The dishes are all washed ...
and the coffee is on ...
So come sit down and rest with me awhile ... I'm sure you are pretty darn tired too.
Did you have a wonderful Christmas?
xo,
Kim
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Ahhh, rest! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas day and are resting up in preparation for the new year ahead of us!
Enjoy your weekend!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer @ Fiddle Dee Dee | December 26, 2009 at 05:54 PM
I am new to your blog and just love it! Beautiful photos, makes me want to have coffee with you! Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Renee Lange | December 26, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Yes! I had a most wonderful Christmas and have rested this entire day! Many of my bloggity friends are using that word today in their posts!!
Posted by: Pam | December 26, 2009 at 06:40 PM
We had a wonderful Christmas, and yes I'm tired. I had the flu up 'til Christmas Eve and was finally able to get out and do a little shopping. I saw on Twitter that you were spoiled. If anyone deserves to be spoiled, it is you Dear Kim!! ♥
Posted by: Betty Jo | December 26, 2009 at 06:50 PM
One of the best Christmas' ever!! And it is such s good feeling to have a clean kitchen again!!
xoxo
Janie
Posted by: Jane | December 26, 2009 at 06:51 PM
oh.... I'm sooooooooooooo glad you all had a wonderful Christmas!!!
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | December 26, 2009 at 06:52 PM
I just woke up from a four hour nap. So yes R is for rest and I did. Wonderful Christmas made for a very tired me. Best, Terri
Posted by: Terri | December 26, 2009 at 07:00 PM
I actually got some rest Christmas evening and it felt good. We had a very quiet Christmas with just our son and two kitties,
so no worry to get dressed up or stay in the kitchen for hours. While I miss my extended family, I really loved just being with my son and husband.
Hope you get some rest.
~~hugs~~
Sissie
Posted by: Sissie | December 26, 2009 at 07:07 PM
Oh yes, I have had my feet up more than I have been on them ever since the kids left yesturday.
Loved the picture of sweet Daisy in her Santa hat yesturday!
Posted by: Merrie | December 26, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Yes I did! I hope you did too:>) And yes, I am pretty tired, but happy:>) Hope your weekend is wonderful Kim!
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | December 26, 2009 at 07:26 PM
We had a fun and happy Christmas day and hope you did too. Getting rested up here too. Your blog is lovely. I always make sure I have the sound on when I visit here. The music is soooo lovely and relaxing.
WendyBee
Posted by: Wendy | December 26, 2009 at 07:35 PM
Hey, sweet Kim, we have gotten some rest & it's been great. Lots of food, family & relaxation too. And I see you have a cup all set out for me, so I wish I could just stop on by for a cup of coffee and dessert. :)
Posted by: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality | December 26, 2009 at 07:38 PM
And by the way, I think of you every time I drink out of my R cup too! Love you!
Posted by: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality | December 26, 2009 at 07:39 PM
ahhhh thank you Rhodie! You don't know HOW many times I think of you sweet girl! Maybe in 2010 we can visit again!!!
xo,
Me
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | December 26, 2009 at 07:44 PM
I rested the whole day. Oh, and had the hot glue gun going!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | December 26, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Hi Kim; Yes we had a lovely Christmas,, we were unable to make a trip back home this year, so it was just my DH and our fur baby,,, it was a cozy time..... and coffee does sound nice... have a restful weekend.
Hugs;
Alaura
Posted by: alaurajane | December 26, 2009 at 08:03 PM
We were snowed in so it was a very strange and quiet Christmas. Finally got to leave the house today and spend time with family! Enjoy your rest and your coffee. =)
Posted by: Kimberli (The Unorganized Mom) | December 26, 2009 at 08:21 PM
YES! White, too! Living in Oklahoma, we got slammed--5-7 inches here, with drifts 18inches or so deep. The children loved it, watching the snow come down all afternoon Christmas Eve.
I keep our things up until at least January 6 (the Feast of the Epiphany), so we'll be enjoying them for a while longer, and then I'll be switching them out for our winter things.
However, I'm already on the lookout for things to decorate with next year! So, got any great ideas forthcoming? Got to have my list ready for when I hit the thrift stores...
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and have a happy and healthy New Year!
Posted by: Rachel | December 26, 2009 at 08:38 PM
Everything was quiet and beautiful!
I feel blessed today. :)
Posted by: Melissa Miller | December 26, 2009 at 08:48 PM
Yes Kim I think I will sit down and have that cup of Joe. Celebrating Christmas was oh so joyful. I am grateful that all were healthy although our oldest is sick today :( Peace, Joy and Love were there in abundance because He first loved us. "R" is a good letter for today; rest and reflect.
Thanks Kim.
Posted by: Nancy Hutson Maisenbach | December 26, 2009 at 09:13 PM
sounds good, kim. i'll bring the cookies!
happiest holiday season to you ~
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | December 26, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Christmas was sweet, merry, and relaxing (though don't ask me how we pulled that last one off!). Happy New Year!
Posted by: anencourager | December 26, 2009 at 09:18 PM
Isn't it such a great feeling when all is said and done and you can enjoy a nice cup. Beautiful posting this holiday season.
Posted by: The Garden Bell - Kate | December 26, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Christmas was amazing. The girls were sufficiently spoiled, we had fun with the grandbaby and the food was wonderful. I napped and napped today but am up with yarn in hand for a little creative crochet. ~Kelly
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Posted by: Kelly | December 26, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Were we supposed to rest today?! I spent the day painting my daughter's living room and kitchen. You would absolutely love the colors. It was lots of fun though, so I'll rest tomorrow!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | December 26, 2009 at 11:11 PM
Not a bad Christmas, but wish we could have been across the country to see my grandson's first Xmas with him. maybe next year in South Carolina!
Love your site, so inspiring!!
Posted by: Cathy G | December 26, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Still waiting for that "R" word time!!
I got a cup just like the one above for Christmas, only with a J on it!
Love the hoopla but oh, so ready for some quiet time again soon...
Posted by: jmac | December 26, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Yes Kim, I am tired too. Lots of hours in the kitchen and tidying up. But it was worth every minute of it.
Blessings dear friend,
Patty
Posted by: Patty Boyd | December 26, 2009 at 11:38 PM
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
My last 5 days have been R&R, since having surgery last week, but our Christmas was good. Even though it doesn't snow in Florida! LOL
Hugs,
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie | December 27, 2009 at 02:50 AM
Sure did- and a happoy rest for you, too, Kim! Happy New Year, too!
Posted by: Michele | December 27, 2009 at 08:11 AM
We did have a blessed Christmas and yes, I am tired. But now to move on to the NEW YEAR!!
I'm excited to see what the Lord shall do.
Hope you have a fabulous year Kim!
Posted by: jennifer | December 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Don't drink coffee but I will have some tea! We had our family Christmas today so it has been a long Christmas this year. Looking forward to some rest this week! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Debbie from Texas
Posted by: Debbie from Texas | December 27, 2009 at 02:35 PM
Love the top pic. Says so much in it's simplicity.
Posted by: Anna | December 29, 2009 at 06:11 PM