Dolls at Christmas

     Katrina is sitting on Bill's new child's chair.  Notice the lovely tiny vines and leaves hand-painted on the back.  The colors are mustard and dark green.  It is all original and signed on the bottom of the seat.  The cost was nominal.  Since we have displayed it on the doll's chest, the other dolls have changed their positions too, and a couple have been added.

     I have my feather tree up and all the tiny decorations, the teddy bear for Bill, the black cat in memory of Katie, various instruments and objects connected with my kids, and just things that caught my eye.

      Beatrice has decided to demonstrate the making of Mince pies during the Holiday season.  Yes, in her Wedding gown.  She feels it enhances her role of new wife.  (Don't mention this to her but there has never been a groom)

     Abe is kicking up his heels while Mary is having her new dress made.  He did put up the tree.  Bill has been requesting gingerbread for Abe but I think he really just wants some for himself!

      I love this "wall hanging"  which is really a nicely hand-made skirt.  I like the kind of "art-deco" design of his beard.

     We are having very simple meals this week, followed in the evenings by Christmas goodies in front of the tv, fruitcake, cookies, stuffed dates, stollen and etc.  But our menu for Christmas Eve dinner is:
Relish tray with cream cheese stuffed ripe olives
Baked Ham
Whipped potatoes
Asparagus with Aoli
Tossed salad with home-made Oriental dressing
Hot cream biscuits
Mince pie, cookies

And for Christmas Day dinner in late afternoon:
Cold sliced ham, sliced home-made bread, mustard and aoli
hot whipped potato and cream cheese casserole
Chef's salad
Cordial Cherries and other goodies.