Monday 21 December 2015

Holidays' Spirit Created by Yourself :)

Hello my lovely friends! West Christian Christmas is just round the corner so is the New year! I am full of holidays' spirit these days, creating the mood myself for myself and wanting to share with all of you. I will also visit your lovely blogs soon, since I absolutely LOVE all the holiday posts made by you, and I want to finally keep a pace too :)
(Maybe not related to this post, but I started reading the Thirteenth Tale by Diana Setterfield and I love it! Anyone read it too? Perfect read to divert your thoughts).
My holiday spirit started with ... baking! I tried for the first time to bake cookies in our IFB convection oven. First attempt... hmmm, too sugary and buttery and crunchy, but we ate it all :P

Second attempt - much much better! I am going to use the same recipe with different flavours for Christmas treats. In plans, let's see how it realizes itself, to make a traditional winter wine gluhwein! :) Yumm! I will find this eggless recipe among my notes and provide a link here.
Yahoo, I managed to make some tree ornaments! Which cost zero I believe. Here is a Pinterest inspiration  - a Christmas star ornament made of sticks :) I later painted it golden, and also painted pine cones my D got from Manali last year, more photos are yet to come.
 We went to buy a New year tree few days ago, and it was proudly placed in the drawing room :))) Of course I wanted to have it primary for my little A to enjoy all the celebrations related to Christmas and New Year, since we cannot go to Kazakhstan this winter. But.. I am a big child too, therefor it brings loads of joy to me as well. It is not yet fully decorated in this picture.
And at last... My little boy is now a Christmas elf! :) I don't usually post his pictures in my blog, but it's a special occasion now. How do you like his look? D's childhood sweater (more than 30 years old!), and a red hooded shirt along with a hat created an unexpectedly elf-looking costume. Little A loves wearing this Santa hat, especially that it has become really cold at home. Here are his photos to compare how much he grew since last year. I cannot believe this! :)


To conclude my post ;
Happy holidays and happy coming up Christmas, dear friends, from our family! 

20 comments:

  1. He is precious! Have the happiest of holidays! Sending you lots and lots of love from half the world away!

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    1. Hello dear! Thanks and sending best wishes right back at you! :))

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  2. Look how big he's gotten!!!! What a cutie! A very happy holiday season to you and your family. i've missed you!

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    1. Hey Jojo! Yes, I cannot believe he grew so much.. and second - I still cannot believe I have a baby! :))) lol
      Best holiday wishes to you and yours!

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  3. I was so glad to hear from you! I've been missing your blog adventures. Your son is so precious! I knew he would be a cutie. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

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    1. Thank you Charlotte, he is my everything now! :) I am so happy to have him in my life!

      Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  4. Little A has grown so much! What a cute little boy he is in his Santa hat. Your Christmas decorations are lovely and you picked a sweet tree. Wishing you and your family many Solstice and Christmas blessings! So nice to have a post from you again!

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    1. Thank you Debra! He is cute, isn't he? :P Yea, I have become a real mom, adoring my little one a lot! :) Thanks, I really really hope to post regularly!

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  5. Your boy is adorable!!
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    ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Thank you Teresa! I am yet to visit your homely cozy blog!

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  6. What a doll baby he is!!!! I've missed you Anna...looks like you have the best present ever, in those last photos. Merry Christmas - XOXO

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    1. Hi Tanya! Hope all is well at your part of the world...

      Oh yea, he is the best and the only now! :) My dear son.

      Best holiday wishes to you and your family! HUGS!!

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  7. So nice to see you! Merry Christmas! Your little one is so cute! He has grown so much! Big Hugs!

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    1. Hey!! I am glad to hear from you too! Hugs and warmest holiday wishes to you and your family!

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  8. He is ADORABLE!!! What a sweet, happy smile. I can't believe how big he has grown. Wishing you all a very joyful holiday season.

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  9. Oh my goodness! Your little guy is so cute! And how he's grown. Unbelievable! So nice to see you post and getting into the holiday spirit. Merry Christmas and the happiest of new years. Tammy

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  10. wow! lovely.. seeing your post after long time.. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays..

    http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com/2015/12/before-christmas-break.html

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  11. I was just thinking about you the other day, it's lovely to hear from you and see your adorable son, he's so cute. I wish you and your family the best Christmas ever. :) xx

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  12. Your son is looking so cute :) Kids grow up very soon. Happy Christmas !!:)

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  13. Hi nice to see your little one,he is so cute.yes Preeti is right kids grow up very soon so do not miss on it enjoy every moment of his childhood.

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