On this Christmas Day, I’m taking note of people I love.
On Christmas Eve, my son Aaron’s cousin, Victoria, took note of Aaron’s habit of taking notes about what he finds interesting and funny, turning those notes into stand-up comedy routines. Take note of two of the gifts Victoria gave Aaron:
There’s Aaron, taking notes with the enormous pencil and tiny notebook that Victoria gave him. As usual, I’m wondering about what notes he’s taking. I’m taking note that people who love Aaron also gave him a scarf and “Leonardo da Vinci” by my classmate Walter Isaacson.
It’s time for taking note of the love and joy in my other photos from Christmas Eve.
Because people I love are taking note that it’s time to recycle or die, our Yankee Swap last night was environmentally conscious. Take note of Victoria’s email to us about this:
This year it will be an environmentally conscious swap!
What this means is: 1. Gifts have to have some sort of positive impact on the environment 2. Gifts must be able to be used by everyone in some capacity 3. There is a $25 limit
As we all know the state of our climate is going downhill fast, so this is a good way to make a positive impact this Christmas.
Some examples of gifts are: reusable shopping bags, reusable produce bags, metal/paper straws, locally sourced honey, composting kits, non plastic wrap covers for leftovers, fair trade chocolate, etc.
I’m taking note, here and now, of all the environmentally conscious chocolate I got last night in the swap.
I’m also taking note of the notes on the socks I wore last night:
Now it’s time for taking note of how to play the notes of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” on a keyboard.
I wish you a Merry Christmas!
Love and joy,
Ann
Merry Christmas and congratulations on a wonderful Yankee Swap! And I’m glad both Victoria and Aaron are looking to the future by taking note of what matters.
Thanks for taking note, wonderful Chris!
A happy gallery
I hope you had a Happy Christmas, Derrick.
We did, Ann. Another big gathering today.
I’m taking note of all the wonderful people in your life, Derrick.
I love the photo of Aaron taking note. “Walk softly and carry a big pencil.” It is very cool that Walter Issacson is your classmate. I gave one of his books (I think it is about precision engineering) to one of my kids for Chanukah.
Your socks are notable, too. Off the scale!
Thank you, Maureen, for another notable, off the scale comment.
A ton of spirit oozes in this post Ann. Merry Christmas!
As always, David, I appreciate your spirit. Merry Christmas to you!
I have a feeling Aaron will make the most of his No. 200 pencil, Ann! Happy big day to you and yours.
Thanks for making the most of this comment, Mark!
Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to you!!
love those socks Ann!
Love your comments, Lisa!
Merry Christmas Ann and Family 🙂
Merry Christmas, Colleen!
I loved all your photos but I am definitely taking note of those socks, they are great!!! Merry Christmass to you Ann!!!
I love all your comments, SD!
Lovely post. Best wishes to and yours for the rest of the year and for a happy, healthy year ahead.
Thanks, Peter, for this notably lovely comment.
Beautiful peeps and celebration 🎉 merry Christmas Ann 💛
I takes one beautiful person to know other ones, Val. I hope you had a Merry Christmas! ❤
Wlow! How fortunate to know Walter Isaacson! This reminded me I wanted to order his book about Leonardo da Vinci, which I shall do when I get off this site!
How fortunate that I know you!
How kind of you, Ann! Likewise. I’m gladI came across you inspiring blog! The book could be here as soon as Saturday, and I look forward to diving into it.
Meowy Christmas, Ann! ♪٩(✿′ᗜ‵✿)۶♪
I’m taking note of another meowvalous comment from you, NBC!
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