I must admit I was apprehensive…
in fact I wasn’t even sure I wanted to go to the beach house at all…
The last time we came, it was a series of disasters,
and I just didn’t know how much more I could handle…
BUT!
Santa did bring us a new “sleigh” for Christmas…
and the boys couldn’t wait to get it in the water
Everybody took the week off,
and traditionally we spend the week after Christmas and New Years on the coast…
So we all scrambled around the day after Christmas
putting away decorations and then headed South
We arrived to sunshine, blue skies, and everything was working!
The tarps on the roof were in place, the house was clean and dry,
and I suddenly remembered why I love this place so much!
🙏
We’re still waiting for the roof and the pier to be repaired
but I’m going to take a page out of the pelican’s book…
Just enjoy!
{Look closely, you’ll see them sitting on top of the tallest pilings}
I couldn’t wait to “play” with some of my winter things
Christmas in the “city” was freezing!
We were able to have our Christmas family gathering by the fire on the patio,
It was very short and informal, everyone was bundled up
The adults drank a quick Bloody Mary,
and the kids munched on Reindeer Food
and then all went on their merry way
We are thoroughly enjoying the warmer temps and sunshine on the coast
And the beautiful change of scenery!
The recent chilly temps brought my snowman candle to mind,
and starfish are the coastal interpretation of snowflakes
I hope you are enjoying this last week of 2020
and are looking forward to 2021!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creatively Crafty
Thursday Favorite Things Creative Cumpulsions Friday with Friends