Ketch-up Day

How was your holidays? I trust they were as special as you.

We got to see the kiddos at Christmas, which always makes for a fun time and my bro and SIL were in from FL. On the 23rd we decided to go to McAdenville. If you live in NC, you are no doubt familiar with it. If you don't probably not. It's known as Christmas Town, USA.  The whole town decorates for Christmas. Well, there may be some exceptions but for the most part, folks put up a display.  Let me just say we did not choose our date wisely.  It wasn't just the traffic going into McAdenville. The interstates were clogged. I've never seen so many semis in my life. Luckily, the trip home was much smoother, but back to Christmas Town. Most of us drove through, but there was still a lot of foot traffic. Everyone seemed to be having a good time. Here's a few pics from the drive through.

 

 

 

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Frank under the tree

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The Garden

 The Christmas Rose is getting ready to bloom.

Unfortunately, the spring bulbs are also trying to.

That's all from here, Blogger Buds.  Tell me about your holidays. Did you do something fun and special? Any spring flowers trying to bloom?
 

 

A Garden in February

The Christmas Rose is considering a dual identity as an Easter Rose.

Oh my cod, the tulips have popped up.

Imagine my surprise when the money tree planted in the backyard bloomed in time to give a branch to the HH for Valentine's Day. (Yes, I am joking.  That is one plant I haven't been able to lay my hands on. Heh.)

All gone.