glorious Christmas Celebration place. 🎄🎶🎄
December 23, 2020 at 1:45 pm
Thanks for getting me thinking of all my Christmas memories. Have a happy 2021!
December 24, 2020 at 8:04 am
Absolutely beautiful. Cheers to a very Merry Christmas and to a much better 2021!