Tuesday, January 3, 2012

My wish is that......




you had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends,
 with much love and laughter, as we did here,
and that 2012 is filled with peace, health and happiness.



This year I hope to greet each day with fresh eyes
and to remember the quote:

We do not stop playing because we grow old; 
we grow old because we stop playing.





Christmas and New Year, with two family birthdays in the same week, have filled my thoughts and time in a most lovely way and I have found that I have lost my momentum here. I feel that I am not ready to return to my blog but I am sure that I will be hovering in the background!


Note: The above quote has been credited to both George Bernard Shaw and Benjamin Franklin.

17 comments:

Suz said...

is that the baby? My how she has grown.....

Paula said...

Whatever you care for, is fine with me. This however does not mean, I wont miss you. Wishing you all the peace and joy in the world. Much love around the globe!

Martin said...

Lovely pictures, and wise words. Happy New Year, Marilyn.

Teresa Evangeline said...

Love the quote, and it is so true. That little darling has divine energy. I can feel it from here. I Love how she looks at things, with such wonder and love.

Wanda..... said...

Wishing You Contentment and Good Health in 2012, Marilyn!

Lovely Grandchild!

lifeonthecutoff said...

I know that feeling, Marilyn, so, just hover with contentment and blog when you feel like it. I'll be waiting . . .

Harriet is darling. I know you cherish every moment with her and what wonderful Christmas memories you must already have. What a blessing.

Happy New Year! I need to go play now.

Carol said...

Fabulous pictures and fabulous words to go with them!

Happy New Year hon

C x

Fire Byrd said...

What a wonderful quote to go with your lovely pics.
We'll be here when your ready to come back. Enjoy your family time.

Vicki Lane said...

Happiest of New Years, Marilyn! I'll be looking forward to your return.

S. Etole said...

Blessings for the new year. What a wonderful little child!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Happy New Year Marilyn. The baby is growing up -- keep up with her and enjoy your time as she grows -- that'll keep you playing and keep you young! (We are expecting a visit this week from our oldest grandchild -- and his wife). It's been a while since we were at your stage -- but I remember those good times.

rcwdesign said...

Enjoy your 'down time'! Looking forward to your return, when you're ready. Happy 2012!

Mel said...

Hovering is good!

Play, dearheart.
PLAY.

:-)

She's so gorgeous--how could ya NOT play with her........

*hugs*

juliet said...

At last I'm hope and back on broadband so can view your pictures - and what a pleasure to see little Miss Christmas looking so sweet. Happy new year to you Marilyn.

Lucille said...

Glad to know you are hovering Marilyn. It's always best to go with the flow isn't it.

Aputsiaq said...

I felt like sending you a hug today...so I do! I hope you are doing fine, Marilyn! HUGS from Mette

Titania said...

Dear Marilyn; this is to say adieu to you as you said you are stopping here. I had a long break which I had to have. One gets a little burnt out from time to time. I hope you are well. I have perused many of your posts, very wonderful. I saw your painting of the aubergines; so well done. Your baby granddaughter is a cutie and you will have so much fun with her. I have 2, I know.All the best wishes, T♥