This is the woman who makes Christmas come alive, my aunt Gale. She is probably the most unselfish person I know and if it has to do with her family she has been known to go above and beyond. Christmas decorating at Gale's starts in early November with getting all of the storage totes out and setting up all of the little vignettes (as the designers call it) on every flat service of the house. It is an all out production. Every where you look there are snowmen, Santa's, Christmas flowers, Christmas themed platters and other serving pieces for "the company party" and "the family get together". And then there are the sweaters! Lots and lots of sweaters that make us smile and occasionally laugh. My uncle who likes to act irritated about all of the hoopla is in the background asking, "are you doing this cause our Western kinfolks are coming?". He likes to act the Grinch, but I think he truly enjoys all of it. Christmas has so many fond memories and even more because of the love and support of this sweet woman. It is always hard to be away from her house during the holidays, even though she tries to bribe me with her home cooking, we have to spend some time with out daughter and her family. BUT next year is Christmas at Gale's house and the count down has already started. Can't wait!!! Oh and Gale don't forget the cornbread dressing, chicken salad, pink stuff and the fresh pimento cheese and oh my gosh those chocolate cream pies that are to die for. I love you and miss you more that you will ever know Ms. Scarlett.
I loved reading your blog. You have made this a personal blog and allowed us into your home. Thank you Jolynn.
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