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around here.

around here, my sweet girl is home for the holidays. 

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i do so love her company and companionship.

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around here, i am not the only one who is happy to see her.

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around here the hollies are laden with beautiful, vermillion berries.

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around here, the sun usually sets by 5:00 p.m. 

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but the light, oh my goodness….the late afternoon sun is enchanting.

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around here i love having the warm glow of the christmas tree.

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around here i am finding christmas joy in the simple, everyday rhythm of my life.

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and for that i am grateful.

peace, kelly

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  1. Stacey says

    December 17, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Beautiful. Have a lovely time with your daughter!

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