About The River

Monday, December 22, 2025

And Then in a Twinkling

 

Our greenhouse, taking a winter nap.

 

Happy Christmas week my friends.

 We have snow.√

We are decorated.√

We have good eats.√

We have presents for all.√  Even Ernie, but it looks like he has sneaked a bit of his Christmas gift.

 

 

 

The true meaning of Christmas cannot be purchased or packed.

 For Christmas brings goodness redemption and light.

 

Ernie has sneaked a bit of his Christmas gift.

 

And helps reconnect us to all that is right.

 

 

Open your heart and be of good cheer, for now, in a twinkling... it is Christmas my dear!

 Merry Christmas my dear friends.

 ♥

Carla 

quotes by Patrick Regan 

21 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas, my Wisconsin friend! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and an even better 2026! xo Diana

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  2. Love your greenhouse Carla!! Snow, decorations completed, good eats, happy Ernie..these are wonderful gifts on their own. Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family!

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  3. The greenhouse in the snow! So pretty!! All of your photos are great and what a pretty poem/quotes. Merry Christmas to you and everyone in your family- even those who´ve gotten into their Christmas gifts already!

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  4. LOL about Ernie finding one of his Christmas gifts. Too cute. Love the greenhouse photo. Merry Christmas sweet friend. Enjoy being with your family. Hugs. Love you. Kris

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  5. Your greenhouse looks so nice and cozy there taking a winter nap. aahh, Ernie got into his Christmas gift hehehe. Your Nativity ornament is pretty, and your Christmas tree is beautiful, Carla. You still have the colored lights. I've always preferred them on my tree. I love your little poem at the end. Your post was so special today, Carla. Merry Christmas to you, dear friend. And know that you mean so much to me.

    ~Sheri

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  6. I like the photo of your greenhouse, it looks cozy inside. Such a beautiful tree, Merry Christmas! Ha ha @ Ernie. ;)

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  7. Merry Christmas, Carla!! Your tree is lovely and I love that Ernie found his present. Everyone needs a little holiday mischief maker to keep Christmas interesting!! Especially when he's that cute!! Haha!!

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  8. Your tree is beautiful! Too cute on Ernie finding his Christmas present. I have 2 of three here...no snow for us at the moment. Janice

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  9. Beautiful photos, Carla. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you ❤️

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  10. Your tree is gorgeous! And how on earth did you manage the beautiful ceiling shot? Hey, at least Ernie did not eat the ribbon as well! And only took a little bite! Very restrained!

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  11. Lovely mix of photographs.

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and good wishes for a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year.

    All the best Jan

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  12. Your Christmas tree looks so beautiful, and Ernie is enjoying an early treat. I read your previous post and how wonderful to have your own maple syrup. Thank you for sharing all the goodness of it. Merry Christmas dear Carla, to you and your family!

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  13. What a beautiful photo of the snow around your green house. That would look so pretty done in watercolors! Oh Ernie! Lol. They're so smart!
    Merry Christmas, friend!

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  14. Beautiful! I am so happy we met here, my friend. Merry and Blessed Christmas!

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  15. You are READY! I always love seeing your greenhouse all lit up in the winter! I don't think Santa will be mad at Ernie for sneaking a bit of his gift. Have a wonderful holiday..and thank you for the card! Mine went out a little late this year. xo

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  16. Your greenhouse is so cute! It sounds like you are ready. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  17. Carla, your greenhouse looks so warm and ready for Christmas out there in the cold. Ernie just couldn't wait. Bet Santa has more in his bag. I enjoyed this Christmas post, and your words are just beautiful. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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  18. Merry Christmas! Stay warm - brrrr!

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  19. Your tree looks beautiful. What a sweet post. I love what Ernie did. That's too cute!
    Merry Christmas to you and your family. Enjoy each moment. Love, Debby

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  20. A good week!
    You asked for a tutorial of my paper trees, this is the one I used - https://www.foldability.co.uk/blog/how-to-make-a-paper-christmas-tree
    Happy holidays,
    Amalia
    xo

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  21. Cute. :) Our Ernie (my hubby) is sneaking his snacks, too, but it's mostly ham, pasta and sauce, and pumpkin pie. LOL. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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High Fives from Wisconsin!