Monday, December 19, 2011

Thank You and Some Tags

Happy Monday to you!

Before I get started, I want to thank all of you for the wonderful support given for my Moxie Fab post! I was overwhelmed by all the sweet comments I received from so many of you! Thank you very much! :)

I've had another busy weekend, mixed with work and fun. The real craziness begins tomorrow, with working the next five days. As you know, when you work in retail, Christmas week is a very busy one. I work on Christmas Eve, which is actually one of my favorite days to be at the store! Everyone is in a festive mood, smiling and happy. Each year, we also have live music. It consists of three older musicians, playing a cello, a violin and an accordion. They don't sing, they just play Christmas songs, and the customers love it. . . . . .so do I!

Today I have a couple of tags to show you. Very simple design because I'm running out of time to get everything done! I needed 6 more tags for some gifts that will be wrapped in red and white, striped paper. Thought these would work perfectly, and so easy!


I also have a photo to share today. For the last 20 years or so, all the gals in my family have gotten together for our annual ornament exchanging party. It started out years ago with just my sisters and mom, but as my nieces grew older, we wanted to include them too. It was always held at my mom's house, and without her now, for the past two years, it has been held at one of my niece's homes. I have three sisters, two sister-in-laws and eight nieces. Counting me, that's a total of fourteen of us. We have such a great time together, catching up and lots of laughing! Here's a group shot.




Top row, all the way to the right, is me, (in case you can't tell.)

Okay, that's it for now. I'm not sure if I'll have much time to check out blogs or comment on Flickr this week, so just in case my comments get few and far between, I want to wish all of you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :)

14 comments:

Kathy (krolski) said...

Hi Barb! Your tags are perfect! Love the red and white. And your pic is so cute! Looks like such a fun time with your family! Nice to have lots of girls to hang with, isn't it? :) Merry Christmas to you! Enjoy your time with family and I hope you get to relax a bit too!

Karen B. said...

What a wonderful thing to do with the girls in your family! And your tags are amazing too, I'm always drawn to clean and simple designs and they take the cake.

Tiffany Ervin said...

LOVE that beautiful photo of you gals!! What a memory that photo will turn into! So glad you enjoy your work week with the hustle and bustle of shoppers! Wishing you and your family a joyous Christmas!

Nona said...

Such cute snowflake tags, Barb! Love the frosty edges. It must feel so wonderful being surrounded by live music and the festive mood of shoppers. I love your photo of you and your beautiful family. Makes me smile with you guys!

A BIG congrats on your Moxie Fab feature. I am extremely thrilled for you! You truly deserve the recognition. Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing holiday week :)

Michelle said...

beautiful tags, Barb! i really love that photo! it's great when you get enjoy family time! wishing you and your family a very merry christmas and a happy new year!

MarcyK924 said...

Awww- what a great photo of all the girls! How lucky are you?! Love the tags, Barb! Hope you get some time to relax and enjoy your family for Christmas! Hugs, Marcy

alexandra s.m. said...

What a great tradition!
This is really what Christmas should be all about!
Thanks for sharing dear Barb ;-))

Elizabeth Allan said...

Traditions are what make the holidays special. Spectacular snowy tags Barb. Sending you wishes for a Christmas filled with love, joy and happiness!

cheiron said...

Barb love your tags! Sounds like your job will really get you into the Christmas spirit. A very Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Cindy C. said...

What a wonderful way to spend time with your sisters and nieces! Happy Holidays to you too!

Cathy A said...

Love your ornament exchange idea Barb, and your tags are so festive!

Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
Hugs Cathy
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Donna B. said...

Love this post Barb. Great picture!! Love those cute tags too!!

BTW, thanks for my Christmas card - that was very sweet of you. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

Suzanne C said...

So happy that you were highlighted on moxie fab! Love your cheery tags. Lovely picture of you and your family! A VERY MERRY Christmas to you and yours! Happy and blessed New Year!

Nancy K said...

I love traditions like your ornament exchange, thanks for sharing this photo of the beautiful women in your family. It looks like a fun group!
Merry Christmas, sweet friend, enjoy the day!