Friday, December 16, 2016

CHRISTMAS AROUND HILLSBORO, TX

By
Gypsy Rhapsody

Christmas out and around Hillsboro, TX
has been delightful.
We are not usually in these parts 
during this time of the year, but 2016
has found us cozening  up to the Texans.
And remember...
 
...Home is where you Hookup...

We have been parked in our lot
at NTAC
(North Texas Airstream Community).
They have the cutest Airstreams
hanging around in everybodies 
driveways and garages.
As for me, Gypsy Rhapsody,
it just doesn't get much better than this.

Hillsboro has been filled with a plethora of
holiday activities for Vannie and Dave
to indulge.
...and indulge is the optimum word...

The old Hillsboro Courthouse is ablaze with
the Christmas glow during December.
It is such a pretty courthouse, and with the
"glow" this time of year, it is magnificent.


Vannie said you just can't beat a good old tour of homes.
Hillsboro Heritage League did a bang up good job organizing this event.
This was the first year V and D have gotten to do the tour...
and they loved it. 
One of their favorites was the home that is
above the old drugstore downtown.
Vannie was dying to take some pics,
but, alas, that wasn't permitted.  Shucks.

Dave looks like he is ready to enjoy this one.
The day was kind of overcast and dreary, but that
didn't dampen his Christmas spirit. I bet he was
hoping for just one Christmas cookie with lots of icing.

Speaking of cookies...

The Christmas Tea at NTAC 
was inundated with the sweet confectioneries.
Vannie said there were all kinds, colors, and shapes.
If you had a sweet tooth...this was the place to be.

Alas, it was just for ladies.
Dave was bummed.
He had to sit home with me while Vannie
got high as a kite on cookies.

Vannie had brought Cousin Janet's chocolate chip cookie brittle.
These are the best...flour, butter, sugar, chocolate chips, vanilla, nuts.
Even I could gain 20 pounds just smelling these delicacies. 

The rally room at NTAC was all prettied up 
for the festivities.  The tree was just gorgeous.
That's a big one, for sure.

...and this Christmas quilt made by Marjie Riggio
was admired by everyone...

Looks like these gals have had one too many cookies.
Vannie, Cecilia, Eglina

Another party...more food and fun
This one was the annual Christmas Dinner at NTAC.
Dave said the dinner was yummy and music was
provided by musicians from the local college.
Nice evening to get dressed up and celebrate the season.

The Christmas Cantata
First United Methodist Church of Hillsboro
Can you see Dave?
He is on the back row...first one on the right.

Can you tell he loved every minute of it?
Singing in the church choir (wherever we are) is one of his favorite activities.

While shepherds watched their flocks by night...

The angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around...

Luke 2:12
"This will be a sign to you:  You will find a baby
wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Vannie said it was a great evening of worship and 
remembering the reason for the season.

Oh my gosh...
when V and D left the house like this...
I couldn't believe it.
...but it happened...
They were dressed like penguins
for the "Happy Feet" potluck supper.
OMG...it never stops...

Brrrr...it's going to be really cold this weekend...
so V and D have the home fires burning.
Don't you just love my own personal fire place...

The stockings are hung ...

...and hung...

...and hung...

...and hung..
WAIT...just how many stockings do we need, folks?
Santa is not up to filling all of these...I just know he isn't.
Vannie says there is always hope.!!!

This is my new little tree.
Cute as pie...It is flat and hangs on the lampshade.
Walmart...5 bucks.!!!

This is my very old manger scene.
It originally belonged to Dave's grandmother.

Sweet little Cooper

Adorable Vincent and Maddie

...and last but not least...
Vannie's breakfast at IHOP's yesterday.
The kid's meal breakfast...
Vannie said her friends made her do it.
That's what they all say.
Vannie is a "sprinkles" kind of gal.

A SURPRISE...

Yes, and it's going to be a BIG one.

You will all have to wait just a couple more days...
and I will reveal the surprise.
I'm VERY excited...
and you will be, too.

Keep posted.!!!

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