Saturday, December 28, 2013

Many Reasons to Celebrate

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This past week has been wonderful! I have enjoyed having my cousin Matti and his wife Liisa--from Finland--with me. I loved cooking with Liisa, and then eating with the family. Showing Matti and Liisa around my state has also been fun (although cold at times). It has also been wonderful to just chat and talk about people that we all know and love; and also to talk about people that we all loved and  still remember with both love and tears in our eyes. There has been so much joy and laughter present in my life this past week; I think I have added a few years to  my life.

Here are a few highlights of our celebrations this week:

1. Spending an evening with international friends was so much fun!

2. Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI during Holiday Nights. Matti was proud of "his new" car.



3. It was cold--even if you came from Finland. Actually, it was the Finns that felt the cold more than the others. But the cold did not hinder our fun even though it felt that the coldness was reaching the inside of our bones at times.

4. Hot chocolate, warm home, tiredness, and most of all, happiness was all over us when we returned from our excursion.


5. Having a good cup of coffee with a wonderful friends while exchanging Christmas gifts is always an enjoyable moment!

6. Christmas Eve Candlelight service. This is what Christmas is all about!

Photo by Donnell Wyche
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11 comments:

  1. drferreriblogspot.comDecember 28, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    What a wonderful celebration and a chance to re-connect. THAT is a reason to celebrate for sure!

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  2. Leigh Anne EckDecember 28, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Looks like you had a wonderful time with your visitors. Great celebrations.

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  3. UnknownDecember 28, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Wish I could have been there! Love you!

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  4. JulieanneDecember 28, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Lovely celebrations. Enjoy, relax, and keep warm!

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  5. Holly MuellerDecember 28, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    I love your #4 picture! ;-) I also love Christmas Eve candlelight services. Beautiful picture!

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  6. Linda BDecember 28, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful week of visits and going out to see what's out there! Love that final photo-so pretty. Happy New Year, Jaana!

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  7. Amy RuddDecember 28, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Having good times with family and creating memories to last forever is definitely something to celebrate. I also love the candle light service picture. That is a scene to behold.

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  8. Terje December 28, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Such great times together with your relatives. Next year Christmas in Finland?

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  9. Julie JohnsonDecember 28, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Time with friends and family is what this season is all about. Your happiness comes through in your pictures and words. Happy New Year!!

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  10. Amanda VillagómezDecember 28, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    I love the candle light service picture. You captured it well! I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the holidays with family.

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  11. RamonaDecember 29, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    So fun to see the pics illustrating your fun week! I love the caption for #4, and the picture of the candlelight Christmas Eve service. Love your observation that the joy and laughter of the past week added years to your life! Hope your celebrations continue through the week and into the new year. Happy New Year!

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