A Christmas Wish

Christmas is full of shiny things
That sparkle, gleam and glow;

These holiday pleasures dazzle us,
And yet, deep down, we know...

That Christmas has its special gifts,

But our year-round joy depends
On the cherished people in our lives,

Our family and our friends.

 Wishing a very warm, happy holiday season from the Barrel!

Poem by Joanna Fuchs

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Today was the first big snowfall in the city where the barrel resides. Luckily, it is the weekend and we are able to take full advantage of the discovery of snow's treasures.

Sand box toys makes for great snow molders!

 As tradition, the day after Thanksgiving is spent decking the halls and trimming the tree. Now we have a little white stuff to help bring us into the full holiday season.

Now we are off to sipping hot chocolate and playing around the tree....or behind....