The carefully wrapped presents are unwrapped now. Shreds of papers strewn about. Some glittery bows catch my eye. The kids are playing with some of their new gifts. A couple of people are back in bed sleeping since they got up so early.
We celebrated Noche Buena last night. This morning we sang happy birthday to Jesus (the Reason for the Season) before making the rounds with the gifts.
Since our labor intensive celebration was last night, we have an easy day ahead of us. I have nothing planned but to enjoy the day with my family. But I wanted to come on over to Active Rain, family now too, and wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
Here's wishing you all receive the gifts you long for. And wishing that the new year doesn't beat us up as the current one seems to have done. After all is said and done, it's been a good year. I count each and every one of my blessings and am grateful for them.
Among the many blessings I count is Active Rain and the many friendships I've made here.
Merry Christmas to all!
Maggie Dokic, SFR is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Florida selling residential real estate in Miami, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Coral Gables, Gables by the Sea, High Pines, the Redland and other select areas of SW Miami-Dade County.
Maggie has earned her SFR certification to be able to better serve the needs of her customers in today's non-traditional real estate market. SFR is a Short Sale, Foreclosure Resource Specialist. Designees have been trained to understand the highly specialized options available to Sellers facing short sales & foreclosures and Buyers looking to buy them.
For more information on our local real estate market, or to see or sell a home in Miami, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, Coral Gables or the Redland, visit my Miami Real Estate blog or contact me at Maggie (at) TheBlogThatAteMiami (dot) com.
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Maggie
Merry christmas to you and your family.
Sincerely
Tom Braatz
Kay - thank you. I am hoping yours is going well indeed!
Cindy - and a wonderful experience it sounds like. Enjoy your naps and tackle things with renewed vigor upon waking!
Maggie,
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Hi Maggie, Joy to the World to you and all you dear ones. Merry Christmas!
Ginger
Thanks, Maggie. Have a wonderful holiday with your family. We are just getting started on our Christmas day festivities here in California (adult children don't get up as early as young ones - thank goodness).
Jeff
Happy Holidays Maggie! And a very happy healthy and prosperous new year!
Missy - glad to see the kids keep you grounded, you trendsetter, you. =)
Linda - about 15 years ago I worked with a gal who was Michael Bolton's assistant (she had a part-time job with us). One day she and I were going somewhere and she had to stop at his apartment to pick something up so I got to go up and see it. What a beautiful view of Central Park it had! I will never forget it. Oh yeah, he sings good too. =)
Scott - thank you! Hope yours is going well!
Rosario - thanks for the good wishes. Things are good!
Ginger - and peace on earth, good will to men.
Midori - and many good wishes being sent your way as well!
Jeff - I guess I will enjoy my 'tweens" as long as I can. They grow up too quickly. =( Hope your Christmas is all you hoped for.
Dan - I didn't realize Michael Bolton was from New Haven. Cool beans. =) The kid will probably end up here in Florida somewhere but we will definitely holler if head your way.
Deborah - thank you! We're having a wonderful day. Hope you are too!
Sally - lots and lots of health. The rest will follow. =) Wishing you lots of the same!
Aziz - we are. Thank you! Many blessings to you friend.
Hey Sweet Maggie - sounds like you've been having a really special Christmas Eve and Day! I'm glad, and I know you've been surrounded by love.
Here's to a TERRIFIC 2008 for all of us!
Ann
Hi Maggie,
Merry Christmas to you girl! It's been a fun year and I've appreciated getting to know you and so many wonderful people!
Moni - it was! And today I worked some and spent some time with the girls. They're only young once =) Hope you, Jay and the family had a great day. =)
Sharon - we all napped at some point as we all got up at 6. LOL It sounds like your day was wonderful. Glad to hear it!
Cyndee - thanks. You get to enjoy your cuties since they're home-schooled. I am happy to have mine home for a couple of weeks =) Hope your Christmas was merry!
Lynda - ditto to you! My year is ending in a way I could not have imagined. So many new and valuable friends!
George - Santa could have been a little more generous with Mom but all in all I can't complain. LOL What really matters is there in abundance, love, health, hearth and home. Amen!
Gary - we Cubans have a saying that it's never late when the wishes are good. =) I hope your day was relaxing too.
Merry Christmas to you and your's Maggie!!!
All the best in 2008!!!