T stands for together...in our bubble

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For the past few years, we have done a Secret Santa exchange in our family. The group is really small, which is a huge advantage in the bubble of COVID and also for really knowing what people like. We do a wish list, but leave room for surprises.  

Thanks Deets
Puzzle, tote bag, cozy sweater and for my car...
I love it!

The library or B &N...
If it’s not the beach,
it’s our other happy place!

My favorite fun picture

A happier and brighter new year.

And a return to better days.


Sharing mulled wine 
With my favorite people...
Slainte





Comments

  1. Valerie-JaelJanuary 5, 2021 at 10:19 PM

    Looks like you had fun together, keep going that way! Valerie

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  2. Bleubeard and ElizabethJanuary 6, 2021 at 4:45 AM

    I would have loved to have celebrated the new year at your home, Nan. Seems like you had a wonderful time and your secret Santa knows you pretty well. Lots of mulled wine to go around, too, I might add. Thanks for sharing your New Year's bubble group and your wine with us for T this Tuesday.

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  3. My name is Erika.January 6, 2021 at 6:41 AM

    Looks like you had a fun time Nan. I love these photos. They made me smile. I like your secret Santa gifts too. I need one of those follow me to the library plate frame. It looks like lots of fun, and hope tour 2021 is too. Happy belated T day. Hugs-Erika

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  4. Let's Art JournalJanuary 6, 2021 at 7:22 AM

    So glad that you had a wonderful Christmas with your family and your secret Santa present are perfect! Love your library sign for your car - perfect 😁. Such lovely photos of you all too, loving all those smiles! Happy T Day and wishing you and yours all the best for 2021 - Happy New Year! Hugs, Jo x

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  5. CJ KennedyJanuary 6, 2021 at 7:27 AM

    Hard to believe your girlies are so grown up now. Where did the time go? Looks like you had a fun holiday in your bubble. Just as your lovely cards say Hope to a Better Year. Slainte!

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  6. Mae TravelsJanuary 6, 2021 at 9:21 AM

    Indeed thoughtful gifts! It’s nice to see your family.’

    be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  7. KarenJanuary 7, 2021 at 7:16 AM

    Thank goodness for our "bubbles!" Such fun photos and I love that license plate holder!

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