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Post Christmas News
ByMary Crozier December 28, 2019December 28, 2019

It was a very rainy Christmas morning here in Phoenix~~just perfect for lighting each of the fireplaces. This is one of the first years we didn’t have guests, so it was just our family. That set the tone for a very relaxing and easy day. After reading Santa’s letter and opening presents, Dad made his…

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Merry Christmas Eve
ByMary Crozier December 24, 2019December 24, 2019

Even though I don’t feel like I’ve completed everything for this holiday, I have an odd sense of calm about it. The magic of Christmas happens regardless. Today, I am just enjoying the rainy day and the blessings the season brings. I can’t believe another decade is ending soon. What will the next 10 years…

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A Little Bit of Christmas in the Kitchen
ByMary Crozier December 19, 2019December 19, 2019

This time of year the kitchen is a mess. I love our big kitchen island but it is used all the time. Right now it is filled with cookies cooling from the oven and the gingerbread house is still a work in process. But between cleanings I was able to snap a few pictures. The…

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My Winter Garden
ByMary Crozier December 17, 2019December 19, 2019

It seems counterintuitive to be harvesting from a garden in December, but that is the beauty of living in Phoenix, Arizona. When other parts of the country are having winter and snow, it is now our “autumn” as the leaves are changing color and dropping. Even the grapevine entrance to the garden turns a beautiful…

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Countdown to Christmas
ByMary Crozier December 14, 2019December 14, 2019

This week we had our annual neighborhood board holiday party. Nothing like having guests to motivate you to get things done! Unfortunately, I failed to take any great pictures, as I was too busy setting everything up. Photos taken in natural light are the best and of course, these were done in the evening. In…

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