Sunday, December 23, 2007

A String of Little Things

It occurred again to me today how life really is merely a series of small events which, when taken together, comprise the sum total of a person's experience and thus, existence.

Here's the sunrise on Thanksgiving morning, taken from atop a hill nearby during the Annual Thanksgiving Hike:





A few short days later, a little boy I love turned 5 years old and celebrated at a local gymnastics center:





Sometime shortly thereafter, a hottub was delivered and set up at our house:





In what seemed like a blink, a lighted tree and festive stockings appeared:





And then my dear sister, Susie asked for cookies:





May the coming year bring you and yours an endless string of little things, and may they be filled with laughter and love. Happy Holiday Season!!

41 Comments:

At 4:11 AM, Blogger Mr. Bloggerific Himself said...

A string, yes, but no mention of the knots?

 
At 6:08 AM, Blogger mama biscuit said...

Here's to a knot-free 2008!

Happy Holidays to you and your family, Eclectic.

 
At 6:32 AM, Blogger here today, gone tomorrow said...

Beautifully expressed. Happy Holidays to you, eclectic, and your lovely family.

 
At 8:03 AM, Blogger Susie said...

Those are some fine cookies. Why are there tears rolling down my face? There could be lots of reasons, I suppose, but . . . how can you miss someone you've never met? I miss you, my sweet sister. Merry Christmas.

 
At 8:18 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

I miss you sweetie. The kids in the hottub...adorable! The cookies? I want some! Merry Christmas!

 
At 8:57 AM, Blogger eclectic said...

Bloggy: What, have you been knotty? Uh-oh... Santy Claus isn't gonna leave prezzies for you. ;) Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

TysGirl: No More Knots!!! Happy, Merry, and Cheers!!!

HTGT: Thanks! I love seeing you here!! Happy Holidays to you, too!

Susie: I haven't figured it out yet myself, but I know when we do meet it will be merely the silliest formality. Lovely Christmas to you and yours!

Twinnie: You can have all the cookies you can carry, but you have to come here to get them. Big hugs to you this Christmas, sweetie!!

 
At 9:02 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

What a lovely post. Time sure flies, doesn't it? It's nice that we have the wherewithall to step back and see what's happening around us.

Merry Christmas! (and I'm NOT afraid to say it - nor should anyone be) :)

 
At 9:54 AM, Blogger Sharkey said...

Merry Christmas, Eclectics!

 
At 11:06 AM, Blogger Mad William said...

That looks and sounds like a great group of things.

BTW-for the first time in as long as I can remember, we are closing the gallery for two days over Christmas.

Our present to us.

Merry Christmas!

 
At 11:08 AM, Blogger Ortizzle said...

And a Happy Holiday Season to you as well. (Pass the cookies, please!)

 
At 11:20 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

Hey lovey! The photos are fantastic, and you are so right... a series of small events that add up! That's a great definition of what this holiday season has felt like to me.

You are blessed, as am I to know you.

Merry Merry and Happy Happy to you and you whole fantabulous family, love!

(those cookies look scrumptious!)

 
At 11:27 AM, Blogger eclectic said...

Jim: Why Virginia, of course Santa Claus is real!! And he's not afraid to say Merry Christmas, either. Hugs to you and Mom!!

Shawkey: Why thank you! And back to you as well!

Curtis: CURTIS!!!!! Hi!!! Merry Christmas, love!

MW: Oh I'm so pleased for you! Enjoy your break!!

Ortizzle: Here ya go -- the kids are making more as I type!

CK: They're chocolate-peppermint cookies. Wanna know what they go great with? ;) Happy Bird Watching to you!!

 
At 12:15 PM, Blogger Nilbo said...

Merry Christmas to you, Shari. You are a shining example of all that is good and positive in this world, and for that I adore you.

 
At 3:04 PM, Blogger I'm not here. said...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Sweetie!
xxx

 
At 3:50 PM, Blogger Iron Fist said...

Looks like the Eclectics are at it again!

Happy Holidays!

 
At 7:15 PM, Blogger Unknown said...

May you have a Joyous & Merry Christmas, Eclectic!

May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas. (A Celtic Blessing)

 
At 8:04 PM, Blogger limpy99 said...

Merry Christmas, and stop talking about my little things.

 
At 8:17 PM, Blogger matt said...

