ALL THROUGH THE HOUSE...

It was just before Christmas 

and all through the house,

 not a creature was stirring...

...not even a  mouse. 

 Although Bitty Morsel 

has left her usual place of honor

 to stand beside

 Olde Scrooge 

to offer him some 

Christmas spirit.

Stockings were hung 

by the chimney

 with care...

...the children's bed 

was all ready for

 snuggling...

Away to the windows,

 and open the shutters, 

to catch a fleeting glimpse 

of sunlight...

...while a small tree

 gives a luster of midday to...

...objects below.

A few tiny reindeer 

greet all who come through 

the front door.

There is Dasher and Dancer

 and the rest of 

the gang...

...and, of course,

 Rudolph.

A bowl and pretty garland 

await some festive touches...

...while a bouquet of fresh flowers

 always brightens up 

the day...

...and a pretty place setting 

is awaiting

 Christmas morning.

A jolly old elf,

 he was chubby and plump...

...and you have to laugh

 when you see him 

in spite of yourself.

He filled all the stockings 

and then turned 

with a wink...

...saying 

"Merry Christmas to all

and to all 

a Good Night"...

...I swear

 I heard him say that

 as he drove 

out of sight...

I hope you enjoyed

some small glimpses of Christmas

 all through the house.

  

We will return 

next week with more.

We are heading back down

 to Santa Cruz on Friday

 to celebrate Jake's birthday 

and then we will be delivering

 he and Jacenda 

to the San Francisco airport 

for their trip to 

Ireland and Scotland.

 Oh,

 what fun 

it is to dash 

through life 

with these two!!

...Judy...

This post

 was brought to you

 with a little help from 

Clement Clarke Moore 

and a lot of 

Magic.