Merry Christmas, Shari! Hope you and your family have delighful holidays.

Chocolate-peppermint? Yum! (I'll trade you a mean Frozen Peanut Butter Pie recipe for yours...)

 
At 8:52 PM, Blogger SierraBella said...

Lovely! Cookies, a birthday, a hot tub? What could be better?Have a great holiday!

 
At 4:16 AM, Blogger Mr. Bloggerific Himself said...

Here's hoping your Christmas is knot-free Eeeeeclectic!


Merry Christmas!

 
At 9:02 AM, Blogger Squirl said...

Merry Christmas to all of you!

And nice pictures. :-)

 
At 5:57 PM, Blogger Susie said...

Merry Christmas, Eclectics all.

 
At 7:50 PM, Blogger Nina said...

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and a wonderful New Year.

 
At 10:11 PM, Blogger Dawn said...

Happy Holidays, Eclectic family.

 
At 5:58 AM, Blogger WILLIAM said...

Merry Christmas.

 
At 11:43 AM, Blogger pack of 2 said...

Merry Christmas sweetie!!!!

We hope you and all the E's are having a great holiday.

***MWA***

 
At 11:57 AM, Blogger Kranki said...

Wishing for nothing but the best for you guys in 2008...also wishing for an invite to your hot-tub.

 
At 1:35 PM, Blogger Platypus said...

I'm a bit late but I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying the holidays. Here's to an ever better 2008.

 
At 2:27 AM, Blogger Lapa said...

festas felizes de Portugal

 
At 1:58 PM, Blogger Ortizzle said...

Lovely photos. Happy Holidays to you, too, and all the best for 2008!

 
At 7:16 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

Happy New Year to you and yours, Eclectic!

 
At 2:55 PM, Blogger Platypus said...

Happy New Year!

 
At 5:55 PM, Blogger Squirl said...

Happy New Year!

 
At 9:13 PM, Blogger Susie said...

Happy New Year!

 
At 12:45 AM, Blogger Kranki said...

Happy New year!

 
At 1:22 PM, Blogger Unknown said...

Happy New Year, Eclectic!

May all your troubles during the coming year be as short as your New Year's resolutions.

 
At 4:07 PM, Blogger chia said...

Happy new year!

 
At 10:57 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

So what happens when a non-relative asks for cookies? Like, maybe a blogger? Are there shipping and handling fees involved?

 
At 3:25 PM, Blogger Susie said...

You gotta be all paranoid and not allow anonymous comments, totally harshing my mellow and killing my buzz at the prospect of posting a comment as:
Trace Adkins' Ass

heehheeeeeeee

 
At 9:13 AM, Blogger Unknown said...

Hey Sweetie... I just wanted you to know I stopped by and hugged you. I love you!

 
At 12:59 PM, Blogger eclectic said...

Oh geez, I'm really behind answering comments. OK, here goes:

Nilbo: Speechless, I am. Thank you.

Mo/Dis: You too, Skinny! Here's to a year on bicycles!!

Fisty: Indeed. We're always causing a ruckus of some type... preferrably when wine and/or ice cream is involved.

Nick: A lovely blessing, Nick, thank you! All the best to you.

Limpy: Well, I wasn't going to point fingers (and laugh) at anyone in particular...

Matt: Done! I'll email it today.

Sierra!: Well, it would be better if you'd post more often... but...! ;) Merry Christmas to you, too, and Happy '08!

Bloggy, Squirl, Susie, Nina, Dawn, and William: Hope your Christmases were white and merry bright!

Shangie: It was a happy holiday. And I'm really glad it's over. ;)

Kranki: Invitation granted, and your acceptance impatiently demanded!!

Platy: Indeed, my friend, indeed! Hope '08 is kind.

Lapa: Welcome, and thank you! Bienvenito y gracias.

Ortizzle: Thank you my dear, and to you, too.

CK, Platy, Squirl, Susie, Kranki, Nick, and Chia: Thank you for the good wishes! Happy '08 to all of you too!!

Dustin: Ah. You raise an interesting question. The answer is that tots are the preferred currency.

Susie: Hee! I am loving the image of you all giggling about posing as TA's ass... hey wait: his intials are dirrrrrty!!

CK: Aw, thanks! Hugs right back atcha!

 

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